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[Slazliyka]

Furthermore, this act prevents government from using projects similar to US-984XN to spy on citizens of this nation.

You'll want to expand upon that, however, as it's rather vague.

[CTALNH]

Senator, I don't actually mean the North Koreans, but one of our neighbouring counties. While we presumably enjoy good relations, relations can change so quickly in times of crisis. Governments could be overthrown with hostile ones, or international incidencts could create an air of hostility.

I honestly have no reason to believe that our neighbours would ever threaten us with nuclear weapons...

Anyway, by far the largest part of the earth does perfectly without nuclear weapons or WMDs in general. So I still don't see the need for us to have them.

How the heck are you a senator?

Ps Okay fuck nukes!

Who is in support of weaponized Ebola virus and similar things?

[Wolfmanne]

Condemnation of United States National Security Agency project: US-984XN
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Great Nepal| Sponsors: Jozef van Oostvoorne, Living Freedom Land, Slazliyka

In light of recent international events of highly questionable nature concerning clandestine surveillance program ran by United States officially known as US-984XN and codenamed PRISM and information revealed by internal informant Edward Joseph Snowden, the senate of this nation has deemed it highly necessary to declare national stance in regards to this unacceptable violation of human rights and right to privacy.f

Section 1 - Declaration on US-984XN
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled condemns National Security Agency clandestine surveillance project US-984XN, codenamed PRISM in strongest term and formally requests United States government to stand up for civil liberties, basic human rights and right to privacy by shutting down project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further bans government from employing project US-984XN or similar methodology to gather information on citizen of this nation under any circumstances.

Section 2 - Declaration on Edward Joseph Snowden
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled commends informant Edward Joseph Snowden for his bravery in revealing information regarding the project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further grants Edward Joseph Snowden (Born 21^st June 1983) honorary citizenship of this nation and blanket protection from any extradition requests made by any source for anything associated with project US-984XN. This senate further grants blanket immunity from prosecution in regards to anything associated with project US-984XN. These shall be effective if Edward Joseph Snowden accepts the offer made by the senate.

i) So as to ensure protection from international prosecution for anything associated with project US-984XN, senate further requires guarantee from foreign governments and agencies that may request extradition in future that they grant Edward Joseph Snowden immunity regarding project US-984XN.
ii) By passing of this act, all Aurentine embassies and consulates abroad are required to act to protect Edward Joseph Snowden, using any means possible provided it is within laws.

Opposed. What does this guy have to do with this nation? It's none of our business what so ever. Are we against the US or something? Let him seek refuge in Russia, which has a reason to be pissed off with the US. Us, on the other hand, in the face of the fact that we're not a member of NATO, should strive to be a neutral nation.

[Jozef van Oostvoorne]

I honestly have no reason to believe that our neighbours would ever threaten us with nuclear weapons...

Anyway, by far the largest part of the earth does perfectly without nuclear weapons or WMDs in general. So I still don't see the need for us to have them.

How the heck are you a senator?

Ps Okay fuck nukes!

Who is in support of weaponized Ebola virus and similar things?

Because I've been elected to serve as Senator, obviously...

Biological warfare sounds almost even worse...

[Unicario]

Condemnation of United States National Security Agency project: US-984XN
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Great Nepal| Sponsors: Jozef van Oostvoorne, Living Freedom Land, Slazliyka

In light of recent international events of highly questionable nature concerning clandestine surveillance program ran by United States officially known as US-984XN and codenamed PRISM and information revealed by internal informant Edward Joseph Snowden, the senate of this nation has deemed it highly necessary to declare national stance in regards to this unacceptable violation of human rights and right to privacy.f

Section 1 - Declaration on US-984XN
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled condemns National Security Agency clandestine surveillance project US-984XN, codenamed PRISM in strongest term and formally requests United States government to stand up for civil liberties, basic human rights and right to privacy by shutting down project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further bans government from employing project US-984XN or similar methodology to gather information on citizen of this nation under any circumstances.

Section 2 - Declaration on Edward Joseph Snowden
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled commends informant Edward Joseph Snowden for his bravery in revealing information regarding the project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further grants Edward Joseph Snowden (Born 21^st June 1983) honorary citizenship of this nation and blanket protection from any extradition requests made by any source for anything associated with project US-984XN. This senate further grants blanket immunity from prosecution in regards to anything associated with project US-984XN. These shall be effective if Edward Joseph Snowden accepts the offer made by the senate.

i) So as to ensure protection from international prosecution for anything associated with project US-984XN, senate further requires guarantee from foreign governments and agencies that may request extradition in future that they grant Edward Joseph Snowden immunity regarding project US-984XN.
ii) By passing of this act, all Aurentine embassies and consulates abroad are required to act to protect Edward Joseph Snowden, using any means possible provided it is within laws.

Support. But, remember, most of the Senate will hate this, just as they hated my resolution to condemn Turkey.

[Great Nepal]

Furthermore, this act prevents government from using projects similar to US-984XN to spy on citizens of this nation.

You'll want to expand upon that, however, as it's rather vague.

I wanted to leave that wide open, so judge can interpret it in widest possible way. I will add in saying "this is to be interpreted in widest possible manner by court of law" though.

