VI.   Homo Sapien Life

Competence of an Elder is defined according to both the concept of whether an Elder is fit, proper and qualified to produce and argue Reason through knowledge and skill of Law, Logic and Rhetoric against opposing arguments and secondly whether an Elder possesses sufficient authority and qualification of standing within the limits of statutes of law.

By definition, an Elder is a Homo Sapien that has reached such an age and experience by which their competence should be without question. Therefore, by default an Elder is considered both legally and mentally competent, unless proven to be the contrary.

As all Elders by default are considered both legally and mentally competent, it is absolutely forbidden for any official to presume authority or jurisdiction based on presumed incompetence of an Elder, or to presume the position by default of guardian or custodian.

Unless a specific Elder has been proven to be mentally incompetent, all presumptions of full guardianship, custodianship are hereby null and void from the beginning, having no force or effect of law.

Unless a specific Elder has been proven to be mentally incompetent, the requirement of an Elder for physical care and assistance, including but not limited to hospital, nursing or palliative care does not imply incompetence.