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Bill: Deterrence act
Details
Submitted by[?]: Faithful Believers Of Malivia
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: May 2323
Description[?]:
| Considering the current threat by the Delerians, we should think about using deterrence to defense our people. We should show strength and unity outwards to our neighbors and enemies. This bill should be regarded as a reaction on the current actions of Deleria. |
Proposals
Article 1
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 reserves the right to use chemical or biological weapons in warfare for any reason.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to use chemical or biological weapons in warfare for any reason.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning the use of nuclear weaponry in warfare.
Old value:: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in retaliation to any attack.
Current: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in warfare for any reason.
Proposed: The nation reserves the right to use nuclear weapons in warfare for any reason.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy regarding the treatment of prisoners of war.
Old value:: Prisoners of war must be treated well, according to internationally-accepted standards.
Current: Prisoners of war are immediately returned to their own government.
Proposed: Prisoners of war are treated according to the national laws of the captor power.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
| Date | 13:32:51, November 29, 2006 CET | From | Leftsocialist Party | To | Debating the Deterrence act |
| Message | We find the proposal unacceptable. Our current policy is adequate in these fields. |
| Date | 03:25:58, November 30, 2006 CET | From |  Protectorate Party | To | Debating the Deterrence act |
| Message | A complete over reaction we feel. |
| Date | 09:31:39, November 30, 2006 CET | From | Leviathan Party | To | Debating the Deterrence act |
| Message | These proposals are utterly beyond the pale. |
| Date | 21:42:02, December 01, 2006 CET | From | Faithful Believers Of Malivia | To | Debating the Deterrence act |
| Message | Don't feel, think! |
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Voting
| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 32 | ||
| no |
Total Seats: 109 | ||
| abstain |
Total Seats: 54 |
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| Random quote: "Any system that takes responsibility away from people, dehumanises them." - Author Unknown |