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Bill: I am the law
Details
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This bill asks for an amendement to the Constitution. It will require two-thirds of the legislature to vote in favor. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: July 2186
Description[?]:
| In addition to the proposals below, this little bill will declare me the winner of Particracy and emperor of Terra for all eternity. It also bans kittens. |
Proposals
Article 1
Withdraw from the Barmenistan Free Trade Agreement.
Article 2
Withdraw from the Pontesi Free Trade Agreement.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the legality of abortions
Old value:: Abortion is allowed during the first trimester.
Current: All abortions are illegal.
Proposed: All abortions are illegal.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards alcoholic beverages.
Old value:: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased and consumed anywhere, but only by adults.
Current: The state has a monopoly on the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Proposed: The sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages is outlawed.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The right to appeal against a judgement rendered by a court.
Old value:: Every person has the right to appeal against a judgement and to have it reviewed by a higher court.
Current: All judgements are final and binding; appealing against them is not possible.
Proposed: All judgements are final and binding; appealing against them is not possible.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of chemical and biological weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation shall never use chemical or biological weapons in warfare unless another nation uses them first.
Current: The nation reserves the right to use chemical or biological weapons in warfare for any reason.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to use chemical or biological weapons in warfare for any reason.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning child labour.
Old value:: Child labour is allowed, but with additional regulations to those of adult labourers.
Current: Child labour is mandatory; all children must seek employment.
Proposed: Child labour is mandatory; all children must seek employment.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning granting citizenship.
Old value:: Citizenship is granted to all nationals.
Current: Citizenship is gained by passing a qualifying exam.
Proposed: Citizenship is granted based on race/religion/gender.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Civil defence is the government's policy on providing shelters to be used in the event of attacks on major cities, mainly nuclear attacks and bombing.
Old value:: Local authorities are responsible for building and maintaining shelters.
Current: The government builds and maintains a network of shelters across the nation.
Proposed: The government builds and maintains a network of shelters across the nation.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Education for children under adult age.
Old value:: Education is compulsory, but home schooling is permitted.
Current: Education is entirely voluntary.
Proposed: Education is compulsory and has to happen at school.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on subsidising contraception.
Old value:: The government does not supply free or discounted contraceptives.
Current: The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.
Proposed: Contraceptives are banned for religious reasons.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change Tax percentage of the profit made by corporations.
Old value:: 8
Current: 15
Proposed: 40
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change Government position in respect to crossdressing policy.
Old value:: Crossdressing is allowed.
Current: Crossdressing is prohibited by the state.
Proposed: Crossdressing is prohibited by the state.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Curfew policy (curfew time to be determined in the bill description).
Old value:: No curfew policies may be established.
Current: Local governments may impose curfews, but only if a state of emergency has been declared.
Proposed: No-one may use streets or public property beyond the curfew time.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Government policy with respect to the death penalty.
Old value:: The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied.
Current: The death penalty is applied for capital crimes.
Proposed: The death penalty is applied to most minor and all major criminal offences.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change The nation's defence industry.
Old value:: Defence industries are privately owned but subsidised by the state.
Current: The state owns national defence industries but these exist alongside privately owned defence industries.
Proposed: Defence industries are privately owned and not subsidised.
Article 17
Proposal[?] to change Eminent Domain.
Old value:: The government may not seize private property.
Current: The government may seize private property for any reason.
Proposed: The government may seize private property for any reason.
Article 18
Proposal[?] to change Eminent domain compensation (if eminent domain is legal).
Old value:: The victim of eminent domain determines just compensation.
Current: The government does not compensate victims of eminent domain.
Proposed: The government does not compensate victims of eminent domain.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on essential goods such as food and non-luxury clothing.
Old value:: 0
Current: 10
Proposed: 40
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change The right to euthanasia.
Old value:: Euthanasia is only allowed with consent from the patient and a court order.
Current: Euthanasia is only allowed with consent from the patient and a court order.
