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Bill: Flag Protection Bill ammended
Details
Submitted by[?]: Likaton Fascist Front
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: March 2141
Description[?]:
| For the purpose of preventing unwanted and unsavoury exploitation of our national flag. Progressive Social Strength feels this is an important issue that has not previously been addressed. Although we are unaware of any violations of our national symbol, we consider the fact that there is currently no regulation governing these issues remiss in the extreme. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.
Old value:: There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag.
Current: The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured.
Proposed: The national flag may not be used for commercial purposes.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 14:47:34, November 14, 2005 CET | From | Commonwealth Workers Army | To | Debating the Flag Protection Bill ammended |
| Message | The AAS supports the PSS in this brave move, and intends to propose further legislation on the issue at a later date. |
| Date | 15:46:46, November 14, 2005 CET | From | AM Radical Libertarian Party | To | Debating the Flag Protection Bill ammended |
| Message | The RLP must respectfully disagree, as we believe that freedom of speach issues must prevail |
| Date | 16:37:02, November 14, 2005 CET | From | Commonwealth Workers Army | To | Debating the Flag Protection Bill ammended |
| Message | Response to the RLP: But, 'free speech' at what cost? Should 'free speech' allow bullying? SHould someone be allowed to slander or libel, under the auspices of 'free speech'? Should an individual be able to mock the icon of a people, in the name of 'free speech'? Should an individual be allowed to misrepresent an organisation (i.e. ALL Likatonian citizens, under the 'brand' of the flag) in the name of 'free speech'? |
| Date | 21:51:10, November 14, 2005 CET | From | Likaton Fascist Front | To | Debating the Flag Protection Bill ammended |
| Message | PSS beleives that there is ample room for individuals to voice free speach, however commercial operators should be prevented from using our flag by association for what is ultimately a profit making association. Currently the flag could be used for commercial leverage by any of these enterprises and have no control to prevent misuse. |
| Date | 22:00:22, November 14, 2005 CET | From | AM Radical Libertarian Party | To | Debating the Flag Protection Bill ammended |
| Message | Response to the AAS: Yes, yes, yes, and yes. If we do not trust the people to decide what is good and bad, then where are we? What you define as mocking, others may see as a gentle chiding to get the people back on the right track. Let the marketplace of ideas be free, and the best ideas will prevail on their own. Cream rises to the top. |
| Date | 10:29:23, November 15, 2005 CET | From | Likaton Fascist Front | To | Debating the Flag Protection Bill ammended |
| Message | PSS thanks Anarch Anakrousite Shatter for their support in this issue. |
| Date | 10:42:41, November 15, 2005 CET | From | Likaton Fascist Front | To | Debating the Flag Protection Bill ammended |
| Message | PSS thanks Anarch Anakrousite Shatter for their support in this issue. |
| Date | 11:11:58, November 15, 2005 CET | From | Likaton Fascist Front | To | Debating the Flag Protection Bill ammended |
| Message | PSS thanks Anarch Anakrousite Shatter for their support in this issue. |
| Date | 20:11:16, November 15, 2005 CET | From | Commonwealth Workers Army | To | Debating the Flag Protection Bill ammended |
| Message | Response to the RLP: Actually, it is usually impurities that rise to the top... the oil in water, the soapscum in a washer, the 'cream' in milk.... |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 179 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 207 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 114 |
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