NationStates Jolt Archive

"Welcome back to RNN, I'm just outside Thebes City High where twelve Muslim girls have just had their enrolments revoked for violating the controversial Secular Education Act. Which bans the wearing of any religously identifiable items of clothing or jewellery in state schools and will begin a one year phase out of religous dress in private schools.

The Act has been criticised for containing a clause allowing for 'a cross of no more than 3centimetres by two' to be worn underneath the clothes. Whilst an out and out ban on religious headress has been enforced. With me now is Minister for Education, Senator Thomas Julian. Good morning, Minister."

"Good morning, Jane..."

"Minister, how to you respond to claims the Act descriminates against Muslims...?"

"Well that's an out and out lie. You'll notice clearly identifiable symbols such as Crucifixes & Star of Davids have been completely banned. Crosses have been allowed as after much consideration, we felt like other acceptable jewellery they are not religion specific. However, you may notice that they must be hidden from sight at all times..."

"Is the Government concerned, at all, that over the past week 38 Muslim girls have been expelled from schools accross the country?"

"We are more concerned that 38 Muslims. 7 Protestants & 3 Pagans have willingly violated the law and disregarded authority. These are not the sorts of people we want in our schools..."

"Muslims, Minister?"

"I resent that."

Hansard, Provisional Senate General Debate, 16:22.

Provisional Senator Caecilius Alieus Gaius: As an aside, I would like to bring to the Provisional Senate of the Republic's attention recent developments in the Constitutional Republic of Rotovia. As is well known due to the widespread attention it has received in the local media, Rotovia recently banned the wearing of religously identifiable items of clothing and jewellery in schools.

On behalf of the Republic of Praetoria Novus, a state which is officially secular and atheist, I'd like to congratulate the Government on its move.

Provisional Senators: Hear! Hear!

Provisional Speaker: May I remind the House that any declaration by the House must be passed via motion and that, it any case, it has never been the policy of Praetoria Novus to comment officially on the domestic policies of sovereign nations.

Provisional Senator Caecilius Alieus Gaius: Ermmm, quite right Mr Speaker, quite right. One can hope that, despite whatever flak the Rotovian government might receive from religious interest groups over their recent policy decision that they stay its course, for it is a good move towards..

Provisional Speaker: Senator Gaius, as I have already..

Provisional Senator Caecilius Alieus Gaius: Yes, yes, of course. The Provisional Senate of the Republic makes no official statement on the excellence of the Rotovian Republic's Secular Education Act, though I hope that it is but the begining of greater movement by the Rotavian Government towards even greater secularism.


Hansard transcript ends, Provisional Senate General Debate, 16:24.

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REPUBLIC SENATE HANSARD

House Speaker: "The House will come to order..."

Misc Senator: "...and surely this House need not remain Patrician..."

House Speaker: "Your motion has failed good sir. The House yeilds to the member for Athens, our President."

Master of Arms: "The President of the Constitutional Republic of Rotovia, LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC!"

Senate: "LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC"

President: "Be seated, presently. It has come to my attention that the nation of Praetoria Novus has issued congradulations in our favour. This is welcome tribute, for us to know of that other nations to, share our hopes and dreams for a better world...

When I came to Office I promised to restore secularism to Rotovia and I will do it before I leave Office. Already we have removed religous icons from government property and buildings, we will soon esnure secular school & stricter regulation of theology in our university, with the will of the people we will see the unfair advantages of Church tax exemption is ended.

The time for secularism is now! The time for equality is now! The time to act is now!"

OFFICIAL IMPERIAL RESPONSE:

As long as nothing branches into out and out violence or concentration/death/labor camps against anyone due to religious beliefs, we cannot find any problem or need to intervene and create a problem. Just PLEASE don't go to violence.

OFFICIAL IMPERIAL RESPONSE:

As long as nothing branches into out and out violence or concentration/death/labor camps against anyone due to religious beliefs, we cannot find any problem or need to intervene and create a problem. Just PLEASE don't go to violence.
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INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The afforementioned act are illegal and under no circumstances will be considered by The Republic. Our government remains dedicated to truth, justice, freedom and a secular state.

[signed]
Dr Sarah Hours
Minister for the Republic
Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs

Green Sun will gladly take all of the violating students for their private education. All funds that were being wired to their private schools will be simply diverted to our school at no extra cost. Should the fee be lesser, we will charge the reduced amount. No person should be expelled for their casual representation of their religion.

Green Sun will gladly take all of the violating students for their private education. All funds that were being wired to their private schools will be simply diverted to our school at no extra cost. Should the fee be lesser, we will charge the reduced amount. No person should be expelled for their casual representation of their religion.
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INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Whilst the intentions of Green Sun may be good I feel it nessacary to envoke section 42 of the State Powers Act, allowing the blockade of foreign funds into Rotovia where doing so undermines government policy.

The Government has outlined a policy to ensure that religion and education are not muddled together and we will not have this undermined. By the year end all schools are expected to be complient or we will be forced to take a zero tolerence approach.

[signed]
Dr Sarah Hours
Minister for the Republic
Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs

In response to the Events in Rotovia concerning 38 Muslim Schoolgirls being expelled for wearing religious paraphernelia, Prime Minister James Stanwin has put forth a new addendndum to the Refugee Acts which grant citizenship and special services to people leaving their home nation for Political, Racial, or Religious Reasons, the New Addendum adds Education to the list of reasons a person may obtain a refugee citizenship and rights in Mondoth. If passed, the Mondothian government is expected to extend Educational Refugee Status to all Rotovian Students. The special rights granted to Refugee's under the Educational Refugee will include free transport of family and belongings to the Mondoth School District of choice, Special Housing opportunities (depending on current home), immediate and free integration into the Mondothian School System and temporary availability of free school lunches and exemption from extra curricular fees for the first semester. Educational Refugees will be granted all rights pertaining to any Refugees falling under the Refugee acts including Temporary exemption from laws differing from those of the originating country, temporary reduced taxes and automatic enrollment in an unemployed immigrant support program

In other news The first Shipment of the new IF/A build F-14s has been stopped for inspection by Democratic colonies forces out side of White Nazi Power. this marks the first time a Mondothian merchant vessel has been thus treated and there is little indication on how the Government will handle the situation.

