NationStates Jolt Archive

Oykott- The Executive Congress along with the Ministry of Domesticated Affairs started up the Slavery Meeting as it's known in the nation to discuss possible reparations for famlies and relatives of Slaves over the past century. Since the founding of Neko-Opolis slavery was a protected and even considered by some to be an inherit right, until Slavery Was outlawed in 1905.

The idea of reparations comes from representative Yui Matsumoto who he himself is a decedent of a slave family. "I've read the diaries of my ancestors, what happened was terrible, not just my family, all slaves." The bill would reach out to all species of persons residing in NP who are direct descendants of slaves. However the bill's opponents maintain the legislation is unfounded and uncalled for. "No one is denying slavery was a stain on our nation's history," said bill opponent Kirin Mori "But why punish for the sins of the past?"

NP citizens are fairly mixed about the bill. "I think it's great," says local resident, "at last my family can have some justice after a long time of injustice."

"My great grandfather was a slave owner," another said "I'm not proud of it and I would do anything to change it if I could, but why must I be punished for his mistakes and sins? I don't think it's fair."

Debate will eventually to lead to a vote.

So what do you think, should the Government repay for it's long history of slavery?

Message from the United States of Latoia

Latoia's government sees no good reason why those who themselves gave no offense should make reparations to those who were not themselves alive to be offended.

Signed:
Secretary of State Darcy James, USL

The United Island States of AHSCA

Indeed Slavery is the most terrible thing to do to any person. There's no justifying it indeed, but the sins of the past are in the past, your children should not be held responsible for them. It is our humble opinion.

OOC:

No offense to everybody, and not to sound snobbish, but I'm sure Neko-Opolis would like it very much if those who voted left comments as well.

I could be wrong, but I know that when I make a poll, I like a little commentary. It helps make things interesting.

(I agree, but let's all becareful and not turn this into a debate thread for NSG and all :P Anyway think I will play devils advocate here)

The Conservative Monarchy of Mizth-Sonika

"Repent ye poplus should of the great atrocity of putting thy fellow man down." King Yummura I

It's appalling you allowed such atrocity to being in the first place it is only right to repay those who have suffered as a result of your unjust behavior.

While we don't hold anything against your Monarchy in general and we understand this is in the past, we believe this will make things right as they should be.