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Bill: Freedom in Education Charter
Details
Submitted by[?]: People's 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: December 2059
Description[?]:
| In light of the nation's commitment to its children, we propose to overhaul the education system and drag it into the 21st century. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The education system.
Old value:: There is a free public education system alongside private schools.
Current: There is a free public education system and a small number of private schools, which are heavily regulated to ensure they teach adequate skills and information.
Proposed: Education is private, but the government issues vouchers to pay for the schooling of disadvantaged children.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 08:08:32, May 26, 2005 CET | From | People's Party | To | Debating the Freedom in Education Charter |
| Message | In light of the exorbhitant commitment we have made in other areas, this bill will rationalize spending, and allow students to choose the most efficient solution. |
| Date | 13:16:42, May 26, 2005 CET | From | National Centrist Party | To | Debating the Freedom in Education Charter |
| Message | No, this isn't unnecessary. |
| Date | 19:16:15, May 27, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Freedom in Education Charter |
| Message | And I already put in a bill that makes sure everyone gets a free education (exlcuding post-secondary). |
| Date | 21:30:40, May 27, 2005 CET | From | Liberal Party for Equality | To | Debating the Freedom in Education Charter |
| Message | we disagree with any kind of voucher system. Too complex. Also we maintain that education is a basic human right and should therefore be available free to all. |
| Date | 21:49:32, May 27, 2005 CET | From | People's Party | To | Debating the Freedom in Education Charter |
| Message | It is already free for all - except the rich....but why would we want to subsidize them? |
| Date | 05:35:37, May 28, 2005 CET | From | Right Wing Liberals Party | To | Debating the Freedom in Education Charter |
| Message | I dont think the rich should not be subsidised! arent they? |
| Date | 07:46:39, May 29, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Freedom in Education Charter |
| Message | We suport you in priciple, but, our problem is that we feel the current system is better. We are open to new methods in the future. |
| Date | 21:11:06, May 29, 2005 CET | From | National Centrist Party | To | Debating the Freedom in Education Charter |
| Message | Education is a basic right. It should be free for anyone. We should increase, rather than cut, funding to our schools. |
| Date | 21:12:08, May 29, 2005 CET | From | National Centrist Party | To | Debating the Freedom in Education Charter |
| Message | Ah, that doesn't mean we reject this outright though. How would we ensure that our schools were truly top-notch if the government has no influence within them (ie: completely private)? |
| Date | 21:14:05, May 29, 2005 CET | From | National Centrist Party | To | Debating the Freedom in Education Charter |
| Message | Ah, fudge. We just noticed this is almost done with it's voting stage. We're uneasy, but we'll vote for it because the citizenry believes it should happen - they're in favor of private schooling. We bow before the public will... |
| Date | 01:10:36, May 30, 2005 CET | From | Proletariat Revolution Party | To | Debating the Freedom in Education Charter |
| Message | After some consideration, we have decided to also vote in favour, even though we personally believe in the old system. But, it's the people who make use of it, and whatever makes their lives better is what we need to legislate. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||
| yes | Total Seats: 89 | |||
| no | Total Seats: 0 | |||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 95 |
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