In response to the Events in Rotovia concerning 38 Muslim Schoolgirls being expelled for wearing religious paraphernelia, Prime Minister James Stanwin has put forth a new addendndum to the Refugee Acts which grant citizenship and special services to people leaving their home nation for Political, Racial, or Religious Reasons, the New Addendum adds Education to the list of reasons a person may obtain a refugee citizenship and rights in Mondoth. If passed, the Mondothian government is expected to extend Educational Refugee Status to all Rotovian Students. The special rights granted to Refugee's under the Educational Refugee will include free transport of family and belongings to the Mondoth School District of choice, Special Housing opportunities (depending on current home), immediate and free integration into the Mondothian School System and temporary availability of free school lunches and exemption from extra curricular fees for the first semester. Educational Refugees will be granted all rights pertaining to any Refugees falling under the Refugee acts including Temporary exemption from laws differing from those of the originating country, temporary reduced taxes and automatic enrollment in an unemployed immigrant support program

In other news The first Shipment of the new IF/A build F-14s has been stopped for inspection by Democratic colonies forces out side of White Nazi Power. this marks the first time a Mondothian merchant vessel has been thus treated and there is little indication on how the Government will handle the situation.
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INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
MINISTRY FOR INTERNAL SECURITY

Rotovian Citizens are reminded that unlawfully leaving the nation is a criminal offence and liable for prosecution and may result in a suspention of citizenship. Even if you claim to have done so under the station of a refugee you may face prision terms of up to and including 99 years and have assests seized under the Rotovian Citizenship (Obligations and Duties Amendment) Act.

Foreign nations may not dictate law to Rotovia, so it is advised you only consult registered Rotovian Attornies or authorised representatives of the Ministry for Immigration, Naturalisation & Protocol when considering the legal implications of immigration.

[signed]
Senator Matthew Velia
Deputy Minister for Internal Security

In response to the Events in Rotovia concerning 38 Muslim Schoolgirls being expelled for wearing religious paraphernelia, Prime Minister James Stanwin has put forth a new addendndum to the Refugee Acts which grant citizenship and special services to people leaving their home nation for Political, Racial, or Religious Reasons, the New Addendum adds Education to the list of reasons a person may obtain a refugee citizenship and rights in Mondoth. If passed, the Mondothian government is expected to extend Educational Refugee Status to all Rotovian Students. The special rights granted to Refugee's under the Educational Refugee will include free transport of family and belongings to the Mondoth School District of choice, Special Housing opportunities (depending on current home), immediate and free integration into the Mondothian School System and temporary availability of free school lunches and exemption from extra curricular fees for the first semester. Educational Refugees will be granted all rights pertaining to any Refugees falling under the Refugee acts including Temporary exemption from laws differing from those of the originating country, temporary reduced taxes and automatic enrollment in an unemployed immigrant support program

In other news The first Shipment of the new IF/A build F-14s has been stopped for inspection by Democratic colonies forces out side of White Nazi Power. this marks the first time a Mondothian merchant vessel has been thus treated and there is little indication on how the Government will handle the situation.
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INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
MINISTRY FOR INTERNAL SECURITY

Rotovian Citizens are reminded that unlawfully leaving the nation is a criminal offence and liable for prosecution and may result in a suspention of citizenship. Even if you claim to have done so under the station of a refugee you may face prision terms of up to and including 99 years and have assests seized under the Rotovian Citizenship (Obligations and Duties Amendment) Act.

Foreign nations may not dictate law to Rotovia, so it is advised you only consult registered Rotovian Attornies or authorised representatives of the Ministry for Immigration, Naturalisation & Protocol when considering the legal implications of immigration.

[signed]
Senator Matthew Velia
Deputy Minister for Internal Security

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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT
MINISTRY FOR EDUCATION

As of this morning all state funded educational institutions are to fall into complete compliance with the Secular Education Act. Schools failing to do so will find all guilty parties prosecuted to the fullest extent of that law.

In regards to a recent appeal lodged by The Islamic Council of Rotovia, reuqesting an exemption for students wearing bandanas. This request is denied. Not further consideration will be given to the matter.

School Boards are reminded that the Secular Education Act supercedes thier powers in regards to uniform and dress code regulations and we are aware of a number of School Boards who are presently violating the law by allowing exceptions. This will end immediatly.

[signed]
Senator Thomas Julian
Minsiter for Education

Opening of Federal Parliament. 10am NCT. Freedom City, Northern Colonies.

"Hear ye, Hear ye, the section has now commenced," said the Speaker of the House. "First Grievance, is from the Minister for Religious Tolerance, Archbishop George Brown."

The Archbishop, dress in his religious clothing, stood up to his microphone.

"Mr. Speaker," he began. "My grievance is not from the people of NC, but of one of our close neighbour. Indeed, it is Rotovia- again. Some of my Muslim friends have been complaining of human rights abuse of Muslims in Rotovia-. Many of them have been banned for attending school for just expressing their religion. This is abuse of the fundamental rights, and I believe that Northern Colonies should take a pro-active stance against it."

"I believe that the Shadow Foreign Minister wants to say a few words," replied the Speaker of the House

The Shadow Foreign Minister stood up to his microphone, "Indeed, Rotovia- may be doing those thing. However, Rotovia- is a secular state, with its own sovereignty, and thus, it can do whatever it wants."

The archbishop responded back, "Isn't it the authority of all Northern Colonists to fight this kind of oppression, in accordance with the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen."

The shadow foreign minister sighed. He knew it was worthless trying to debate it, because he knew everyone would vote with the Archbishop. He didn't not speak after that and the Speaker of the House then when on to the next grievance.

"Next Grievance, Our high tax rate..."


To: Government of Rotovia-
From: Northern Colonies Department of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Muslims in Rotovia- Education system

The Northern Colonies government believes that not allowing Muslims (or any other religion for that matter) to express their religion, is a violation of human rights, which is a cornerstone in secular thinking. To establish this kind of law is the same as establishing fundamental religion as law. To this end, we urge the Rotovian government to repeal this law.

Your Sincerely,
Alexander Peters
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Northern Colonies

Official statement from Emperor Maximus IV - Emperor of the Corporate Christian Empire of Sidestreamer, from his office in the Temple of the Altogether

The Corporate Christian Empire of Sidestreamer offers condemnation against the nation of Rotovia- for its oppression of Christian as well as all religious speech in its school system and its attempts to wash religious expression from its citizenship while attending school. The secularist oppression from this action is evident, ominous and has become widespread.

The Empire will offer to send missionaries to the citizens of Rotovia- to listen to the concerns of the Christians whose God-given right to express their faith has been denied.

We shall also consider bringing this issue to the Moral Alliance for further consideration and action.

--Emperor Maximus IV

To: Government of Rotovia-
From: Northern Colonies Department of Foreign Affairs
Subject: Muslims in Rotovia- Education system

The Northern Colonies government believes that not allowing Muslims (or any other religion for that matter) to express their religion, is a violation of human rights, which is a cornerstone in secular thinking. To establish this kind of law is the same as establishing fundamental religion as law. To this end, we urge the Rotovian government to repeal this law.

Your Sincerely,
Alexander Peters
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Northern Colonies

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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

This is said with all due respect, however the Northern Colonies Government is mistaken. In Rotovia all are equal and none shall be more equal. It has been and remains the policy of the Rotovian government to maintain a seperation of church and state and will not allow this to become muddied through religious privilige in schools.

