NationStates Jolt Archive


Controversial Court Trial

08-10-2003, 00:00
Today at 3:00PM, police raided a church that was holding services for children under 10. This was in direct violation of the courts decision after Sturmm vs Stuhl, which determined that churches could only hold services for people over 17 years of age.

The parents were arrested, for they were at the church leading their children on. The ministers have also been arrested. The children have been placed in foster care. The ministers will be charged with Manipulating a Child, Child Engangerment, Child Abuse, and Religious Conduct. The parents will be charged with child abuse and religious conduct.

The Trial will be in a few hours.
Kahta
08-10-2003, 00:09
If you would like some advice: Change the laws this might get you in a heap of trouble with some religious and large nations
Johnistan
08-10-2003, 00:11
The parents choose to send their children to church. How is that different then a father telling a son about the birds and the bees, its imposing the parents beliefs on the child.
08-10-2003, 00:13
The parents choose to send their children to church. How is that different then a father telling a son about the birds and the bees, its imposing the parents beliefs on the child.
It's different because sex education is made up of facts.

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08-10-2003, 00:14
[Communication from Deacon, Advisor to Daemon, the One]

If you sent your undesireables (prisoners) to Daemon you would not have to deal with them anymore. They would serve a use to society as they would be given The Word and Synchronized.


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Deacon, Advisor to the One
There Is Only One, And The One Is Daemon
The Dominion of Synchronized
Johnistan
08-10-2003, 00:16
The father is still throwing some of his bias into it. It could be anything from politics, social stuff, and anything. In my opinion the state can't impose on the parent's right to bring up their own children.
08-10-2003, 00:20
In our nation, parents are basically only supposed to care for the children. Education is done by the state. The parents and the ministry broke several laws, and will be punished for it.
Johnistan
08-10-2003, 00:23
Thats great
08-10-2003, 00:25
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08-10-2003, 00:28
The parents can leave if they wish. If you want them, come and get them.
08-10-2003, 00:31
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08-10-2003, 00:31
I'm with Attica on this one. The parents live in the state, they follow the state's laws.
TROUSRS
08-10-2003, 00:34
We wish to send 10 armed gaurds to attend this trial and observe the children and parents.
Seversky
08-10-2003, 00:37
Are the children being held against their will?
Kahta
08-10-2003, 00:41
Are the children being held against their will?

Would you want to be in jail?
TROUSRS
08-10-2003, 00:42
Are the children being held against their will?

Would you want to be in jail?

I think he means at church were they.
08-10-2003, 00:48
That is not the point. If the children were held against their will we can never now, as children at that age take their will from their parents.
Neo Earth
08-10-2003, 01:01
Damnit! What is this now? Banning religion from young children! I am outraged! Our Lord made us all equal, and children should be aloud to have services. I demand you rethink your laws!
08-10-2003, 01:03
And our advisors say you should go to "hell".
Kahta
08-10-2003, 01:05
Looks like Attican Empire is headed to war.. yet again. This is what your third?
08-10-2003, 01:07
It isn't our fault if these egotistical Judeo-nazi fanatics don't like my country's politics.
08-10-2003, 01:12
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08-10-2003, 01:15
Let it be known that if your helicopters enter Attican airspace, they will be fired upon. We will not release Attican Prisoners who are being charged for numerous criminal counts. They broke Attican laws, and will be prosecuted by Attican judges.
08-10-2003, 01:16
Let it be known that if your helicopters enter Attican airspace, they will be fired upon. We will not release Attican Prisoners who are being charged for numerous criminal counts. They broke Attican laws, and will be prosecuted by Attican judges.
08-10-2003, 01:20
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Kahta
08-10-2003, 01:20
Oh Gosh, here we go again...
Krostovia
08-10-2003, 01:25
I think that, these children had been in church right? well maybe these children wanted to enlighten themselves with the teachings of the church and i dont think that the government has a right to say whos old enough to go to church or not.
08-10-2003, 02:10
No child has a free will. Their ideals are set by their parents.

SC: Sarcasm? Ever heard of it?
Seversky
08-10-2003, 02:13
No child has a free will. Their ideals are set by their parents.

SC: Sarcasm? Ever heard of it?
I'm sorry, do you like prooveing your stupidity? EVERY HUMAN HAS FREE WILL. It is if they are allowed to exorcise it that matters.


-Chancellor James Lynch, Commonwealth of Seversky.
08-10-2003, 02:16
Free will is controlled by your ideals. A parent sets a childs ideals. These parents broke the law by teaching their children their religion, and they are going to be punished for it. They were in no way forced to stay in Attica if they did not want to, but they decided to stay and break the law.

I have ordered my secretary to ignore messages from you henseforth.
Seversky
08-10-2003, 02:18
Free will is controlled by your ideals. A parent sets a childs ideals. These parents broke the law by teaching their children their religion, and they are going to be punished for it. They were in no way forced to stay in Attica if they did not want to, but they decided to stay and break the law.

I have ordered my secretary to ignore messages from you henseforth.

