Politicon: One Nation, Under You (Single Nations IC)

The Free City of Safe Haven

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First post. No updates to make.

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New Responses

• Response to Issue #1 - Cost: 5pc (+5)
  • The triumvirate holds true to the original idea behind the founding of Safe Haven as an independent city-state, free from over-regulation by governing bodies. Dr. Evenway, Ms. Rossplain, and Mr. Westbank have agreed that banning certain works of art or products, "profane" or otherwise, violates the artist's (or producer's) individual freedom and volitional consciousness. This idea is shared by all three triumvirs, but has been a staple of Ms. Rossplain's own political endeavors. Seris' agenda is pushed forward.
• Response to Issue #3 - Cost: 5pc
  • Mr. Westbank vehemently believes that Havenites should often remind themselves of how their fair city-state came to be a symbol of classic libertarianism. Dr. Evenway feels strongly that his colleague is mistaken and that he himself is ironically working against Safe Haven's history by supporting an old-world, dogmatic practice. Ms. Rossplain is mostly neutral on the issue, even though her own district is a sanctuary to higher education centers. Ultimately, Westbank yields to Evenway and the triumvirate agrees that compulsory reciting of the city-state's motto will not go into effect, nor should schools themselves take action to enforce it. Apex's agenda is pushed forward.

Total Capital Spent: 15pc
Remaining Capital: 10pc

Ewe-Fante Foundation

Capital Gained Since Last Cycle: NA, starting at 25pc

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First post, no updates to make.

New Responses

• Response to Issue #5 - Cost: 15pc
  • As a state operating under secular law and with no national religion, there is no moral or constitutional bar to a couple marrying under the law. HRH Leah I introduces legislation to declare same-sex marriage to be a legally recognized union on exactly the same legal standing as more traditional marriages. She appears on national television (Channel 3) in support of her decision, engaging in vigorous debate with members from all recognized parties. While there is some backlash among the Conservative and Crown Loyalist parties, the EFDU are staunchly behind her and polls show a supermajority of the public agrees.
    
• Response to Issue #1 - Cost: 5pc
  • While there is a fringe movement in the outskirts of the country destroying "offensive" media, Leah I believes in the principle of freedom of expression and defends this publicly. In line with this core belief which she enshrines in civil law, there is no censorship of the media and time is allocated each day on the major media outlets for free democratic debate. Leah does not however believe that freedom of expression should be taken to mean "freedom from consequence", and legislation is introduced to ensure that under the principle of post hoc ergo propter hoc crimes or damages that can be linked to previous communication will extend culpability to the communicator. Destruction of these media is also accepted as a form of free speech, provided they are destroyed with the consent of the lawful owner. Otherwise those destroying the books/papers/dvds will be charged with theft.

Total Capital Spent: 20pc
Remaining Capital: 5pc

Scholastic Oligarchy of Kalvadaan


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New Responses

• Response to Issue #1 - Cost: 5 pts.
  
  • The Council of Deans debated the issue. It was the opinion of the Honorable Reverend Ezra DeWitt, Dean of Theology, that the protection of children from values subversive to common morality was of the utmost importance. Master Lehi Shafir, Dean of Education, countered that it is of utmost importance for the new generation to challenge their world’s viewpoint in order to ensure the best morality for the new age in the face of changing technology and understanding. Doctor Rahul Korrapati PhD., Dean of Science, and Doctor Roimata Henare MD., Dean of Medicine, both offered voices of support for the Dean of Education. Zhihao Ruan, Dean of Journalism, argued that free and accessible media is necessary to the ideals of the Scholastic Oligarchy of Kalvadaan (SOK). Maxwell Caine J.D., Dean of Law, Stated that in accordance with prior rulings free speech may only be censored if it poses a clear and present danger to others. It is the ruling of the President that the ban on “immoral” texts is against the ideals of the SOK for the reasons argued herein and therefore the proposed ban is REJECTED. HOWEVER: The government will not interfere with the destruction of texts provided that the lawful owner of the texts being destroyed gives their willful, knowing, and free consent.
    
    
• Response to Issue #2 – Cost: 10 pts.
  