No student will be barred from the private practice of religion, however God, Allyah and Yaweh have no places in our institutes of learning.

[signed]
Senator Julia Aptiva
Vice President of Rotovia

We at Space Union find this act appauling to our population. It goes against the Freedom of Religion that should be in place with all countries. I can't see why you would pass a law, as most of Space Union's population are Sikhs, resulting in many wearing a turban. I also wear a turban for your information. So this would complicate any diplomatic ties or relationships we will have if we ever do. We hope that you will repeal such a horrible act. Thank You.

Signed,
President Harsimran Mann
Federal Sikh Republic of Space Union

Official statement from Emperor Maximus IV - Emperor of the Corporate Christian Empire of Sidestreamer, from his office in the Temple of the Altogether

The Corporate Christian Empire of Sidestreamer offers condemnation against the nation of Rotovia- for its oppression of Christian as well as all religious speech in its school system and its attempts to wash religious expression from its citizenship while attending school. The secularist oppression from this action is evident, ominous and has become widespread.

The Empire will offer to send missionaries to the citizens of Rotovia- to listen to the concerns of the Christians whose God-given right to express their faith has been denied.

We shall also consider bringing this issue to the Moral Alliance for further consideration and action.

--Emperor Maximus IV
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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR EQUALITY & CIVIL RIGHTS

Providing your missionaries obtain proper travel documents prior to entering any Rotovian soveriegn or subordiante state and comply with all Imperial, Republic, Province or Local laws that may apply, The Government of Rotovia does not object to the presence of your missionaires.

Please be advised they may not enter government property, including state run educational institutes. Also, if they intend to conduct religous solicitation whether door-to-door or in public space, please be advised that this may only be done under permit form the local council. Normaly avialble for $300 plus a small processing fee.

Moving onto your concern for the religous rights of the students under the Secular Education Act, as yet the Ministry has found no violation of either the Decree of Rotovian Rights or Civil Freedoms Act.

[signed]
Senator Janette Pierte
Minister for Equality & Civil Rights

(OOC: I know this is off-topic, but Rotovia, what is your contact information so I can talk to you VIA MSN Messenger? The button doens't work.)

(OOC: I know this is off-topic, but Rotovia, what is your contact information so I can talk to you VIA MSN Messenger? The button doens't work.)
OOC: wesleywidlend@hotmail.com

Official Declaration

We support this move towards removing all signs of inferior storytelling from distracting the public. We feel wearing symbols for supporting a 'religion' to be the same as wearing a Mighty Morphing Power Rangers Outfit because you're a fan of the show. We remind all nations against these actions that Rotovia is a sovereign nation, and this is an internal matter.

Signed,
McKagan State Department

The Educational Refugee Act passed all three houses earlier today. With the passing of the Bill, Mondoth School Districts are now obligated to take in international students, a mandate that is expected to cause some tension in several provinces. With the Passing of the act, the Mondothian Government is expected to extend Educational Refugee status to students expelled from Rotovian schools for the wearing of religious paraphernalia. However, after a recent Rotovian Statement regarding emigration from Rotovia, events have begun to get more complicated.
Sarah Jennings, Head of the House of International Affairs said in a response to the Rotovian Statement:
"We have opened communications with Rotovia to hopefully allow these students to have the quality education denied to them by the lack of spirituality in the Rotovian Government. The issue is in their hands now."
...

Message to Rotovian Ministry for Immigration, Naturalisation & Protocol:

The Mondothian Government is interested in acquiring a limited license for the emmigration of students and their families from Rotovia under our Educational Refugee act, we do not wish to violate your sovereignty in this matter but to simply provide basic human servicesto people currently being denied their inherent right to an education by Rotovian Laws.

Official Release of the C.C.E. copyrighted

Although the C.C.E. has no publicly funded schools, the majority of Private Schools are secularized, much as yours. We applaud your actions to rid Education of the damaging effects of Religion in Schools. We recognize your grand efforts, and a few of our Corporations specializing in Educational supplies, may be willing to part with some School Supplies to aid your publicly funded system, to promote the ideals and righteous goals of secularism.

As you are fully in your right to do what you wish, TFR will not interfere. However, we will watch this situation closely. Should it escalate to war, Rotovia-, you will not find this nation as an ally of yours.

Pip pip cheerio,

Kaito Saruwatari, Chancellor of the Armed Republic

Official Declaration

We support this move towards removing all signs of inferior storytelling from distracting the public. We feel wearing symbols for supporting a 'religion' to be the same as wearing a Mighty Morphing Power Rangers Outfit because you're a fan of the show. We remind all nations against these actions that Rotovia is a sovereign nation, and this is an internal matter.

Signed,
McKagan State Department
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INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

It is good to know there are logical, thinking nations in the world.

[signed]
Senator Frank Masters
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs

Message to Rotovian Ministry for Immigration, Naturalisation & Protocol:

The Mondothian Government is interested in acquiring a limited license for the emmigration of students and their families from Rotovia under our Educational Refugee act, we do not wish to violate your sovereignty in this matter but to simply provide basic human servicesto people currently being denied their inherent right to an education by Rotovian Laws.
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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR IMMIGRATION, NATURALISATION & PROTOCOL

The Minister for Equality & Civil Rights has independantly investigated the Secular Education Act and found no violation of The Decree of Rotovian Rights or The Civil Freedoms Act.

The Rotovian Government maintains the importance of an entirely secular education and is greatly troubled that parents would be so negligent as to place their religous beliefs above their child's education. it is exactly these soughts of extremist and dangerous ideals we hope to curtail.

Students are free to practice their religions openly, outside of a school enviroment. However, we ask that inside our institutes of learning they confine themselves to study.

As for a request for an emmigration licence on the grounds of a grant of refugee status I cannot and will not grant such approval. This would require that the persons named are being unfairly persecuted and nothing of the sought is going on.

Small groups of students will not abide by a law that seeks to make everyone equal inside a school enviroment.

If you wish to seek immigration authorization on legal grounds that may be considered, but the I cannot grant a refugee status to those who do not warrant them.

[signed]
Senator Helena Claudia
Minister for Immigration, N&P

Official Release of the C.C.E. copyrighted

Although the C.C.E. has no publicly funded schools, the majority of Private Schools are secularized, much as yours. We applaud your actions to rid Education of the damaging effects of Religion in Schools. We recognize your grand efforts, and a few of our Corporations specializing in Educational supplies, may be willing to part with some School Supplies to aid your publicly funded system, to promote the ideals and righteous goals of secularism.
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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR EDUCATION

I both thank yoour government for it's kind words and congradulate it in returned for a secular education system. However, Rotovian Schools are soem of the best funded in the world and do not at this time require supplies, of any sought.

