NationStates Jolt Archive

WOODSTOCK (ASP) -- In a move that was stunning in its decisiveness, Parliament approved legislation that transfers all civil rights and responsibilities previously associated with marriage into civil unions.

"This decision furthers our constitutionally-mandated separation of church and state," President Mike Sarzo said as he spoke from a bunker deep under Sarzonia. "Marriage is still a part of Sarzonian life and culture, but for couples to receive government benefits and responsibilities previously incumbent upon marriage, they must now get civil unions."

The measure ensures that same-sex and opposite-sex couples receive full benefits of marriage and churches retain their rights to determine their doctrines according to House Speaker Josh Williams, who sponsored the legislation.

Fred Wendt, a delegate from Bausch, led the opposition to the legislation, nearly killing it in a filibuster until Williams forced the legislation to a vote.

"That was dirty pool," Wendt said. "We got railroaded by that."

"It was a procedural issue. Enough delegates objected to extending debate to bring the issue to a quicker vote. When it got to the full floor, Wendt and his cronies didn't have a chance."

The measure takes effect by the end of the [RL] month. Marriage codes throughout the country are being rewritten to reflect civil unions.

"This measure does little more than recognize what we've been doing all along as it pertains to equal rights," Wolf Larssen, a lawyer for Sarzonia Pride said. "Sarzonia has tried to be a model for equal rights for all its citizens and they've taken a strong step."

We are secretly wiring 1 billion dollars to a secret bank account for Fred Wendt so he might use it to campaign for greater positions. :)

We are secretly wiring 1 billion dollars to a secret bank account for Fred Wendt so he might use it to campaign for greater positions. :)

[OOC: By our constitution, he'd have to wait until I'm dead or I quit. And we definitely would find out about any such activities. :mp5:]

[OOC: By our constitution, he'd have to wait until I'm dead or I quit. And we definitely would find out about any such activities. :mp5:]


Occ- Your leader dies? We might be able to arrange that. :mp5: That is if you want us to. It's up to you, might make for a neat RP.

Occ- Your leader dies? We might be able to arrange that. :mp5: That is if you want us to. It's up to you, might make for a neat RP.

[OOC: I'd rather not. It would make for a great RP, but it's not one I'd like to do. Because then I can't be brought back from the dead.]

[OOC: I'd rather not. It would make for a great RP, but it's not one I'd like to do. Because then I can't be brought back from the dead.]


Occ- Perhaps we can attempt to spy on him and dig up dirt, like he has an affair etc? Well anyway, if you get any ideas, just TG me. :)

whittier is watching Sarzonia's implementation of this law as a model should we decide to do the same in our nation.

*bump*

Congratulations. Included with this transmission are four Mark I MBTs and two thousand liters of Weyrean kvas. The Mark I is an advanced version of the A1M2 Abrams. May both of these serve you as well as they have served us.

Sincerely,
Consul-General J. W. Gibbs

The Federation of Autonomous City-states applauds this decision, as it mirrors changes our own nation made nearly a century ago.

Ah, thank you, The Kingdom of Cullenus could use the Mark I MBT's. We thank you most graciously.

ooc: snatches prize and runs!

Ah, thank you, The Kingdom of Cullenus could use the Mark I MBT's. We thank you most graciously.

ooc: snatches prize and runs!

Damn n00b.

ooc: lol, im just kidding

The Kingdom of Cullenus changed its mind on accepting these most gracious gifts and returns them to there original location. Whomever takes them may.

The Federation of Autonomous City-states applauds this decision, as it mirrors changes our own nation made nearly a century ago.

[OOC: Damn. And here I thought I'd be a model nation for the rest of the world. lol]

Congratulations. Included with this transmission are four Mark I MBTs and two thousand liters of Weyrean kvas. The Mark I is an advanced version of the A1M2 Abrams. May both of these serve you as well as they have served us.

Sincerely,
Consul-General J. W. Gibbs

[OOC: What are kvas?]

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President Sarzo we are in agreement with the ideas of the legislation passed. We know that there may be those who stand against you, but you have made a model for all governments who choose to help their citizens and not hinder them. It is with admiration that we look upon your nation and it is with hopes of friendship that we extend our hand to you. Thank You.


Yours In Friendship,
Nigel Rightly
Prime Minister of Vendi

We thank you for your extension of the hand of friendship and we extend our own in hopes of the same. We would be glad to establish diplomatic relations with your country and would be honored to exchange embassies.

Kind regards,

Mike Sarzo
President
Incorporated States of Sarzonia

We would appreciate an embassy exchange very much. If you would like to discuss details of the exchange we would be more than happy to hear them. Also, if there are any other arangements you wish to be made then we would oblige in the name of future friendship.

Yours In Cooperation,
Nigel Rightly
Prime Minister of Vendi

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[OOC: Looks like something I'll have to try.]

IC: We thank the Weyr government for its gifts to the Sarzonian people and we hope to be able to establish future relations with your fine country.

Mark Lorber
Senior Vice President for External Affairs
Incorporated States of Sarzonia

a *BUMP* in light of a recent announcement.

*from a long time ago*