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Bill: Defence of Marriage Act of 2719
Details
Submitted by[?]: House Lusk-Nat'l Syndicalist Party (UM)
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: April 2720
Description[?]:
| This act will strengthen the institution of civil marriage. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning who can proceed with adoption; in case adoption is legal.
Old value:: Everyone may adopt children.
Current: Everyone may adopt children.
Proposed: Only couples may adopt children.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to adultery.
Old value:: Adultery is legal.
Current: There is no explicit government policy on adultery.
Proposed: Local governments establish policies on adultery.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 21:17:03, March 01, 2009 CET | From |  Roccato Anarcho-Syndicalist Union | To | Debating the Defence of Marriage Act of 2719 |
| Message | The RASU supports the first two articles, but not the third. We recommend that divorce policy be devolved to local governments as well, or omitted from the bill altogether. |
| Date | 00:00:42, March 02, 2009 CET | From | Modern Revolutionary Socialist Party | To | Debating the Defence of Marriage Act of 2719 |
| Message | We oppose all of these measures. If a single person can prove to be a fit parent why shouldn't they be allowed to adopt? Devolving the powers of adultery to local governments is merely an attempt to have some local governments make it illegal rather than legal, not anything to do with local governments making their own decisions. As for the third article we think people should be allowed to divorce if they are simply unhappy, we do not see why the state should decide what a valid reason for divorce is. |
| Date | 15:54:26, March 02, 2009 CET | From | House Lusk-Nat'l Syndicalist Party (UM) | To | Debating the Defence of Marriage Act of 2719 |
| Message | A single parent never can provide a child with enough attention or care. |
| Date | 19:17:07, March 02, 2009 CET | From | Modern Revolutionary Socialist Party | To | Debating the Defence of Marriage Act of 2719 |
| Message | I strongly disagree with that and what is the alternative anyway, to be cared for by the state/ |
| Date | 20:48:32, March 02, 2009 CET | From | Roccato Anarcho-Syndicalist Union | To | Debating the Defence of Marriage Act of 2719 |
| Message | The RASU is surprised to hear such a condemnation of the state, especially following the SSSP's support for Repealing the Omnibus Decentralization Act, among other things. |
| Date | 19:04:05, March 03, 2009 CET | From | Modern Revolutionary Socialist Party | To | Debating the Defence of Marriage Act of 2719 |
| Message | It is not a condemnation of the state, but being cared for by a loving parent is preferable to a state institution. The SSSP strongly believe in the power of the state and the role of the state in helping people (and the state should care for children who have no one) but adoption by suitable people is better. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 434 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 316 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: By default the head of government is the ultimate authority within a national government. In general terms, heads of government are expected to consult with cabinet colleagues (including those from other parties) before making significant decisions but they remain responsible for government action. |
| Random quote: "Oh, judge, your damn laws: the good people don't need them and the bad people don't follow them so what good are they?" - Ammon Hennacy |