Proposed: Euthanasia is mandated for the old and sick
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change Employer's rights in regards to firing striking workers.
Old value:: Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.
Current: Government approval is needed before strikers can be fired.
Proposed: Employers are free to fire workers who go on strike.
Article 22
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 dishonoured.
Article 23
Proposal[?] to change Food and beverage labeling regulations.
Old value:: Companies are required to label food and beverage products somewhere on the package.
Current: Companies must clearly label food and beverage products, in a manner that can be easily understood.
Proposed: There are no laws concerning food and beverage labeling.
Article 24
Proposal[?] to change Food safety policy.
Old value:: Local governments determine food safety standards.
Current: The government introduces, and actively enforces, food standards provisions.
Proposed: There are no food standards provisions.
Article 25
Proposal[?] to change Licensing of food sales.
Old value:: The licensing of food sale is left for local governments to decide.
Current: Anyone may sell food, but shelf lives of foods are enforced.
Proposed: The sale of food is unregulated.
Article 26
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign embassies.
Old value:: Any other country may establish an embassy on national soil.
Current: Foreign countries may establish an embassy after obtaining approval from the Foreign Office.
Proposed: The government does not allow foreign embassies.
Article 27
Proposal[?] to change Travel by nationals to foreign nations
Old value:: The nation issues passports to nationals after a cursory security check.
Current: The nation does not issue passports to any nationals, except on specific authorisation of the Foreign Minister.
Proposed: The nation does not issue passports to any nationals, except on specific authorisation of the Foreign Minister.
Article 28
Proposal[?] to change Appointments and requirements for government employees.
Old value:: All government employees have to promise political independence.
Current: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Proposed: Government employees are selected and appointed in a political way.
Article 29
Proposal[?] to change Ownership of guns by private individuals.
Old value:: Individuals are allowed to own firearms as long as they do not have a history of dangerous mental illness or a violent criminality.
Current: Adult individuals may not own firearms unless professionally required.
Proposed: Adult individuals may not own firearms unless professionally required.
Article 30
Proposal[?] to change Health care policy.
Old value:: Health care is private, but is paid for by the state for people with low incomes.
Current: There is a free public health care system and a small number of private clinics, which are heavily regulated to ensure they treat their patients well and provide good care.
Proposed: Health care is entirely private.
Article 31
Proposal[?] to change Military stance on homosexuality.
Old value:: Homosexuality is allowed in the military.
Current: Homosexuality is not tolerated in the military. The military actively seeks to remove homosexuals from it.
Proposed: Homosexuality is not tolerated in the military. The military actively seeks to remove homosexuals from it.
Article 32
Proposal[?] to change Government-issued identity card policy.
Old value:: All citizens are issued with identity cards but are not required to carry them.
Current: All citizens are issued with identity cards and are required to carry them at all times.
Proposed: All citizens are issued with identity cards and are required to carry them at all times.
Article 33
Proposal[?] to change
The government's stance on illegal aliens.
Old value:: The government does not actively search for illegal aliens, but expels them from the country when discovered.
Current: The government actively searches houses for illegal aliens and expels them from the country.
Proposed: The government actively searches houses for illegal aliens and expels them from the country.
Article 34
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning immigration.
Old value:: Quotas are based on individual applicant's qualifications.
Current: No foreigners are permitted to reside permanently in this nation.
Proposed: No foreigners are permitted to reside permanently in this nation.
Article 35
Proposal[?] to change Health and safety legislation for industry.
Old value:: Health and safety laws are to be determined by local governments.
Current: The government introduces and actively regulates health and safety legislation in all areas of industry.
Proposed: There are no set health and safety regulations for industry.
Article 36
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards labor unions.
Old value:: Trade unions may exist and worker membership is voluntary.
Current: Trade unions may exist and all workers must have membership in one.
Proposed: Trade unions are illegal.
Article 37
Proposal[?] to change Government provision of legal aid to the accused.
