Labor Party Convention - SPRING 2020 - Kalawao, Hawai'i

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[JGibson]

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[Dr. MB]

We, the members of the glorious Labor Party of Atlasia, believe in creating a more equal, free, and just society that benefits all. We stand in solidarity with all the working people of the world and with their efforts to increase wages and working conditions. We believe the core powers of society should belong to the common people: from the small farmer to the factory laborer to the teacher, and everyone in between.

We believe:

1. Every person has the right to quality healthcare free-of-charge. Nobody should be denied coverage because of pre-existing conditions.

2. People should take priority over profit, and therefore every worker must be paid a fair wage with guaranteed benefits including paid sick leave and vacation time.

3. The wealthy must pay their fair share in taxes, and a progressive tax system should exist to increase wealth equality while ensuring those at the bottom aren’t unduly hurt.

4. Every student has a right to a good, free, and public education. College tuition costs should be drastically reduced or eliminated and there should be more incentives and funding for other alternatives such as trade schools.

5. Jobs should never be outsourced overseas. Trade agreements should protect workers on both sides.

6. Large corporations need regulation in order to avoid the harmful consequences of unregulated capitalism and neoliberal dogma.

7. People have a right to privacy and as such should be free from unwarranted government surveillance. Government censorship of media and communications should not exist for any reason.

8. All people should be free from discrimination as much as possible. Businesses and the government should not fire or deny service to people based on their race, gender, or sexual orientation.

9. Prisons should focus on rehabilitating offenders, not locking them up and forgetting about them. Prison conditions should be improved and for-profit prisons should not exist.

10. Drugs should be federally decriminalized and anyone convicted of drug possession should be pardoned.

11. All of the rights and protections enshrined in the Constitution should be defended.

12. Combating climate change, pollution, and the degradation of natural resources is important for the health of the environment and all people.

Any more additions to the platform can be submitted until next Monday. Also any changes to the bylaws as well.

[Grumpier Than Thou]

So sorry for being a bit late, gents.

xR2D2, Lincoln Councilor

[VPH]

Even though I disagree with #10,

xVPH

[YE]

X YE

[S019]

We, the members of the glorious Labor Party of Atlasia, believe in creating a more equal, free, and just society that benefits all. We stand in solidarity with all the working people of the world and with their efforts to increase wages and working conditions. We believe the core powers of society should belong to the common people: from the small farmer to the factory laborer to the teacher, and everyone in between.

We believe:

1. Every person has the right to quality healthcare free-of-charge. Nobody should be denied coverage because of pre-existing conditions.

2. People should take priority over profit, and therefore every worker must be paid a fair wage with guaranteed benefits including paid sick leave and vacation time.

3. The wealthy must pay their fair share in taxes, and a progressive tax system should exist to increase wealth equality while ensuring those at the bottom aren’t unduly hurt.

4. Every student has a right to a good, free, and public education. College tuition costs should be drastically reduced or eliminated and there should be more incentives and funding for other alternatives such as trade schools.

5. Jobs should never be outsourced overseas. Trade agreements should protect workers on both sides.

6. Large corporations need regulation in order to avoid the harmful consequences of unregulated capitalism and neoliberal dogma.

7. People have a right to privacy and as such should be free from unwarranted government surveillance. Government censorship of media and communications should not exist for any reason.

8. All people should be free from discrimination as much as possible. Businesses and the government should not fire or deny service to people based on their race, gender, or sexual orientation.

9. Prisons should focus on rehabilitating offenders, not locking them up and forgetting about them. Prison conditions should be improved and for-profit prisons should not exist.

10. Drugs should be federally decriminalized and anyone convicted of drug possession should be pardoned.

11. All of the rights and protections enshrined in the Constitution should be defended.

12. Combating climate change, pollution, and the degradation of natural resources is important for the health of the environment and all people.

13. The government needs to strike an appropriate balance between gun rights and protecting public safety. In addition, the Labor Party believes that military-style assault weapons should be illegal

Putting forth this amendment

[Dr. MB]

I'm opposed to this amendment. Very opposed. The party shouldn't be taking a position on this issue when individual members have very different views.

[Dr. MB]

Opening a vote here:

Should this amendment be added to the Party platform?

13. The government needs to strike an appropriate balance between gun rights and protecting public safety. In addition, the Labor Party believes that military-style assault weapons should be illegal

[ ] Aye
[ ] Nay

24 hours

[Dr. MB]

Nay

[YE]

Nay.

[S019]

Should this amendment be added to the Party platform?

13. The government needs to strike an appropriate balance between gun rights and protecting public safety. In addition, the Labor Party believes that military-style assault weapons should be illegal

[ X ] Aye
[ ] Nay

[Gracile]

Nay

[Unconditional Surrender Truman]

Nay.

[PSOL]

If I can vote, nay

[Gass3268]

Aye

[windjammer]

Aye

[Roblox]

Aye

[Blair]

x Blair

[Blair]

Nay

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Nay

[Former President tack50]

Abstain.

I agree with gun control but I don't know if it should be included in the platform

[Left Wing]

Aye

[Hindsight was 2020]

Aye

[Illiniwek]

Aye

X Illiniwek