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Bill: Forward: A plan for a future Kalopia
Details
Submitted by[?]: Αnypótakti
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: March 5275
Description[?]:
A proposal for the future |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change Policy on climate change
Old value:: 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.
Current: The official government position is that climate change is a problem. However we have to balance environmental protection with economic interests.
Proposed: The official government position is that climate change is a problem. However we have to balance environmental protection with economic interests.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on whaling.
Old value:: Whaling is illegal.
Current: Commercial whaling is illegal, but whaling for scientific purposes is allowed.
Proposed: Commercial whaling is illegal, but whaling for scientific purposes is allowed.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning private cars.
Old value:: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Current: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Proposed: There are no regulations on the ownership of private cars.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government policy on cryptocurrency.
Old value:: Cryptocurrency is legal and regulated, select private institutions can issue cryptocurrency.
Current: Cryptocurrency is legal and regulated, select private institutions can issue cryptocurrency.
Proposed: Cryptocurrency is illegal.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government policy with respect to the death penalty.
Old value:: The death penalty is not applied, except for terrorism, treason and crimes against mankind.
Current: The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied.
Proposed: The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied.
Article 6
Proposal[?] to change National service.
Old value:: All adults upon completion of schooling can be required in times of war to serve a term in the military.
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 either a term in the military or a lesser paid term of civilian national service, at their option.
Article 7
Proposal[?] to change Policy on the legality of abortions
Old value:: Abortion is allowed during the first trimester.
Current: Abortion is allowed during the entire course of the pregnancy.
Proposed: Abortion is allowed during the first and second trimesters.
Article 8
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: Any trade union can go on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Proposed: Any trade union can go on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers.
Article 9
Proposal[?] to change The nation's policy on minimum wage regulation.
Old value:: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a single full time worker on it can adequately subsist.
Current: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a full time worker on it can support a family of four without falling under the poverty line.
Proposed: There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a full time worker on it can support a family of four without falling under the poverty line.
Article 10
Proposal[?] to change The professional retirement age.
Old value:: 65
Current: 60
Proposed: 63
Article 11
Proposal[?] to change Government-issued identity card policy.
Old value:: All citizens are issued with identity cards and are required to carry them at all times.
Current: All citizens are issued with identity cards but are not required to carry them.
Proposed: All citizens are issued with identity cards but are not required to carry them.
Article 12
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 from combatant roles, but not from non-combatant roles.
Current: Conscientious objectors are exempted.
Proposed: Conscientious objectors are exempted.
Article 13
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning phone services.
Old value:: The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families, and regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Current: The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families, and regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service.
Proposed: Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens.
Article 14
Proposal[?] to change
The government's policy regarding foreign investments.
Old value:: Foreign investors need to obtain government approval for all investments in national companies.
Current: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Proposed: Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.
Article 15
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, except certain categories of workers regarded as critical to society, have the right to strike.
Proposed: All workers have the right to strike.
Article 16
Proposal[?] to change Charter school policy (free, privately run, publicly funded schools).
Old value:: Charter schools must be non-profit and have a specific focus.
Current: Charter schools are not allowed.
Proposed: Charter schools are not allowed.
Article 17
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 for defendants with low incomes.
Proposed: Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state.
Article 18
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: Open homosexuality is not tolerated in the military. The military has a "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Proposed: Homosexuality is allowed in the military.
Article 19
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning who can proceed with adoption; in case adoption is legal.
Old value:: Only heterosexual couples and singles may adopt children.
Current: Everyone may adopt children.
Proposed: Everyone may adopt children.
Article 20
Proposal[?] to change The government's stance on vaccinations.
Old value:: The government encourages vaccinations for children, but does not enforce them.
Current: The government encourages vaccinations for children, but does not enforce them.
Proposed: The government mandates vaccination for all children.
Article 21
Proposal[?] to change Policy of the government concerning the funding of abortions
Old value:: The government only funds abortions for medical emergencies.
