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Bill: Comprehensive Political and Economic Communisation Act 2945
Details
Submitted by[?]: Social Renewal 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: November 2946
Description[?]:
| The Left Radical Party could not be more enthused to present the Comprehensive Political and Economic Communisation Act 2945 to the Senate for consideration. This Act shall radically transform the political and economic configuration of Solentia for the benefit of her working peoples. The end of the exploitative system is nigh! We stand steadfastly behind these proposals! -MATTHEW FISHER, Leader of the Left Radical Party (LRP) |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The banking system.
Old value:: The government operates a central bank and all other banks are private.
Current: All banks are privately owned.
Proposed: The government operates and owns all banks.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards daily working hours.
Old value:: The government obligates trade unions and employers to negotiate the daily number of working hours.
Current: The government has no policy concerning daily working hours.
Proposed: Daily working hours are regulated by the government.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may seize private property for vital government works.
Current: The government may not seize private property.
Proposed: The government may seize private property for any reason.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.
Old value:: The government allows local governments to craft agricultural subsidy policy.
Current: The government subsidises the operations of low-income farming families.
Proposed: All agricultural operations are state-owned and operated.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Pharmaceutical drugs policy.
Old value:: The government subsidises the cost of pharmaceutical drugs for people on low incomes.
Current: The government pays partially for all citizens' pharmaceutical drugs, and pays entirely for those of low income citizens.
Proposed: The government pays for all citizens' pharmaceutical drugs.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The education system.
Old value:: There is a free public education system alongside private schools.
Current: There is a free public education system alongside private schools.
Proposed: Education is entirely public and free; private schools are banned.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Funding of public transport (where applicable).
Old value:: Public transport is partially subsidised with the remainder "user-pays".
Current: Public transport is fully user-pays.
Proposed: Public transport is fully subsidised by the government.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to prayer in schools.
Old value:: The government leaves this decision up to the schools themselves.
Current: Teacher-led prayers are mandatory in schools.
Proposed: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Trade union strike ballots.
Old value:: Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, a majority of all members, regardless of if they vote or not must approve the strike action.
Current: Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, a majority of all members, regardless of if they vote or not must approve the strike action.
Proposed: Trade unions are not required by law to hold a ballot before striking.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Current: Democratic Workers' Councils are not permitted to run a business.
Proposed: The government requires all businesses to be run by Democratic Workers' Councils.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 08:57:28, May 29, 2010 CET | From | Utilitarian Party of Solentia | To | Debating the Comprehensive Political and Economic Communisation Act 2945 |
| Message | The Utilitarian Party of Solentia unfortunately cannot agree with any of these articles. -Articles 5 and 10 are disrespectful to individuals; articles 5 allows corrupt leaders to enshrine their ruling over their trade union and article 10 endangers private property and scares private investment away. -Articles 4, 5, and 9 have no way of being accomplished, being Solentia a country trying to cut public expenses and against any paternalistic government: The government is there to administrate and not to give away for free. -Finally, articles 3 and 8 are against our principles. The freer the market, the freer the people. Why should an almighty State decide what is good and what is bad for its people? The government's mission is to ensure peace and to provide the adequate surroundings so people can develop by themselves. |
| Date | 13:33:53, May 29, 2010 CET | From | Social Democratic Party of Solentia | To | Debating the Comprehensive Political and Economic Communisation Act 2945 |
| Message | Those reforms are too far-fetching. Close inspection of the articles under debate reveal that government regulation in those sectors is sufficient. The SDP too can not support any of the proposed changes. - Without further specification the changes appear both arbitrary and prone to totalitarism. - David Smith, SDP |
| Date | 16:11:12, May 29, 2010 CET | From | Conservative Party of Solentia | To | Debating the Comprehensive Political and Economic Communisation Act 2945 |
| Message | Mr. Smith's point is valid. These proposals border on communist totalitarianism. The CPS will oppose. CPS Chairwoman Andrea Bryant |
| Date | 11:00:39, May 30, 2010 CET | From | Federal Independent Party | To | Debating the Comprehensive Political and Economic Communisation Act 2945 |
| Message | While we digress with several of the articles in this bill as an overstep of the state in the economy, such as agriculture, we do believe it is a step in the right direction. For too long workers in Solentian have been ignored and we thank the LPR for joining us in our struggle to grant workers freedoms they deserve and need. Senator Morton Kellian |
| Date | 05:49:49, May 31, 2010 CET | From | Social Renewal Party | To | Debating the Comprehensive Political and Economic Communisation Act 2945 |
| Message | The Left Radicals are incredibly pleased by the FIP's decision to support our reform programme in the Senate. Their commitment to the leftist cause is now beyond doubt and we applaud them for their solidarity with the people of Solentia. Opposition from the reactionary parties was entirely predictable. The opposition of the SDP is surprising and disheartening. They've demonstrated that they are rightists and revisionists in leftist clothing! We'll do everything within our power to ensure the workers never forget this unforgivable betrayal of their interests. |
| Date | 06:56:53, May 31, 2010 CET | From | Utilitarian Party of Solentia | To | Debating the Comprehensive Political and Economic Communisation Act 2945 |
| Message | The Utilitarian Party of Solentia unfortunately cannot follow the arguments of the Left Radical Party. Could it be explained to the Solentias how is it that refusing to vote on article 5 is a betrayal to their interests? Without article 5 corrupt leaders may impose their will on common workers. It is in our understanding that not all workers have the same opinion on several matters, but it would be enriching if the Left Radical Party could explain how come voting, the system used to determine who rules in Solentia is not the proper way a trade union must work. If the Left Radical Party considers that autocracy is an easier method, well, they should stop pretending they are a political party committed to democracy and instead propose an autocracy be imposed over all Solentians. And no, the Utilitarian Party of Solentia is not a reactionary party. The left/right divide is an over-simplification of politics. We have never encouraged a State-planed economy, nor will we. Debate is our banner and we encourage its use. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes | Total Seats: 34 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 66 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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