[signed]
Senator Thomas Julian
Minsiter for Education

As you are fully in your right to do what you wish, TFR will not interfere. However, we will watch this situation closely. Should it escalate to war, Rotovia-, you will not find this nation as an ally of yours.

Pip pip cheerio,

Kaito Saruwatari, Chancellor of the Armed Republic
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OFFICIAL GOVENRMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE

The Rotovian Government can see no reason why an internal policy decision would lead to war, however it it does so, I can assure you that we will meet your with the full wrath of justice.

[signed]
Senator Ivana Cuvalo
Minister for National Defence

Statement made by Scellian Minister of Foreign Affairs

Will the student be readmitted after a certain period of time, or is this a proscription from Rotovian schools for the entirety of the individuals life. It seems that the latter is harsh, however the former seems appropriate as it is similar to action taken on cases similar in infraction consequence. Unless this is a permenant ban you have the support of our govenment, whatever this comes to.

Larskrin Bhall,
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Concordiat of Scellia

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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

This is said with all due respect, however the Northern Colonies Government is mistaken. In Rotovia all are equal and none shall be more equal. It has been and remains the policy of the Rotovian government to maintain a seperation of church and state and will not allow this to become muddied through religious privilige in schools.

No student will be barred from the private practice of religion, however God, Allyah and Yaweh have no places in our institutes of learning.

[signed]
Senator Julia Aptiva
Vice President of Rotovia

TO: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rotovia-
FROM: Department of Foreign Affairs, Northern Colonies.

We seem to believe otherwise. By not allowing these religious icons to be shown, you have shown that you don't care about the rights of religious people to be able to express themselves, similar to a teenager wearing fashionable clothing.

Yours Sincerely,
Alexander Peters
Minister of Foreign Affairs.


NCN News - News only Colonists care about.

"A amendment to the Refugees and Asylum Act, was swiftly passed today in parliament. It is known these these changes were to include 'persucuion of ones rights' as a reason to gain refugee status. Although the main reason is believed to be the expelling of 12 Muslim students in Rotovia-, this is denied by the Government. Also changed in the new bill, the refugee zone has been extended 12nm beyond NC's territorial waters."

Statement made by Scellian Minister of Foreign Affairs

Will the student be readmitted after a certain period of time, or is this a proscription from Rotovian schools for the entirety of the individuals life. It seems that the latter is harsh, however the former seems appropriate as it is similar to action taken on cases similar in infraction consequence. Unless this is a permenant ban you have the support of our govenment, whatever this comes to.

Larskrin Bhall,
Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Concordiat of Scellia
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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

It is the sincere hope of the Rotovian Government the revokation of enrollment is temporary and we very much are willing to allow students to continue their studies via distance education. As there are obviously no dress requirements for this style of learning.

However, until they comply with dress regulations they may not re-enrol or attend classes.

[signed]
Dr Sarah Hours
Minister for the Republic
Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs

NCN News - News only Colonists care about.

"A amendment to the Refugees and Asylum Act, was swiftly passed today in parliament. It is known these these changes were to include 'persucuion of ones rights' as a reason to gain refugee status. Although the main reason is believed to be the expelling of 12 Muslim students in Rotovia-, this is denied by the Government. Also changed in the new bill, the refugee zone has been extended 12nm beyond NC's territorial waters."
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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Freedom of Conscience and Freedom of Expression are very important to our nation and are cornerstones of this administrations policies. However, as is the Seperation of Church and State, which we believe must start in our institutes of learning.

As we have previously mentioned students are free to practice their religions as they choose, providing they do no harm. We will not however, tolerate religion in the classroom or religous segregation caused by religously identifiable dress.

Muslim girls are free to follow in the actions of Catholic students (whom wear hidden crosses) and wear a star and crescent pedant measuring no greater then 3cm by 2cm, hidden under their clothing at all times.

Please be advised that Rotovia does not consider any of these students refugees of our government and intends to respect their rights and hopes they will learn to respect our laws.

[signed]
Dr Sarah Hours
Minister for the Republic
Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs

OOC: I think we should do a roleplay where someone does jump ship and come to NC or Mondoth.

IC:
TO: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rotovia-
FROM: Department of Foreign Affairs, Northern Colonies.

By your policies, it seems otherwise. These people are not preaching, they are expressing themselves, such as you and I and a contry would express themselves through culture, music and dance. Are you suggesting that all those be banned too? And do you have ethnic tensions in your country that would require you to take this kind of action? Because if that is the case, then banning these items of wear would not solve the problem.

I would like to finish with this great quote from Mahatma Gandhi.

'There is a higher court than courts of justice and that is the court of conscience. It supercedes all other courts.'

Yours Sincerely,
Alexander Peters
Minister of Foreign Affairs.

To: Rotovia
From: Department of Defense, McKagan
Subject: Aid

We know you probably have things under control, but we just would like to inform you that, should any ethnic tensions break out and anything gets dangerous, we could send a few hundred Marines.

We understand your stance on not allowing your people to be labelled as refugee's from your nation, We assure you that Refugee status in no way implies any untoward prosecution of people, it is simply a means of allowing people to gain rights through a quick citizenship to Mondoth that they do not have in their home country. If you still do not wish grant us emigration licenses under this act then we could easily form a different reason for application of the license, specifically an international student outsourcing opportunity for higher education or an international exchange program. These are all options and we hope you consider them fully as well as the full implications of application of the Refugee acts which include political and civil asylum from the government being left. If these students do accept Refugee status they will be considered as citizens of Mondoth. We can take these trouble students off of your hands, or you can allow us to remove them from your education system,t he choice is yours.
-Sarah Jennings,
Head of the House of International Affairs

Jagadian Foreign Ministry

This Secular Education Act is nothing more than a wolf in sheeps clothing. The ideals of Secularism are simply binding the human mind and beliefs to something it chooses. It doesn't allow the mind to experiance all it can. The only real reason why this 'Act' has been implemented into Rotovia schools is to stop the 'clicks' which could form around religious beliefs. Such an ideal is foolish at best.

In Jagada, such 'clicks' do exist, but are few and far between. How? Simple, you allow children to use their minds and stop holding their hands, let them root these religious problems out. What you do by allowing this 'Act' to keep running is telling children: "Our government doesn't really care about your beliefs...they just pat you on the back to keep you content". Such a way of life is lethal, such as been proven in the history of Jagada, and will surely occur in your nation.

May God Bless you and enlighten you as soon as poosible.

Respectfully,
Highest Minister Hunter Norris

Greetings,
We here in Rolatia are declaring that this act is a travesty, and it is an oppression of religion. We plead with the government to either repeal the act or at least let the people affected by the law to leave the country for other pastures.