[CTALNH]

Condemnation of United States National Security Agency project: US-984XN
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Great Nepal| Sponsors: Jozef van Oostvoorne, Living Freedom Land, Slazliyka

In light of recent international events of highly questionable nature concerning clandestine surveillance program ran by United States officially known as US-984XN and codenamed PRISM and information revealed by internal informant Edward Joseph Snowden, the senate of this nation has deemed it highly necessary to declare national stance in regards to this unacceptable violation of human rights and right to privacy.f

Section 1 - Declaration on US-984XN
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled condemns National Security Agency clandestine surveillance project US-984XN, codenamed PRISM in strongest term and formally requests United States government to stand up for civil liberties, basic human rights and right to privacy by shutting down project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further bans government from employing project US-984XN or similar methodology to gather information on citizen of this nation under any circumstances.

Section 2 - Declaration on Edward Joseph Snowden
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled commends informant Edward Joseph Snowden for his bravery in revealing information regarding the project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further grants Edward Joseph Snowden (Born 21^st June 1983) honorary citizenship of this nation and blanket protection from any extradition requests made by any source for anything associated with project US-984XN. This senate further grants blanket immunity from prosecution in regards to anything associated with project US-984XN. These shall be effective if Edward Joseph Snowden accepts the offer made by the senate.

i) So as to ensure protection from international prosecution for anything associated with project US-984XN, senate further requires guarantee from foreign governments and agencies that may request extradition in future that they grant Edward Joseph Snowden immunity regarding project US-984XN.
ii) By passing of this act, all Aurentine embassies and consulates abroad are required to act to protect Edward Joseph Snowden, using any means possible provided it is within laws.

Opposed. What does this guy have to do with this nation? It's none of our business what so ever. Are we against the US or something? Let him seek refuge in Russia, which has a reason to be pissed off with the US. Us, on the other hand, in the face of the fact that we're not a member of NATO, should strive to be a neutral nation.

Lets piss the USA off!

[CTALNH]

How the heck are you a senator?

Ps Okay fuck nukes!

Who is in support of weaponized Ebola virus and similar things?

Because I've been elected to serve as Senator, obviously...

Biological warfare sounds almost even worse...

No you aren't every nation needs to be a month old to be senator.

[Jozef van Oostvoorne]

Because I've been elected to serve as Senator, obviously...

Biological warfare sounds almost even worse...

No you aren't every nation needs to be a month old to be senator.

Read this.

[Great Nepal]

Opposed. What does this guy have to do with this nation? It's none of our business what so ever. Are we against the US or something? Let him seek refuge in Russia, which has a reason to be pissed off with the US. Us, on the other hand, in the face of the fact that we're not a member of NATO, should strive to be a neutral nation.

This guy has got to do with humanity, senator. He stood up for what is right and stood up against indiscriminate spying carried out under project 984XN.
And, again USA wont be that pissed off, we aren't condemning them specifically just a project conducted by one of their agencies. In fact, we aren't even demanding it be shut down, just politely requesting it.

Support. But, remember, most of the Senate will hate this, just as they hated my resolution to condemn Turkey.

Thanks.
And, this isn't to condemn USA so I am hopping it will have more support.

[Liberated Counties]

I think I can agree with Senator Great Nepal, here... You can add me to the list of sponsors

Add me too. 11/10 would vote for.

Thanks guys, added.

Full support for that condemnation. Although, "national security agency" should be capitalized.

Thanks and fixed that.

I oppose this bill. Not only does this alienate the US government, which has a major presence in the Mediterranean and might serve to bring ill feelings toward Aurentia and weaken international relations,

We aren't condemning United States senator, just one of its projects. Such things are quite regular, and shouldn't alienate US government much. At most, they will issue condemnation on one of our projects.

but bills such as these serve little purpose to the prosperity of Aurentia and only clog up the system, if you will forgive the metaphor.

This bill shows the world that we stand up for civil liberties which will improve our human rights record. Furthermore, this act prevents government from using projects similar to US-984XN to spy on citizens of this nation.

Add me as a co-sponsor, I guess I had reservations about alienating the US but I guess it's only a minor thing to do.

[CTALNH]

No you aren't every nation needs to be a month old to be senator.

Read this.

I just realized that I pay no attention to peoples sigs.

Sorry Herrebrugh.

[New Zepuha]

I'm most certainly opposed against this resolution, only on the part that he should not receive asylum here. He broke the law in the US and should face the law in the US. You can disagree with something all you want but if it is deemed sensitive, shut your trap.

[Jetan]

1.Source
2. Productivity drops for one day a year? Oh noez, our economy will collapse!

1. DST causes sleep deprivation.
2. It's better to not lose productivity at all. That should be obvious.

1. I meant source for this one hour sleep deprivation actually affecting heart attack and suicide rates.
2. It should be obvious that if people go to sleep an hour earlier they won't lose sleep. Also the fact that 1 hour sleep deprivation is not significant nor is one day with smaller productivity.

[Free South Califas]

You'll want to expand upon that, however, as it's rather vague.

I wanted to leave that wide open, so judge can interpret it in widest possible way. I will add in saying "this is to be interpreted in widest possible manner by court of law" though.

Senator, you force me to support it. Please add my sponsorship. Also, I've corrected a few small, understandable typographic errors, and changed some grammar variances to Standard English. (No offense is intended, all dialects are equal, but there are different rules about when to insert "a", for example.) I also added "any" a few times.

In light of recent international events of a highly questionable nature concerning a clandestine surveillance program [b]of the United States officially known as US-984XN and codenamed PRISM, and information revealed by internal informant Edward Joseph Snowden, the Aurentine senate has deemed it highly necessary to declare a national stance as regards this unacceptable violation of human rights and of the right to privacy.

