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Bill: Freedom of Recreation
Details
Submitted by[?]: AM Radical Libertarian Party
Status[?]: passed
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: October 2120
Description[?]:
| WHEREAS The RLP has always promoted the fullest degree of personal freedom and responsibility possible, AND what a citizen may do with his or her income, and where he or she may do so, should be entirely up to the individual, THEREFORE We propose eliminating the restrictions on gambling and allowing it anywhere in our great land. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The right to gamble.
Old value:: Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences.
Current: Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation whatsoever.
Proposed: Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation whatsoever.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 16:10:03, September 28, 2005 CET | From | AM Radical Libertarian Party | To | Debating the Freedom of Recreation |
| Message | Ivan Alots, member from Meria, stands to propose this piece of legislation: "People are going to gamble, it is one of the oldest forms of recreation known to man. We do not see the need for expensive special licences to alow people to enjoy themselves. Many of our churches would take advantage of the removal of this burden to have casino nights, bingo, or raffles to raise cash; all activities which are currently technically illegal. If a group of friends in a local bar want to have a poker game in the back room, who is being hurt? Only the owners of the casinos, who currently hold a monopoly on these kinds of activities. We insist that the common citizen is capable of deciding where and when he or she wishes to gamble. Ask your constituants, I'll bet they would be in favor." |
| Date | 23:15:01, September 28, 2005 CET | From | Liberal Party for Equality | To | Debating the Freedom of Recreation |
| Message | The LPE realises that while gambling is not to be encouraged, it is a difficult practice to regulate. Therefore, led by our new, mildly more progressive leader, we are willing to stand behind this bill. However, crime levels and the economy will be carefully observed subsequent to the passing of this legislation (If indeed it should pass) to ascertain the effects this new law will have on society. If the results are negative and can be traced back to the passing of such a bill, we may take steps to have the ban reinstated. |
| Date | 06:03:08, September 30, 2005 CET | From | Commonwealth Workers Army | To | Debating the Freedom of Recreation |
| Message | The AAP offers support to the RLP, and is happy to find solidarity with the LPE, on this issue. We believe the RLP reasoning is excellent, and a good point, well made. So long as the safeguards suggested by the LPE are taken onboard, the AAP is happy to support. |
| Date | 15:10:59, October 03, 2005 CET | From | AM Radical Libertarian Party | To | Debating the Freedom of Recreation |
| Message | Of course, like any other piece of legislation, this is subject to periodic review. So, on to a vote. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 198 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 49 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 28 |
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