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Bill: Military Service Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Democratic Centre Party of Gaduridos
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 2117
Description[?]:
| In times of war, insurrection, or national emergency, adults between the ages of 18 and 35 who are finished with their education may be required to join the armed forces. The Ministry of Defense is hereby authorized to create local Draft Boards, staffed by volunteer civilians who are paid a small per diem for their work. Local Draft Boards shall, in concert with the Armed Forces, have the authority to administer the draft in their locality, to hear appeals, and to decide selection procedures. Draft Boards can only authorized to go about their work by either a 2/3rds vote of the Congress, approved by the Philosopher, or by the unanimous consent of all cabinet ministers. In the latter case, the decision must be approved by a 2/3rds majority of the Congress within six months, or conscription will cease again. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change National service.
Old value:: There shall be no mandatory military or civilian national service.
Current: There shall be no mandatory military or civilian national service.
Proposed: All adults upon completion of schooling can be required in times of war to serve a term in the military.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 06:19:17, September 27, 2005 CET | From | Democratic Centre Party of Gaduridos | To | Debating the Military Service Act |
| Message | In light of rising tensions across Terra, it is essential that we pass this bill quickly. Sending immediately to vote. |
| Date | 06:20:46, September 27, 2005 CET | From | National Libertarian Party | To | Debating the Military Service Act |
| Message | A nation that must enslave to survive does not deserve to exist. |
| Date | 12:19:24, September 27, 2005 CET | From | National Democratic Party | To | Debating the Military Service Act |
| Message | if the cause is just, then conscription is not neccesary as there will be no shortage of those wishing to join. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 176 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 223 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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