  
  • Zhihao Ruan, Dean of Journalism, argues in favor of pardoning Technical Sergeant Johan Wilkes on the grounds of reducing the appearance of interference with free speech. The Honorable Reverend Ezra DeWitt, Dean of Theology, argues in favor of pardoning TSgt Wilkes on the grounds of exposing criminals. Admiral Oyibo Ihejerika, Dean of Martial Studies, argues that a Military Tribunal to discuss wrongdoing and punishment is necessary. Maxwell Caine J.D., Dean of Law, advocates against pardoning citing the close relationship between the College of Law and the College of Martial Studies, advocating that regulations must be upheld. After careful review of the claims against TSgt Wilkes, and the military penal code, it is the ruling of the President that the Military Tribunal shall proceed as directed by the law. HOWEVER: The Dean of Martial Studies as well as the Heads of Departments for the College of Martial Studies are hereby ordered to bring all documentation concerning the leaked information and any ongoing military or police operations in which they may be linked to in order to discuss the maximum possible penalty seek able by the Military Tribunal.
    
    

Total Capital Spent: 15 pc

Remaining Capital: 10 pc

Nation's Name

Capital Gained Since Last Cycle: None.

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New Responses

• Response to Issue #6 - Cost: 10pc
  
  • The Merchants are happy to sell things, and the board agrees. Nobody has any problems, except for board member Hammond, but he always does.
    
    

Total Capital Spent: 10pc
Remaining Capital: 15pc

Nation's Name: Calstoion

Capital Gained Since Last Cycle: N?A

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New Responses

• Response to Issue #5 - Cost: 15pc
  • King Connor II has allowed same sex marriage to be legal, along with a protection order. The Polls are in his favor still and hasn't dropped, in fact, his popularity has risen. He gives a public announcement at 10:30 Local time that any kind of physical activity of violence on the homosexuals will end with being detained or prison time.

Total Capital Spent: 15pc
Remaining Capital: 10pc

Nations Name: The Kingdom of Madaveli

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New Responses

Response to issue #5 - cost 15pc
Until very recently being gay in the Kingdom of Madaveli was a criminal offence with the perpetrators receiving at the least a sentence of 11 years under the law , the law being scrapped in the early years of the kings reign caused a lot of resentment amongst the religious right but the question of legalizing gay is much more complicated than scrapping an archaic law. After much deliberation the cabinet of ministers decided to pass a legislation in parliament legalizing secular marriages between those of the same sex , however if the couple wished to be married in any sort of religious ceremony the case would fall within the preview of the religious authorities.

Response to Issue #3 - cost 5pc
Most members of the ruling party are in agreement that although it was of great importance to instill a sense of pride within the youth of today for their country it must be understood that this should not be forced and that a love for king , faith and country shall come naturally.

Ewe-Fante Foundation

Capital Gained Since Last Cycle: 5pc

Update
There has been a surge in same-sex marriages following the legalization of the practice. There has also been a marked increase in immigration (population rises from 12.4 to 12.6 million) from other African and European states without these policies. There is notable positive and negative coverage on the mass media, but over time with widespread support it becomes accepted as an accomplished fact. One incident that receives a lot of coverage is when a newly married male couple attempts to book a room at a small rural hotel and has their booking rejected owing to the owners' religious beliefs. A grassroots campaign starts to force the owners to disavow their bigoted beliefs and let the couple stay in the hotel. The legal challenge is rejected as equality of rights in marriage does not override a business owner's right to refuse service for any reason. There is some ill feeling from the left wing, but with rights respected on both sides this disappears into the general wash of good will in the public eye.

HRH Leah I's support for Freedom of Expression is challenged barely a month after her public appearance with the release of parody pornographic material clearly representing her in a number of humiliating circumstances. Despite personal embarrassment and some indications that this production was funded by conservative elements of the opposition she sticks to her policies and simply tolerates it. Encouraged by this, elements of the tobacco industry use this legislation to enable new public advertising for their product. The government defends these ads, although HRH takes particular pleasure in the punitive fines levied against the responsible companies for each case of Incitement to Suicide (read: tobacco deaths) in the year. The advertising is withdrawn after four months.

New Responses

• Response to Issue #2 - Cost: 10pc
  • Following the national policy of Freedom of Expression without Freedom from Consequence, Leah lauds the personal courage of Sergeant Jabir Folkes in deciding to leak information to the public regardless of its classification. She ensures the embezzlers exposed are prosecuted to the full force of the law, and wishes Sergeant Folkes well in his time with the military tribunal. The Crown will not interfere with the military tribunal, which finds Sergeant Jabir guilty of disclosing classified information. He is dishonorably discharged and sentenced to seven years in prison without the possibility of parole.
  
