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Bill: Reasonable Liberties Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: National Fasco-Communist Order
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: February 2386
Description[?]:
| The fundamental philosophy of the NF-CO is that the people choose a government and then the government works with them to make their lives as enjoyable as possible. This requires a severe reduction in civil liberties. For the good of the Commonwealth! |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning adoption.
Old value:: Adoption is regulated by the government. Applicants can adopt after a routine check-up.
Current: Adoption is regulated by the government. Applicants can adopt after a routine check-up.
Proposed: Adoption is illegal.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The citizens' right to assemble in public.
Old value:: The police may only disperse a crowd if a state of emergency has been declared.
Current: The police may disperse a group if they believe it poses a potential risk to public safety.
Proposed: The police may disperse a group without giving any reason.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government position in respect to crossdressing policy.
Old value:: Crossdressing is allowed.
Current: Crossdressing is allowed.
Proposed: Crossdressing is prohibited by the state.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The legality of divorces (if marriages are recognised).
Old value:: Divorces are legal, be it mutual consent, grounded cause or if one partner wants it.
Current: Divorces are legal, be it mutual consent, grounded cause or if one partner wants it.
Proposed: Only divorces that comply with religious doctrine are legal.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.
Old value:: The national flag may not be used for commercial purposes.
Current: The national flag may not be used for commercial purposes.
Proposed: The national flag may not be desecrated or used for commercial purposes.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign marriages.
Old value:: Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.
Current: Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.
Proposed: No foreign marriages are recognised.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Ownership of guns by private individuals.
Old value:: Adult individuals may own guns under strict license conditions.
Current: Individuals are not permitted to own firearms under any circumstances.
Proposed: Individuals are not permitted to own firearms under any circumstances.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The confidentiality of letters and correspondence.
Old value:: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate it in extreme situations.
Current: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate it in extreme situations.
Proposed: The confidentiality of letters is not inviolable.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Government policy toward marriage.
Old value:: The government allows all consenting adults to obtain civil marriage contracts.
Current: The government allows all consenting adults to obtain civil marriage contracts.
Proposed: The government only recognises civil marriages between a man and a woman.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on public nudity.
Old value:: There are no laws with regards to public nudity, it is allowed.
Current: Public nudity is illegal, but private nudist colonies and beaches are permitted.
Proposed: Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning parental qualifications.
Old value:: The government does not hold qualifications for new parents.
Current: The government does not hold qualifications for new parents.
Proposed: The state raises all children in state institutions.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on population control.
Old value:: The government does not engage in population control.
Current: The government does not engage in population control.
Proposed: The government actively promotes population growth.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Right to privacy.
Old value:: Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves.
Current: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Proposed: The government has the right to monitor information of individuals without letting them know.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on sexual relations.
Old value:: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.
Current: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.
Proposed: Sexual relations are only legal for procreation.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:21:40, April 05, 2007 CET | From | Imperialist Party | To | Debating the Reasonable Liberties Act |
| Message | Uhh, what exactly happens to non-adopted kids? They are raised in orphanages, I presume? |
| Date | 22:32:57, April 05, 2007 CET | From | Catholic Workers Union | To | Debating the Reasonable Liberties Act |
| Message | To be more communist, why don't you add a bill on the subject of "The government's policy concerning parental qualifications" that would legislate that "The state raises all children in state institutions." At least it would make this bill make more sense. |
| Date | 08:45:07, April 07, 2007 CET | From | National Fasco-Communist Order | To | Debating the Reasonable Liberties Act |
| Message | Sorry, this one's incomplete. I meant to add on all the restrictive liberties but missed the deadline. Oh well. |
| Date | 08:58:46, April 07, 2007 CET | From | National Fasco-Communist Order | To | Debating the Reasonable Liberties Act |
| Message | Oh I made it. Goodie. |
| Date | 07:31:20, April 08, 2007 CET | From | Imperialist Party | To | Debating the Reasonable Liberties Act |
| Message | Well I have weighed the pros and the cons of this act. It will have my support. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 112 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 322 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 167 |
| Random fact: In general, role-play requires the consent of all players. |
| Random quote: "You don't have to buy from anyone. You don't have to work at any particular job. You don't have to participate in any given relationship. You can choose." - Harry Browne |