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Bill: Free Contraceptive Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Alorian Communist Party
Status[?]: passed
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: September 2054
Description[?]:
| We feel contraceptives must be made free. In this way, the poorer elements of society who would suffer most from having an unplanned-for child can have the right to protect against having a child. As abortion is illegal in Aloria, this is the only way to effectively ensure a lower rate of children born into poverty. We feel that this is economic blackmail, and making people pay for these basic items is morally wrong. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government subsidises a considerable discount for contraceptives.
Current: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Proposed: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 19:16:44, May 18, 2005 CET | From | Libertarian Party | To | Debating the Free Contraceptive Act |
| Message | No need to sponsor rich people. |
| Date | 19:23:38, May 18, 2005 CET | From | Alorian Communist Party | To | Debating the Free Contraceptive Act |
| Message | Whats that supposed to mean? The poorest people in this country are being left unprotected simply because you dont want rich people to gain? Free contraception for all, this is especially needed as abortion is illegal. |
| Date | 19:38:24, May 18, 2005 CET | From | Libertarian Party | To | Debating the Free Contraceptive Act |
| Message | Is abortion illegal? The last time I checked it was fully legal, but maybe someone (former communist parties - you weren't playing at that time) changed it to emergencies only. I still do not agree, as we should let people pay for it, since doctor can prescribe it anytime thus it will be covered by health care insurance system. |
| Date | 20:15:41, May 18, 2005 CET | From | Alorian Communist Party | To | Debating the Free Contraceptive Act |
| Message | I believe it is a vital service to the people of Aloria to provide them with some form of protection against unwanted childbirth! Yes, abortion is only legal in medical emergencies. |
| Date | 01:50:31, May 19, 2005 CET | From | To | Debating the Free Contraceptive Act |
| Message | It will cost to much, simple as that :) |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 83 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 87 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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