RESPECTING REGIONAL RIGHTS
I have always supported regional rights, especially when it was to my benefit. Way back when, my Five Region Strategy was successful in bolstering activity through all regional governments, and I wish that the strategy would have been continued. It is no secret that the Midwest and Pacific have had informal talks about merging their two regions. I am not sure of the exact count, but it would appear that a majority of residents in each region support this measure. Frankly, without a sixth progressive, leftist and/or Labor Senator, this will never occur.
The Senate has the power with a simple majority to address this issue. Unfortunately, progress has been thwarted because some are worried about an imbalance being created that cannot be solved via constitutional amendment. I reject this notion, and will work tirelessly to ensure these regions are allowed to pursue the pathway that is best for them. I will elaborate further on remedies to solve the resulting imbalance that would be present with one "missing" Senator in the coming days.
Ah, the Five Region Strategy. While I didn't like the way you went about it, I do miss the days of the IDS's population not declining.