If required, we will be willing to assign a transport plane to carry up to 300 people out of the country, and bring them to Rolatia where they can start new lives

Dr J Edwards,
Prime Minister of Rolatia

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Office of the Human Representative of Random Kingdom
C/O HR Acoran J. Smith, NPAR, PoS.
RE: Muslim Students Expelled

It has come to Random Kingdom's attention that the nation of Rotovia has violated the Basic Requirements of Diplomatic Procedure (BRoDP) as stated and ratified by the people of Random Kingdom last year. Compliance with this document is required, in normal circumstances, for a nation to enjoy unrestricted diplomacy with the nation.

In Section Three, the document refers to the Basic Rights of Children, in particular the equal education of all regardless of race or background.

In S4, I shall also refer to Freedom of Religion.

These two sections do not apply to Rotovia, and thus we must place a boycott of all Rotovian cargo and ideologies until the offending law is removed.

If more violations of our expectations are found, an embargo will be placed.

Yours, with regads of the nation of Random Kingdom,
Acoran Smith
[END FAX]

<BEGIN FAX>
Office of the Human Representative of Random Kingdom
C/O HR Acoran J. Smith, NPAR, PoS.
RE: Muslim Students Expelled

It has come to Random Kingdom's attention that the nation of Rotovia has violated the Basic Requirements of Diplomatic Procedure (BRoDP) as stated and ratified by the people of Random Kingdom last year. Compliance with this document is required, in normal circumstances, for a nation to enjoy unrestricted diplomacy with the nation.

In Section Three, the document refers to the Basic Rights of Children, in particular the equal education of all regardless of race or background.

In S4, I shall also refer to Freedom of Religion.

These two sections do not apply to Rotovia, and thus we must place a boycott of all Rotovian cargo and ideologies until the offending law is removed.

If more violations of our expectations are found, an embargo will be placed.

Yours, with regads of the nation of Random Kingdom,
Acoran Smith
[END FAX]

Greetings again,
The Rolatian government fully supports the actions of Random Kingdom, and hopes it will convince the governors of Rotovia to take action to secure a peaceful end to this argument. It is not action that I wish to take - I know the pain of economic problems - but we cannot let them restrict the liberty to express their religion or even emigrate to non-secularized countries such as Rolatia
Dr J Edwards
Prime Minister of Rolatia

To: The Rotovian Senate
From: President Mohammed bin Yusuf al-Za'if
Vice President Abd al-Karim bin Hassan
Senator Khalid bin Abdullah al-Omari, President of the Senate

The Senate of Kahanistan unanimously condemns the Rotovian violations of religious expression. We are recalling our ambassador and expelling the Rotovian ambassador. She should arrive in your capital via civilian cattle car. We are further severing diplomatic relations with your nation and will not restore relations until this vile abomination passing as legitimate legislation is repealed.

OOC: I think we should do a roleplay where someone does jump ship and come to NC or Mondoth.

IC:
TO: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rotovia-
FROM: Department of Foreign Affairs, Northern Colonies.

By your policies, it seems otherwise. These people are not preaching, they are expressing themselves, such as you and I and a contry would express themselves through culture, music and dance. Are you suggesting that all those be banned too? And do you have ethnic tensions in your country that would require you to take this kind of action? Because if that is the case, then banning these items of wear would not solve the problem.

I would like to finish with this great quote from Mahatma Gandhi.

'There is a higher court than courts of justice and that is the court of conscience. It supercedes all other courts.'

Yours Sincerely,
Alexander Peters
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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Whilst I understand your opinion, I must respectfully disagree. The Rotovian Government has no intention of infringing on Freedom of Religion. However, the State cannot and will not endorse religion within it's houses of education and maintains the right to set dress standards for our students.

The consciences of myself and the government are clear as refined glass.

[signed]
Dr Sarah Hours
Minister for the Republic
Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs

To: Rotovia
From: Department of Defense, McKagan
Subject: Aid

We know you probably have things under control, but we just would like to inform you that, should any ethnic tensions break out and anything gets dangerous, we could send a few hundred Marines.
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CLASSIFIED GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE

At present I must decline you generous offer, however should the need arise I would be pleased if you might hold open the the offer.

[signed]
Senator Ivana Cuvalo
Minister for National Defence
Minister for Interal Security

We understand your stance on not allowing your people to be labelled as refugee's from your nation, We assure you that Refugee status in no way implies any untoward prosecution of people, it is simply a means of allowing people to gain rights through a quick citizenship to Mondoth that they do not have in their home country. If you still do not wish grant us emigration licenses under this act then we could easily form a different reason for application of the license, specifically an international student outsourcing opportunity for higher education or an international exchange program. These are all options and we hope you consider them fully as well as the full implications of application of the Refugee acts which include political and civil asylum from the government being left. If these students do accept Refugee status they will be considered as citizens of Mondoth. We can take these trouble students off of your hands, or you can allow us to remove them from your education system,t he choice is yours.
-Sarah Jennings,
Head of the House of International Affairs

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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Whilst I must maintain my position on the granting of any form of refugee status as wholely illegal and intolerable by the government, the issue of an educational exchange may be considered.

The students would of course be required to leave on valid travel documents and do so with the understanding that requesting asylum would void those documents.

[signed]
Dr Sarah Hours
Minister for the Republic
Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs

Jagadian Foreign Ministry

This Secular Education Act is nothing more than a wolf in sheeps clothing. The ideals of Secularism are simply binding the human mind and beliefs to something it chooses. It doesn't allow the mind to experiance all it can. The only real reason why this 'Act' has been implemented into Rotovia schools is to stop the 'clicks' which could form around religious beliefs. Such an ideal is foolish at best.

In Jagada, such 'clicks' do exist, but are few and far between. How? Simple, you allow children to use their minds and stop holding their hands, let them root these religious problems out. What you do by allowing this 'Act' to keep running is telling children: "Our government doesn't really care about your beliefs...they just pat you on the back to keep you content". Such a way of life is lethal, such as been proven in the history of Jagada, and will surely occur in your nation.

May God Bless you and enlighten you as soon as poosible.

Respectfully,
Highest Minister Hunter Norris
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INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Oh how fools talk of what they do not understand. It is the belief of myself and my government that the seperation of church and state, strengthens both.

It is my hope our children can learn science, art, maths, language and all the subjects of learning free from the chains of religion that impede upon these things. Suppressing scientific truths with religous foolery.

May knowledge bless you and enlighten you as soon as possible.

Greetings,
We here in Rolatia are declaring that this act is a travesty, and it is an oppression of religion. We plead with the government to either repeal the act or at least let the people affected by the law to leave the country for other pastures.

If required, we will be willing to assign a transport plane to carry up to 300 people out of the country, and bring them to Rolatia where they can start new lives

Dr J Edwards,
Prime Minister of Rolatia
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INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

There is no opression of religion, but rather a freedom for education. There will be no repeal of a law that preserves the most basic tenants of our law.

