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Bill: The Art of Refusal I
Details
Submitted by[?]: National People's Gang
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill proposes the withdrawal from a treaty. It will require half of the legislature to vote in favor[?]. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: January 2145
Description[?]:
| The state only exists when people believe it exists. As the state in Lodamun has now degenerated into a gang of warlords who grasp power through the deployment of foreign mercenaries, we no longer recognise state controls of any sort. |
Proposals
Article 1
Withdraw from the Treaty to Establish the Seleya Free Trade Zone.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Protection of original works of technology and arts.
Old value:: Works of technology and art are protected by copyright.
Current: Works of technology and art are protected by copyright.
Proposed: Works of techology and art have limited copy protection.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards fireworks.
Old value:: Local governments determine fireworks laws.
Current: Local governments determine fireworks laws.
Proposed: The sale of fireworks is unregulated, anyone may buy them.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign marriages.
Old value:: Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.
Current: Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.
Proposed: All foreign marriages are recognised, regardless of domestic policy regarding marriage.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries.
Old value:: Foreign missionaries are welcomed and encouraged by the government.
Current: The government has no policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries.
Proposed: The government has no policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change Libel laws.
Old value:: Individuals may sue over falsehoods printed on them.
Current: Individuals may sue over falsehoods and defamatory opinions printed on them.
Proposed: The nation has no laws regarding libel.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding regulation of media content.
Old value:: There are laws against the publication of false information; everything else may be published freely.
Current: There are laws against the publication of false information and hate speech.
Proposed: There are no content regulations; the media may publish anything, even proven falsehoods.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on the separation of the police and the military.
Old value:: A civilian police force is in place, backed up by the military.
Current: A civilian police force is in place and the military may be called in to help in serious emergencies.
Proposed: A civilian police force is in place and the military is not allowed to play any part in it.
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: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Proposed: There are no regulations on the ownership of private cars.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Application of libel and slander laws.
Old value:: Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.
Current: Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.
Proposed: Private individuals are exempt from libel and slander suits by public figures.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning religions.
Old value:: There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.
Current: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Proposed: There is no government policy concerning a state religion.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 01:44:08, November 21, 2005 CET | From | International Society of Bankers | To | Debating the The Art of Refusal I |
| Message | support all but 1 |
| Date | 04:19:11, November 21, 2005 CET | From | CNT/AFL | To | Debating the The Art of Refusal I |
| Message | Support all but 9. |
| Date | 04:45:15, November 21, 2005 CET | From |  Tuesday Is Coming | To | Debating the The Art of Refusal I |
| Message | Support 9, that's it. |
| Date | 05:36:46, November 21, 2005 CET | From | Slaytanic Wehrmacht | To | Debating the The Art of Refusal I |
| Message | support all. |
| Date | 19:54:07, November 21, 2005 CET | From | International Society of Bankers | To | Debating the The Art of Refusal I |
| Message | I mean 1 & 2 |
| Date | 19:54:59, November 21, 2005 CET | From | International Society of Bankers | To | Debating the The Art of Refusal I |
| Message | I mean i support 1 but not 2. |
| Date | 01:03:15, November 22, 2005 CET | From | National People's Gang | To | Debating the The Art of Refusal I |
| Message | Although in normal circumstances we'd agree with the CNT/AFL about the use of private vehicles, we feel it may hamper the war effort to impose any restrictions at this time. Similarly, while we would normally debate the value of Proposal 2 with the Libertarian Militia, we feel royalties for technology developments are not appropriate during wartime. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 119 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 142 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 39 |
| Random fact: Characters are considered to be "owned" by the player who first mentioned or created them. In practice, players may share responsibility for role-playing a character, but ultimate authority rests with the owner. |
| Random quote: "I am strongly in favour of using poisoned gas against uncivilised tribes." - Winston Churchill |