We are working on a brand new version of the game! If you want to stay informed, read our blog and register for our mailing list.
Bill: Likaton Reformation Party
Details
Submitted by[?]: AM Feminazi Movement
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: January 2375
Description[?]:
| Religion. Economics. Defence. Blut und Boden. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the legality of abortions
Old value:: Abortion is allowed during the entire course of the pregnancy.
Current: Abortion is allowed during the first and second trimesters.
Proposed: All abortions are illegal.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Energy regulation.
Old value:: Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated.
Current: Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated.
Proposed: Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.
Old value:: Agricultural crops which are considered beneficial to the enviroment or to the continued ecological safety of the state are subsidized.
Current: The government allows local governments to craft agricultural subsidy policy.
Proposed: The government denies subsidy assistance to farmers.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards giving aid to foreign countries.
Old value:: The government gives moderate aid to countries in need.
Current: The government gives moderate aid to countries in need.
Proposed: The government never offers international aid.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Discrimination in the military on grounds of race/religion.
Old value:: Any adult citizen can serve in the military, discrimination for racial or religious reasons is prohibited.
Current: Any adult citizen can serve in the military, discrimination for racial or religious reasons is prohibited.
Proposed: Candidates must be of a certain race/religion to have any place in the military.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The state's intervention in the appointment of ministers of religion.
Old value:: The state nominates ministers of religion, but the appointment is left up to the religious communities themselves.
Current: The state does not intervene in the appointment of ministers of any religion whatsoever.
Proposed: The state does not intervene in the appointment of ministers of any religion whatsoever.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the pension system.
Old value:: The state operates a compulsory public system combined with an optional private pension.
Current: The state offers a voluntary public pension, combined with other voluntary private pensions.
Proposed: There is a compulsory private pension system.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Pharmaceutical drugs policy.
Old value:: The government pays partially for all citizens' pharmaceutical drugs, and pays entirely for those of low income citizens.
Current: The government pays partially for all citizens' pharmaceutical drugs, and pays entirely for those of low income citizens.
Proposed: Pharmaceutical drugs are banned for religious reasons.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: The state regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Current: There are no regulations on phone service.
Proposed: There are no regulations on phone service.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the treatment of prisoners of war.
Old value:: Prisoners of war must be treated well, according to internationally-accepted standards.
Current: Prisoners of war must be treated well, according to internationally-accepted standards.
Proposed: Surrendering enemy combatants are summarily executed.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to prayer in schools.
Old value:: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden.
Current: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden, except in religious schools.
Proposed: Teacher-led prayers in schools are encouraged.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Women in the military.
Old value:: Women serve in segregated units.
Current: Women serve alongside men.
Proposed: Only women can serve in the military.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 13:02:36, March 15, 2007 CET | From | Democratic National Party | To | Debating the Likaton Reformation Party |
| Message | A word on Article 10: Previous ConLib proposal: "Prisoners of war are treated according to the national laws of the captor power." (in other words, our laws) What did the Axis Mundi Sturm und Drang Partei say about it? "Really, we are dismayed... devolving basic human rights protection for POW's?.. the Conservative Liberals present a real danger to the citizens of this nation....the ConLibs are inhuman monsters. Anyone who would, in all seriousness,...remove protections from POW's...has no regard for human life." Proposal from the Axis Mundi coalition partner of the Axis Mundi Sturm und Drang Partei: "Surrendering enemy combatants are summarily executed." Let's see if the Axis Mundi Sturm und Drang Partei are at the very least, equally critical of their coalition partners as they were of the ConLibs when we proposed a bill far more humane than this one. We won't hold our breath as we know that the Axis Mundi Sturm und Drang Partei can't see passed their hatred for the ConLibs. |
| Date | 13:04:10, March 15, 2007 CET | From | Democratic National Party | To | Debating the Likaton Reformation Party |
| Message | (awaiting the Axis Mundi Sturm und Drang Partei to dodge the issue and go on a rant about the ConLibs) |
| Date | 13:20:07, March 15, 2007 CET | From |  Likaton Coalition of the Willing | To | Debating the Likaton Reformation Party |
| Message | We are entertained that this legislation would be presented, and horrified that it would be drafted in the first place. We cannot support, even in Western Likatonia. |
| Date | 21:37:08, March 15, 2007 CET | From | Commonwealth Workers Army | To | Debating the Likaton Reformation Party |
| Message | As the ConLibs suggest, we are horrified at the brutality shown here by some in the AM LRM. We do not sanction, in any way, this platform. |
| Date | 22:48:51, March 15, 2007 CET | From | Democratic National Party | To | Debating the Likaton Reformation Party |
| Message | "shown here by 'some' in the AM LRM" The ConLibs are baffled as to why the Sturm und Drang Partei are so soft on this proposal yet were strenuoulsy against and launched a scathing attack against our party when we proposed that POW's be treated according to Likatonia's Laws. We note the abstaintion of the Sturm und Drang Partei too. |
| Date | 02:59:19, March 16, 2007 CET | From | Commonwealth Workers Army | To | Debating the Likaton Reformation Party |
| Message | We are a little more easy-going on the AM LRM because we agree on other issues - which suggests that those areas where we conflict are representative of factionalism within parties. On the other hand, we've pretty much had a history of butting heads with the ConLibs, so we tend to view every platform as a statement of either political positioning, or central ideal. Perhaps it is wrong to act in such a manner. Why certainly find nothing laudable about the ConLib proposal for POW's... but we like the LRM proposal even less. Of course, our refusal to commit votes for or against, is purely political. We have not wished to endorse either the passage or failure of this bill. Having seen the votes cast, we feel we should support the majority. So, we vote against. |
subscribe to this discussion - unsubscribe
Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 36 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 109 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 54 |
| Random fact: Whilst the use of non-English languages can be appropriate for nation names, party names, constitutional titles and other variables, English is the official language of communication in the game. All descriptive texts and public communications should be in English or at least appear alongside a full English translation. |
| Random quote: "Democracy is in peril." - Ralph Nader (referring to turnout in the 1996 US presidential election) |