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: Phone Regulation Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Kirlawa Green Party
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: July 2092
Description[?]:
| In order to improve the communication means of all Kirlawans we propose to open a debate concerning this issue: would it be better to set the rates (no excessive rates can be charged) or would it be better to subsidise the phone calls of the poor? we would like to set the rates for low income families and to let the free market decide the rest. Subsidisation only enriches the companies... |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: There are no regulations on phone service.
Current: The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families, and regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Proposed: The state regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 10:13:46, August 05, 2005 CET | From | Kirlawa Freedom Party | To | Debating the Phone Regulation Act |
| Message | Why should we make rates different for certain people ? we should allow many companies on the market, not just one, and the rates will be low due to competition. |
| Date | 10:14:40, August 05, 2005 CET | From | Kirlawa Green Party | To | Debating the Phone Regulation Act |
| Message | that's nice in theory but we must protect the poor... |
| Date | 10:16:36, August 05, 2005 CET | From | Kirlawa Green Party | To | Debating the Phone Regulation Act |
| Message | that's nice in theory but we must protect the poor... |
| Date | 17:07:58, August 05, 2005 CET | From |  Theofascist Party | To | Debating the Phone Regulation Act |
| Message | If the poor can't afford large phone bills, they shouldn't phone so much. If the poor need protection, it should come from budgetary guidance rather than articial prices just for their benefit. |
| Date | 19:15:56, August 05, 2005 CET | From | Veritan Catholic Church | To | Debating the Phone Regulation Act |
| Message | I agree... There are more important issues facing the poor than meager phone charges. People are smart enough to limit their phone usage if they can't afford it. |
| Date | 22:35:24, August 05, 2005 CET | From | Kirlawa Green Party | To | Debating the Phone Regulation Act |
| Message | more important issues yes, but does that mean we don't need to consider this? No. |
| Date | 22:43:32, August 05, 2005 CET | From | Federalist Labour Party | To | Debating the Phone Regulation Act |
| Message | We support the nationalization of communications, but not government intervention in private companies. |
subscribe to this discussion - unsubscribe
Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 86 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 131 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 83 |
| Random fact: Treaties will be eligible for deletion if they are more than 50 in-game years old and have no currently ratified members. |
| Random quote: "Freedom is not worth having if it does not connote freedom to err." - Mahatma Gandhi |