Psychiatric Evaluation and IQ Requirements for High-Ranking Public Officials

Should everyone who climbs the ladder of power truly be allowed to govern? Amid increasingly frequent scandals, irrational decisions, and embarrassing statements by politicians, a new proposal is gaining traction: mandatory psychiatric evaluations and a minimum IQ requirement for high-ranking officials. Supporters see it as a basic safeguard against madness and incompetence. Opponents warn of eugenics and power being seized by the so-called “superior.” Where does concern for governance quality end and dangerous selection begin? See what others think – vote in the survey.