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Chimaera182 · Post by **Chimaera182** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:27 am

lol. Dude I was joking. I remember that issue. I chose the gay marriage option, since none of the others appealed to me.

Lestat · Post by **Lestat** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:33 am

[QUOTE=Chimaera182]lol. Dude I was joking. I remember that issue. I chose the gay marriage option, since none of the others appealed to me.[/QUOTE]I know. I just explained how I got into having petmarrying subjects...

Darzog · Post by **Darzog** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:52 am

Don't worry Lestat, we all know how you got into marrying your pets.

And DN, get over yourself. Not everything is about you, so you don't have to get offended everytime someone makes a joke. (but feel free to get offended by this

)

Darzog · Post by **Darzog** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:23 am

The Issue

Free, youth-orientated martial arts programmes have gained popularity in communities where youth crime is a problem.

The Debate

1. "What better way to keep kids off of the streets?" asks Naki Dodinas, a professional judo instructor. "It's fun, good exercise and gives an invaluable insight into our nation's culture! It gives these youngsters something positive to channel their energy into; energy that might have otherwise been used to rob banks or mug people in alleyways. But self-defence programmes like mine will need government funding to really make a difference - surely the public wouldn't mind paying a little more tax to put an end to the gangs of yobs prowling the streets?"

2. "It's a good idea, but it's not taking it far enough!" declares General Peggy Johnson of Belzodaine's army. "If we could conscript these kids into the army, we'd be able to put their skills to good use! No one would mess with Belzodaine if we had a butt-kickin' karate unit on the battlefield! It may be a little expensive but we can just take money out of the education budget since these kids will be under our tuition. Their families may not be happy about it, but remember this: these young lads will be getting to do something which is the envy of every hot-blooded citizen - fight for their country against blood-sucking foreigners!"

3. "This is ridiculous!" comments police officer, Beth Steele. "Teach junior thugs how to fight? Good idea, why don't we teach them how to make bombs out of duct-tape and cheese next? I say we ban this archaic mode of combat which only serves to encourage these punks in their violent ways, and introduce more government funding for the police force! With more cash we could really show the little blighters what discipline's all about."

In my country, youth-related crime is totally unknown so how can any fad gain ground in areas with youth-related crime? And I already have mandatory military service, so what is the general smoking that he doesn't realize these kids all spend a year in the army anyway?

Since I don't want to disrupt the foundation I've already lain, I guess I have to dismiss this. Shame, it's my first time.

Lestat · Post by **Lestat** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:26 am

I'm saddened that your military doesn't seem to like me.

Darzog · Post by **Darzog** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:43 am

I'm trying to work on diversity and eliminating prejudice, but you know how generals can be.

Lestat · Post by **Lestat** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 11:45 am

[QUOTE=Darzog]I'm trying to work on diversity and eliminating prejudice, but you know how generals can be.[/QUOTE]They tend to overly generalise?

Fiona · Post by **Fiona** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 12:40 pm

[QUOTE=Lestat]As far as I understand the English titling business:

unmarried woman: called Miss + family name inherited from her father (or country/region of which she is deemed to be the most beautiful woman)
married woman: called Mrs + family name foisted on her by her husband

Anyways the important thing is that Miss implies unmarriedness. And (in English language usage) you get your husband's name forced upon you when you marry.

So even if Miss Somewhere in the Sticks is the most beautiful woman in Somewhere in the Sticks, as soon as she marries Mr. Smith, she becomes Mrs. Smith and not Miss Somewhere in the Sticks anymore.
[/QUOTE]

All of that is true. I was just commenting on the fact that the indication of marital status used to apply to men too; unmarried men being known as Master and married men as Mister. Over time Master was gradually dropped and by the 1950's it was only applied to pre-pubescent boys. I do not think it is used at all now.

No fuss, just ditch it. Seems like a good idea to me......

Masa · Post by **Masa** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:00 pm

Hmmm... Master... I like the sound of it

Chimaera182 · Post by **Chimaera182** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 1:50 pm

I chose option 2. I figure that the method didn't steer the Spartans wrong.

Lestat · Post by **Lestat** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 2:06 pm

[QUOTE=Fiona]No fuss, just ditch it. Seems like a good idea to me......

[/QUOTE]I feel a little bit like CE now. I should have put some smileys those posts...

That was all mock serious...

Fiona · Post by **Fiona** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 2:10 pm

It was indeed

Lestat · Post by **Lestat** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 1:05 am

The Issue

A coalition of tribalists, health experts, and civil rights proponents have recently suggested legalizing cannibalism for consumers of willing would-be meals.