Old value:: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state for defendants with low incomes.
Current: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state.
Proposed: Legal representation is never paid for by the state.
Article 38
Proposal[?] to change The confidentiality of letters and correspondence.
Old value:: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable.
Current: The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate the confidentiality of letters with grounded cause.
Proposed: The confidentiality of letters is not inviolable.
Article 39
Proposal[?] to change Sales tax on luxury goods.
Old value:: 10
Current: 25
Proposed: 33
Article 40
Proposal[?] to change Malpractice suits.
Old value:: Malpractice suits may be brought against doctors.
Current: Malpractice suits may be brought against doctors only if death occurs.
Proposed: Malpractice suits may not be brought.
Article 41
Proposal[?] to change Government policy toward marriage.
Old value:: The government allows all consenting adults to obtain civil marriage contracts.
Current: The government only recognises civil marriages between a man and a woman.
Proposed: The government only recognises civil marriages between a man and a woman.
Article 42
Proposal[?] to change The appointment of mayors.
Old value:: Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election.
Current: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Proposed: The Head of State oversees the appointment of all mayors.
Article 43
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: It is forbidden to criticize the government, or publish any material that the government does not approve of.
Proposed: It is forbidden to criticize the government, or publish any material that the government does not approve of.
Article 44
Proposal[?] to change The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
Old value:: Cannabis is legal as a sedative for patients in pain.
Current: Cannabis is legal as a sedative for patients in pain.
Proposed: The medicinal use of cannabis is illegal.
Article 45
Proposal[?] to change Discrimination in the military on grounds of race/religion.
Old value:: The government does not interfere with the military over who can serve in it.
Current: The government does not interfere with the military over who can serve in it.
Proposed: Candidates must be of a certain race/religion to have any place in the military.
Article 46
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, backed up by the military.
Proposed: The military acts as a de-facto police force, with powers of arrest.
Article 47
Proposal[?] to change National service.
Old value:: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve either a term in the military or a lesser paid term of civilian national service, at their option.
Current: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve either a term in the military or a lesser paid term of civilian national service, at their option.
Proposed: All adults upon completion of schooling must serve a term in the military.
Article 48
Proposal[?] to change The state's intervention in the appointment of ministers of religion.
Old value:: The state does not intervene in the appointment of ministers of any religion whatsoever.
Current: The state has the right to veto the appointment of any ministers of religion.
Proposed: The state appoints all heads and other ministers of all religions.
Article 49
Proposal[?] to change Government policy concerning granting nationality (national of this state without implication of having citizenship rights).
Old value:: Anyone receives nationality but immigrants must pass a test to gain nationality.
Current: Anyone receives nationality but immigrants must pass a test to gain nationality.
Proposed: Only those born to nationals become nationals.
Article 50
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on nuclear power.
Old value:: The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc).
Current: The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc).
Proposed: The government requires most energy to be generated by nuclear power.
Article 51
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of nuclear weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation reserves the right to nuclear weapons in retaliation to a nuclear, chemical or biological attack.
Current: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in warfare for any reason.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in warfare for any reason.
Article 52
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on public nudity.
Old value:: Public nudity is illegal, but private nudist colonies and beaches are permitted.
Current: Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence.
Proposed: Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence.
Article 53
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning organ donations.
Old value:: Organ donations are legal with personal consent.
Current: Unless otherwise stated, consent is assumed.
Proposed: Organ donation is universal and compulsory.
Article 54
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the organization of police/law enforcement
Old value:: There is a national police department funded by the national government and there are local police departments, funded by local governments.
Current: There is a national police department funded by the national government and there are local police departments, funded by local governments.
Proposed: The government competitively subcontracts security management to private security firms.
Article 55
Proposal[?] to change The weapons used by police forces.
Old value:: Police officers may only carry standard firearms apart from specially trained firearms units.
Current: Police officers carry military-grade equipment.
Proposed: Police officers carry military-grade equipment.
