Why don't heads of state, political leaders and judges retire at a reasonable age?

Question

I suggest 70 years old.

Robert Mugabe, Rev. Ian Paisley, Fidel Castro all should retire ASAP.

Answer 1

they can't give up the power. the money isn't bad either

Answer 2

You don't get into politics at an early age usually you enter the political arena around 50 so it you work 30 years that would make you 80. Not like in the private sector you start work at 20 and then 30 years you can retire at 60. In elected positions you are limited to the number of terms you can have and with an appointed position like the Supreme court it is for life, or in the case of the cabinet it is until the incumbent is gone then the new president selects his/her new cabinet.

Answer 3

There are two main reasons:
1.) They are asked by th state office and the government to work more for the country because they are experienced and they have gone through decades to get the experience, the government knows that they are helpful and taking their maximum help would be good.
2.) Some do not retire themselves becasue they simply want to stay in power for as long as possible.

Answer 4

Because with the power some people have they get to pick when they retire. Just like football managers.

Answer 5

Mostly cos of power...but in some cases its the shoes!

Answer 6

Try money power presrige and privilage to start with.

Answer 7

What? with such a cushy number, I would hold on by my teeth. oops forgot they're false

Answer 8

Why would they - they get paid lots of money for doing very little.

Answer 9

It's the power they wield

Answer 10

not a bad suggestion, however why not just vote them all out