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Bill: PRP Bill of Military Policy
Details
Submitted by[?]: Poet Revolution Party
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: June 2682
Description[?]:
| The Poet Revolution believes that our nation's military policy needs reform. The bill is proposed with the following rationale: Article 1: Chemical and biological warfare is a particularly touchy subject because of the consequences that follow after an attack of such nature. The Revolution believes that it should not be the Republic who unleashes this power upon its fellow man. However, if such an attack were to take place against our own citizens, and such a retaliation were necessary, then and only then would the use of chemical or biological weapons be used. Article 2: Competition is important for the advancement of research and development in all fields. Because of the necessity of quick advancement to defense innovation, this industry should be not only privately owned, but also in part funded by the organization that will be far be its biggest customer: the government. Article 3: A separation between the civilian police force and the military is necessary and important. The Revolution understands that the military was created as a means of defense from foreign aggression, but in times of serious emergency or crisis the civilian military may not be enough. In these times, and only in these times, should the military intervene, for the good of the Republic and her citizens. Article 4: As with chemical and biological warfare, nuclear warfare is a subject with severe consequences. Because of the way that nuclear attacks affect both the current and future conditions of the target, nuclear weapons should be the Republic's final choice, a last ditch effort to ensure the victory and survival of her citizens. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of chemical and biological weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation can only use chemical or biological weapons on non-civilan areas.
Current: The nation shall never use chemical or biological weaponry in warfare.
Proposed: The nation shall never use chemical or biological weapons in warfare unless another nation uses them first.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The nation's defence industry.
Old value:: Defence industries are privately owned and not subsidised.
Current: The state owns national defence industries but these exist alongside privately owned defence industries.
Proposed: Defence industries are privately owned but subsidised by the state.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on the separation of the police and the military.
Old value:: A civilian police force is in place and the military is not allowed to play any part in it.
Current: A civilian police force is in place and the military may be called in to help in serious emergencies.
Proposed: A civilian police force is in place and the military may be called in to help in serious emergencies.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of nuclear weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in warfare for any reason.
Current: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in warfare for any reason.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons if victory is not feasibile by other means.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 14:04:08, December 16, 2008 CET | From | Democratic Capitalist Delegation | To | Debating the PRP Bill of Military Policy |
| Message | We are opposed to articles II, III, and IV. Particularly Articles III and IV. The only reason we would see fit to use nuclear weapons is in retaliation to another nuclear or biological attack. We have already elaborated on our concerns with article III in a separate bill. Helen Cappoletti Chairwoman Democratic Capitalist Delegation |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes | Total Seats: 32 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 381 | |||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 88 |
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