The Debate
"I see absolutely no problem with people digging into each other at dinnertime, so long as everyone is willing," Johann Love, the editor of the monthly magazine 'To Serve Man', quips, "Not only does it solve hunger problems and create jobs, but it also adds variety to Breghte's sometimes dull palette."
[Accept]

Civil rights leader Fleur Utopia came out publicly for moderate pro-cannibalism legislation, commenting, "While it may strike some as a crude, even evil practice, our ancestors have practiced cannibalism for years. If we create a government organization to strictly regulate and grade all human meat prior to its arrival on the market, we can ensure that respect for diversity is maintained while health concerns are also allayed. And instead of killing average people, why not make being turned into snack foods a post-mortem option? Like donating your body to science!"
[Accept]

"You're all absolutely out of your minds!" exclaims Clint McGuffin, head of Breghte's largest health-food manufacturer. "It's immoral, it's unhealthy, and it's disgusting. Not only are these so-called 'dietary rights' activists leading us down a dark path of sin, but right into a marketplace with yet another product that's almost as bad as beef!"
[Accept]

Yes! I can legalise cannibalism!

Damuna_Nova · Post by **Damuna_Nova** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 1:12 am

I already did.

I'm currently leagalising duels to the death.

Darzog · Post by **Darzog** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 5:43 am

[QUOTE=Damuna_Nova]I already did.

I'm currently leagalising duels to the death.

[/QUOTE]
They shold both be compulsory.

EDIT: There is peace and love and harmony in the universe. This game has just gotten my official seal of approval...

I outlawed telemarketing. I can die in peace now.

Chimaera182 · Post by **Chimaera182** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 6:54 am

lol No way. I have not seen that issue before. I wanna outlaw telemarketers, and spam email, too, if I can.

Just took my first step away from the Inoffensive Centrist Democracy again and towards an armed dictatorship; we were visted by a UFO, and I agreed with my army advisors that it was spies, nothing more, and we should increase air- and armed-patrols.

Damuna_Nova · Post by **Damuna_Nova** » Fri Jul 28, 2006 5:09 pm

1. "People are sick of dirty, smelly automobiles," said protest organizer Abraham Jefferson. "They're choking the city, the environment--our lives! Cars must be banned!"
[Accept]

2. "The only thing people are sick of is long-haired idiots riding their bicycles at two miles an hour on major thoroughfares," says committed motorist Beth Trax. "People shouldn't be able to protest like this. The government needs to crack down on them."
[Accept]

3. The Automotive Manufacturers Association, meanwhile, has called for government support. "It's clear that we need to boost the level of automobile support in this country. This protest this morning is a clear indication of... um... anyway, we need more government funds."
[Accept]

This issue is quite bad all round, and #1 seems like the best choice.

I'm considering dismissing the issue.

Fiona · Post by **Fiona** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:19 am

Members of a new weird religious cult, called the Order of Violet, ask for the government to appease their mighty god by offering Her a sacrifice of the human variety.

"What have we got to lose?" says religious freedoms advocate Falala Longfellow. "Just cut up a few homeless folk - it appeases this group's bloodthirsty Goddess, gets rid of unsightly bums that drain welfare, and everybody goes home happy."
[Accept]

"We must go much further than a few beggars!" argues the overzealous High Member of the Order of Violet, Jennifer Clinton. "You must pass a law that everyone’s first born child must be slaughtered, on live TV if possible. Think of the viewing figures!"
[Accept]

# "You aren't going to listen to these whackjob Violetists, are you?" comments Peggy Rifkin while leading a prayer group. "Human sacrifices! Surely we're too civilized to permit such barbaric practices! These lunatic fringe groups should be outlawed, their leaders should be executed!"
[Accept]

#

# "Who's being a lunatic?" retorts Bianca Silk of the Templebar Humanitarian Society. "I agree that these practices ought to be outlawed, but instead of sinking to the same level of these fanatics and killing our fellow people, why not simply start a re-education program? Even the worst person can be rehabilitated into a useful member of society, with enough time, care, and lots and lots of funding!"

Jings :speech:

Damuna_Nova · Post by **Damuna_Nova** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 3:22 am

I'm currently banning cars and appointing a spiritual advisor who will resign the next day.

This game is fun.

Chimaera182 · Post by **Chimaera182** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 5:38 am

Fiona: I imagine I'll never get that bizarre issue, since I outlawed religion and already instituted something like the 4th option on that issue.

Well, I just took this political alignment test last night to see what I get. I was a freaking Democrat, on the verge of a Centrist. No wonder my government is an Inoffensive Centrist Democracy.

I wasn't even a socialist.

Anyway, reason I bring that up, the end of that test asked me for a law I would enact, any law I could, and enforce with my goons. I said to take children from their parents at age 5, raise them, educate them, and in their late teens early 20s they spend time in the armed forces, a la Sparta. Well, Qasama just gave me that issue.

And I'm going that way, too. The parents won't like it, but at least their kids will be well taken care of and educated.