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The glorious nation of bahgum requests a light-hearted debate over the following proposal. Tell your friends and vote in something fun (yes, i've just seen the next boring proposal in the queue on copyrighting also).


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Lycra, not for you though
A resolution to restrict civil freedoms in the interest of moral decency.


Category: Moral Decency Strength: Significant Proposed by: Bahgum
Description: It has come to our attention that certain people of a more rotund nature are increasingly choosing lycra as the clothing material of their choice, due to it's all encompassing elasticity.

However, for the rest of the worlds population, who generally like to keep their meals down once eaten, the sight of multitudes of wobbly parts, wibbling around under tightly stretched garments is an afront to their sense of moral decency.

It is therefore proposed that lycra wear is only sold to persons holding the appropriate certificate which states that thier BMI is below a set number (we suggest 28) to be chosen by each nation. Exceptions made only by government approval.

Make the streets more pleasant to walk on, remove unneeded unsightliness, large folk can look good if dressed properly, the world does not need to endure the lazy use of lycra!!!!

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 141 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Fri Jan 23 2004

It is therefore proposed that lycra wear is only sold to persons holding the appropriate certificate which states that thier BMI is below a set number (we suggest 28 ) to be chosen by each nation.
Hmm... isn't 25 the limit for 'medically obese'? Still pretty wobbly!

You do realise the lovers of the larger figure are going to be up in arms about this, don't you? :)

SC

You do realise the lovers of the larger figure are going to be up in arms about this, don't you?
I think Letila could conceivably get a waiver. :wink:

Hey, now the nation of Bahgum has never said that the more generously proportioned person should be unloved (everyone deserves a littel affection), just not in lycra! Every size and shape of person looks worse or better in certain clothes, but the increasingly lazy use of lycra is an abomination and should be stopped.

I don't think the use of such an unnatural and ugly fabric should be a matter for legislation. Just execute all beings with subnormal intelligence at the age of ten.

We like Tannemirts approach, though here at Bahgum it is felt that we ought to get the lycra permit resolution in place first and then perhaps move on from there. We are glad that lycra is held in such disgust by other sensible nations too!

Bahgum is pleased to see that this resolution is being debated in a fun way!

The nation of Bottle has suggested a ban on all pink capri pants.
In sympathy, we attempted a proposal along these lines, which failed.

Perhaps this could be made an addendum to your legislation.

if the capri pants are lycra, then they would be covered, but i'm sure a good fine upstanding nation can use this legislation to remove other equally offensive clothing items.

The People's Republic of our Sovereign Leader James Beardsley will fully support this legislation. We would suggest, though, the addition of an anti-male-thong clause, not only for those of heft, but also for those in prime shape. The male genitalia is a thing to be hidden as best possible, due to a lack of any sort of aesthetic beauty, while the shapely female figure is a work of art.

Ban male thongs!

-Eli Beardsley
Head of the Bureau of Law and Order
The People's Republic of James Beardsley

Fellow examples of international brilliance, the glorious nation of Bahgum will be honoured to re-write the proposal to include male thongs and pink pants, socks and sandals and other disturbing garb. As this current proposal is set to disappear from our midst soon, this is an ideal time to suggest further improvement.
Bahgum is also pleased to see the support from fun loving nations in the various topic threads for fun and humour, however, advice on how to get more than 20 votes would be greatly appreciated.
We are currently considering the introduction of VAT or Volume Added Tax to encourage obese folk to slim, any thoughts???

Excellent idea. Though, of course, obese people are already paying a tax in the form of buying large amounts of food, but more profit should be made from EVERYONE.

-Eli Beardsley
Head of the Bureau of Law and Order
The People's Republic of James Beardsley