Section 1 - Declaration on US-984XN
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled condemns National Security Agency clandestine surveillance project US-984XN, codenamed PRISM in the strongest possible terms and formally requests that the United States government stand up for civil liberties, basic human rights and the right to privacy by shutting down project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further bans any and all governments from employing project US-984XN or [b]any similar methodology to gather information on any citizen of this nation under any circumstances.

Section 2 - Declaration on Edward Joseph Snowden
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled commends informant Edward Joseph Snowden for his bravery in revealing information regarding the project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further grants Edward Joseph Snowden (Born 21st June 1983) honorary citizenship of this nation and blanket protection from any extradition requests made by any source for anything associated with project US-984XN. This senate further grants blanket immunity from prosecution in regards to anything associated with project US-984XN. These shall be effective immediately upon Edward Joseph Snowden accepting this offer.
i) So as to ensure protection from international prosecution for anything associated with project US-984XN, this senate further requires guarantee from foreign governments and agencies that may request extradition in future that they grant Edward Joseph Snowden immunity regarding project US-984XN.
ii) By passing of this act, all Aurentine embassies and consulates abroad are required to act to protect Edward Joseph Snowden, using any legal means possible.

[Great Nepal]

I'm most certainly opposed against this resolution, only on the part that he should not receive asylum here. He broke the law in the US and should face the law in the US. You can disagree with something all you want but if it is deemed sensitive, shut your trap.

He stood up for human rights, and it isn't right that he is prosecuted for it. As sovereign nation, we should be able to protect him.

Add me as a co-sponsor, I guess I had reservations about alienating the US but I guess it's only a minor thing to do.

Thanks for support.

I wanted to leave that wide open, so judge can interpret it in widest possible way. I will add in saying "this is to be interpreted in widest possible manner by court of law" though.

Senator, you force me to support it. Please add my sponsorship. Also, I've corrected a few small, understandable typographic errors, and changed some grammar variances to Standard English. (No offense is intended, all dialects are equal, but there are different rules about when to insert "a", for example.) I also added "any" a few times.

In light of recent international events of a highly questionable nature concerning a clandestine surveillance program [b]of the United States officially known as US-984XN and codenamed PRISM, and information revealed by internal informant Edward Joseph Snowden, the Aurentine senate has deemed it highly necessary to declare a national stance as regards this unacceptable violation of human rights and of the right to privacy.

Section 1 - Declaration on US-984XN
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled condemns National Security Agency clandestine surveillance project US-984XN, codenamed PRISM in the strongest possible terms and formally requests that the United States government stand up for civil liberties, basic human rights and the right to privacy by shutting down project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further bans any and all governments from employing project US-984XN or [b]any similar methodology to gather information on any citizen of this nation under any circumstances.

Section 2 - Declaration on Edward Joseph Snowden
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled commends informant Edward Joseph Snowden for his bravery in revealing information regarding the project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further grants Edward Joseph Snowden (Born 21st June 1983) honorary citizenship of this nation and blanket protection from any extradition requests made by any source for anything associated with project US-984XN. This senate further grants blanket immunity from prosecution in regards to anything associated with project US-984XN. These shall be effective immediately upon Edward Joseph Snowden accepting this offer.
i) So as to ensure protection from international prosecution for anything associated with project US-984XN, this senate further requires guarantee from foreign governments and agencies that may request extradition in future that they grant Edward Joseph Snowden immunity regarding project US-984XN.
ii) By passing of this act, all Aurentine embassies and consulates abroad are required to act to protect Edward Joseph Snowden, using any legal means possible.

Thanks. Here's latest version with the grammatical errors sorted. I am submitting it to queue.

Condemnation of United States National Security Agency project: US-984XN
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Great Nepal and Free South Califas| Sponsors: Jozef van Oostvoorne, Living Freedom Land, Slazliyka, Unicario, Liberated Counties, Jahistic Unified Republic

In light of recent international events of a highly questionable nature concerning a clandestine surveillance program of the United States officially known as US-984XN and codenamed PRISM, and information revealed by internal informant Edward Joseph Snowden, the Aurentine senate has deemed it highly necessary to declare a national stance as regards this unacceptable violation of human rights and of the right to privacy.

Section 1 - Declaration on US-984XN
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled condemns National Security Agency clandestine surveillance project US-984XN, codenamed PRISM in the strongest possible terms and formally requests that the United States government stand up for civil liberties, basic human rights and the right to privacy by shutting down project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further bans any and all governments from employing project US-984XN or any similar methodology to gather information on any citizen of this nation under any circumstances.

Section 2 - Declaration on Edward Joseph Snowden
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled commends informant Edward Joseph Snowden for his bravery in revealing information regarding the project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further grants Edward Joseph Snowden (Born 21^st June 1983) honorary citizenship of this nation and blanket protection from any extradition requests made by any source for anything associated with project US-984XN. This senate further grants blanket immunity from prosecution in regards to anything associated with project US-984XN. These shall be effective immediately upon Edward Joseph Snowden accepting this offer.

i) So as to ensure protection from international prosecution for anything associated with project US-984XN, this senate further requires guarantee from foreign governments and agencies that may request extradition in future that they grant Edward Joseph Snowden immunity regarding project US-984XN.
ii) By passing of this act, all Aurentine embassies and consulates abroad are required to act to protect Edward Joseph Snowden, using any legal means possible.

