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Bill: Public Libraries Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Liberal Party of Telamon
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: March 2074
Description[?]:
| We propose that the Government maintains a vast network of libraries for the public to enjoy and learn from, for free. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy towards the funding of libraries.
Old value:: Books may only be obtained through private dealers.
Current: The national government controls a vast and comprehensive system of public libraries.
Proposed: The national government controls a vast and comprehensive system of public libraries.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 22:55:28, June 26, 2005 CET | From | National Progressive Party | To | Debating the Public Libraries Act |
| Message | I wish it was more of a local control, however the NPP is willing to support this piece of legislation |
| Date | 02:15:34, June 27, 2005 CET | From |  Federation Under Crazy Killers -- United | To | Debating the Public Libraries Act |
| Message | ummmm......No. Public libraries are of little use. It would be much better for them to be private. |
| Date | 03:55:31, June 27, 2005 CET | From | National Progressive Party | To | Debating the Public Libraries Act |
| Message | How can you say Public Libraries are of little use. Some people cannot afford to buy books. You might find that hard to believe bu it is the truth...and a sad one at that. If someone wants to educate themselves, then they should be able to get some free books. |
| Date | 04:11:53, June 27, 2005 CET | From | Liberal Party of Telamon | To | Debating the Public Libraries Act |
| Message | you see, the independent party are a bunch of imoral capitilasits, who dont care about anyone besides theselves and anything but their money, they dont care if poor people have to pay fees to use private librariers, as long as they get their money to make them happy, as thats all they have |
| Date | 02:14:17, June 28, 2005 CET | From | Rationalist Party | To | Debating the Public Libraries Act |
| Message | Will support as education is integral in a thriving economy |
| Date | 02:48:39, June 29, 2005 CET | From | Federation Under Crazy Killers -- United | To | Debating the Public Libraries Act |
| Message | I am capitalist. Immoral? Thats opinion. You have your opinion. |
| Date | 11:24:12, June 29, 2005 CET | From | Telamon National Party | To | Debating the Public Libraries Act |
| Message | this will help educate our people, I think we should all vote yes. |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | |||||
| yes |
Total Seats: 127 | |||||
| no |
Total Seats: 104 | |||||
| abstain | Total Seats: 19 |
| Random fact: Voters have an extra appreciation for bills that actually get passed, so if you want to maximally take profit from your votes, make sure you compromise with others. |
| Random quote: "Racism isn't born, folks; it's taught. I have a two-year-old son. You know what he hates? Naps! End of list." - Dennis Leary |