As for the implication we are preventing people form leaving our nation, this is simply untrue. Any Rotovian citizen or resident may enter and leave as they please, on valid travel documents.

[signed]
Dr Sarah Hours
Minister for the Repbulic
Minister for Foreign Affairs

<BEGIN FAX>
Office of the Human Representative of Random Kingdom
C/O HR Acoran J. Smith, NPAR, PoS.
RE: Muslim Students Expelled

It has come to Random Kingdom's attention that the nation of Rotovia has violated the Basic Requirements of Diplomatic Procedure (BRoDP) as stated and ratified by the people of Random Kingdom last year. Compliance with this document is required, in normal circumstances, for a nation to enjoy unrestricted diplomacy with the nation.

In Section Three, the document refers to the Basic Rights of Children, in particular the equal education of all regardless of race or background.

In S4, I shall also refer to Freedom of Religion.

These two sections do not apply to Rotovia, and thus we must place a boycott of all Rotovian cargo and ideologies until the offending law is removed.

If more violations of our expectations are found, an embargo will be placed.

Yours, with regads of the nation of Random Kingdom,
Acoran Smith
[END FAX]
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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

The Minister for Economics, Trade & Infastructure has informed me there will be minimal damge to the Rotovian Economy as a result of a trade sanction and I feel yours will be the greater hurt from your fool hearty choice.

I must however advise Mr Smith that a blockade is an act of war and if one is attempted against Rotovia it will be met with the full force of Homeland Fleet.

[signed]
Senator Julia Aptiva
Vice President of Rotovia

To: The Rotovian Senate
From: President Mohammed bin Yusuf al-Za'if
Vice President Abd al-Karim bin Hassan
Senator Khalid bin Abdullah al-Omari, President of the Senate

The Senate of Kahanistan unanimously condemns the Rotovian violations of religious expression. We are recalling our ambassador and expelling the Rotovian ambassador. She should arrive in your capital via civilian cattle car. We are further severing diplomatic relations with your nation and will not restore relations until this vile abomination passing as legitimate legislation is repealed.
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OFFICE OF THE HOUSE SPEAKER

Your letter has been forwarded to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Whilst we are deeply saddened and troubled by the actions of your government we respect them and will ensure that all diplomatic staff leave the our nation promptly and without harm.

The Rotovian Government has graciously donated twenty of the one hundred plus limosines operating in the capital to deliver your staff to the airport where the Vice President's personal aircraft will return them to Kahanistan.

They will remain fully covered by diplomatic immunity until leaving Rotovian sovereign.

[signed]
Dr Sarah Hours
Minister for the Republic
Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs

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INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Oh how fools talk of what they do not understand. It is the belief of myself and my government that the seperation of church and state, strengthens both.

It is my hope our children can learn science, art, maths, language and all the subjects of learning free from the chains of religion that impede upon these things. Suppressing scientific truths with religous foolery.

May knowledge bless you and enlighten you as soon as possible.

TO: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rotovia
FROM: Department of Foreign Affairs, Northern Colonies

And what if, by their work, they are needed in a country that does not respect seperation of church and state. Without a basic knowledge of religion, they could easily wound up on a firing squad or something. At least allow them to express themselves, so people are able to work in harmony, rather than enforcing a status quo.

Your Sincerely,
Alexander Peters,
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Northern Colonies

TO: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rotovia
FROM: Department of Foreign Affairs, Northern Colonies

And what if, by their work, they are needed in a country that does not respect seperation of church and state. Without a basic knowledge of religion, they could easily wound up on a firing squad or something. At least allow them to express themselves, so people are able to work in harmony, rather than enforcing a status quo.

Your Sincerely,
Alexander Peters,
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Northern Colonies
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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Attn: Alexandra Peters
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Northern Colonies

Minister Peters,

The Rotovian Government has not acted in any way to interfere with the harmony of a persons work or their practice of religion, where they do not harm themselves or others/

However, school is no place for religion. It is a place for the learning and will remain as such so long as Rotovia stands.

[signed]
Dr Sarah Hours
Minister for the Republic
Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs

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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Whilst I must maintain my position on the granting of any form of refugee status as wholely illegal and intolerable by the government, the issue of an educational exchange may be considered.

The students would of course be required to leave on valid travel documents and do so with the understanding that requesting asylum would void those documents.

[signed]
Dr Sarah Hours
Minister for the Republic
Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs

This is acceptable, just so long as the students get the education they deserve and require. We will send a diplomatic mission to finalize the details of the proposed exchange.

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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Attn: Alexandra Peters
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Northern Colonies

Minister Peters,

The Rotovian Government has not acted in any way to interfere with the harmony of a persons work or their practice of religion, where they do not harm themselves or others/

However, school is no place for religion. It is a place for the learning and will remain as such so long as Rotovia stands.

[signed]
Dr Sarah Hours
Minister for the Republic
Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs

TO: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Rotovia
FROM: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Northern Colonies

First of all, it is Alexander, not Alexandra. Alexandra, is the female version, and I would not appreciate if you will go that low to insult me.

Secondly, you say learning. We believe school is a place for learning religion as well as other studies. However, that religion implies religious tolerance, not the 'shoving down religion into ones throat.' You have shown that your country does not tolerate religion, and it will become an issue in the future, as you have taught them that it is shameful to express themselves in a religious context.

Thirdly, you say as long as Rotovia stands. Let's just say that it could reign for a long time, or be cut short.

Yours Sincerely,
AlexandER Peters
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Northern Colonies

TO: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Rotovia
FROM: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Northern Colonies

First of all, it is Alexander, not Alexandra. Alexandra, is the female version, and I would not appreciate if you will go that low to insult me.

Secondly, you say learning. We believe school is a place for learning religion as well as other studies. However, that religion implies religious tolerance, not the 'shoving down religion into ones throat.' You have shown that your country does not tolerate religion, and it will become an issue in the future, as you have taught them that it is shameful to express themselves in a religious context.

Thirdly, you say as long as Rotovia stands. Let's just say that it could reign for a long time, or be cut short.

Yours Sincerely,
AlexandER Peters
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Northern Colonies

The Fallen Races also believes that what Rotovia- hath wrought will cause social unrest and possible revolution.

Therefore, we urge Rotovia- to reconsider the law, and to repeal it as soon as possible.

And, when you said that it will be as long as Rotovia- stands...that may not be much longer.

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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

The Minister for Economics, Trade & Infastructure has informed me there will be minimal damge to the Rotovian Economy as a result of a trade sanction and I feel yours will be the greater hurt from your fool hearty choice.

I must however advise Mr Smith that a blockade is an act of war and if one is attempted against Rotovia it will be met with the full force of Homeland Fleet.

