We are working on a brand new version of the game! If you want to stay informed, read our blog and register for our mailing list.
Bill: Education Bill
Details
Submitted by[?]: Dorvik Conservative 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: November 2065
Description[?]:
| A better education will lead to a better nation in the future |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The age until which students, if education were to be compulsary, are required to be educated (limited between 16 and 21).
Old value:: 16
Current: 18
Proposed: 17
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:13:24, June 07, 2005 CET | From | Maroon Party | To | Debating the Education Bill |
| Message | We will support 17, but not 18. 17 would allow the vast majority of people to stop their education once they have finished high school, which seems like a reasonable time to make things voluntary. A well-educated populace is a boon to any nation, but like all good things, it must be taken in moderation. If everyone has a college education, then the wages for college graduates will go down, discouraging people from working hard in school. In the long run, this is likely to hurt our nation more than it will help it. |
| Date | 22:14:00, June 07, 2005 CET | From | Maroon Party | To | Debating the Education Bill |
| Message | Our age of majority is 16, as well. Adults are full citizens with the freedoms and responsibilities attached. They should not be forced to do anything of the sort against their will. |
| Date | 05:35:50, June 08, 2005 CET | From | Dorvik-Nazz Party | To | Debating the Education Bill |
| Message | The Dorvik-Nazz Party concurs with the Maroon Party, asserting that the age of 18 is too high. While we support a strong educational system, we also admit that an extended time in the educational system may discourage many individuals from learning. |
| Date | 22:24:17, June 09, 2005 CET | From | Dorvik Conservative Party | To | Debating the Education Bill |
| Message | So I will change to 17 |
subscribe to this discussion - unsubscribe
Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 59 | |||||
| no | Total Seats: 10 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 26 |
| Random fact: To see what other nations are up to and to actively involve yourself in international activities: check the Roleplaying section on the forum! Don't be shy to make a news post about your party's recent achievements. |
| Random quote: "Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage." - Niccolo Machiavelli |