Why Age Limits?
Why Age Limits for North Dakota?
Serving in Congress has become a lifelong occupation for many members. The median age in Washington, D.C. is far above the median age in America. Representing constituents, reviewing nominations,overseeing government agencies and international agreements demand mental alertness. Serving in Congress is both a mentally and physically strenuous role. With age comes health and cognitive decline, which invariably lead to absences and policy concerns. While these are sensitive topics, we’d be doing a disservice to our Republic by not discussing them. Some Congressmembers remain in office despite questionable cognizance. This also draws to question if these members, often capping multi-decade careers as politicians, are capable of understanding the issues of the day, or if they truly represent the best interests of their constituents?