Feminaria
04-09-2004, 15:34
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(A very formal-looking office. There's a window in the background, with nothing but sky and clouds outside. The image centers on a tall caucasian woman with short blonde hair and one grey eye - her other eye is covered by a white eyepatch, and a vertical scar can be seen running across the covered socket. A caption reads: VERONICA ROSS, HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. She smiles as she begins to speak.)
V.Ross: "Good afternoon, citizens of the world. It is my pleasure - and I am sure most of the civilized world would approve - to announce that effective immediately, the nation of Feminaria hereby abolishes all slavery within its borders. The practice is outdated, and furthermore the blossoming Feminarian economy has no need of it. Former slave laborers will be integrated into mainstream Feminarian society, offered paying jobs and set up with proper homes. They will, of course, receive the same rights and responsibilities as any other citizen."
(She pauses here, sipping from a glass of water before putting it back down onto the desk.)
V.Ross: "Furthermore, Feminaria will be temporarily opening its borders to foreign guest workers. Currently, the nation is mainly in need of construction workers, though there is also demand for restaurant staff. Wages offered are generous, and will be taxed according to standard Feminarian ratings. Currently, this means a 4% tax rate. Those interested are urged to contact the appropriate officials."
(A very formal-looking office. There's a window in the background, with nothing but sky and clouds outside. The image centers on a tall caucasian woman with short blonde hair and one grey eye - her other eye is covered by a white eyepatch, and a vertical scar can be seen running across the covered socket. A caption reads: VERONICA ROSS, HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. She smiles as she begins to speak.)
V.Ross: "Good afternoon, citizens of the world. It is my pleasure - and I am sure most of the civilized world would approve - to announce that effective immediately, the nation of Feminaria hereby abolishes all slavery within its borders. The practice is outdated, and furthermore the blossoming Feminarian economy has no need of it. Former slave laborers will be integrated into mainstream Feminarian society, offered paying jobs and set up with proper homes. They will, of course, receive the same rights and responsibilities as any other citizen."
(She pauses here, sipping from a glass of water before putting it back down onto the desk.)
V.Ross: "Furthermore, Feminaria will be temporarily opening its borders to foreign guest workers. Currently, the nation is mainly in need of construction workers, though there is also demand for restaurant staff. Wages offered are generous, and will be taxed according to standard Feminarian ratings. Currently, this means a 4% tax rate. Those interested are urged to contact the appropriate officials."