[signed]
Senator Julia Aptiva
Vice President of Rotovia
OOC: Sorry, I used incorrect wording. I didn't mean a physical, naval blockade, just a ban on certain types of imported goods (only strategic government-controlled trade is allowed with major tariffs), travel and a boycott (RK urges others to restrict trade with Rotovia).

Office of the Geckoid (Non-Human Relations) Representative of Random Kingdom
GR Aztor III (SGU), GMO, PoS
c/o Office of Human Representation
To: Rotovia
RE: Muslim Students Expelled
CC: Office of Human Representatation
All Allies of Rotovia

On behalf of HR Acoran Smith (who is unavailable at this present moment due to a public addressal) I would like to relay to the Rotovian government that there is also little damage to the Random Kingdom economy - according to Core calculations less than one percent of national trade last year was with or from Rotovia.

The BRODP is currently unavailable to nations to review, but the OHR has reported that a hard-copy version applying to human nations is being finalized and published, and will be available soon.

I personally do not think that we are constituting war by restricting trade.

Yours, Aztor

Statement from The Zoroastrian Community of Parthia

As the official, state supported religion of Parthia, a nation which prides itself on free expression of religion, we are going to hereby declare this act, which bans wearing symbols of religion a violation of the human right to express a faith or lack of their choosing. This hereby reinforces the fact that Parthia is the nation which stands on the side of justice. We now see that it is WE who fight for truth in our conflict

-Dastur Zarathustra Suren-Pahlav

OOC: Were you working on a post for the war RP?

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INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Oh how fools talk of what they do not understand. It is the belief of myself and my government that the seperation of church and state, strengthens both.

It is my hope our children can learn science, art, maths, language and all the subjects of learning free from the chains of religion that impede upon these things. Suppressing scientific truths with religous foolery.

May knowledge bless you and enlighten you as soon as possible.

Archbishop Veracos, Chairman of the Moral Alliance, from The Altogether, responding in an open letter to the leadership of Rotovia-:

What your government refuses to acknowledge, however, is that by disallowing the expression of religion in public areas, you're expressing fear of the potential of your citizens following God instead of the false messiah... you and your government's collective iron fist, namely.

You attempt to use science and your desire to teach the sciences as a shallow excuse to silence Christians. Were the sciences supposed to be able to stand to experimentation and testing? Why do you need to defend you faith in science by silencing the true faith, when science was supposed to be able to withstand criticisms and remain solid?

I suspect you do this not for educational purposes but merely out of your disdain toward faith and your Communistic vision of a godless Rotovia-.

This is deplorable, in every meaning of the word, that you would prohibit personal expression on public grounds.

TO: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Rotovia
FROM: Minister for Foreign Affairs, Northern Colonies

First of all, it is Alexander, not Alexandra. Alexandra, is the female version, and I would not appreciate if you will go that low to insult me.

Secondly, you say learning. We believe school is a place for learning religion as well as other studies. However, that religion implies religious tolerance, not the 'shoving down religion into ones throat.' You have shown that your country does not tolerate religion, and it will become an issue in the future, as you have taught them that it is shameful to express themselves in a religious context.

Thirdly, you say as long as Rotovia stands. Let's just say that it could reign for a long time, or be cut short.

Yours Sincerely,
AlexandER Peters
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Northern Colonies
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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

It is today and will always be the policy of our government to respect and allow the free and open practice of religion, where a person or group does not cause harm to themselves or others. We however, we stand for an absolute seperation of Church and State, begining where students are educated how to think, not what to think.

If students wish to learn of religion, it is my understanding many churchs run sunday school or bible study classes. If they wish to learn fact, then they are free to attend our government run schools.

Furthermore, threats against the Rotovian soveriegn will not be tolerated.

[signed]
Dr Sarah Hours
Minister for the Republic
Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs

Archbishop Veracos, Chairman of the Moral Alliance, from The Altogether, responding in an open letter to the leadership of Rotovia-:

What your government refuses to acknowledge, however, is that by disallowing the expression of religion in public areas, you're expressing fear of the potential of your citizens following God instead of the false messiah... you and your government's collective iron fist, namely.

You attempt to use science and your desire to teach the sciences as a shallow excuse to silence Christians. Were the sciences supposed to be able to stand to experimentation and testing? Why do you need to defend you faith in science by silencing the true faith, when science was supposed to be able to withstand criticisms and remain solid?

I suspect you do this not for educational purposes but merely out of your disdain toward faith and your Communistic vision of a godless Rotovia-.

This is deplorable, in every meaning of the word, that you would prohibit personal expression on public grounds.
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OFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Oh, how quickly fools rush in.

It is clear that the Sidestreamian government is not only incorrect, but incompetant. Rotovia is one of the most free nations in the world, in terms of religionous expression.

However, we reserve the right to allow our houses of law & education to be houses of just that and that alone.

The private and public practice of faith is welcome and will not be infringed upon, but that will not allow us warrant to disregard the standard of education we owe to our students.

We owe a duty to the next generation to encourage them to pursue knowledge & understanding, as well as, philosophy & religion, and the all important difference between.

Just as laws of man and the laws of god are seperate. So to must the knwoledge of man and the knowledge of god be seperate.

[signed]
President Dionysus Baccheus
On behalf of the Ministry

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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

It is today and will always be the policy of our government to respect and allow the free and open practice of religion, where a person or group does not cause harm to themselves or others. We however, we stand for an absolute seperation of Church and State, begining where students are educated how to think, not what to think.

If students wish to learn of religion, it is my understanding many churchs run sunday school or bible study classes. If they wish to learn fact, then they are free to attend our government run schools.

Furthermore, threats against the Rotovian soveriegn will not be tolerated.

[signed]
Dr Sarah Hours
Minister for the Republic
Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs

Dear Minister,
But you are teaching them what to think. You teaching them to think religion is bad, expressing religion is shameful etc.

Your probably not going to listen to me. We will ensure however, that such a law will never be enforced in Crete.

Yours Sincerly,
Alexander Peters,
Minister for Foreign Affairs
Northern Colonies

OOC: I said it before, but I think we should extend this RP by getting someone who does jump ship and leave Rotovia.

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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

The practice of religion privately or publically is of no concern to our government, the degradation of our educational standards - However - is our concern.

The legislation of schooling standards shall be a matter for the people of Crete to decide, where Cretians are concerned. Rotovian Citizens living in Crete and Rotovian Government run schools for those citizens will - of course - be expected to comply.

[signed]
Dr Sarah Hours
Minister for the Republic
Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs
Acting Consul-in-Cheif to Outer Rotovia

OOC: Sounds interesting, email me the specifics. rotovia@rotovia.com

To The Republic of Rotovia-
From The Empire of Khallayne

I, His Blessed Majesty Emperor Giusecchio al'Von Rystal III congraduate you on ridding your schools of the evil heathens that seek to pervert innocent minds with falsehoods. But I fear that your people have not embraced the glory of The Way of Peace, the One True Faith brought to Humanity by The Prophet from whom all True Khallayne Emperors and Empresses descend.

