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Bill: Anarch Anakrousite Shatter Reform Bill - Shattered Law for Shattered Lands (iv)
Details
Submitted by[?]: Commonwealth Workers Army
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: April 2142
Description[?]:
| This is another largely Sacred Order Bill, designed to strengthen the position of the Sacred Order within Likatonia - to give the people a unifying creed, a spirit of comradeship. The compulsary 'State Religion' suggested in the Legislation is the "Sacred Order of the Tears of Termani", the dominant gathering in the religious wing of the Sacred Order faction. The Curfew Time is set to the hour of darkness. Nobody should be on the streets after the sun sets. Finally, there are some Hardline Faction suggestions, to ensure a safer, happier Likatonia. "May the Tears of Termani wash away your sins, Unclean Ones". |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on advertising
Old value:: All advertising is permitted.
Current: All advertising is permitted.
Proposed: Only governmental organisation advertising is permitted.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards alcoholic beverages.
Old value:: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased and consumed anywhere, but only by adults.
Current: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased and consumed anywhere, but only by adults.
Proposed: The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is outlawed.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Curfew policy (curfew time to be determined in the bill description).
Old value:: No curfew policies may be established.
Current: No curfew policies may be established.
Proposed: No-one may use streets or public property beyond the curfew time.
Article 4
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 desecrated or used for commercial purposes.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The right to gamble.
Old value:: Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation whatsoever.
Current: Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation whatsoever.
Proposed: Gambling is illegal unless taking place in a licensed casino.
Article 6
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: Pharmaceutical drugs are banned for religious reasons.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The use of torture for obtaining information.
Old value:: Torture is never allowed.
Current: Torture is never allowed.
Proposed: It is at the discretion of the police officer to torture suspects for information.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on population control.
Old value:: The government does not engage in population control.
Current: The government does not engage in population control.
Proposed: The government imposes a limit on the number of children per family.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning private cars.
Old value:: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Current: There are no regulations on the ownership of private cars.
Proposed: Only cars using environmentally friendly fuels are allowed.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The state's policy concerning religious clothing.
Old value:: There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.
Current: Wearing religious clothing or religious symbols in public is illegal.
Proposed: People are required to dress according to religious codes
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Remuneration of ministers of religion.
Old value:: The state does not intervene in the remuneration of ministers of religion.
Current: The state does not intervene in the remuneration of ministers of religion.
Proposed: The salaries and pensions of ministers of religion shall be borne by the state and regulated by the law.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy with respect to prayer in schools.
Old value:: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden, except in religious schools.
Current: Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden, except in religious schools.
Proposed: Teacher-led prayers in schools are encouraged.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Current: There is no official state religion, but the government only allows recognized religions. 'Cults' are persecuted.
Proposed: There is an official state religion, and membership is mandatory.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 05:11:38, November 16, 2005 CET | From | Representative Party | To | Debating the Anarch Anakrousite Shatter Reform Bill - Shattered Law for Shattered Lands (iv) |
| Message | We regard articles 6, 7 and 13 of this bill as completely unthinkable. |
| Date | 07:51:29, November 16, 2005 CET | From | Likaton Fascist Front | To | Debating the Anarch Anakrousite Shatter Reform Bill - Shattered Law for Shattered Lands (iv) |
| Message | We have concerns with articles 3,6,7,10,12 and 13 (In particular 6 and 7). If 6 and 7 were removed we would consider supporting. |
| Date | 11:39:45, November 16, 2005 CET | From | Commonwealth Workers Army | To | Debating the Anarch Anakrousite Shatter Reform Bill - Shattered Law for Shattered Lands (iv) |
| Message | The AAS is temporarily holding onto this Bill - while we consider whether or not to split it... we have no guarantee that the Bills(s) would pass split OR unsplit, but would like to see some of our more 'controversial' (apparently) issues pass by association, rather than fail alone. |
| Date | 14:50:10, November 16, 2005 CET | From | AM Radical Libertarian Party | To | Debating the Anarch Anakrousite Shatter Reform Bill - Shattered Law for Shattered Lands (iv) |
| Message | There are no redeeming factors to this bill, the RLP will fully oppose as a whole or in parts. |
| Date | 15:46:32, November 16, 2005 CET | From | Commonwealth Workers Army | To | Debating the Anarch Anakrousite Shatter Reform Bill - Shattered Law for Shattered Lands (iv) |
| Message | Which, unfortunately, pretty much makes the decision for us.... |
| Date | 16:14:59, November 16, 2005 CET | From | Front for State Prosperity | To | Debating the Anarch Anakrousite Shatter Reform Bill - Shattered Law for Shattered Lands (iv) |
| Message | Article 8 is the only redeeming feature of this bill - and it's not worth supporting due to that alone. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes | Total Seats: 128 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 251 | ||||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 121 |
| Random fact: Any RP law granting extraordinary "emergency powers" or dictator-like powers to a government must be passed by at least a 2/3rds majority, but (like all RP laws) may always be overturned by a simple majority vote of the legislature. |
| Random quote: "If you cannot convince a fascist, acquaint his head with the pavement." - Leon Trotsky |