  Total Capital Spent: 10 pc
  Remaining Capital: 0 pc

Scholastic Oligarchy of Kalvadaan


Capital Gained Since Last Cycle: 5pc


Update


The College of Journalism has applauded the decision to protect free speech. The fringe movement calling for the ban has continued to press the request for a ban on subversive materials. At the same time several members of the College of Economics have raised complaints with the College of Law and the College of Martial Studies that they have been coerced into turning over materials deemed immoral. Investigations are underway into those complaints.


The Military Tribunal of TSgt Wilkes is underway. There has been some arguments against the trial from his supporters, and the base where the trial is being held is surrounded by protestors. Review of the documents has determined that the information exposed was not an issue of national security, and was not malicious, therefore it is determined that the worst possible crime for which TSgt Wilkes may be charged is Subversive Activities and Circumventing the proper Chain of Command.


New Responses

• Response to Issue #5 - Cost: 15pc
  
  
  • It is the argument of Reverend DeWitt, Dean of Theology, that same-sex marriages, being an affront to God should not be recognized by the government. It is the argument of Master Lehi Shafir, Dean of Education, that the Scholastic Oligarchy of Kalvadaan (SOK) is not a theocracy and should not be governed by religious texts. The Dean of Theology counter-argues that it is his purpose to represent the religious organizations of the citizens of the SOK in order to ensure that religious discrimination in national policy does not exist. It is the argument of Dr. Roimata Henare M.D., Dean of Medicine, that not all religions view homosexuality as forbidden, and as such the Dean of Theology is failing in that aspect of his position by asserting the views of his own particular religion across the entire College of Theology. The Dean of Theology counter-argues that the Dean of Medicine does not know of the discussions among the department heads, nor the council of heads which selected and directs the Dean of Theology. Tina Sokolof, Dean of Public Works, motioned to squelch the Dean of Theology due to the nature of the wording chosen by the Dean of Theology in his counter-arguments. This was seconded by Andal Tindel, Dean of Transportation, and the motion carried through; the Dean of Theology was squelched. Nitzan Wirth, Dean of Arts, argued in favor of the bill, citing numerous texts created by her constituency expressing the frustrations of not having the legal rights of marriage. Alexander Geroux, Dean of Economics, and Maxwell Caine J.D., Dean of Law, presented a compromise that the two colleges had been working on, along with members of the College of Theology who felt that the Dean of Theology was not adequately representing their own needs, which completely reworked the marriage laws of the SOK. It is the opinion of the President that the compromise put forth by the Dean of Economics and Dean of Law is in the best interest of the SOK. Henceforth the SOK will no longer recognize any form of legal marriage but will instead allow individuals to enter into a “Contract of Codependent Habitation” for a period of time designated at the time of contract, which bestows all the benefits traditionally granted under legal marriage to the individuals for that period of time, with fees for the termination of such contract before its completion stipulated by the SOK based on the reported income of the individuals. Henceforth Marriage shall be a purely theological term within the SOK. The SOK will recognize all foreign and existing marriages, but all shall be classified within the SOK as a Contract of Codependent Habitation lasting for the duration of the natural lifespan of one or both parties.
    
    
    

Total Capital Spent: 15pc

Remaining Capital: 0pc

Ewe-Fante Foundation

Capital Gained Since Last Cycle: 5pc

Update
Queen Leah's personal words of praise for Sergeant Folkes' courage in revealing classified incriminating evidence to the public were taken by some as a promise of support in his trial. Some of his extended family are interviewed describing the recent course of events as "treacherous" and "underhanded", describing how Jabir gave his life to Crown service only to be betrayed by the Queen he served. The Crown circulates a press release clarifying the misunderstanding and emphasizing that while Leah Steele personally and deeply respects Jabir Folkes' decision that the greater good of the Ewe-Fante Foundation required he risk legal action in order to bring criminals to justice, HRH Leah I cannot and will not interfere in legal proceedings conducted correctly under military law. Sgt Folkes' personal sacrifice should be respected but not waived.

