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Bill: Democracy enhancement act
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: March 3569
Description[?]:
| Mr Speaker, The Fellowship of the Tower stands against attempts to undermine the democratic process through applying to a false sense of "neutrality" and "objectivity". No human being is objective or neutral. The ban on politically active government employees and the prohibition for candidates who recieve public funds to accept donations are both parts of a system were the establishment tries to undermine the democratic process and keep control by informal means. We are also against mayoral elections, as these are little but a wasteful use of tax money. The people don't need to elect mayors when they are already to elect a municipal council. We must not forget that democracy is not a one man show. Morganna Cadfeal Mistress of the Fellowship |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Public financing of political campaigns
Old value:: Candidates that accept public funds cannot accept donations.
Current: All candidates receive public funds but are not allowed to accept donations.
Proposed: All candidates receive public funds, and can still accept donations.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The salaries of members of parliament and/or government.
Old value:: Members of parliament and/or government are entitled to a comparatively average salary.
Current: Members of parliament and/or government are entitled to a comparatively average salary.
Proposed: Members of parliament and/or government are entitled to a comparatively large salary.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Appointments and requirements for government employees.
Old value:: All government employees have to promise political independence.
Current: All government employees have to promise political independence.
Proposed: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: Local governments determine the method of appointment.
Current: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Proposed: The municipal councils exercise mayoral powers.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 18:33:00, October 29, 2013 CET | From | Hacia Casa | To | Debating the Democracy enhancement act |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, The 121 newly-elected CT MPs just want to wring as much money as possible out of their newfound positions. Why else would they support a massive salary rise for MPs and making it easier for political parties to milk the taxpayer of subsidies? Fabricio Alvarado MP Leader of Hacia Casa |
| Date | 23:46:04, October 29, 2013 CET | From | Freedom Party | To | Debating the Democracy enhancement act |
| Message | Mr Speaker, It is clear that the HC cares little for having a proper free democracy were even the poorest among the poor can become a politician. A salary rise for MP:s is needed to ensure a proper democratic process, lower corruption and enhance transparency. Morganna Cadfeal Mistress of the Fellowship |
| Date | 00:09:30, October 30, 2013 CET | From | Hacia Casa | To | Debating the Democracy enhancement act |
| Message | Mr. Speaker, If Morganna Cadfeal wants more ordinary working-class people in Parliament, then why does she demand MPs should be paid such extravagant salaries? Fabricio Alvarado MP Leader of Hacia Casa |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 121 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 232 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 46 |
| Random fact: Submitting a bill without any proposals in it will not attract or detract voters. It will not raise your visibility or change your political position. |
| Random quote: "When strangers start acting like neighbors, communities are reinvigorated." - Ralph Nader |