I'm sorry, should I start haveing them printed on the noses of our Land Attack Missiles?
08-10-2003, 02:19
You are being ignored.
08-10-2003, 02:20
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Seversky
08-10-2003, 02:20
You are being ignored.
For what? Being right?
08-10-2003, 02:20
Go to hell idiot.
Seversky
08-10-2003, 02:23
Go to hell idiot.
I'm sorry, but my aircraft are not allowed to violate your airspace.

Just clear this up before i f*ck off, i dont exist OOC or IC?
08-10-2003, 02:23
IC. That message was also IC, from my kaiser to you.
Unified Hands
08-10-2003, 02:36
The Unified Hands Core Authority fully supports the Attican Empire in its decision to prosecute in this matter. In addition, TUHCA applauds the Attican Empire for its progressive laws and society. The risk presented by parental programming of their children to a new and better society cannot be overstated; as such, TUHCA feels that the Attican Empire's views and methods are fully justified. TUHCA has also authorized intervention on the side of the Attican Empire in event of international conflict.
08-10-2003, 18:41
The Court is now in session. 5 mothers, 4 fathers, and 2 ministers are on trial.
Kahta
08-10-2003, 19:47
Attica, can you please not quickly jump into insulting people? I think you should RP sometime without firing ignores as soon as you feel threatenend.
08-10-2003, 20:32
Did I ignore anyone? Did I insult anyone OOC?

OOC: Go to hell and read what i type first.
08-10-2003, 20:43
JCE condemns this unreasonable action by the Attican Empire. Let it be known that this trial, as well as the Attican Empire in general, will be watched closely and any actions in violation of basic human rights will result in interference.
Kahta
08-10-2003, 21:00
Did I ignore anyone? Did I insult anyone OOC?

OOC: Go to hell and read what i type first.

No you do it IC. You will bring war to your country again, not from me, but you will bring war to your country.
08-10-2003, 21:01
Attica, can you please not quickly jump into insulting people? I think you should RP sometime without firing ignores as soon as you feel threatenend.

try backing up your own damn points before making new ones.
08-10-2003, 21:17
The people and commonwealth of Revalia, while wishing to maintain good relations with the Attican Empire, feels that this is a sad abrogation of the freedom of religion promised in the UN Declaration of Human Rights.

To attempt to redress this issue peacefully and respectfully, Revalia hereby suggests you grant all families convicted of this "crime" the choice of undergoing trial in Attica or of emigrating to Revalia. We feel that this will allow Attica the religious control desired while lessening the impact on human rights for those who disagree with your state. What does your nation say to this proposal?
Arribastan
08-10-2003, 21:19
I'm tempted to push "the button" that will level his capital city. but i won't. instead, we will just give you a warning. if those children are harmed in any way, we will begin to become angry. we have, up until now, admired your polocies. and i am bigger than you. 636? million population.
08-10-2003, 21:20
I'm tempted to push "the button" that will level his capital city. but i won't. instead, we will just give you a warning. if those children are harmed in any way, we will begin to become angry. we have, up until now, admired your polocies. and i am bigger than you. 636? million population.

But... won't leveling his capital city kill the children you seek to remain unharmed?
08-10-2003, 21:25
Trial Begins. Their is no jury, as no trial in Attica has a jury (Juries screw up proceedings so bad, so many obvious criminals in RL get away with crimes because of juries.). There is a single unbiased judge (it is easy to file a claim of bias against a judge to get a new one.).

The states prosecutor makes a strong point about Attican legalities and the fact that the families could have emigrated if they so pleased.

The Defense attorney said that the family were excersising their rights, albeit breaking the law. There was some laughter in the seats upon hearing this.
Arribastan
08-10-2003, 21:46
I'm tempted to push "the button" that will level his capital city. but i won't. instead, we will just give you a warning. if those children are harmed in any way, we will begin to become angry. we have, up until now, admired your polocies. and i am bigger than you. 636? million population.

But... won't leveling his capital city kill the children you seek to remain unharmed?
yeah, but if he kills them, then... he will die :x
08-10-2003, 22:21
Did I say I was going to kill the children?
Kahta
08-10-2003, 22:24
Attica, can you please not quickly jump into insulting people? I think you should RP sometime without firing ignores as soon as you feel threatenend.

try backing up your own damn points before making new ones.

Try going a day without flipping out on someone.
08-10-2003, 22:30
My previous point still stands.
09-10-2003, 23:18
As the defense makes it's closing statements, the courtroom is emptied. 15 minutes later, the judge calls the people back in.

"I have made my decision. The parents in this case were in obvious conflict with known Attican laws, and were given many options to bypass these laws, but refused to take them. The parents are each sentenced to 10 years at Attisca State Prison. The ministers, although, were not in violation of as many statutes, plus, it is unknown whether they were blackmailed or not into teaching the students. If the ministers will accept the governments offer of unteaching their teachings to the students, we will let them stay in the Attican Empire unhindered. If they refuse, they will be deported."