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Bill: National Anthem Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Modern Revolutionary Socialist 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: November 2714
Description[?]:
| We propose there is no reason for this other than blind patriotism. Real patriotism does not come from being forced into doing things. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Singing the national anthem in schools.
Old value:: Children are made to sing the national anthem at the commencement of school each day.
Current: Children are made to sing the national anthem at the commencement of school each day.
Proposed: Children are never made to sing the national anthem.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 20:52:59, February 18, 2009 CET | From | Loyalist Party of House Gwyneth-Matisse | To | Debating the National Anthem Bill |
| Message | I would support this bill. Children should be allowed to sing their parents deem fit. |
| Date | 23:04:27, February 18, 2009 CET | From | Liberal-Democratic Party | To | Debating the National Anthem Bill |
| Message | We agree with the SSSP. Respect and patriotism for one's country should be earned, not forced. |
| Date | 23:49:48, February 18, 2009 CET | From | Modern Revolutionary Socialist Party | To | Debating the National Anthem Bill |
| Message | I am pleased with the response so far, I feared a backlash and accusations of not loving the country |
| Date | 10:02:25, February 19, 2009 CET | From | Populist Party | To | Debating the National Anthem Bill |
| Message | The National Populist Party opposed this bill at first, but we believe as well that patriotism and pride in one's country should not be forced in such a manner. |
| Date | 11:29:33, February 19, 2009 CET | From | Christian National Socialist Movement | To | Debating the National Anthem Bill |
| Message | Definately in agreement with this bill. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 137 | ||||||
| no | Total Seats: 79 | ||||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 34 |
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