Activists from three religious lobbies present a joint proposal to HRH recognizing that unions between same-sex individuals are legal under the law of the Ewe-Fante Foundation but requesting that they be classed as something with the same rights, but not called marriage. They note that in their respective holy texts marriage is described as "between a man and a woman", and ask that their beliefs be respected. While cautious of offending large segments of her population (over 90% of which class themselves as Christian or Islamic in faith), Leah I politely but firmly refuses to water down the position of her government on this issue. State marriage predates both Christianity and Islam, and so will not be circumscribed by either religion within the EFF. A majority of priests and imams within the Foundation refuse to perform a same-sex marriage, and their right to refuse is protected by the Crown. One notable minister still holds rallies opposing same-sex marriage as ungodly and calling on the righteous to root out the sinners 'root and branch'. Seven hours after one of his rallies two newly wed women are stoned to death by bricks taken from a nearby construction site. The men responsible are arrested and charged with murder. The minister is convicted as an accessory before the fact and sentenced to 12 years incarceration.

Not without ongoing touch-points, the issue of same-sex marriage dips below the public's radar in favour of more current issues.


New Responses

• Response to Issue #3 - Cost: 5pc
  • A longstanding issue since the transition of the Ewe-Fante Foundation from its origins as the Steele Foundation is the inclusion from primary education of patriotic dogma in support of the nation as a "new beginning, free of the mistakes and legacies of the past". Centred between the traditional tribal leaders and civil libertarians is a growing bloc that wants this removed, whether as disrespectful to tribal traditions or simple propaganda. After a rally of 42 000 brings this issue forcibly to the public eye, HRH is pressed to take a stance on this issue. Considering the relative pros and cons, Leah decides to strip this dogma from primary education and introduce it as a discussion area within tertiary level political studies (principally at the Foundation University, although certain local colleges also teach the subject at an internationally recognized level).
    
  • Nicholas Steele comes out publicly against his sister's position on this policy, arguing that the EFF's dramatic success as a developed state and economic powerhouse in the midst of four marginal states is testimony to its roots in the Steele Foundation and the strong example of the Steele Group and its members. His Highness' position garners some support (most notably from the corporate aristocracy and the Crown Loyalist Party) but the Government's position stands and is enacted in law.

Total Capital Spent: 5pc
Remaining Capital: 0pc

Molanda

Capital Gained Since Last Cycle: 0pc, 25pc total

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New Responses

• Response to Issue #6 - Cost: 10pc
  • The issue of international trade is brought to the council floor by one of the Traditionalists, Head of Shipping, Mohammed Gourram. The other Traditionalists immediately support the proposal. Shifting aspects of trade away from local sectors creates a more robust economy. An issue on mainland Africa will not jeopardise the entire country. In addition, bringing in new goods and luxuries aligns with the Council’s current plans and strengthens their position.
    
    After two days of deliberation the Expansionists add their support to the proposal. While they are wary of relying on foreign powers, the distance between the two countries encourages them, as they two are unlikely to come into conflict. Seeing his Council in agreement the King has no reason to veto the proposal and pushes it forward. The Head of Shipping is tasked with drafting an agreement and communicating with the country.

• Response to Issue #3 - Cost: 7pc
  • The issue of the national pledge is brought to the council floor by an Expansionist, Head of Arms, Jamila Ramid. She begins by reminding the country that just two years ago a highly respected council member turned against the country and betrayed them for their hated enemy. If such a prominent citizen could be swayed, then the ordinary people are too at risk. Enforcing that the national pledge be a requirement for students will help strengthen their patriotism and prevent further traitors being created.
    
    While the issue is supported by the Expansionists, the Traditionalists fear the measure. They believe it is the first step down a road that will isolate them at best, and make the people fear foreigners at worst. For a country that relies on trade to survive this would be a death sentence. With the council torn it is up to the King to decide.
    
    Fahd reasons that the pledge is focused only on Molanda. It reminds the students of the strength their country holds without inciting fear or anger towards others.

Total Capital Spent: 17pc
Remaining Capital: 8pc

Scholastic Oligarchy of Kalvadaan


Capital Gained Since Last Cycle: 10pc


Update

The Military Tribunal of former TSgt Johan Wilkes has concluded. He was found in violation of Military Protocols and issued a bad conduct discharge, but not further civil or criminal charges were filed against him. Calls to investigate the issues uncovered further were brought by the general population, but as the initial evidence was illegally obtained and distributed the College of Law has pointed out that no criminal charges may be brought against the offending individuals under current laws. Johan Wilkes obtained a job within the college of Transportation utilizing the skills learned while within the Military and has been elected as a representative to his new department.


