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Peter
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« Reply #875 on: June 01, 2009, 02:30:03 PM »
« edited: June 01, 2009, 02:36:57 PM by Peter »
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With a majority, the vote carries.
Quote from: ♠♣♦Dan♦♣♠ on May 26, 2009, 10:32:16 PM
The Mideast Marijuana Taxation Act

1. Whereas, the consumption of marijuana is legal, in accordance with FL 6-19, the Marijuana Legalization and Taxation Act.
2. There shall be a 10% tax increase on all marijuana substances in the Mideast
3. All money collected by this tax shall fund The Mideast Victim Compensation Act.
4. The 1% sales tax increase on gun purchases set in The Mideast Victim Compensation Act, is hereby repeal.
The above bill is on the floor - an amendment has been proposed and I would encourage the sponsor to accept as friendly.
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« Reply #876 on: June 01, 2009, 02:32:34 PM »
I accept the amendment as friendly.
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« Reply #877 on: June 01, 2009, 08:07:54 PM »
I completely missed this thread when it went to the next page. Too many campaigns. I agree wholeheartedly with the bill on the floor and have no additions/changes to make.
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« Reply #878 on: June 02, 2009, 10:10:28 AM »
Quote from: ♠♣♦Dan♦♣♠ on May 26, 2009, 10:32:16 PM
The Mideast Marijuana Taxation Act

1. Whereas, the consumption of marijuana is legal, in accordance with FL 6-19, the Marijuana Legalization and Taxation Act.
2. There shall be a 10% tax increase on all marijuana substances in the Mideast
3. All money collected by this tax shall fund The Mideast Victim Compensation Act.
4. The 1% sales tax increase on gun purchases set in The Mideast Victim Compensation Act, is hereby repealed.
The above bill is called to a vote.
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« Reply #879 on: June 02, 2009, 10:12:49 AM »
Due to #3 & 4, I strongly encourage all assemblymen to vote "Aye" on the Mideast Marijuana Taxation Act.
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« Reply #880 on: June 02, 2009, 12:12:14 PM »
Aye on the bill
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« Reply #881 on: June 02, 2009, 05:47:03 PM »
Aye

Obviously, this directly funds my pet project, so YAY!
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« Reply #882 on: June 03, 2009, 01:26:38 PM »
Abstain.
The Ayes have it. The Ayes have it. The bill is transmitted to the Governor for his signature or veto.
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« Reply #883 on: June 05, 2009, 08:33:10 PM »
I would like to bring the following before the Assembly:

Repeal of Mideast Intelligent Design Statute

Init 02 is repealed.
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« Reply #884 on: June 06, 2009, 10:41:44 PM »
Quote from: ♠♣♦Dan♦♣♠ on June 05, 2009, 08:33:10 PM
I would like to bring the following before the Assembly:

Repeal of Mideast Intelligent Design Statute

Init 02 is repealed.

If this passes I will be bringing a referendum on it.
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« Reply #885 on: June 07, 2009, 11:37:45 AM »
Quote from: ♠♣♦Dan♦♣♠ on June 05, 2009, 08:33:10 PM
I would like to bring the following before the Assembly:

Repeal of Mideast Intelligent Design Statute

Init 02 is repealed.
The bill is brought to the floor.
I would like to ask the author what parts of Intelligent Design constitute "Scientific Theory"? It is perfectly legitimate under the act as amended for ID to be discussed in a philosophical context.
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« Reply #886 on: June 07, 2009, 11:51:12 AM »
So, would repealing "Mideast Intelligent Design Statue" allow schools to teach evolution?
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« Reply #887 on: June 07, 2009, 12:05:50 PM »
Quote from: Tmthforu94 on June 07, 2009, 11:51:12 AM
So, would repealing "Mideast Intelligent Design Statue" allow schools to teach evolution?

