Ekathora
22-11-2005, 07:11
Curfew Meets Minor Opposition
The Issue
In order to curb youth-related crime, the police have suggested a national curfew.
The Debate
1. "The youth-related crime statistics in Ekathora are appalling," says police chief Colin Trax. "If kids can't go out at night, they won't have any opportunity to roam around in their baggy pants and backwards hats mugging the elderly and causing a general ruckus. Just last night I had to run down some punk who tried to steal a mailbox right off the post! This is getting ridiculous. Sure, it'll require more funding, but think of all the mailboxes we'll save! Our youth need to spend the wee hours sleeping or studying--not out gallivanting with their friends."
[Accept]
2. "I'm not a criminal just because I'm seventeen!" shouts honors student, Peggy Johnson. "Yeah, I like to go out partying, but I'd never hurt anybody! Besides, we've already got enough problems with these pigs breathing down or necks. If anything we need MORE freedom. It's time for the government to step up to the plate and tell these power hungry swine to stop cramping our style!"
[Accept]
The Government Position
The government has yet to formalize a position on this issue.
If you wish, you may simply dismiss this issue.
Any thoughts on this issue? What will each of the options do? (Note: I am trying to run the most Democratic Socialistic Republic possible :D
The Issue
In order to curb youth-related crime, the police have suggested a national curfew.
The Debate
1. "The youth-related crime statistics in Ekathora are appalling," says police chief Colin Trax. "If kids can't go out at night, they won't have any opportunity to roam around in their baggy pants and backwards hats mugging the elderly and causing a general ruckus. Just last night I had to run down some punk who tried to steal a mailbox right off the post! This is getting ridiculous. Sure, it'll require more funding, but think of all the mailboxes we'll save! Our youth need to spend the wee hours sleeping or studying--not out gallivanting with their friends."
[Accept]
2. "I'm not a criminal just because I'm seventeen!" shouts honors student, Peggy Johnson. "Yeah, I like to go out partying, but I'd never hurt anybody! Besides, we've already got enough problems with these pigs breathing down or necks. If anything we need MORE freedom. It's time for the government to step up to the plate and tell these power hungry swine to stop cramping our style!"
[Accept]
The Government Position
The government has yet to formalize a position on this issue.
If you wish, you may simply dismiss this issue.
Any thoughts on this issue? What will each of the options do? (Note: I am trying to run the most Democratic Socialistic Republic possible :D