Due to highly immoral, sinful, and condemnable lack of interest and honesty on the part of Ishan (particularly in breaking direct discord public commitments to participate), this will be the final round of the debate.
For whoever will answer:
From Weatherboy:
what will you do to ensure furry supremacy?
will you fund research into potentially ending aging altogether through gene therapy?
will you fund space exploration and technology further?
Ishan is urged to at least answer this question: From Cao:
how do you believe that Spark is, in your words, putting himself over the rest of Atlasia?
Candidates may also issue any further rebuttals or statements they wish to make.
We thank our viewers and Federalist Candidate Spark for their dedication. Again, we strongly condemn Ishan and urge all to soundly reject his candidacy.
what will you do to ensure furry supremacy?The furry fandom falls under your 1st amendment right to speech. As long as you do no harm, I see no issue with it.
will you fund research into potentially ending aging altogether through gene therapy?
Yes, I believe it is possible to grant adequate funding to research and development and for companies in Atlasia to compete for grants. We need the best companies in our country that are able to innovate and the only way that this can be accomplished is through competition across state lines. The free market is the best way to ensure competition and the company that is able to aid us in this goal will serve as a key partner in eradicating aging.
Our population will live longer which means we would need an enhanced healthcare system, the solution to that is eliminating the costs of co-pays and deductibles through establishing a national public health fund from insurance companies.
will you fund space exploration and technology further?I will be establishing a space council and plan to expand funding for space exploration by setting new goals in conducting a mission to the moon and a mission to Mars by 2025. It is imperative that Atlasia compete on the world stage to ensure that we have the latest technologies to be proactive against any threats to our national security. I support investing in anti-missile defense technologies that will be able to intercept ICBMs before reaching the orbit of space. Space remains largely un-legislated and I believe that Atlasia should take the lead on this by becoming a signatory against weaponizing space.
As for extraterrestrial life, as President I plan to de-classify any information regarding the existence of aliens. Before disclosure, I will ensure that this does not interfere with our national security, but the Atlasian public does deserve full transparency on this issue.
Rebuttal to Ishanhow do you believe that Spark is, in your words, putting himself over the rest of Atlasia?This view is totally misguided. I joined the race early to get to know the concerns of voters and care about their futures.
Closing statement
As this debate concludes, I ask all Atlasians to consider your options in this election. Respectfully, none of the other candidates participated fully in this debate. I've demonstrated I am committed to activity, honesty, and transparency. I do hope that my past does not limit me from your consideration, as I pledge to you that I will be an active President, one that will always put your interests first, and protect our nation. I've conducted myself with utmost integrity while in office and upheld my oaths. To our current President, Sev, best wishes on a speedy recovery. Our nation needs you to serve. After the president's term ends, I intend to chart a new direction for Atlasia. One of hope, prosperity, moderation, and civility. That is what we need most in this game. I will bring its vitality back through my initiatives you can count on that. So to disaffected Atlasians from all parties, join me in this fight to restore Atlasia to its rightful place in the world. We can make this game better for all.
Thank you to Wulfric and DDNN for hosting this debate. It is a true honor and privilege to participate.
I plan to keep on fighting for you and for what is right.
Best,
Spark