[Wolfmanne]

Declaration of Aurentine Neutrality
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Wolfmanne | Co-Sponsors:

In light of our lack of membership of NATO and the opposition to relations with any nations outside the free world, it places the Aurentine Commonwealth in an awkward position in which we aren't affiliated with any world military blocs. In light of this, the most pragmatic option that would ensure the security of Aurentina is neutrality. Therefore, this bill has been drafted to appease those opposed to NATO and supporters of NATO. For those opposed to NATO, this bill will ensure that we do not get dragged into any conflicts which are truly for the sake of peace, stability and humanitarianism, whilst to supporters of NATO this will ensure that we are not associated with any other power blocs that could compromise our position as a nation in the Western world and in Europe.

Section 1 - Neutrality of the Aurentine Commonwealth
a) This bill formally declares Aurentina to be a neutral nation, free from any influencing elements within the world of international relations and not supporting nor denouncing any major world blocs, plus to ensure that we do not participate in any ongoing or future wars which are not necessary for the self-defense of Aurentina. Neutrality will also ensure that we are able to maintain stable relations with our geopolitical neighbors.
b) Exceptions to neutrality shall be in cases in which the United Nations Security Council have authorised a resolution which requires military action from member states of the United Nations against another state in the world or against a belligerent in an ongoing conflict, in which Aurentina has the right to contribute it's military assets to assist in carrying out the resolution.
c) Any military operations other than war, which is not an act of physical aggression or territorial violation against a belligerent of a conflict or another nation without consent shall not be considered a violation of neutrality.
d) Aurentina may act as a mediator as a mediator or peacemaker to a conflict with the consent of all participating belligerents or under the order of the United Nations.

Section 2- The Roles and Responsibilites of a neutral Aurentine Commonwealth in a war
a) Belligerent armies or war material may not invade or cross Aurentine territory or make any incursions against Aurentina and using military force to fight off such incursions does not compromise our neutrality in a conflict.
b) Belligerent troops who violate the territory of Aurentina may be interned. This excludes escaped prisoners of war, who can not be hindered or aided by the government of Aurentina in their escape to the belligerent side that they are fighting for.
c) Belligerent naval forces may dock in port for a maximum of 24 hours and may only be repaired to the minimum standard to put back to sea.
d) A prize ship captured by a belligerent in the territorial waters of a neutral power must be surrendered by the belligerent to the Aurentine Commonwealth, the crew of which may be interned.

Section 3 - Regarding Armed Neutrality
a) This bill gives the right for the Senate of Aurentina to declare a position of armed neutrality (a bill regarding a declaration of armed neutrality shall be titled as Declaration of Armed Neutrality on [NAME OF CONFLICT]) in the event the territory of Aurentina is violated or if any of our assets are physically attacked, or an incursion is made, by a belligerent of a conflict to enter the war on the side of a belligerent.
b) Belligerent armies or war material may not invade or cross Aurentine territory or make any incursions against Aurentina and using military force to fight off such incursions may result in the Aurentine Commonwealth making the decision to enter the conflict against the aggressor of Aurentina.
b) Belligerent troops who violate the territory of Aurentina may be interned by Aurentina. If the Aurentine Commonwealth's armed neutrality has been compromised, then the troops and forces of the belligerents which Aurentina is fighting along side are to repatriated to their home nations, whilst any troops for enemy belligerents are to be classified as prisoners of war. Escaped prisoners of war from an allied nation shall be repatriated by the Aurentine Commonwealth to their home nation, whilst enemies shall be captured by the Aurentine National Gendarmerie and be declared prisoners of war.

[Byzantium Imperial]

Declaration of Aurentine Neutrality
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Wolfmanne | Co-Sponsors:

In light of our lack of membership of NATO and the opposition to relations with any nations outside the free world, it places the Aurentine Commonwealth in an awkward position in which we aren't affiliated with any world military blocs. In light of this, the most pragmatic option that would ensure the security of Aurentina is neutrality. Therefore, this bill has been drafted to appease those opposed to NATO and supporters of NATO. For those opposed to NATO, this bill will ensure that we do not get dragged into any conflicts which are truly for the sake of peace, stability and humanitarianism, whilst to supporters of NATO this will ensure that we are not associated with any other power blocs that could compromise our position as a nation in the Western world and in Europe.

Section 1 - Neutrality of the Aurentine Commonwealth
a) This bill formally declares Aurentina to be a neutral nation, free from any influencing elements within the world of international relations and not supporting nor denouncing any major world blocs, plus to ensure that we do not participate in any ongoing or future wars which are not necessary for the self-defense of Aurentina. Neutrality will also ensure that we are able to maintain stable relations with our geopolitical neighbors.
b) Exceptions to neutrality shall be in cases in which the United Nations Security Council have authorised a resolution which requires military action from member states of the United Nations against another state in the world or against a belligerent in an ongoing conflict, in which Aurentina has the right to contribute it's military assets to assist in carrying out the resolution.
c) Any military operations other than war, which is not an act of physical aggression or territorial violation against a belligerent of a conflict or another nation without consent shall not be considered a violation of neutrality.
d) Aurentina may act as a mediator as a mediator or peacemaker to a conflict with the consent of all participating belligerents or under the order of the United Nations.