Some of the more conservative fringe groups have begun to argue that the government does not care about them alluding to controversial decisions of not protecting the morality of the nation, and especially the allowance of same-sex marriages, as the laws passed prior were viewed as violating the sanctity of religious marriage. As such several of the fringe groups have begun identifying themselves as religious denominations demanding equal representation within the College of Theology, while this ultimately is the decision of the College of Theology, it is the view of the current administration that these groups are still considered “cults”


On the regards of Contracts of Codependent Habitation, many young couples have begun “trial Marriages” for periods between 1 and 5 years. And some of the religions in the SOK who practice marriages based on seasons and lesser timeframes with renewal rituals find these contracts to be a boon. Lastly the changes to the legal marriage process has made divorce simpler for those citizens in abusive situations.


Lastly, it is time for the sexennial election of the Council of Deans.

[*] The honorable Reverend Ezra DeWitt was defeated by Gurudev Jyothi Bandyopadhyay to become the new Dean of Theology.

[*] Master Lehi Shafir was reelected to his position as Dean of Eduacation.

[*] Dr. Rahul Korrapati Ph.D. was defeated by Dr. Wei Zang Ph.D. to become the new Dean of Science.

[*] Dr. Roimata Henare M.D. was reelected to her position as Dean of Medicine by a vote of confidence.

[*] Zhihoa Ruan was reelected to his position as Dean of Journalism.

[*] Maxwell Caine J.D. was defeated by the Honorable Kendall Wruck.

[*] Admiral Oyibo Ihejerick declined nomination for reelection. P.C. Jordan Reeves elected as the new Dean of Martial Studies.

[*] Mateo Magalhaes was reelected to his position of Dean of Laborers.

[*] Songul Constantini was reelected to her position of Dean of Artisans.

[*] Nitzan Wirth was defeated by Simon Wheald to become the new Dean of Arts.

[*] Alexander Geroux was reelected to his position of Dean of Economics.

[*] Tina Sokolof was reelected to her position of Dean of Public Works.

[*] Andal Tindel was reelected to his position of Dean of Transportation.


New Responses

• Response to Issue #8 - Cost: 15-10=5pc
  
  • Within the College of Law a schism has recently appeared between the criminal and civil court systems, who believe that the differences between their legal requirements and ramifications of their decisions, as well as the courts of appeals, means that the singular representation as the College of Law does not adequately represent their needs. After careful review of the arguments placed before him, the President has determined to PERMIT the separation as follows, the lawyers and judges of the criminal court system will become the College of Justice, the lawyers and judges of the civil court system will remain the College of Law, and the court of appeals and the lawyers who focus on appeals will become the College of Political Sciences. These changes will enter into effect with the facility representatives to the departments, the department heads will continue to operate as normally until the 2020 election. As a concession to the change, the Honorable Aeglynn Deron will be ineligible for reelection to the position of President in 2020. The representative changes in the Deans will take place at the election of new Deans in 2024.
    
    

Total Capital Spent: 5pc

Remaining Capital: 5pc

Nation's Name: Calstoion

Capital Gained Since Last Cycle: 15pc (Someone check that)

Update: The New connection between the nations of Calstoion and The Kingdown of Madaveli has risen over the Gay issue. With Calstoion voting for protection for the homosexuals being legalized, the rate of hate and violence upon the gay community has dropped to record lows which have been great for King's Connor Popularity with the Gay community behind him. Homosexuals have now gone out to open events where they talk about their stories, of course, this didn't last, on the last day of Gay Week, a high Ranking homosexual was shot and killed with 3 others injured, this caused the country to declear matial law, this was lifted 4 days afterwards.


New Responses

• Response to Issue #9 - Cost: 5pc
  • King Connor, in responce to this, had followed the advice for this and has chosen option C. He has heard all sides of the story, and when he was presented with the viable opotions, he chose C. Even though this would cause a small out cry, he stood strong and decided to go ahead.

Total Capital Spent: 5pc
Remaining Capital: 20pc

Molanda

Capital Gained Since Last Cycle: 5pc, now at 13pc

Update
The Head of Shipping returns to the council floor the following week flushed with success. The trade deal between the two nations was secured without issue. In return for the tea, the developing nation who owns the monopoly will receive a supply of raw iron. With the new mines in the Western Sahara the price is a cheap one to pay. As a reward for their initiative the TV show receives the attention of the royal marketing department. An English sub is developed and the show is marketed internationally on subscription services. The Molandan government now feel confident about moving into international trade.

