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: Fete Ornithorynque Manifesto
Details
Submitted by[?]: Féte Ornithorynque
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: February 4901
Description[?]:
| . |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning biological and chemical weaponry.
Old value:: The nation reserves the right to develop, construct and store biological and chemical weapons.
Current: The nation shall never purchase, produce, or store biological or chemical weaponry, for military purposes. Research and development of the technology is permitted.
Proposed: The nation shall never develop, purchase or store biological or chemical weaponry.
Article 2
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 shall never use chemical or biological weaponry in warfare.
Proposed: The nation shall never use chemical or biological weaponry in warfare.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change Nation's policy with regards to an intelligence agency.
Old value:: The nation has an intelligence agency that is permitted by law to undertake all types of covert operations in other countries.
Current: The nation has an intelligence agency that is permitted by law to undertake all types of covert operations in other countries.
Proposed: The nation has an intelligence agency, but it is limited to counter-intelligence and surveillance of other countries.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the use of land mines by the army.
Old value:: The use of land mines is allowed but restricted.
Current: The use of land mines is prohibited.
Proposed: The use of land mines is prohibited.
Article 5
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 shall never use nuclear weapons in warfare.
Proposed: The nation shall never use nuclear weapons in warfare.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change The policy with respect to nuclear weaponry.
Old value:: The nation reserves the right to develop, produce and store nuclear arms.
Current: The nation shall never produce or store nuclear weaponry for military purposes. Research and development of the technology is permitted.
Proposed: The nation shall never develop, produce or store nuclear weaponry.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change The distribution, purchasing and possession of material depicting pornographic acts.
Old value:: All forms of pornography are legal, but only for adults.
Current: Pornography depicting consenting adults is legal for adults.
Proposed: Pornography depicting consenting adults is legal for adults.
Article 8
Proposal[?] to change
The government's stance on illegal aliens.
Old value:: The government actively searches houses for illegal aliens and puts them in integration centers when discovered.
Current: Dealing with illegal aliens is left to local governments.
Proposed: The government does not actively search for illegal aliens, but puts them in integration centers when discovered.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change Privacy protection for those in the public eye.
Old value:: The media may publish personal stories and photos relating to public figures, but only if deemed in the interest of the public.
Current: There are no restrictions on the media for pursuing personal stories and photos relating to the lives of public figures.
Proposed: The media may only publish personal stories and photos relating to public figures with their explicit permission.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of hunting.
Old value:: Hunting and fishing activities are restricted to designated areas and periods.
Current: Hunting and fishing activities are restricted to designated areas and periods.
Proposed: Private hunting and fishing practices are banned.
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Policy on climate change
Old value:: The official government position is that climate change is a problem. However we have to balance environmental protection with economic interests.
Current: The official government position is that climate change is one of the most important problems of our day and constitutes a global emergency. We have to take drastic measures to stop it.
Proposed: The official government position is that climate change is one of the most important problems of our day and constitutes a global emergency. We have to take drastic measures to stop it.
Article 12
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the keeping of wild animals as pets.
Old value:: The government maintains a list of dangerous wild animals which may not be kept as pets; other wild animals may be kept as pets.
Current: The ownership of wild animals as pets is banned.
Proposed: The ownership of wild animals as pets is banned.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning genetically modified (GM) crops.
Old value:: All activities related to production, selling or researching of GM crops are allowed.
Current: All activities related to production, selling or researching of GM crops are allowed.
Proposed: Production and selling of GM crops is banned. Research is allowed.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change Weapon concealment.
Old value:: People must first obtain a permit in order to carry concealed weapons.
Current: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Proposed: Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly.
Article 15
Proposal[?] to change Appointment of national representatives to the World Congress
Old value:: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the appointment of national representatives to the World Congress
Current: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the appointment of national representatives to the World Congress
Proposed: The national legislature is responsible for the appointment of national representatives to the World Congress
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change
Taxation of religious institutions.
Old value:: All religious income, despite the use, is taxed.
Current: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Proposed: Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:40:04, March 02, 2021 CET | From | Parti Socialiste Populaire | To | Debating the Fete Ornithorynque Manifesto |
| Message | This is covered in bills currently being voted on |
| Date | 22:42:11, March 02, 2021 CET | From | Fête du chat | To | Debating the Fete Ornithorynque Manifesto |
| Message | The Fête Du Chat has mixed opinions on this very general piece of proposal. We ask the Fête Ornithorynque to submit these proposals in groups of similar legislation |
| Date | 22:42:26, March 02, 2021 CET | From | Féte Ornithorynque | To | Debating the Fete Ornithorynque Manifesto |
| Message | I realise there is some overlapping content. Just vote anyway. |
| Date | 22:43:37, March 02, 2021 CET | From | Féte Ornithorynque | To | Debating the Fete Ornithorynque Manifesto |
| Message | Alright, vote no for now and I'll separate them at a later date. |
| Date | 22:44:02, March 02, 2021 CET | From | Féte Ornithorynque | To | Debating the Fete Ornithorynque Manifesto |
| Message | Alright, vote no for now and I'll separate them at a later date. |
| Date | 22:45:04, March 02, 2021 CET | From | Parti Socialiste Populaire | To | Debating the Fete Ornithorynque Manifesto |
| Message | OOC: Just abstain, otherwise it could reflect badly on your political opinions |
| Date | 22:45:26, March 02, 2021 CET | From | Fête du chat | To | Debating the Fete Ornithorynque Manifesto |
| Message | The Fête Du Chat is going to abstain |
| Date | 22:45:51, March 02, 2021 CET | From | Parti Socialiste Populaire | To | Debating the Fete Ornithorynque Manifesto |
| Message | OOC: If we all abstain |
| Date | 22:46:00, March 02, 2021 CET | From | Féte Ornithorynque | To | Debating the Fete Ornithorynque Manifesto |
| Message | Alright, vote no for now and I'll separate them at a later date. |
| Date | 22:46:56, March 02, 2021 CET | From | Féte Ornithorynque | To | Debating the Fete Ornithorynque Manifesto |
| Message | OOC: I forgot. Just abstain for now. |
subscribe to this discussion - unsubscribe
Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes |
Total Seats: 150 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 304 | ||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 296 |
| Random fact: Bill descriptions must be in English, or at least include a full English translation. Bill titles may appear in a language that is appropriate to the nation and are not required to be translated into English. |
| Random quote: "The only place where democracy comes before work is in the dictionary." - Ralph Nader |