Section 2- The Roles and Responsibilites of a neutral Aurentine Commonwealth in a war
a) Belligerent armies or war material may not invade or cross Aurentine territory or make any incursions against Aurentina and using military force to fight off such incursions does not compromise our neutrality in a conflict.
b) Belligerent troops who violate the territory of Aurentina may be interned. This excludes escaped prisoners of war, who can not be hindered or aided by the government of Aurentina in their escape to the belligerent side that they are fighting for.
c) Belligerent naval forces may dock in port for a maximum of 24 hours and may only be repaired to the minimum standard to put back to sea.
d) A prize ship captured by a belligerent in the territorial waters of a neutral power must be surrendered by the belligerent to the Aurentine Commonwealth, the crew of which may be interned.

Section 3 - Regarding Armed Neutrality
a) This bill gives the right for the Senate of Aurentina to declare a position of armed neutrality (a bill regarding a declaration of armed neutrality shall be titled as Declaration of Armed Neutrality on [NAME OF CONFLICT]) in the event the territory of Aurentina is violated or if any of our assets are physically attacked, or an incursion is made, by a belligerent of a conflict to enter the war on the side of a belligerent.
b) Belligerent armies or war material may not invade or cross Aurentine territory or make any incursions against Aurentina and using military force to fight off such incursions may result in the Aurentine Commonwealth making the decision to enter the conflict against the aggressor of Aurentina.
b) Belligerent troops who violate the territory of Aurentina may be interned by Aurentina. If the Aurentine Commonwealth's armed neutrality has been compromised, then the troops and forces of the belligerents which Aurentina is fighting along side are to repatriated to their home nations, whilst any troops for enemy belligerents are to be classified as prisoners of war. Escaped prisoners of war from an allied nation shall be repatriated by the Aurentine Commonwealth to their home nation, whilst enemies shall be captured by the Aurentine National Gendarmerie and be declared prisoners of war.

Yes! Sponser

[Great Nepal]

Declaration of Aurentine Neutrality
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Wolfmanne | Co-Sponsors:

In light of our lack of membership of NATO and the opposition to relations with any nations outside the free world, it places the Aurentine Commonwealth in an awkward position in which we aren't affiliated with any world military blocs. In light of this, the most pragmatic option that would ensure the security of Aurentina is neutrality. Therefore, this bill has been drafted to appease those opposed to NATO and supporters of NATO. For those opposed to NATO, this bill will ensure that we do not get dragged into any conflicts which are truly for the sake of peace, stability and humanitarianism, whilst to supporters of NATO this will ensure that we are not associated with any other power blocs that could compromise our position as a nation in the Western world and in Europe.

Section 1 - Neutrality of the Aurentine Commonwealth
a) This bill formally declares Aurentina to be a neutral nation, free from any influencing elements within the world of international relations and not supporting nor denouncing any major world blocs, plus to ensure that we do not participate in any ongoing or future wars which are not necessary for the self-defense of Aurentina. Neutrality will also ensure that we are able to maintain stable relations with our geopolitical neighbors.
b) Exceptions to neutrality shall be in cases in which the United Nations Security Council have authorised a resolution which requires military action from member states of the United Nations against another state in the world or against a belligerent in an ongoing conflict, in which Aurentina has the right to contribute it's military assets to assist in carrying out the resolution.
c) Any military operations other than war, which is not an act of physical aggression or territorial violation against a belligerent of a conflict or another nation without consent shall not be considered a violation of neutrality.
d) Aurentina may act as a mediator as a mediator or peacemaker to a conflict with the consent of all participating belligerents or under the order of the United Nations.

Section 2- The Roles and Responsibilites of a neutral Aurentine Commonwealth in a war
a) Belligerent armies or war material may not invade or cross Aurentine territory or make any incursions against Aurentina and using military force to fight off such incursions does not compromise our neutrality in a conflict.
b) Belligerent troops who violate the territory of Aurentina may be interned. This excludes escaped prisoners of war, who can not be hindered or aided by the government of Aurentina in their escape to the belligerent side that they are fighting for.
c) Belligerent naval forces may dock in port for a maximum of 24 hours and may only be repaired to the minimum standard to put back to sea.
d) A prize ship captured by a belligerent in the territorial waters of a neutral power must be surrendered by the belligerent to the Aurentine Commonwealth, the crew of which may be interned.

Section 3 - Regarding Armed Neutrality
a) This bill gives the right for the Senate of Aurentina to declare a position of armed neutrality (a bill regarding a declaration of armed neutrality shall be titled as Declaration of Armed Neutrality on [NAME OF CONFLICT]) in the event the territory of Aurentina is violated or if any of our assets are physically attacked, or an incursion is made, by a belligerent of a conflict to enter the war on the side of a belligerent.
b) Belligerent armies or war material may not invade or cross Aurentine territory or make any incursions against Aurentina and using military force to fight off such incursions may result in the Aurentine Commonwealth making the decision to enter the conflict against the aggressor of Aurentina.
b) Belligerent troops who violate the territory of Aurentina may be interned by Aurentina. If the Aurentine Commonwealth's armed neutrality has been compromised, then the troops and forces of the belligerents which Aurentina is fighting along side are to repatriated to their home nations, whilst any troops for enemy belligerents are to be classified as prisoners of war. Escaped prisoners of war from an allied nation shall be repatriated by the Aurentine Commonwealth to their home nation, whilst enemies shall be captured by the Aurentine National Gendarmerie and be declared prisoners of war.