Current: The government provides abortion funding only for low-income earners.
Proposed: The government provides funding for abortions.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
Date | 07:50:58, March 22, 2023 CET | From | United Kalopia - National Alliance | To | Debating the Forward: A plan for a future Kalopia |
Message | Article 4 Communists are banning cryptocurrencies for no reason. Article 5 You make a bad impression on us. According to communists, anyone who commits crimes against humanity should not be punished with the death penalty, but should be free to commit as many crimes as they want. Article 13 And who will cover the resulting costs? Does your party? Article 15 So the police, fire service and army can go on strike too, right? Article 20 And if a child has a health problem, what happens? |
Date | 12:48:37, March 22, 2023 CET | From | Dimokratiki Symmaxia | To | Debating the Forward: A plan for a future Kalopia |
Message | Even PDP rejects this ridiculous law... |
Date | 22:23:15, March 22, 2023 CET | From | Αnypótakti | To | Debating the Forward: A plan for a future Kalopia |
Message | Members of this Chamber, Let me explain this for United Kalopia, and dismantling their points one by one. Regarding cryptocurrencies, it is not "for no reason". Cryptocurrencies, apart of being extremely harmful for the environment for the big amount of materials and sources they require to keep working, are just another form for capitalism to attract our young people and take their money away. There is nothing safe nor groundbreaking in cryptocurrencies. Secondly, being against death penalty does not mean that "should be free to commit as many crimes as they want. ". This is not black or white, and United Kalopia should know better, but of course that would go against their ultrarethoric. Death penalty is a barbaric act unfitted por societies that call themselves "democratic". Death penalty, the death of another human person, does not bring back whatever they may have taken from us. It may look like justice, but it is not. It is revenge. And what about those who kill a murderer? Do they not become murderers too? Where do we draw the line then? Is our judicial system perfect enough to ensure that NO ONE, and I repeat, NOT A SINGLE person that is condemned to the death penalty, will be later proven to be innocent? Who will cover the resulting costs? IT may sound unfamiliar to United Kalopia, but this nation has the luck to have a public healthcare system, and contributions from all its citizens, to continue developing a better society. Indeed, police and fire service can go on strike. That is the purpose. If you have them happy enough, then there is no reason for them to go on strike. And do not take Kalopians for stupid people: they can clearly differenciate when a strike has its reasons and when it is unfounded. About the army, the military has its own code, and as government, you should know about it. But who cares at this point, right? If a child has a health problem, it is of course contemplated in the medical protocols. Don't dress your negationism under a false layer of "child protection". Vaccines are safe, vaccines are good, and the medical system has its own protocols to deal with health-related issues in both children and adults. That does not mean we shouldn't protect our society. I don't know if the members of United Kalopia have ever heard of "herd immunity", but that is one of the most effective ways to protect ourselves. |
Date | 22:24:43, March 22, 2023 CET | From | Αnypótakti | To | Debating the Forward: A plan for a future Kalopia |
Message | Members of the Chamber, As for the comment coming from the representative of Dimokratiki Symmaxia, we once again refrain to argue with someone that sold its ideals for chairs |
Date | 22:47:02, March 22, 2023 CET | From | FDK_ | To | Debating the Forward: A plan for a future Kalopia |
Message | We disagree with 4,7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 but we strongly agree with 1,2,3,5,20. After internal vote, we decided to abstain. However, the cruel face of United Kalopia is clear again. Their anti democratic and anti constitutional language belongs to a past that we all must forget. Hopefully Kalopians will realize that and show you the way out soon. |
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Voting
Vote | Seats | |||
yes |
Total Seats: 113 | |||
no |
Total Seats: 187 | |||
abstain | Total Seats: 0 |
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Random quote: "The answer to global warming is in the abolition of private property and production for human need. A socialist world would place an enormous priority on alternative energy sources. This is what ecologically-minded socialists have been exploring for quite some time now." - Louis Proyect |