The Imperial Dominion of the South's Legislature

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Yelnoc or PiT- how much is currently in the rainyd ay fund?

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In that case- I move to amend to bring the rainy day fund up to $50B with the remainder going to rebate

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That looks dandy to me!

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Ok

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Is the Viceroy second in succession or first?... might need to switch wording there

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I do not believe the Emperor can hand pick a successor... I turst and like PiT but that can be open for abuse

I am fine with the Speaker being the successor

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I agree... the purpose here is to cut the fat and the Viceroy does not have much to do

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Yelnoc I like the idea... I think we may have jumped the gun a bit ona vote

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I am fine letting PiT choose as he does with vacanceis

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I have some questions for either Yelnoc or PiT before I write my school vouchers bill....

What is the population of the region?
What is the population under 18?
What percentage of the education budget goes to grade schools?

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I have no other concerns

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Aye

Will miss you Taft Bey!

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I am working on the vouchers bill... should propose it by today

And no challenge to you Mr. Speaker- you have done a fine job

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Is this the same thing as the Wiki?

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Out of curiosity... what is th E Wiki? I see it mentioned all the damn time...

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Well this is pretty straightforward.... I move for a vote

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Aye

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PiT's problem witht he line item is one that I did not see-

In a general introduction... the public school system does not encourage innovation. Private schools offer smaller class sizes, more attention, better guidance counselors, better teachers- all around better. So right now we hvae those who can afford private schools getting a better education and those who can't not... this lets any one attend a private school without ruining them financially

The best solution to mediocrity is competition- there will still be public schools, but now there will be a proliferation of private schools who will compete over quaity and cost...it will save education

To answer questions- Taft, that is a great question and one that led me to write this

Teddy- the government contracts all the time. Boeing gets billions for planes and tankers every year from the govt- would you argue that instead government manufacturers ought to be doing that? There will be publics schools for those who want

Here is one more point- schools will not just compete over students but over teachers! This will result in higher teacher pay, better benefits, etc so schools can land the best teachers

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Show me one school which has as its admission policy only accepting white males... your characterization of my bill as discrimination is not well taken, son

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And by the way....consider that  private schools now are filled by the wealthy is because the poor cannot afford to pay the tuition- hence the purpose of my bill

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I can not be 'swayed' on the issue. I oppose this for the reasons I outlined, and will  be voting nay when the time comes.

Good to know we got mature folks here willing to debate and discuss the issues... you lost my respect when you accused me of discrimination

Mr. Speaker- I move to amend this legislation but including it as an additional line item rather then replacing th eSchool Initiative Act. With our surplus we can more then afford this

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There is no reason to support vouchers in any manner. Private schools do no better than public schools once you take out the racism and classism. I have Autism, I might therefore be classified as "high needs". Many other "retards" like myself would be confined to the public system and I find that highly offensive. This kind of cream skimming is something that'll never get my support. To make it worse, there is no accountability to the taxpayer, no elected school boards, nothing. This is a repugnant idea, and the only reason I have no interest in debating it further is because I have no interest in attempting a filibuster.

If you lived when there was actual systemized racism you wouldn't throw around that term like you do you douchebag- also consider the fact that there would be special needs private schools formed around getting the best teachers and practices for that type of education, just as there are now with certain charter schools. You lack an ounce of maturity and your accusations of racism and discrimination are highly offensive...you are the first person on this board I have interacted with who is not at least a little willing to consider new ideas. People have critcized the military and the country which has been offensive to me, but at the very least they were respectful and we had a discussion that left us both on good terms with mutual respect- that is NOT the case here. Grow up, kid

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I'm not sure what's with the ad hominem attacks. Vouchers are a morally and ethnically repugnant idea. I'd be just as unwilling to listen if someone suggested going back to the days when homosexuality was a crime. I am however TRYING to be respectful in saying that I will oppose this and end the discussion at that. I will no longer debate this issue, and have had my say. I will return when it's time to vote.

Ad hominen attacks? Racist/discrimination...that's an ad hominem attack you used that I take great issue with. Asserting I lack morals or ethics for putting forward this idea...you need to go to bed