NationStates Jolt Archive

Libertopian Paradise Awash With Red-Rimmed Eyes
The Issue

National marijuana consumption has hit an all-time high, with alarming results, a new poll has found.
The Debate

1. "My factory's productivity is down ten percent since marijuana was decriminalized," complains employer Fleur Silk. "And the number of thefts from the candy machine is off the scale. This so-called 'pot' needs to be banned in all public places. Let the junkies do what they want at home, but not in my workplace."
[Accept]

2. "Whoa, dude, no need to get, like, you know," says Free Your Mind campaigner Jack Dodinas, from his parents' basement. "This is, like, a personal choice issue, you know. It's like... whoa, just back off what I want to do with my own body. Don't let the fascists win, man. There are some hot new eckies coming in soon, they should be legal too."
[Accept]

The Government Position

The government has yet to formalize a position on this issue.

Hmmmm, I wonder if these two options could possibly be biased towards one viewpoint or the other? I don't see a place to report this (It's not a typo), but I do think the choices should be edited.

The game is based on a political satire; they're supposed to be biased, often to the point of insanity. Issues don't get edited for being biased, because that's not the intent.

The game is based on a political satire; they're supposed to be biased, often to the point of insanity. Issues don't get edited for being biased, because that's not the intent.

Ah, ok, I guess I misunderstood. I suppose this thread can be ignored then.

There really should be more options, like one to make it mandatory, but the moderators say they're too lazy to add options.