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Bill: PP-008: Militêre hervormings / Military Reforms
Details
Submitted by[?]: Federale Party (FP)
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: October 4623
Description[?]:
| Aimed to reform several aspects of our armed forces. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards civilians who conscientiously object to being required to perform military service (if applicable).
Old value:: Conscientious objectors can be exempted, but only on religious grounds.
Current: Conscientious objectors are exempted.
Proposed: Conscientious objectors are exempted.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Military stance on homosexuality.
Old value:: Open homosexuality is not tolerated in the military. The military has a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Current: Homosexuality is allowed in the military.
Proposed: Homosexuality is allowed in the military.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of nuclear weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation shall never use nuclear weapons in warfare.
Current: The nation shall never use nuclear weapons in warfare.
Proposed: The nation shall never use nuclear weapons in warfare unless another nation uses them first.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Appointment of military officers
Old value:: The Ministry of Defense is authorized to appoint military officers.
Current: The Ministry of Defense is authorized to appoint military officers.
Proposed: Military officers are only appointed through battlefield commission.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the export of weapons to other nations.
Old value:: The government allows arms to be sold only to close allies.
Current: The government must approve all arms sales on a case by case basis.
Proposed: The government must approve all arms sales on a case by case basis.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:53:14, August 22, 2019 CET | From |  Bond van Hosian-Socialisten (BHS) | To | Debating the PP-008: Militêre hervormings / Military Reforms |
| Message | Nuclear war would only punish innocents, with political foes hidden in underground bunkers. To order such an act would be a crime in the eyes of humanity and in the eyes of the Lord. Remember the scripture, 'Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right. Do all that you can to live in peace with all men.' Desiree van der Gragt Minister of Defence |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |
| yes |
Total Seats: 40 | |
| no | Total Seats: 72 | |
| abstain |
Total Seats: 0 |
| Random fact: Party candidates for head of state elections are not visible to the public. This means that you cannot see who will run and who will not, which adds another strategic element to the elections. |
| Random quote: "How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?" Charles De Gaulle, "Les Mots du General |