I support this however, you should add clause that requires non-defensive use of force to be agreed upon by referendum.

[The Orson Empire]

Declaration of Aurentine Neutrality
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Wolfmanne | Co-Sponsors:

In light of our lack of membership of NATO and the opposition to relations with any nations outside the free world, it places the Aurentine Commonwealth in an awkward position in which we aren't affiliated with any world military blocs. In light of this, the most pragmatic option that would ensure the security of Aurentina is neutrality. Therefore, this bill has been drafted to appease those opposed to NATO and supporters of NATO. For those opposed to NATO, this bill will ensure that we do not get dragged into any conflicts which are truly for the sake of peace, stability and humanitarianism, whilst to supporters of NATO this will ensure that we are not associated with any other power blocs that could compromise our position as a nation in the Western world and in Europe.

Section 1 - Neutrality of the Aurentine Commonwealth
a) This bill formally declares Aurentina to be a neutral nation, free from any influencing elements within the world of international relations and not supporting nor denouncing any major world blocs, plus to ensure that we do not participate in any ongoing or future wars which are not necessary for the self-defense of Aurentina. Neutrality will also ensure that we are able to maintain stable relations with our geopolitical neighbors.
b) Exceptions to neutrality shall be in cases in which the United Nations Security Council have authorised a resolution which requires military action from member states of the United Nations against another state in the world or against a belligerent in an ongoing conflict, in which Aurentina has the right to contribute it's military assets to assist in carrying out the resolution.
c) Any military operations other than war, which is not an act of physical aggression or territorial violation against a belligerent of a conflict or another nation without consent shall not be considered a violation of neutrality.
d) Aurentina may act as a mediator as a mediator or peacemaker to a conflict with the consent of all participating belligerents or under the order of the United Nations.

Section 2- The Roles and Responsibilites of a neutral Aurentine Commonwealth in a war
a) Belligerent armies or war material may not invade or cross Aurentine territory or make any incursions against Aurentina and using military force to fight off such incursions does not compromise our neutrality in a conflict.
b) Belligerent troops who violate the territory of Aurentina may be interned. This excludes escaped prisoners of war, who can not be hindered or aided by the government of Aurentina in their escape to the belligerent side that they are fighting for.
c) Belligerent naval forces may dock in port for a maximum of 24 hours and may only be repaired to the minimum standard to put back to sea.
d) A prize ship captured by a belligerent in the territorial waters of a neutral power must be surrendered by the belligerent to the Aurentine Commonwealth, the crew of which may be interned.

Section 3 - Regarding Armed Neutrality
a) This bill gives the right for the Senate of Aurentina to declare a position of armed neutrality (a bill regarding a declaration of armed neutrality shall be titled as Declaration of Armed Neutrality on [NAME OF CONFLICT]) in the event the territory of Aurentina is violated or if any of our assets are physically attacked, or an incursion is made, by a belligerent of a conflict to enter the war on the side of a belligerent.
b) Belligerent armies or war material may not invade or cross Aurentine territory or make any incursions against Aurentina and using military force to fight off such incursions may result in the Aurentine Commonwealth making the decision to enter the conflict against the aggressor of Aurentina.
b) Belligerent troops who violate the territory of Aurentina may be interned by Aurentina. If the Aurentine Commonwealth's armed neutrality has been compromised, then the troops and forces of the belligerents which Aurentina is fighting along side are to repatriated to their home nations, whilst any troops for enemy belligerents are to be classified as prisoners of war. Escaped prisoners of war from an allied nation shall be repatriated by the Aurentine Commonwealth to their home nation, whilst enemies shall be captured by the Aurentine National Gendarmerie and be declared prisoners of war.

I do not think neutrality would be good for us. We need to have some allies.

[CTALNH]

Declaration of Aurentine Neutrality
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Wolfmanne | Co-Sponsors:

In light of our lack of membership of NATO and the opposition to relations with any nations outside the free world, it places the Aurentine Commonwealth in an awkward position in which we aren't affiliated with any world military blocs. In light of this, the most pragmatic option that would ensure the security of Aurentina is neutrality. Therefore, this bill has been drafted to appease those opposed to NATO and supporters of NATO. For those opposed to NATO, this bill will ensure that we do not get dragged into any conflicts which are truly for the sake of peace, stability and humanitarianism, whilst to supporters of NATO this will ensure that we are not associated with any other power blocs that could compromise our position as a nation in the Western world and in Europe.

Section 1 - Neutrality of the Aurentine Commonwealth
a) This bill formally declares Aurentina to be a neutral nation, free from any influencing elements within the world of international relations and not supporting nor denouncing any major world blocs, plus to ensure that we do not participate in any ongoing or future wars which are not necessary for the self-defense of Aurentina. Neutrality will also ensure that we are able to maintain stable relations with our geopolitical neighbors.
b) Exceptions to neutrality shall be in cases in which the United Nations Security Council have authorised a resolution which requires military action from member states of the United Nations against another state in the world or against a belligerent in an ongoing conflict, in which Aurentina has the right to contribute it's military assets to assist in carrying out the resolution.
c) Any military operations other than war, which is not an act of physical aggression or territorial violation against a belligerent of a conflict or another nation without consent shall not be considered a violation of neutrality.
d) Aurentina may act as a mediator as a mediator or peacemaker to a conflict with the consent of all participating belligerents or under the order of the United Nations.

