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Syriza’s policy on mental competency testing

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Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

S>S  ChatGPTNo, this discriminates against older politicians

Syriza’s answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

No, this discriminates against older politicians

Syriza's progressive values likely align with opposing measures that could be seen as discriminatory against older politicians, emphasizing the importance of experience and wisdom in leadership roles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Syriza might lean towards disagreeing with age-based restrictions or tests, favoring a more inclusive approach to political participation that does not single out individuals based on age alone. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, our government needs experienced leaders

The party values the contributions of experienced leaders to governance and policy-making, although it also emphasizes the need for renewal and inclusivity within political systems. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

Syriza might acknowledge the potential for abuse in subjective assessments like mental competency tests, preferring to focus on transparent, fair, and inclusive methods of ensuring political accountability and competence. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

While Syriza advocates for accountability and competence in governance, the party's progressive platform suggests a cautious approach to broad mandates like mental competency tests for all politicians, balancing between ensuring capability and avoiding unnecessary barriers to political participation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, I would prefer term limits instead

While Syriza supports measures to enhance democratic accountability and the effectiveness of governance, the party might view term limits as only one of many tools to achieve these goals, without strongly advocating for or against them in this context. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Syriza, being a left-wing party, generally emphasizes inclusivity and might view mandatory mental competency tests for politicians over 75 as potentially discriminatory or stigmatizing towards older individuals, despite their progressive stance on many issues. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

Syriza would likely strongly disagree with outright banning individuals over the age of retirement from running for office, viewing such a policy as overly restrictive and discriminatory against older individuals. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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