I know plenty of people over age 60 and most of them are in NO position to be in a stressful position of authority. Is it really smart to have senior citizens running the country? Isn't a 45 year old mature enough yet?
2007-02-01 01:51:43 · 13 answers · asked by Monkey Boy 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Of course a 45 year old is mature enough. This country would probably be far better off if we had more 35 year old Presidents of average means then over 60 Presidents from wealthy backgrounds.
The older politicians have the money and the backing to mount a Presidential campaign.
2007-02-01 02:11:45 · answer #1 · answered by Perplexed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The minimum age for president is 35. Most presidents have been in congress, the senate, or a Governor for several terms. Would you really want an inexperienced 45 year old running the country?
2007-02-01 01:58:04 · answer #2 · answered by Richard Cranium 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because you don't get the kind of experience needed to run a nation--even a small one right out of college. Being President or Vice President (for that matter) would have to be one of the Most mentally and emotionally exhausting jobs on the planet. Decisions have far reaching and sometimes lasting ramifications for the people of a nation. There is only one way to reach this level -- time and experience.
2007-02-01 01:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by aiminhigh24u2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wisdom, my friend. "Senior Citizens" have more life experience and have accumulated a lot more wisdom. That is what makes them good leaders. The problem is that we don't value the opinions of our Senior Citizens enough. They can make the largest difference in our society but we discount their opinions because we perceive their ages to be a hinderance. George W Bush was WAY too young and inexperienced to make rational decisions for this country.
2007-02-01 01:58:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There have only been 2 presidents sworn into office that were 45 or younger. Most are in their 50s because it takes time to build up a good political reputation.
2007-02-01 02:00:25 · answer #5 · answered by larspruitt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People want candidates with experience... not just maturity. It is hard for someone to gain a *ton* of political experience by the age of 45.
But there have been a lot of Presidents who were inaugurated in their 50s, so I'm not sure your question stands up. Thanks.
2007-02-01 01:56:08 · answer #6 · answered by theearlybirdy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on his or her health, wisdom and experience. I am sixty, in good health,. My IQ is 130. But, again, I am not running for the highest post in the nation.. There are many others that are in shape to do the job, never mind 45 or older.
2007-02-01 02:04:23 · answer #7 · answered by paloma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for one the law requires them to be aleast 35 or something like that and most of them at that age are still in the service or just starting out. The older the wiser they say but that is not always true. Also the older they are I guess the more set in life and family values and they would hope they would not go out and run around on their families cough cough clinton and many others I am sure Kennedy was younger than most but that is what i think
2007-02-01 01:56:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is head of the country. I mean you do not get any higher than that really. After you are done with that job, you pretty much retire and do charity work. Look at Clinton and Bush the First.
2007-02-01 02:23:49 · answer #9 · answered by Damn Good Dawg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes a 150 million dollars to begin campaigning, takes a little while to scratch up that much political capital!
2007-02-01 01:57:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