NationStates Jolt Archive


Issue Submission

Niita
18-12-2005, 21:23
I read the guide, hopefully this is in full accordance with the rules. Any constructive criticism (if any is needed) would be appreciated:

Name: Law Enforcers Request Phone-Tapping

Description: Some of the members of various law enforcement agencies are worried about their ability to effectively respond to potential public safety threats. They request that the government allow them to monitor the phone conversations of citizens to prevent

Validity: Nations with some type of law enforcement and crime.

[option] “We need to be able to ensure the safety of our citizens from dangerous criminals,” says @@RANDOMNAME@@, a law enforcement officer, “and the only way we can do that is to listen in on potential lawbreakers so we can stop crimes before they happen. Sure it might be a violation of privacy, but it’s a small price to pay for national security.”
[effect] law enforcement agencies commonly listen in on private phone conversations
[stats] civil liberties decrease, happiness decreases, cynicism increases, crime decreases

[option] “This is an outrage!” declares civil rights activist @@RANDOMNAME@@, “I should be able to talk with my friends and family without worrying about some idiot cop listening in… the conversations might get personal, for goodness sake!”
[effect] phone privacy is highly enjoyed
[Status] civil liberties go up, crime increases
I V Stalin
18-12-2005, 21:52
It's basically the same as issue #150 ("Bug 'em All," Say Police) here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=6711766&postcount=17)
As such, it probably won't be accepted.
Sirocco
19-12-2005, 18:18
I V Stalin's right I'm afraid. There's a big list of issues in one of the stickies if you're afraid of coming up with an unoriginal idea.