SilentScope001
25-03-2007, 09:01
(Let's see how this would fare...yes, it may sound stupid, but I want to have my nation look a bit stupid. :) )
The small left-wing nation of SilentScope001 has passed a new conterversial bill that granted citizenship status towards certain species of bacterium, giving them the same rights and responsibilites as a human being.
"We believe that this new Law will finally put focus on the plight of several innocent bacteria races whom had been oppressed by innocent people," says the League for the Bacterium Races. "Hopefully, other nations will take up notice and begin to give rights to these oppressed races as well. We are only saddened that the law did not go far enough and extend citizenship status to all bacteria, everywhere."
The left-wing nation has already given citizenship protection to animals, giving them consitutional protections and banning the eating of meat as "cannablism", worthy of a jail sentence. However, when the idea for extending this citizenship to include bacteria as well emerged, huge protests were held against the idea.
"We understand that animals should be granted rights," says the offical press release of the Protectors of the Rights of Evolved Beings. "They after all can feel pain and think. But bacteria cannot think. They are not evolved, and do not reproduce in the same manner as we do. They only spilt. Therefore, we feel that this is not acceptable, and we will fight against this new Law democratically, hoping for its repeal."
The League for the Bacterium Races scoffs at the Protectors. "We should not discriminate on citizens or on creatures based on their creed, race, religion, or intelligence. Bacteria are just like you and I. We must note that we have passed a law that bans Slavery, and yet bacteria is responsible for every part of the human body. It is only fair we offer them citizenship, even if they may not understand all of what citizenship entitles."
The law allows for the government to self-appoint "Ambassadors" that will represent the will of the Bacteria. Each Ambassador will represent one of 520 'species' of Bacteria that has been granted citizenship status. The Ambassadors are chosen for their fairness and ability to choose what the bacteria wants. These Ambassadors also are allowed to register the votes of the Bacteria species, so that they can be represented in the Senate and be able to vote in Presidental elections. The 'bacteria bloc', as is termed in the political science circles of the Republic, will prove to be very infulentical in deciding the fate of the Republic for decades to come.
Each Bacteria will also have the right to a fair trial, free speech, equal protection before the law. In return, the bacteria must pay taxes fairly, work effienctly, and do not break the law by harming animals or humans. One thing that has been left open is the possiblity of allowing the bacterium to join the military. While many believed that letting bacterium join the army will let them feel a sense of civic pride, some fear that this may lead to bacterium being used in as 'expendable shields', sent on kammaizke missions to go and terminate enemies. These people argue for a Bill of Rights for a Bacterium who wants to join the military to have, so that the Bacterium will not be needlessly killed off.
"We of the Republic of SilentScope001 is proud to be on the forefront of civic liberties," the President says before signing the Law. "We have trimpuhed over specisim and racisim succesfully, making our place very perfect and correct indeed. We hope that other nations will follow in our footsteps, as we blaze the path to a brave new world."
The small left-wing nation of SilentScope001 has passed a new conterversial bill that granted citizenship status towards certain species of bacterium, giving them the same rights and responsibilites as a human being.
"We believe that this new Law will finally put focus on the plight of several innocent bacteria races whom had been oppressed by innocent people," says the League for the Bacterium Races. "Hopefully, other nations will take up notice and begin to give rights to these oppressed races as well. We are only saddened that the law did not go far enough and extend citizenship status to all bacteria, everywhere."
The left-wing nation has already given citizenship protection to animals, giving them consitutional protections and banning the eating of meat as "cannablism", worthy of a jail sentence. However, when the idea for extending this citizenship to include bacteria as well emerged, huge protests were held against the idea.
"We understand that animals should be granted rights," says the offical press release of the Protectors of the Rights of Evolved Beings. "They after all can feel pain and think. But bacteria cannot think. They are not evolved, and do not reproduce in the same manner as we do. They only spilt. Therefore, we feel that this is not acceptable, and we will fight against this new Law democratically, hoping for its repeal."
The League for the Bacterium Races scoffs at the Protectors. "We should not discriminate on citizens or on creatures based on their creed, race, religion, or intelligence. Bacteria are just like you and I. We must note that we have passed a law that bans Slavery, and yet bacteria is responsible for every part of the human body. It is only fair we offer them citizenship, even if they may not understand all of what citizenship entitles."
The law allows for the government to self-appoint "Ambassadors" that will represent the will of the Bacteria. Each Ambassador will represent one of 520 'species' of Bacteria that has been granted citizenship status. The Ambassadors are chosen for their fairness and ability to choose what the bacteria wants. These Ambassadors also are allowed to register the votes of the Bacteria species, so that they can be represented in the Senate and be able to vote in Presidental elections. The 'bacteria bloc', as is termed in the political science circles of the Republic, will prove to be very infulentical in deciding the fate of the Republic for decades to come.
Each Bacteria will also have the right to a fair trial, free speech, equal protection before the law. In return, the bacteria must pay taxes fairly, work effienctly, and do not break the law by harming animals or humans. One thing that has been left open is the possiblity of allowing the bacterium to join the military. While many believed that letting bacterium join the army will let them feel a sense of civic pride, some fear that this may lead to bacterium being used in as 'expendable shields', sent on kammaizke missions to go and terminate enemies. These people argue for a Bill of Rights for a Bacterium who wants to join the military to have, so that the Bacterium will not be needlessly killed off.
"We of the Republic of SilentScope001 is proud to be on the forefront of civic liberties," the President says before signing the Law. "We have trimpuhed over specisim and racisim succesfully, making our place very perfect and correct indeed. We hope that other nations will follow in our footsteps, as we blaze the path to a brave new world."