Article 56
Proposal[?] to change The use of torture for obtaining information.
Old value:: Torture is never allowed.
Current: It is at the discretion of the police officer to torture suspects for information.
Proposed: It is at the discretion of the police officer to torture suspects for information.
Article 57
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on population control.
Old value:: The government does not engage in population control.
Current: The government actively promotes population growth.
Proposed: The government actively promotes population growth.
Article 58
Proposal[?] to change The distribution, purchasing and possession of material depicting pornographic acts.
Old value:: Pornography depicting consenting adults is legal for adults.
Current: All forms of pornography are illegal.
Proposed: All forms of pornography are illegal.
Article 59
Proposal[?] to change Positive discrimination.
Old value:: No form of positive discrimination is permitted.
Current: The government encourages positive discrimination and enforces it for government hiring.
Proposed: The government discriminates against minorities in its hiring.
Article 60
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the treatment of prisoners of war.
Old value:: Prisoners of war are treated according to the national laws of the captor power.
Current: Prisoners of war are enslaved.
Proposed: Prisoners of war are enslaved.
Article 61
Proposal[?] to change Education in prisons.
Old value:: An education plan for prisoners is provided to improve rehabilitation.
Current: An education plan for prisoners is provided to improve rehabilitation.
Proposed: Prisoners are not given any form of education.
Article 62
Proposal[?] to change Right to privacy.
Old value:: Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data).
Current: The government has the right to monitor information of individuals without letting them know.
Proposed: The government has the right to monitor information of individuals without letting them know.
Article 63
Proposal[?] to change Displays of public affection and obscenity laws.
Old value:: Sexual intercourse is illegal in public.
Current: Sexual intercourse is illegal in public.
Proposed: All public displays of affection are illegal.
Article 64
Proposal[?] to change The recreational drug policy.
Old value:: Recreational drug use is regulated by local governments.
Current: Recreational drug use is forbidden.
Proposed: Recreational drug use is forbidden.
Article 65
Proposal[?] to change The national refugee policy.
Old value:: All refugees are welcome but no financial aid is given to them.
Current: No refugees are allowed to enter the country.
Proposed: No refugees are allowed to enter the country.
Article 66
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: Public officials are not allowed to wear religious symbols while exercising their duties.
Proposed: People are required to dress according to religious codes
Article 67
Proposal[?] to change The governments stance on religious schools.
Old value:: Any religion may set up a school, with no regulations.
Current: Religious schools are not allowed.
Proposed: All schools are required to be religious in nature.
Article 68
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 69
Proposal[?] to change Renewable energy sources (eg. solar power, wind power).
Old value:: The government does not take any position with regards to renewable energy.
Current: Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources.
Proposed: No research into renewable energy is permitted.
Article 70
Proposal[?] to change The professional retirement age.
Old value:: 62
Current: 75
Proposed: 75
Article 71
Proposal[?] to change Singing the national anthem in schools.
Old value:: Children are only made to sing the national anthem on special occasions.
Current: Children are only made to sing the national anthem on special occasions.
Proposed: Children are made to sing the national anthem at the commencement of school each day.
Article 72
Proposal[?] to change Secondary strike action.
Old value:: Only closely related trade unions can walk out on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Current: Only closely related trade unions can walk out on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Proposed: Secondary strike action is illegal. Workers and unions can only go on strike for their own pay and conditions.
Article 73
Proposal[?] to change Government policy towards smoking.
Old value:: Smoking regulations are to be determined by local governments.
Current: Smoking is legal everywhere, at the discretion of the property owner. However, service/employer property owners that allow smoking must provide a separate non-smoking section.
Proposed: Smoking is prohibited.
Article 74
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on sexual relations.
Old value:: Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.
Current: Sexual relations are only legal for procreation.
Proposed: Sexual relations are only legal for procreation.
Article 75
Proposal[?] to change The government policy regarding housing.
Old value:: Housing policy is to be determined by local governments.