No. It would allow schools to teach intelligent design. Deceptively named laws and repeals make this sort of things issues, but this bill on the floor would allow schools to teach intelligent design.
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« Reply #888 on: June 07, 2009, 12:14:46 PM »
Quote from: Senator Purple State on June 07, 2009, 12:05:50 PM
Quote from: Tmthforu94 on June 07, 2009, 11:51:12 AM
So, would repealing "Mideast Intelligent Design Statue" allow schools to teach evolution?

No. It would allow schools to teach intelligent design. Deceptively named laws and repeals make this sort of things issues, but this bill on the floor would allow schools to teach intelligent design.
Hmmm...Okay, thank you Wink
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« Reply #889 on: June 07, 2009, 12:37:37 PM »
In Edwards v. Aguillard,  The Supreme Court said that teaching a variety of scientific theories about the origins of humankind to school children might be validly done with the clear secular intent of enhancing the effectiveness of science instruction. ID, is one of those variety of scientific theories, so therefore should teachers be able to teach it if the want to, or at least talk about it in science classes, so students can be see all sides of science.

In order for our students in the Mideast get the best education they can have, they need to learn about all sides of things,not just one. So when they get out into the real world they well be able to know what is out their and be able to debate all sides of things, in this case science.

That is why I want this overturn, I'm not trying to push God into school, because I believe that is wrong, but I do believe that our Mideast students should be able to learn about all sides of science, so they are able to debate on which one is the best for them.
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« Reply #890 on: June 07, 2009, 01:35:57 PM »
Quote from: ♠♣♦Dan♦♣♠ on June 07, 2009, 12:37:37 PM
In Edwards v. Aguillard,  The Supreme Court said that teaching a variety of scientific theories about the origins of humankind to school children might be validly done with the clear secular intent of enhancing the effectiveness of science instruction.
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Here's where I depart from you. There is a consensus amongst the scientific community that ID is not a scientific theory.

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Agreed, but ID isn't science. See above.
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« Reply #891 on: June 07, 2009, 02:16:52 PM »
As a science student, I'm shocked than Dan said than ID is a scientific theory. ID is definitely not a scientific theory. A religious or philosophical one, yes, but not a scientific one.
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« Reply #892 on: June 07, 2009, 08:00:25 PM »
I guess I withdraw this. I'm sorry I brought this up, with my lack of knowledge on this subject. (I feel stupid now)
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« Reply #893 on: June 07, 2009, 08:05:33 PM »
Quote from: ♠♣♦Dan♦♣♠ on June 07, 2009, 08:00:25 PM
I guess I withdraw this. I'm sorry I brought this up, with my lack of knowledge on this subject. (I feel stupid now)

To learn more about ID and its total lack of scientific basis, check out Pastafarianism.
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« Reply #894 on: June 07, 2009, 08:07:56 PM »
Quote from: ♠♣♦Dan♦♣♠ on June 07, 2009, 08:00:25 PM
I guess I withdraw this. I'm sorry I brought this up, with my lack of knowledge on this subject. (I feel stupid now)
Oh Dan, don't feel stupid. You learned something new today. That doesn't make you stupid.
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« Reply #895 on: June 08, 2009, 11:38:34 AM »
Quote from: Tmthforu94 on June 07, 2009, 08:07:56 PM
Quote from: ♠♣♦Dan♦♣♠ on June 07, 2009, 08:00:25 PM
I guess I withdraw this. I'm sorry I brought this up, with my lack of knowledge on this subject. (I feel stupid now)
Oh Dan, don't feel stupid. You learned something new today. That doesn't make you stupid.
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« Reply #896 on: June 10, 2009, 02:24:50 PM »
I move for a Recall on Persepolis.
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« Reply #897 on: June 11, 2009, 12:52:33 PM »
Whilst a recall may well be in order, this Assembly has no power to expel its members, only the People may recall him.
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« Reply #898 on: June 11, 2009, 01:18:48 PM »
Quote from: Peter on June 11, 2009, 12:52:33 PM
Whilst a recall may well be in order, this Assembly has no power to expel its members, only the People may recall him.

I saw that.
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« Reply #899 on: June 11, 2009, 06:19:41 PM »
I hereby resign from my position as Mideast Assemblymember. I bid you adeiu.
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