Section 2- The Roles and Responsibilites of a neutral Aurentine Commonwealth in a war
a) Belligerent armies or war material may not invade or cross Aurentine territory or make any incursions against Aurentina and using military force to fight off such incursions does not compromise our neutrality in a conflict.
b) Belligerent troops who violate the territory of Aurentina may be interned. This excludes escaped prisoners of war, who can not be hindered or aided by the government of Aurentina in their escape to the belligerent side that they are fighting for.
c) Belligerent naval forces may dock in port for a maximum of 24 hours and may only be repaired to the minimum standard to put back to sea.
d) A prize ship captured by a belligerent in the territorial waters of a neutral power must be surrendered by the belligerent to the Aurentine Commonwealth, the crew of which may be interned.

Section 3 - Regarding Armed Neutrality
a) This bill gives the right for the Senate of Aurentina to declare a position of armed neutrality (a bill regarding a declaration of armed neutrality shall be titled as Declaration of Armed Neutrality on [NAME OF CONFLICT]) in the event the territory of Aurentina is violated or if any of our assets are physically attacked, or an incursion is made, by a belligerent of a conflict to enter the war on the side of a belligerent.
b) Belligerent armies or war material may not invade or cross Aurentine territory or make any incursions against Aurentina and using military force to fight off such incursions may result in the Aurentine Commonwealth making the decision to enter the conflict against the aggressor of Aurentina.
b) Belligerent troops who violate the territory of Aurentina may be interned by Aurentina. If the Aurentine Commonwealth's armed neutrality has been compromised, then the troops and forces of the belligerents which Aurentina is fighting along side are to repatriated to their home nations, whilst any troops for enemy belligerents are to be classified as prisoners of war. Escaped prisoners of war from an allied nation shall be repatriated by the Aurentine Commonwealth to their home nation, whilst enemies shall be captured by the Aurentine National Gendarmerie and be declared prisoners of war.

Against! Section 2 is to lenient.No naval force should have the right to come inside our national boundaries.

[The Orson Empire]

I'm most certainly opposed against this resolution, only on the part that he should not receive asylum here. He broke the law in the US and should face the law in the US. You can disagree with something all you want but if it is deemed sensitive, shut your trap.

He stood up for human rights, and it isn't right that he is prosecuted for it. As sovereign nation, we should be able to protect him.

Add me as a co-sponsor, I guess I had reservations about alienating the US but I guess it's only a minor thing to do.

Thanks for support.

Senator, you force me to support it. Please add my sponsorship. Also, I've corrected a few small, understandable typographic errors, and changed some grammar variances to Standard English. (No offense is intended, all dialects are equal, but there are different rules about when to insert "a", for example.) I also added "any" a few times.

In light of recent international events of a highly questionable nature concerning a clandestine surveillance program [b]of the United States officially known as US-984XN and codenamed PRISM, and information revealed by internal informant Edward Joseph Snowden, the Aurentine senate has deemed it highly necessary to declare a national stance as regards this unacceptable violation of human rights and of the right to privacy.

Section 1 - Declaration on US-984XN
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled condemns National Security Agency clandestine surveillance project US-984XN, codenamed PRISM in the strongest possible terms and formally requests that the United States government stand up for civil liberties, basic human rights and the right to privacy by shutting down project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further bans any and all governments from employing project US-984XN or [b]any similar methodology to gather information on any citizen of this nation under any circumstances.

Section 2 - Declaration on Edward Joseph Snowden
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled commends informant Edward Joseph Snowden for his bravery in revealing information regarding the project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further grants Edward Joseph Snowden (Born 21st June 1983) honorary citizenship of this nation and blanket protection from any extradition requests made by any source for anything associated with project US-984XN. This senate further grants blanket immunity from prosecution in regards to anything associated with project US-984XN. These shall be effective immediately upon Edward Joseph Snowden accepting this offer.
i) So as to ensure protection from international prosecution for anything associated with project US-984XN, this senate further requires guarantee from foreign governments and agencies that may request extradition in future that they grant Edward Joseph Snowden immunity regarding project US-984XN.
ii) By passing of this act, all Aurentine embassies and consulates abroad are required to act to protect Edward Joseph Snowden, using any legal means possible.

Thanks. Here's latest version with the grammatical errors sorted. I am submitting it to queue.

Condemnation of United States National Security Agency project: US-984XN
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Great Nepal and Free South Califas| Sponsors: Jozef van Oostvoorne, Living Freedom Land, Slazliyka, Unicario, Liberated Counties

In light of recent international events of a highly questionable nature concerning a clandestine surveillance program of the United States officially known as US-984XN and codenamed PRISM, and information revealed by internal informant Edward Joseph Snowden, the Aurentine senate has deemed it highly necessary to declare a national stance as regards this unacceptable violation of human rights and of the right to privacy.

Section 1 - Declaration on US-984XN
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled condemns National Security Agency clandestine surveillance project US-984XN, codenamed PRISM in the strongest possible terms and formally requests that the United States government stand up for civil liberties, basic human rights and the right to privacy by shutting down project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further bans any and all governments from employing project US-984XN or any similar methodology to gather information on any citizen of this nation under any circumstances.

