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Bill: White Rose Manifesto
Details
Submitted by[?]: White Rose
Status[?]: passed
Votes: This bill is a resolution. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: October 5072
Description[?]:
| -Candidates that accept public funds cannot accept donations. -Every public building is required to feature provisions for civil defence and at least 50% of spaces must be allocated to private citizens. -The state owns national defence industries but these exist alongside privately owned defence industries. -The government allows all arms to be exported freely. -Advertising is legal and unregulated. -Alcoholic beverages may be purchased and consumed anywhere, but only by adults. -The mentally ill can be compulsorily detained if they are deemed to pose a threat to themselves or others. -The government recommends food safety standards, but they are not enforced upon businesses. -Anyone may sell food, but shelf lives of foods are enforced. -There is a public health care system, but private clinics are allowed. -The government recommends health and safety legislation, but they are not actively enforced on industry. -The government does not fund sports clubs; only private ones are allowed. -Only adults may purchase tobacco. -All advertising is permitted. -All banks are privately owned. -Child labour is forbidden. -Only open shops are legal. -No employees may engage in collective bargaining -The government has no policy concerning daily working hours. -The central bank determines the policy on charging interest on loans (if one exists) -Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated. -Only adults are allowed to purchase fireworks -Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share. -Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation whatsoever. -No employee representation is required on corporate boards -There are no regulations on industrial hemp. -The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services. -All enterprises are required to cover basic payroll contributions for their employees. -There is a fractional reserve requirement for bank loans, but small banks and credit unions are exempt. -Secondary strike action is illegal. Workers and unions can only go on strike for their own pay and conditions. -The law does not mandate or encourage profit sharing programs. -Stock exchanges are allowed and are unregulated. -Trade unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, a majority of all members, regardless of if they vote or not must approve the strike action. -Every person has the right to appeal against a judgement and to have it reviewed by a higher court. -Only certain individuals accused of serious crimes have the right to trial by jury. -All forms of physical punishment are illegal. -An education plan for prisoners is provided to improve rehabilitation. -Jurors are randomly selected from the population. -Charter schools must have a specific focus. -The government maintains a system of universities, vocational schools, and colleges nationwide. -The government maintains a system of free publically owned nurseries alongside unregulated private establishments. -There is a free public education system alongside private schools. -Teachers are forbidden from striking children and may only use non-contact discipline (detention, expulsion etc). -The national government controls a vast and comprehensive system of public libraries. -The viewing of movies is not regulated by the government. -The use of animals to test cosmetic products is unregulated. -There are no restrictions on the use of animals for research. -All stem cell research is legal. -Research in cloning technologies is not regulated. -Private companies provide internet service throughout the nation, without government interference. -Software patents can be obtained from the patent office. -There are no laws regarding domestic animal ownership. -The government funds recycling facilities but enforces mandatory recycling for industry only. -Private companies are responsible for disposing of their own waste. The government disposes of residential waste -Wild animals may be kept as pets; the owners of dangerous wild animals must take the necessary measures to ensure they can't escape. -Farmers are required to list chemicals used on their crops. -Either partner may initiate a divorce. -The nation issues passports to nationals after an invasive security check. -The nation does not impose any tariffs or quotas on imports. -The government leaves airports entirely to the private sector. -The government may seize private property for vital government works. -Multiple private companies each own and maintain sections of the national power grid. -Public transport is partially subsidised with the remainder "user-pays". -The government does not take any position with regards to renewable energy. -The government does not regulate rents. -The national government distributes all social welfare benefits. -Public blasphemy is considered a criminal offense. -The state appoints all heads and other ministers of all religions. -Foreign missionaries are not permitted to enter the nation. -Religions are required to obtain government approval before promoting themselves or advertising in any manner. -Recognized religions are not taxed. -Only recognised religions may set up religious schools, with no regulations. -The salaries and pensions of ministers of religions shall be regulated by the law, but shall be borne by the religious communities themselves. -Teacher-led prayers are mandatory in schools. |
Proposals
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 19:40:30, January 30, 2022 CET | From |  Moderation | To | Debating the White Rose Manifesto |
| Message | OOC: Archiving. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 127 | |||||
| no | Total Seats: 10 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 7 |
| Random fact: Before creating a party organisation, check to see whether there are any existing organisations which cover the same agenda. |
| Random quote: "I've been against the death penalty since I was in law school in 1950. It's horrible, discriminatory, and undermines the credibility of the criminal justice system." - Ralph Nader |