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Bill: Promotion of Culture Through a National Anthem, Sport, and Animal
Details
Submitted by[?]: Cohesive Socialism Party
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: May 2438
Description[?]:
| All great nations throughout the history of mankind have have rich and vibrant cultures. A great nation such as our own, cannot move into it's own without a national anthem. Beyond this, we do not even have a national sport of animal! These errors must be corrected. Our nation should have a most patriotic anthem, one that will evoke in our citizens great pride. Our national sport should reflect the tenacity and durability of the nation, as should the national animal. Action must be taken. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The lyrics of the national anthem.
Old value:: none
Current:
| Lift up your head to the eternal sun, oh Barmenian land; March on to glory your bright banners waving high. See how the world marks the manner of your bearing! Pledge to excel through love and unity. Pressing onward, march together to a common loftier goal; Steady sunward, tho' the weather hide the wide and treachrous shoal. Lift up your head to the shining sun, oh Barmenia, |
Proposed: An anthem with patriotic, inspiring lyrics to a moving musical piece. As a nation, we should decide the lyrics cooperatively.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The National Animal.
Old value:: none
Current: Nká (Cat)
Proposed: The gorilla.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The official national sport.
Old value:: none
Current: Atmo Mnmojuo (Mounted archery)
Proposed: Rugby.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 10:13:41, July 31, 2007 CET | From | Outer Church | To | Debating the Promotion of Culture Through a National Anthem, Sport, and Animal |
| Message | Agreed wholeheartedly. Abroad, a citizen's identity is his nation's anthem, and his claim to pride is that nation's sport. Americans have their baseball, Canadians their hockey, and all of Europe shares in the glory of soccer. Isn't it time we, too, joined the arena and promoted our own national pastimes? |
| Date | 10:29:16, July 31, 2007 CET | From | Outer Church | To | Debating the Promotion of Culture Through a National Anthem, Sport, and Animal |
| Message | Ahh, the gorilla. A fine choice. As I understand, the others gorillas are usually kept in check by the alpha, which is as it should be. The government is the alpha gorilla, and it dispenses the women, bananas, and tick-searchings to those it deems worthy. Abstractly speaking, of course. |
| Date | 01:13:04, August 01, 2007 CET | From | Citizens for Moral Unity | To | Debating the Promotion of Culture Through a National Anthem, Sport, and Animal |
| Message | National pride is essential, and we approve of this bill's acts to encourage it. |
| Date | 14:16:52, August 01, 2007 CET | From | United Reformation Party | To | Debating the Promotion of Culture Through a National Anthem, Sport, and Animal |
| Message | While this party agrees with the intent of this bill. We are uncomfortable with the choice of National Sport and Animal. Perhaps are more local creature could be decided upon? Along with some polling number as to the popularity of Rugby in this nation. |
| Date | 18:17:49, August 01, 2007 CET | From | Brmék’oék Rímsaé Lofrkadék Prta | To | Debating the Promotion of Culture Through a National Anthem, Sport, and Animal |
| Message | The Just Freedom Party of the Barmenian People opposes a national sport and a national animal, but will support a national anthem which does not discriminate anyone inside or outside of the country. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 32 | ||||
| no | Total Seats: 142 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 39 |
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