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Bill: DUP Election Manifesto 2122
Details
Submitted by[?]: Covenanters (IA)
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: April 2122
Description[?]:
| In the forthcoming parliament the DUP plans to strengthen the current coalition by continuing the current spirit of compromise and generating goodwill with our new coalition partners. It may, therefore, appear more moderate than our previous manifestos, but continues in the same vain. God save His Imperial Majesty! Yours in Christ, Ian Paisley THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Luthori, you brighten up our lives, Luthori, we pledge our love to you, Till the end of time, we'll protect you from the evils of this world. Luthori, you're a jewel in this world, Luthori, you are a light in the dark, To the end of life, we would stand on guard for your people and for you. Though storms may come, and the skies may fall, our love for you is more than true, Though the ground may shake, and the world may end, we will be with you till the end. Luthori, you're like the moon in the sky, Luthori, you are much greater than life, We may die, but you will live on in this imperfect world of ours, forever. Luthori, you brighten up our lives, Luthori, we pledge our love to you, Till the end of time, we'll protect you from the evils of this world. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning adoption.
Old value:: Adoption is strictly regulated by the government. Only by passing several tests and by following an intensive program applicants can adopt children.
Current: Adoption is regulated by the government. Applicants can adopt after a routine check-up.
Proposed: Adoption policy is to be established by local governments.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Charter school policy (free, privately run, publicly funded schools).
Old value:: Charter schools must be non-profit and have a specific focus.
Current: Only non-profit organizations may establish charter schools.
Proposed: Charter school funding, regulation, and development is left up to local governments.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The right to euthanasia.
Old value:: Euthanasia is allowed with consent from the patient and the treating doctor.
Current: Euthanasia is allowed with consent from the patient and the treating doctor.
Proposed: Euthanasia is illegal and considered murder.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The terms of extradition.
Old value:: Extradition to nations with capital punishment is not allowed, unless there are assurances that the death penalty will not be imposed.
Current: The law bars the government from extraditing anyone who is a citizen of the state.
Proposed: The law does not limit the power of the government to pursue extradition treaties.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.
Old value:: The government allows local governments to craft agricultural subsidy policy.
Current: The government subsidises the operations of low-income farming families.
Proposed: Agricultural crops which are considered beneficial to the enviroment or to the continued ecological safety of the state are subsidized.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Firefighting services.
Old value:: There is a national fire department, funded by the government.
Current: Fire prevention and management is left to the local governments.
Proposed: Fire prevention and management is left to the local governments.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning genetically modified (GM) crops.
Old value:: invalid choice
Current: All activities related to production, selling or researching of GM crops are allowed.
Proposed: Production and selling of GM crops is banned. Research is allowed.
Article 8
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 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.
Proposed: There is a public health care system, but private clinics are allowed.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The regulation of higher education.
Old value:: The government allows private higher education but regulates it to meet nationally set standards.
Current: The government allows private higher education but regulates it to meet nationally set standards.
Proposed: The government allows public and private higher education institutions to coexist with self-regulation for those that are private.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the funding of libraries.
Old value:: The national government controls a vast and comprehensive system of public libraries.
Current: Funding and operation of libraries is left entirely to local governments.
Proposed: The national government provides local governments with funding to operate libraries.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Discrimination in the military on grounds of race/religion.
Old value:: Any adult citizen can serve in the military, discrimination for racial or religious reasons is prohibited.
Current: Any adult citizen can serve in the military, discrimination for racial or religious reasons is prohibited.
Proposed: The government does not interfere with the military over who can serve in it.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning granting nationality (national of this state without implication of having citizenship rights).
Old value:: Anyone is able to claim nationality.
Current: Anyone receives nationality but immigrants must pass a test to gain nationality.
Proposed: Anyone receives nationality but immigrants must pass a test to gain nationality.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the use of pesticides.
Old value:: The government approves and regulates agricultural chemical use.
Current: The government approves and regulates agricultural chemical use.
Proposed: Local governments may choose to regulate pesticides certification programs.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change The education system.
