Does age matter in politics?

Many young people forget an important aspect about wisdom and knowledge: It is most often gained through life experiences, and that is something the young can't rush. I realize that many young people think people in their 60s (and older) are ready for life in retirement centers or graveyards or they should go & play with their grandchildren, but many older people function at a much higher level than the young, and the experience they have absorbed during these extra decades are more important than new ideas learned in a classroom.

Historically, I believe most of the finest politicians were older men, and many younger ones do not have great track records. Two of these youngest Presidents in America : Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama, have proven to be among the weakest; while one of the oldest, Ronald Reagan, still gets high marks. In Ghana, I dare name names.

I certainly see nothing wrong with young men and women becoming involved in politics, and our nation could sure use an infusion of honest, hard-working people whose goals concern THE PEOPLE and not themselves. But I believe the average voter wants a leader with the experience necessary to govern effectively.