S.20.3-8: Protecting our History Act (Law'd)

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Nay

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

I strongly disagree with the idea a ballot referendum provides sufficient justification for taking down a statue.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Aye
I don't see enough reason to compensate local PDs for this, even if I agree with DTC in regards to the necessity of having a fine in place.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

AN ACT
to protect statues of historical figures in the South

Section 1 (Title & Definitions)
i. The title of this act shall be, the “Protecting Our History"

Section 2 (Protecting Statues)
i. Anyone who takes down or participates the vandalism of a statue of a historical figure will be fined $500 for destroying public property. Citizens may choose to permanently take down a public statue only by a ballot referendum in an election or by the regional legislature.

Section 3 (Implementation)
i. This legislation shall come into effect immediately upon signature by the Governor.

proposed amendment

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

I don't think that even a referendum can give legitimacy to the proposition of citizens taking down a statue, and the thought of that happening disgusts me.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Aye

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

No objection.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Aye

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

AN ACT
to protect statues of historical figures in the South

Section 1 (Title & Definitions)
i. The title of this act shall be, the “Protecting Our History"

Section 2 (Protecting Statues)
i. Anyone who takes down or participates the vandalism of a statue of a historical figure will be fined $500 for destroying public property.

Section 3 (Implementation)
i. This legislation shall come into effect immediately upon signature by the Governor.