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Bill: Freedom Party Manifesto 2853
Details
Submitted by[?]: Freedom 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: September 2853
Description[?]:
| On reforming, the Freedom Party announces its manifesto to the Rutanian public. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of chemical and biological weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation reserves the right to use chemical or biological weapons in warfare for any reason.
Current: The nation shall never use chemical or biological weaponry in warfare.
Proposed: The nation can only use chemical or biological weapons on non-civilan areas.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Military stance on homosexuality.
Old value:: Open homosexuality is not tolerated in the military. The military has a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Current: Homosexuality is allowed in the military.
Proposed: Homosexuality is allowed in the military.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning immigration.
Old value:: Quotas are based on individual applicant's qualifications.
Current: Everyone is allowed to reside permanently in this nation.
Proposed: Everyone is allowed to reside permanently in this nation.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the use of land mines by the army.
Old value:: The Government leaves this to the army to decide upon.
Current: The use of land mines is prohibited.
Proposed: The use of land mines is prohibited.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The national refugee policy.
Old value:: Only refugees that are victims of extreme circumstances are welcome; they are given integration-aid.
Current: All refugees are welcome, regardless of their reason, and given aid in integrating them into the country.
Proposed: All refugees are welcome but no financial aid is given to them.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Women in the military.
Old value:: Women can only serve in non-battle positions.
Current: Women serve alongside men.
Proposed: Women serve alongside men.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 17:12:20, November 24, 2009 CET | From | United Democrats | To | Debating the Freedom Party Manifesto 2853 |
| Message | Remove Articles 3 and 6 and we can accept this proposal. |
| Date | 17:22:23, November 24, 2009 CET | From | Rutanian Restoration Party | To | Debating the Freedom Party Manifesto 2853 |
| Message | We can only support Articles 4 and 6. |
| Date | 17:33:42, November 24, 2009 CET | From | Liberal Democratic Party | To | Debating the Freedom Party Manifesto 2853 |
| Message | We can not support Articles 4 & 6. I am glad to see the DPR change its mind on Article 1 and finally support equality for homosexuals, shame that doesn't stretch to women as well. |
| Date | 22:59:25, November 24, 2009 CET | From | Rutanian Heritage Party | To | Debating the Freedom Party Manifesto 2853 |
| Message | The RHP cannot support any of the Articles in this legislation, and we must therefore oppose. |
| Date | 23:01:27, November 24, 2009 CET | From | Rutanian Heritage Party | To | Debating the Freedom Party Manifesto 2853 |
| Message | However, we welcome the Freedom Party's return to the Rutanian Parliament. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 0 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 441 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: Bill descriptions must be in English, or at least include a full English translation. Bill titles may appear in a language that is appropriate to the nation and are not required to be translated into English. |
| Random quote: "I think that gay marriage is something that should be between a man and a woman." - Arnold Schwarzenegger |