SB 119-09: Establishment of a Jackson-Lee-King Day

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Establishment of a Jackson-Lee-King Day

Section A. This bill will be cited as The Establishment of a Lee-Jackson-King Day

Section B. Purpose of the bill:
This bill will look to recognize three notable members of the African-American Community who has contributed greatly to American society and the world at-large.

Barbara Lee: US Representative from California and famed critic of the MIC.
Michael Jackson: Known as the King of Pop, was a major contributor to American pop music and R&B.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil Rights Icon for which this bill was originally named after.

Section C. Implementation:
This bill will replace the current Dr. King Holiday and will fall on January 15th, Dr. King's birthday regardless of whether it falls on a Monday or not.

Sponsor: ChristianMan
Occupying: Slot 6

[Vice President Christian Man]

Thank you PPT Tim,

The individuals I have mentioned have had a significant impact on American history and culture and are being acknowledged in this bill.

[Vice President Christian Man]

Motioning for a final vote

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

I second the motion.

[Vice President Christian Man]

A final vote has been activated

Aye

[Jay 🏳️‍⚧️]

Aye

[Pyro]

Nay. I strong disagree with the notion that Martin Luther King Jr. must have his commemorative holiday shared with anyone, especially an exceptionally controversial musical artist.

[reagente]

Nay

[fhtagn]

Nay

[RFayette]

Nay

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Nay

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

Nay

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Nay

for the simple reason there is a distinction between Republic of Atlasia and USA. And if we start creating days for "honourable americans", we will have a lot of days to create.

While Barbara Lee was a great representative, there have been numerous great representatives in the USA before (even though her vote as one of the first Iraq dissidents is famous and deserves credit).

Michael Jackson however is very controversial, and would be a disgrace to create a national day for, being accused of pedophilia notably. Besides, art is very personal and I believe he's quite overrated as 'an artist'.

MLK yes sure. But he already has a holiday on 15 january

My vote is Nay

[Coastal Elitist]

Nay

[GM Team Member and Senator WB]

Nay, there’s still quite a number of accusations against Jackson that at least make it a bad look to honor him like this.

[Joseph Cao]

lmao

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

I don't view the accusations against Jackson as ultimately credible. I don't know if adding him to the holiday is suitable though considering how different his profile is from Lee and King.
I guess I vote present.

[Dr. MB]

Nay

[Vice President Christian Man]

Aye(s) 2: Christian Man, Jay
Nay(s) 10: Pyro, Reagente, Fhtagn, RFayette, Muddib, LT, Laki, TPH, WB, MB
Present 1: TimTurner
Not Voting 5: Razze, LordRichard, Adam Griffin, AFE, Nerd

The bill has failed.

Wall of shame:
Adam Griffin: 4
Lord Richard: 3
Razze, AFE, Nerd: 1