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Bill: DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare
Details
Submitted by[?]: Liberale Partij (L)
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: August 2594
Description[?]:
| Small demonstrations have erupted against the new, compulsory national healthcare system. Religious voters protest against being forced to use hospitals where abortion and other Unholy practices take place. Controversially, the "Liberal" wing of the Athlorcaean Liberal Party has come out in favour of these protestors, demanding an alternative private healthcare system whilst pandering to their demands. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Current: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Proposed: Contraceptives are banned for religious reasons.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Health care policy.
Old value:: There is a free public health care system and a small number of private clinics, which are heavily regulated to ensure they treat their patients well and provide good care.
Current: There is a public health care system, but private clinics are allowed.
Proposed: Professional health care is prohibited for religious reasons.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Pharmaceutical drugs policy.
Old value:: The government pays for all citizens' pharmaceutical drugs.
Current: The government subsidises the cost of pharmaceutical drugs for people on low incomes.
Proposed: Pharmaceutical drugs are banned for religious reasons.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 17:13:37, June 17, 2008 CET | From | Liberale Partij (L) | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | "You can't fault the people of Adelia for wanting firm action on this topic", says one Liberal politician. "We're not sure what to do with these demands, but somebody ought to be a voice for these people!" |
| Date | 18:13:17, June 17, 2008 CET | From | Folks Revolusjonær Kommunistiske Parti | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | Going religious for the votes eh? |
| Date | 19:06:44, June 17, 2008 CET | From | Christian Communist Front | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | We tried to end abortion and unholy practices, but these motions were rejected by none other than the liberals. This certainly is a strange turn of events. |
| Date | 20:27:27, June 17, 2008 CET | From | Liberale Partij (L) | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | Well, we support the right to choose. Obviously. But at the same time, the people of our great southern states are good... white ... hardworking people. And we should hear their voices. |
| Date | 20:54:51, June 17, 2008 CET | From | Athlorcaean Liberal Party (R) | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | you cannot be serious... |
| Date | 20:58:38, June 17, 2008 CET | From | Liberale Partij (L) | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | *A Liberal spokesperson is seen whispering to his Royalist counterpart in the halls of parliament* ((you have mail!)) |
| Date | 21:14:17, June 17, 2008 CET | From | Liberale Partij (L) | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | Will the Christian Communist Front support this legislation? |
| Date | 02:50:01, June 18, 2008 CET | From | Christian Communist Front | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | Hell no. We're Christian, but this is fanaticism. OOC: If we can vote yes without the bill passing we will, just to get the views. |
| Date | 06:33:37, June 18, 2008 CET | From | Liberale Partij (L) | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | OOC That's cheating! |
| Date | 21:05:43, June 18, 2008 CET | From | Democratic Nationalists Party | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | This is what comes from religion! The religious among us are trying to destroy this country for the rest of its hard working inhabitants! We tried to stop this coming but no one listened. Now you must face the consequences. |
| Date | 04:35:00, June 19, 2008 CET | From | Liberale Partij (L) | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | ((26+62 = 88, just so you know! It'd pass if the commies vote for ;) )) |
| Date | 18:43:38, June 19, 2008 CET | From | Christian Communist Front | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | God damnit. |
| Date | 23:40:53, June 19, 2008 CET | From | Liberale Partij (L) | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | Christian Communist Front: "GOD DAMNIT" ~ A liberal newspaper headline |
| Date | 05:06:26, June 20, 2008 CET | From | Christian Communist Front | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | OOC Oh come on... |
| Date | 11:44:52, June 20, 2008 CET | From | Liberale Partij (L) | To | Debating the DixieLib southeners rally against Communist Healthcare |
| Message | OOC: hehehehe. The ALP is opposition now. Expect them to try and enjoy it at least ;) |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 26 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 77 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 62 |
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