Embrace the One True Path that leads to Godhood, or suffer endless reincarnation in this universe, or worse the Million Hells forever.

This message is for all Rotovians- to help save their souls. The Empire will gladdly send missionaries to save your souls and help bring about the next state of Yellow Heaven.

Signed,


His Blessed Majesty Emperor Giusecchio el’Von Rystal III, Emperor of the Khallaynans, the Son of Heaven, Protector of the State, Defender of the Faith, Descendant of the Prophet, Ascendant to Yellow Heaven

To support my people's views, I say good work on bringing down these "terrorists" and "Non Beleivers" in God. I will lead us in prayer today on behalf of the holy father. God, hear our prayers.

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OFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL PRESS RELEASE
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Oh, how quickly fools rush in.

It is clear that the Sidestreamian government is not only incorrect, but incompetant. Rotovia is one of the most free nations in the world, in terms of religionous expression.

However, we reserve the right to allow our houses of law & education to be houses of just that and that alone.

The private and public practice of faith is welcome and will not be infringed upon, but that will not allow us warrant to disregard the standard of education we owe to our students.

We owe a duty to the next generation to encourage them to pursue knowledge & understanding, as well as, philosophy & religion, and the all important difference between.

Just as laws of man and the laws of god are seperate. So to must the knwoledge of man and the knowledge of god be seperate.

[signed]
President Dionysus Baccheus
On behalf of the Ministry

Archbishop Veracos, Chairman of the Moral Alliance, in an open letter to President Dionysus Baccheus of Rotovia-

What you argue is not the issue you are sidestepping, I'm afraid. You have prohibited all forms of religious expression within your public schools. We are not merely looking at the prohibition of religious discussion or Biblical teachings on public school property; you have prohibited your students from wearing traditional religious emblems, of any faith!

You and I both realize that this prohibition goes beyond a mere secularization of your educational system. It is a shame you can't be more direct and honest about your intentions.

--Archbishop Veracos
Chairman
Moral Alliance

Archbishop Veracos, Chairman of the Moral Alliance, in an open letter to President Dionysus Baccheus of Rotovia-

What you argue is not the issue you are sidestepping, I'm afraid. You have prohibited all forms of religious expression within your public schools. We are not merely looking at the prohibition of religious discussion or Biblical teachings on public school property; you have prohibited your students from wearing traditional religious emblems, of any faith!

You and I both realize that this prohibition goes beyond a mere secularization of your educational system. It is a shame you can't be more direct and honest about your intentions.

--Archbishop Veracos
Chairman
Moral Alliance

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OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT COMMUNIQUE
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

If a standard of dress and education is set, to which all must obey, surely it would be bias and unfair to allow a person's religion to grant them exemption from this standard?

[signed]
President Baccheus

A PROCLAMATION[CENTER]

George the Sixteenth, by the Grace of God of the Commonwealth and dominions beyond seas king, defender of the Faith[LEFT]

To all loving subjects of the Commonwealth,

Greeting

We, the universal speaker of the Lord, mediator of Heaven and Earth, the fountain of reasoning, see the move by the republican rogue state of Rotovia to press forward toward secularism as contradictory to the actual practices of its extensive bureaucracies.

We find that within Rotovia, there is no equal justice. Human beings are subject to undue penalties for displaying symbols of their religion and culture, while the Rotovian state itself publishes, using the official venues of state, a state emblem featuring the religious symbol of the Cross, while there is no intention in that state's government to modify the said inconsistencies - contradicting the claimed intentions.

The Rotovian state emblem features a Christian crown, a symbol befitting kings and emperors who are Christians ruling the nation for the sake of God. Rotovia claims to be a secular republic.

With this accusation at hand, we now hereby Command our loving subjects to abjure and renounce all relations with any and all citizens of Rotovia, to halt all material and monetary transactions with any entity belonging to Rotovia, and to exercise extreme caution in forming the strictest embargo against Rotovia, under the penalty of death for any infraction thereof, until we issue further proclamations cancelling this sanction.

God Save the King

A PROCLAMATION

George the Sixteenth, by the Grace of God of the Commonwealth and dominions beyond seas king, defender of the Faith

To all loving subjects of the Commonwealth,

Greeting

We, the universal speaker of the Lord, mediator of Heaven and Earth, the fountain of reasoning, see the move by the republican rogue state of Rotovia to press forward toward secularism as contradictory to the actual practices of its extensive bureaucracies.

We find that within Rotovia, there is no equal justice. Human beings are subject to undue penalties for displaying symbols of their religion and culture, while the Rotovian state itself publishes, using the official venues of state, a state emblem featuring the religious symbol of the Cross, while there is no intention in that state's government to modify the said inconsistencies - contradicting the claimed intentions.

The Rotovian state emblem features a Christian crown, a symbol befitting kings and emperors who are Christians ruling the nation for the sake of God. Rotovia claims to be a secular republic.

With this accusation at hand, we now hereby Command our loving subjects to abjure and renounce all relations with any and all citizens of Rotovia, to halt all material and monetary transactions with any entity belonging to Rotovia, and to exercise extreme caution in forming the strictest embargo against Rotovia, under the penalty of death for any infraction thereof, until we issue further proclamations cancelling this sanction.

God Save the King

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LETTER OF RESPONSE
THE PATRICIAN ORDER

To George of Unending Virtue,

At the request of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of the Constitutional Republic of Rotovia and Her Subordinate States, I write with the authority of The Eternal Rotovian Empire.

It seems our Great Seal is of some confusion to your nation and as such I shall explain it's importance and symbolism.

The Great Seal is featured in blue and gold with blue representing the official colour of the City of Athens, the gold representing the grace and majesty of the Rotovian State.

Around the outside of the Great Seal is a lorrel, a symbol for the Senate of Rotovia for over four thousand years.

The Great Seal features a blank Sheild of State in it's centre. Traditionally this Sheild would contain the symbols choosen by the sitting Imperator of the Eternal Empire of Rotovia, to which the Constitutional Republic is a Founder State. However, since no Patrician sits upon the Imperial Throne, the Sheild is blank.

Contrary to certain opinions the white cross does not hold any religous affiliations, but rather represents Via Athenos, Via Thebus, Via Sparta & Via Deos. The four roads that link each of the four City States of the Republic. This is featured in white, as a symbol of the peace between them.

The Crown that sits atop the sheild, is that of the Imperator. Forever above the state, preserving it's freedom.

I hope this solves any confusion on the matter.

[signed]
Lady Jessica Armont
The Council of Patricians