The proclamation enforcing the national pledge recital is met with a mixed reply. Many citizens feel encouraged by the edict, happy the King is taking measures to enforce their national pride. However those working directly in education respond with weary sighs, annoyed at the interruption to the school day and the penalties they may incur for accidentally forgetting it.

New Responses

• Response to Issue #2 - Cost: 10pc
  • The issue of the leak is brought to King Fahd directly by a member of the Order of the Falcon. The council is not informed of this meeting. The Order believes the service member would be a valuable asset if they joined, rather than being condemned to prison for their actions. They argue that the King cannot afford to condemn the leak, as to do so would put the Order’s existence in dispute. Worried by the implications the King allows the Order to meet with the accused and offer them a position.
    
    Surprisingly the member declines. They refuse to work in a position where they cannot speak out. As part of the Order the King’s own information would be out of reach, which would clash with the member’s own morals. The King is unsure of how to act given the news. After much thought he sends a second agent to meet with the member. This time the deal is accepted. The following day the King publicly pardons the member and reinstates them in the same position but under a different commander. In return the member swears to never reveal their meeting with the Order.
    
    Neither faction within the council is happy with the solution, but nor are they surprised given the Order’s existence.

Total Capital Spent: 10pc
Remaining Capital: 3pc

Ewe-Fante Foundation

Capital Gained Since Last Cycle: 15pc

Update
The issue regarding patriotic education at an early age is largely defunct, but has been used by Nicholas Steele to springboard the younger royal into a role as a prominent conservative spokesperson for the opposition. Leah is surprised and hurt by her brother's defection, but endeavours to maintain private family ties and not to take his decision personally. Unleashed by her Freedom of Expression legislation, the hostile elements of the media have a field day with this awkward situation.

New Responses

• Response to Issue #4 - Cost: 15 pc
  • HRH Leah I is grieved by the plight of her people who suffer from economic hardship, poverty or bankruptcy. She had been aware that some in her nation had been poorer than others, but had no notion of the scope of the problem until watching reruns of the talk show host's opening monologue. She immediately plunged into an exhaustive thirteen day study of the broader situation, consulting conservatives and wild-eyed idealists alike before coming to a decision of her own. As ever her majesty favors comprehensive solutions rather than incremental ones, and she determines that bankruptcy and signature loans are not in the national interest. While unsecured loans over $1000 are barred by law, anyone who faces financial catastrophe is able to enter government administration. With their assets and interest on their debts frozen, they will receive a minimum-wage allowance until such time as their debts are paid from their assets and wages, by their administrator. HRH also recognizes that irrecoverable debt often comes as a result of unemployment and the struggle to support a family while searching for a new role. As such the Government is established as the employer of last resort (primarily on domestic infrastructure and resource development projects) with bonuses and penalties to the base minimum wage based on performance.
    

Total Capital Spent: 15 pc
Remaining Capital: 0 pc

Scholastic Oligarchy of Kalvadaan


Capital Gained Since Last Cycle: 60 pc (Capped at 50)


Update

In response to arguments of continuing “degradation of the moral fabric of society” the fringe movement has organized as a subset similar to the “Quiverful” movement in America. Former dean of Theology, the Revrend Ezra DeWitt has been reported as speaking out against the SOK from his pulpit and arguing that the current system does not adequately honor the will of the people and is an affront to the will of God. At core this is not an issue, assurances by the new Dean of Theology, Gurudev Jyothi Bandyopadhyay, that his complaints will fall on deaf ears in the general public were met with resounding agreement owing to the fact that the College of Theology overwhelmingly voted for Gurdev Badyopadhyay’s appointment to the Council of Deans, including the Reverend DeWitt’s replacement as the Head of The United Church of Kalvadaan.


The 2020 Election for the new President was enacted, as agreed upon in the split of the College of Law, the Honorable Aeglynn Deron was ineligible for reelection. After much debate and consideration it was the decision of the Council of Deans that Dr. Roimata Henare M.D., Dean of the College of Medicine, would be elected to the position of President. As such the national symbol is changed immediately from an owl and lady justice, to an owl and a staff of Ascelpius. The President’s vacant seat was henceforth filled by Christopher Amon, formerly head of the department of Paramedics newly elected to the Council of Deans as the Dean of the College of Education.

