NationStates Jolt Archive

Ok, so these are probably not perfect, and tweaks for working are probably needed. So, please give feedback and, if you see the need to... edit them in a post and make those suggested changes... Thanks! More will probably be coming in the future as well...
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Hotrod Scene to Hot?
As automobile accidents and stolen automobile rates go up, many in @@NAME@@ are calling for ViZion to put an end to the hotrod scene, something they view as a major culprit to both accident and theft rates skyrocketing.
Validity: All nations who have automobiles.
[option]”My car has been stolen six times in the past month, and two of my cousins were killed by a couple hotrodders! That satin-like cult must be banned, and they must be jailed for life!” screamed @@randomname@@, a heavily conservative Christian who disowned his son for asking to get a car.
[effect] car-related crimes and fatalities continue to rise while hotrodders are jailed for the rest of their lives
[stats] government size increases, economy decreases, happiness decreases, crime increases, civil rights decreases
[option] Said @@randomname@@ while installing a new engine into his ‘pimpin’ custom car, “Like hell you’ll outlaw this! Screw that! My car is my life! And I bought all of this myself!” he yelled over the noise in his shop.
[effect] the hodrodding community continued to grow as automotive-related crimes and deaths began to level out
[stats] government size deceases, economy increases, happiness increases, civil rights increases
[option]”Why not just began gathering a 55% tax on every aftermarket automotive part bought, and anyone whose car is not completely stock down to the tires is required to pay out 50% of the cars worth, as well as the sum of all new parts, per month?” suggested one of the highest financial advisers in @@name@@.
[effect] anyone who has any non-stock parts on their car are so poor from taxes that they are on the street
[stats] government size increases, tax increases, economy decreases, happiness decreases, crime increases
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Child Rapists To Live in Hell?
The group PAROC, or Parents Against Rape of Children, are lobbying for all rapists who force anyone under the age of 18 to have sex to be flogged daily in public, as well as having other torture and experiments done on them behind walls until they die of old age.
Validity: All nations I think?
[option]”My daughter was raped multiple times by three men. They were out on ‘good behaviour’ within two years! Where’s the justice! Torture must be the only option for these people!” screamed @@randomname@@, a concerned parent.
[effect] child rapists are tortured and experimented on for the rest of their live
[stats] happiness increases, crime decreases
[option] “I’ve been a good person! Honest! I wouldn’t even think of touching anoth… err… any child! They got the wrong guy, and for that, I spent only a few years behind bars… That proposal is crazy! Now, we’re the nearest playground?” said @@randomname@@, a known rapist who got three years of jailtime.
[effect] child rapists are consistently getting out of jail within only a couple years
[stats] happiness decreases, crime increases
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Public Sex To Become The Next Big Thing?
Sexy People for Publicity, a club for people who want to show their sexuality in public, have begun lobbying for @@name@@ to begin legalizing public sex.
Validity: All nations I think?
[option]”Why should sex be something meant only for behind closed doors? It’s only natural… and fun too! Without it, none of us would be here!” said Jack “Biggy” Joe over the phone, following by some moaning sounds and then hung up.
[effect] public sex is more common than kissing in highschool hallways and bathrooms
[stats] happiness increases, civil rights increases
[option] “You’re kidding me, right? RIGHT?!” yelled @@randomname@@, “They want to have sex in public, and they want you to allow it?! Absolutely not! That’s a sin to the umpth degree! They must be jailed or shot!”
[effect] anyone wanting or having public sex is promptly executed with a shot to the head.
[stats] happiness decreases, crime decreases, government size increases
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No Tax for the elderly!
A large group of elderly people armed with canes demanded that they no longer have to pay taxes.
Validity: All nations I think?
[option]While giving you a glaring look and hitting her cane on her hand as if ready to use it, Jackie Rackie said, “Why do I need to pay? Huh? Haven’t we been through enough? We’re old farts that just want to enjoy the good life for once!” as spit flew onto your face.
[effect] anyone about 55 were tax exempt
[stats] happiness increases, tax decreases
[option] Across the road, a bunch of middle-aged adults heckled the older people, throwing fruits at them and changing “Go back to your nursing home!” while holding signs saying “NO TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE OLD FOLKS!”
[effect] elderly people are forced to decide rather to pay taxes or get their medicine
[stats] happiness decreases
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Same-Sex Marriage, No Taboo?
As more and more closet gays and lesbians began to come out of the dark over their orientation, there’s been growing pressure to allow same-sex marriages.
Validity: All nations I think?
[option]”Why should I not be allowed to marry who I want just because it’s we’re not opposite sexes? And if it’s truly a sin, then so be it! God will punish us, not you!” said Gay Rights Promoter and gay lover @@randomname@@.
[effect] same-sex marriage is on the rise
[stats] happiness increases, government size decreases, civil rights increases
[option] “Right, let’s just let them sin! Then we’ll start allowing humans to marry dogs… cats… and, while we’re at it, how about slugs? Just say no to satin’s children, the gay and lesbians!” exclaimed @@randomname@@, a devout Christian and far-right believer.
[effect] gays and lesbians are hauled off to jail for even holding their partners hands
[stats] happiness decreases, government size increases, civil rights decreases

Do notuse "yelled" or "said" in an issue. past tense is not allowed in issues.. instead, use "yells", "says", etc. Also, nobody likes black/white issues. consider having at least 3 options. I once submitted an issue about a mass transit crisis, and it had 6 options.

In my humble opinion...

The public sex idea is really funny. You need to rewrite it with more options. Perhaps add an option that makes it compulsory or illegal to have sex in private. Take advantage of the comical possibilities.

The elderly tax is another one that has potential, but you should rewrite it with more options.

Alright, thanks for the input... like I said, these aren't perfect, so any help, input, etc is welcome! :) I'll be editing them later on today or tomorrow...

Your stats are too biased. Some options increase "good" stats(the economy, happiness, civil rights, etc) while lowering "bad" stats(government size, taxes, etc). Others do the opposite. The best stats are mixed.

From the Nationstates FAQ.

"My decision had unintended consequences!

Yep, that'll happen. For one thing, see "Why is my nation so weird?" above. For another, pretty much every decision you make will involve a trade-off of some kind. It's kind of an exercise in choosing the best of a bunch of bad options. You might find this frustrating, especially if you're the kind of "person who thinks the solutions to all the world's problems are obvious."

Also if the elderly weren't taxed taxes should go up. Everybody else has to take the tax burden that the elderly used to pay. And you should put an option that bans opposite-sex marriage.

The issue concerning child rapists needs some added options, perhaps something like:

[option] "Like yeah, those pedophiles who go after little kids should be locked up forever. But like the age of consent is too high," pouts 14-year-old high school student Vanessa Summers. "They like locked up my boyfriend because he was thirty. The age of consent should be lowered to my age...please."
[effect] High Schools students regularly date older men while all pedophiles are locked up forever
[stats] happiness increases, civil rights increases, law and order budget increases (extra prisons for the new inmates)

I'd scrap all of them apart from the car-theft issue which could do with some more development.

I'd scrap all of them apart from the car-theft issue which could do with some more development.

Isn't that a bit similiar to the 'carjacking concerns' issue?

Oh, yeah, I'd forgotten about that one. In that case think of something new.