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The examples and incidents illustrating Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's failing faculties can no longer be ignored and
it's inhumane for him to be allowed to campaign to be leader of the United States.
Mercy is rarely granted to high-profile politicians. They're either lauded or pilloried, there's no in-between - it comes with the territory. But someone has to make an exception for Joe Biden.
The Democratic nominee has served his country, whether you agree with his values and opinions or not, proudly and with distinction. He entered the Senate in 1973 to represent Delaware and went on to become vice president during Barack Obama's reign.
But this is a man who, at 78 years old in November, is close to the end of his road;
he's not one who should be preparing for four or even eight years at the White House.
The reason why is quite simple:
he is cognitively not there any longer.
This is no laughing matter, or a political point, or a vehicle to mock him with: mental decline is a sad, tortuous process to watch, particularly in someone of his standing.
Earlier this week, Biden staggered on stage in his home state saying: "Good Afternoon everyone. Welcome to Kingswood Community Center." The event was at William 'Hicks' Anderson Community Center.
After losing his focus for a few seconds and genuinely looking lost, he uttered: "I didn't know where we were."
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