Current: The state provides public housing to low-income families.
Proposed: All housing is privately-owned.
Article 76
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.
Article 77
Proposal[?] to change The workers' right to strike.
Old value:: All workers, except certain categories of workers regarded as critical to society, have the right to strike.
Current: All workers have the right to strike but certain categories of workers regarded as critical to society have to ensure a minimal service.
Proposed: All strikes are illegal.
Article 78
Proposal[?] to change The length of a legislative and executive term, in months. Should be between 24 and 72.
Old value:: 36
Current: 72
Proposed: 72
Article 79
Proposal[?] to change Travel by foreigners to the nation.
Old value:: The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.
Current: The nation does not allow any visitors unless a specific permit is authorized by the Foreign Minister.
Proposed: The nation does not allow any visitors unless a specific permit is authorized by the Foreign Minister.
Article 80
Proposal[?] to change Weapons allowed to private citizens.
Old value:: Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, but these may be carried anywhere except as determined by the property owner.
Current: Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, and there are further restrictions on places where they may be carried.
Proposed: Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, and there are further restrictions on places where they may be carried.
Article 81
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the export of weapons to other nations.
Old value:: The government allows conventional arms to be exported freely.
Current: The government must approve all arms sales on a case by case basis.
Proposed: The government allows arms to be sold only to close allies.
Article 82
Proposal[?] to change Women in the military.
Old value:: Women serve alongside men.
Current: Women can only serve in non-battle positions.
Proposed: Women have no place in the military.
Article 83
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on Democratic Workers' Councils.
Old value:: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Current: The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils.
Proposed: Democratic Workers' Councils are not permitted to run a business.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 11:00:48, February 04, 2006 CET | From |  Georgeonian Centrist Party | To | Debating the I am the law |
| Message | Given that this bill effectively turns us into a totalitarian police state with almost no civil rights whatsoever, the GCP fiercely opposes it and implores others to do the same. |
| Date | 11:01:06, February 04, 2006 CET | From | Georgeonian Centrist Party | To | Debating the I am the law |
| Message | also I like kittens |
| Date | 23:57:16, February 04, 2006 CET | From |  Pnték Znkak Prta 'Bastardry' | To | Debating the I am the law |
| Message | The CBP finds the bill description hilarious, but doesn't see this as at all practical ;P. |
| Date | 03:47:17, February 06, 2006 CET | From | Pontesi Fascist Coalition | To | Debating the I am the law |
| Message | The PFC wonders if this is some sort of joke, but would be quite happy to see some of these articles passed in separate bills. |
| Date | 21:49:58, February 09, 2006 CET | From | THEM | To | Debating the I am the law |
| Message | oops, I meant to put this to vote before the elections. Oh well, more articles for me. |
| Date | 17:40:52, February 13, 2006 CET | From | Pnték Znkak Prta 'Bastardry' | To | Debating the I am the law |
| Message | And how... 80? Crazy. |
| Date | 23:51:01, February 14, 2006 CET | From | THEM | To | Debating the I am the law |
| Message | And it's in, with 10 minutes to spare. |
| Date | 08:08:05, February 15, 2006 CET | From | Pontesi Fascist Coalition | To | Debating the I am the law |
| Message | All in all, the PFC admires T.H.E.M.'s manifesto and will support it, with some reservations about taxation. |
| Date | 21:34:39, February 15, 2006 CET | From | Pnték Znkak Prta 'Bastardry' | To | Debating the I am the law |
| Message | The CBP will abstain from this bill in protest to it's sheer impracticality |
| Date | 02:46:25, February 16, 2006 CET | From | THEM | To | Debating the I am the law |
| Message | Not a good idea to abstain on anything, especially something this big. |
| Date | 02:46:59, February 16, 2006 CET | From | THEM | To | Debating the I am the law |
| Message | btw: I won't do it again. Promise : ) |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 112 | ||||
| no |
Total Seats: 130 | ||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 57 |
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