Old value:: There is a free public education system and a small number of private schools, which are heavily regulated to ensure they teach adequate skills and information.
Current: Education is private, but the government issues vouchers to pay for the schooling of disadvantaged children.
Proposed: There is a free public education system alongside private schools.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change The governments stance on religious schools.
Old value:: Any religion may set up a school, but they are strictly regulated.
Current: Any religion may set up a school, but they are strictly regulated.
Proposed: Only recognised religions may set up religious schools, with no regulations.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding sexually explicit material on broadcast television.
Old value:: Sexually explicit material is allowed, but violent or hard core pornography is banned.
Current: Sexually explicit material is not allowed, but nudity that is not sexually explicit is.
Proposed: Sexually explicit material is not allowed, but nudity that is not sexually explicit is.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on sexual relations.
Old value:: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.
Current: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.
Proposed: Sexual relation laws are set by local governments.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change The teacher's right to discipline children.
Old value:: Teachers are forbidden from striking children and may only use non-contact discipline (detention, expulsion etc).
Current: Teachers are forbidden from striking children and may only use non-contact discipline (detention, expulsion etc).
Proposed: Discipline levels are set by local governments.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change The length of a legislative and executive term, in months. Should be between 24 and 72.
Old value:: 36
Current: 60
Proposed: 42
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 23:19:11, October 05, 2005 CET | From | Redneck Party | To | Debating the DUP Election Manifesto 2122 |
| Message | Sure |
| Date | 13:44:08, October 06, 2005 CET | From | Luthori Green Party | To | Debating the DUP Election Manifesto 2122 |
| Message | I can only agree with article five. |
| Date | 13:46:47, October 06, 2005 CET | From | Covenanters (IA) | To | Debating the DUP Election Manifesto 2122 |
| Message | In that case we will introduce an agricultural subsidies bill early in the new parliament. |
| Date | 17:38:13, October 06, 2005 CET | From | Covenanters (IA) | To | Debating the DUP Election Manifesto 2122 |
| Message | I should have left the parliamentary term article out and this might have actually passed... |
| Date | 23:46:57, October 06, 2005 CET | From | Social Calvinist Unionist Party | To | Debating the DUP Election Manifesto 2122 |
| Message | Ooooooooooohhh sssshhhhiiiiiiittttttttt. I just realised this thing is actually going to PASS! Wheres that revolution feature when you need it... |
| Date | 23:47:45, October 06, 2005 CET | From | Social Calvinist Unionist Party | To | Debating the DUP Election Manifesto 2122 |
| Message | Actually, thanks to the constitution part, it wont! WEEEEEE!!!!! *dances like moron* |
| Date | 04:21:34, October 07, 2005 CET | From | Luthori Green Party | To | Debating the DUP Election Manifesto 2122 |
| Message | Thank you constitution, you have just saved the naiton. |
| Date | 14:05:21, October 07, 2005 CET | From | Covenanters (IA) | To | Debating the DUP Election Manifesto 2122 |
| Message | This is all moderate: what are your objections? |
| Date | 14:20:18, October 07, 2005 CET | From | Luthori Green Party | To | Debating the DUP Election Manifesto 2122 |
| Message | Well most of the articles leave things to local governments, and allowing each dominion to have its own unique legal system is not an ideal situation. Many articles remove regulations on private alternatives to public services. You also ban euthanasia and GM crops, allow extradition to countries with brutal judicial systems, make it harder for immigrants to gain Luthori nationality, restrict which religions can set up schools, and extend the parliamentary term. With the exception of the parliamentary term limits, I find all these legislative changes unwise. |
| Date | 22:27:02, October 09, 2005 CET | From | Covenanters (IA) | To | Debating the DUP Election Manifesto 2122 |
| Message | I've only proposed we devolve decisions that the Commonwealth Parliament is particularly divided over. What is the point in allowing the private sector to provide a reprieve from state-owned services if they're going to be held back by the same government intrusion? Imagine if British boarding schools had to follow the National Curriculum! |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes |
Total Seats: 344 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 301 | |||
| abstain | Total Seats: 105 |
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