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Bill: Liberty Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Communist Party of Kafuristan
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: March 2123
Description[?]:
| We don't need fruitless restrictions. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards fireworks.
Old value:: Fireworks of all sorts are illegal.
Current: Professionals may run licensed fireworks shows, small fireworks are legal to the general public.
Proposed: The sale of fireworks is unregulated, anyone may buy them.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Right to privacy.
Old value:: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Current: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Proposed: Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Displays of public affection and obscenity laws.
Old value:: Sexual intercourse is illegal in public.
Current: Sexual intercourse is illegal in public.
Proposed: There are no laws regarding obscene public acts.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The recreational drug policy.
Old value:: Recreational drug use is forbidden.
Current: The use of cannabis is legal.
Proposed: All naturally occurring drugs are legal.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 05:55:37, October 07, 2005 CET | From |  Grand National Party | To | Debating the Liberty Act |
| Message | We agree with Articles 2,3,4. Article One is fine as it stands now. Article 5, we have no opinion either way. |
| Date | 09:57:01, October 08, 2005 CET | From | Communist Party of Kafuristan | To | Debating the Liberty Act |
| Message | Article 1 removed. Apparently some freedom has to be given for safety. :-) |
| Date | 07:45:58, October 09, 2005 CET | From | Old School Liberal Party | To | Debating the Liberty Act |
| Message | We are, unfortunately, against articles 2 and 3. Is there a reason the bill couldn't have been split up so that we wouldn't have to vote yes or no to all? |
| Date | 19:18:26, October 09, 2005 CET | From | Communist Party of Kafuristan | To | Debating the Liberty Act |
| Message | There is a reason. The people want all four of these proposals, but if it were to be split up, only three or fewer would be likely pass as opposed to all or none. We are a new nation, and there are plenty of things remaining to change for the better. You may always at a future date propose a bill to remove certain aspects changed which are argued about. Also, while creating bills, I tend to get a little bit click-happy. So many things to change...all with good intentions. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 152 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 66 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 82 |
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