New Responses

• Response to Issue #3 - Cost: 5pc
  
  
  • Debate rages as to whether or not enforcing nationalistic rituals is part of the education curriculum of the Scholastic Oligarchy of Kalvadaan. Master Lehi Shafir, Dean of Education, argues that it is not the place of education to instill political views in the minds of the next generation, but also concedes that the tiered oligarchy set-up by which the SOK operates ensures that any decision any citizen makes in their day-to-day life is inherently political. Matheo Magalhaes, Dean of Laborers, argues that instilling good political morals in the youth is necessary to ensure compliance with proper regulations regarding industry and labor. P.C. Jordan Reeves, Dean of Martial Studies, argues that requiring nationalistic rituals in the youth will lead to more aggressive protests by dissenting groups. The Honorable Kendall Wruck, Dean of Law, argues that requiring nationalistic ritual may be viewed as enforcing the will of the nation on the youth. Gurudev Jyothi Bandyopadhyay, Dean of Theology, points out that there are religious groups he is required to represent who do not perform nationalistic ritual as a sign of devotion to divine over the mortal world. It is the decision of President Henare that schools will not be required to perform the SOK anthem on a daily basis, however they may require a time set aside for performances of the anthem at sporting events, and are required to perform the SOK anthem at ceremonies. Students are allowed to exempt themselves from any of these rituals provided that they do so consciously and respectfully.
    
    
    
• Response to Issue #4 - Cost: 15pc
  
  • The Honorable Kendall Wruck, Dean of Law, urges caution in this matter as an overhaul of lending laws may upset the tenuous balance between the councils. Alexander Geroux, Dean of Economics, argues that free market economics, and not legislation is the answer. He goes on to produce market predictions regarding the possible long term effects of the decision should the President rule to rewrite the lending laws. Tina Sokolof, Dean of Public Works, Andal Tinden, Dean of Transportation, and Matheo Magalhaes, Dean of Laborers, all speak in favor of rewriting the laws citing struggles from their constituents to make predatory payments. Ultimately the President has decided to address concerns by opting to introduce a law to the civil courts whereby a debtor who is able to prove predatory loans may have the loans declared null without refund of payments, additionally a debtor who is undergoing hardships yet is still making good-faith payments shall be eligible for renegotiation of the terms of debt, and anyone petitioning for negotiation of debt may have their loan forgiven and the principal amount written off towards the taxes of the lender. Furthermore charging interest on interest is now forbidden within the SOK.
    
    
  
  
  • Response to Issue #6 – Cost: 10pc
    
    
    • Simon Wheald, Dean of Arts, speaks against the issue at hand. Alexander Geroux points out that internation trade would be useful for the SOK. Debate rages surrounding the topic, ultimately the council has decided that international Trade is important, but the SOK currently has no real exports aside from knowledge that would be worth trading for such a rare form of tea, additionally there are concerns about the current regime of the host nation. Ultimately it was decided that the SOK will NOT engage with foreign trade at this time in any official capacity. However Dr. Wei Zang Ph.D., Dean of Sciences, assures the council that a fix is in the works.
      
      
    
    
    • Response to Issue #7 – Cost: 10 pc +5 pc for opposition party 15 pc total.
      
      
      • President Henare was reluctant to issue any changes to the current Penal system, especially less than a year in position as President of the SOK. Ultimately though P.C. Jordan Reeves, Dean of Martial Studies, convinced her to reduce sentences for minor crimes to periods of public service or fines. A measure that was met with great approval by Gurdev Jyothi Bandyopadhyay, Dean of Theology, however it was soon found that the wording as presented allows compulsory military or police service as punishment for some crimes. This law will not be eligible for review until 2024.
        
        
      
      
      • Response to Issue #9 – Cost: 5 pc
        
        
        • A review of the laws at hand reveals that the complaint is WITHOUT MERIT . The current laws regarding corporal punishment only provide specific restrictions in places of education, childcare facilities, and foster families. While President Henare is against corporal punishment in all forms, she acknowledges that it is not her place to push this view on the citizens of the SOK. The statutes outlining child abuse are also clear in their regards, and it is the firm belief of the President, and by extension the Council of Deans, that the laws as stand are sufficient and should not be changed in any way.
          
      
      Total Capital Spent: 50pc
      
      Remaining Capital: 0pc