Section 2 - Declaration on Edward Joseph Snowden
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled commends informant Edward Joseph Snowden for his bravery in revealing information regarding the project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further grants Edward Joseph Snowden (Born 21^st June 1983) honorary citizenship of this nation and blanket protection from any extradition requests made by any source for anything associated with project US-984XN. This senate further grants blanket immunity from prosecution in regards to anything associated with project US-984XN. These shall be effective immediately upon Edward Joseph Snowden accepting this offer.

i) So as to ensure protection from international prosecution for anything associated with project US-984XN, this senate further requires guarantee from foreign governments and agencies that may request extradition in future that they grant Edward Joseph Snowden immunity regarding project US-984XN.
ii) By passing of this act, all Aurentine embassies and consulates abroad are required to act to protect Edward Joseph Snowden, using any legal means possible.

No. We need to stay out of that.

[Byzantium Imperial]

Declaration of Aurentine Neutrality
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Wolfmanne | Co-Sponsors:

In light of our lack of membership of NATO and the opposition to relations with any nations outside the free world, it places the Aurentine Commonwealth in an awkward position in which we aren't affiliated with any world military blocs. In light of this, the most pragmatic option that would ensure the security of Aurentina is neutrality. Therefore, this bill has been drafted to appease those opposed to NATO and supporters of NATO. For those opposed to NATO, this bill will ensure that we do not get dragged into any conflicts which are truly for the sake of peace, stability and humanitarianism, whilst to supporters of NATO this will ensure that we are not associated with any other power blocs that could compromise our position as a nation in the Western world and in Europe.

Section 1 - Neutrality of the Aurentine Commonwealth
a) This bill formally declares Aurentina to be a neutral nation, free from any influencing elements within the world of international relations and not supporting nor denouncing any major world blocs, plus to ensure that we do not participate in any ongoing or future wars which are not necessary for the self-defense of Aurentina. Neutrality will also ensure that we are able to maintain stable relations with our geopolitical neighbors.
b) Exceptions to neutrality shall be in cases in which the United Nations Security Council have authorised a resolution which requires military action from member states of the United Nations against another state in the world or against a belligerent in an ongoing conflict, in which Aurentina has the right to contribute it's military assets to assist in carrying out the resolution.
c) Any military operations other than war, which is not an act of physical aggression or territorial violation against a belligerent of a conflict or another nation without consent shall not be considered a violation of neutrality.
d) Aurentina may act as a mediator as a mediator or peacemaker to a conflict with the consent of all participating belligerents or under the order of the United Nations.

Section 2- The Roles and Responsibilites of a neutral Aurentine Commonwealth in a war
a) Belligerent armies or war material may not invade or cross Aurentine territory or make any incursions against Aurentina and using military force to fight off such incursions does not compromise our neutrality in a conflict.
b) Belligerent troops who violate the territory of Aurentina may be interned. This excludes escaped prisoners of war, who can not be hindered or aided by the government of Aurentina in their escape to the belligerent side that they are fighting for.
c) Belligerent naval forces may dock in port for a maximum of 24 hours and may only be repaired to the minimum standard to put back to sea.
d) A prize ship captured by a belligerent in the territorial waters of a neutral power must be surrendered by the belligerent to the Aurentine Commonwealth, the crew of which may be interned.

Section 3 - Regarding Armed Neutrality
a) This bill gives the right for the Senate of Aurentina to declare a position of armed neutrality (a bill regarding a declaration of armed neutrality shall be titled as Declaration of Armed Neutrality on [NAME OF CONFLICT]) in the event the territory of Aurentina is violated or if any of our assets are physically attacked, or an incursion is made, by a belligerent of a conflict to enter the war on the side of a belligerent.
b) Belligerent armies or war material may not invade or cross Aurentine territory or make any incursions against Aurentina and using military force to fight off such incursions may result in the Aurentine Commonwealth making the decision to enter the conflict against the aggressor of Aurentina.
b) Belligerent troops who violate the territory of Aurentina may be interned by Aurentina. If the Aurentine Commonwealth's armed neutrality has been compromised, then the troops and forces of the belligerents which Aurentina is fighting along side are to repatriated to their home nations, whilst any troops for enemy belligerents are to be classified as prisoners of war. Escaped prisoners of war from an allied nation shall be repatriated by the Aurentine Commonwealth to their home nation, whilst enemies shall be captured by the Aurentine National Gendarmerie and be declared prisoners of war.

Against! Section 2 is to lenient.No naval force should have the right to come inside our national boundaries.

I agree with the above statement. That should be edited

[The IASM]

Declaration of Aurentine Neutrality
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Wolfmanne | Co-Sponsors:

In light of our lack of membership of NATO and the opposition to relations with any nations outside the free world, it places the Aurentine Commonwealth in an awkward position in which we aren't affiliated with any world military blocs. In light of this, the most pragmatic option that would ensure the security of Aurentina is neutrality. Therefore, this bill has been drafted to appease those opposed to NATO and supporters of NATO. For those opposed to NATO, this bill will ensure that we do not get dragged into any conflicts which are truly for the sake of peace, stability and humanitarianism, whilst to supporters of NATO this will ensure that we are not associated with any other power blocs that could compromise our position as a nation in the Western world and in Europe.

Section 1 - Neutrality of the Aurentine Commonwealth
a) This bill formally declares Aurentina to be a neutral nation, free from any influencing elements within the world of international relations and not supporting nor denouncing any major world blocs, plus to ensure that we do not participate in any ongoing or future wars which are not necessary for the self-defense of Aurentina. Neutrality will also ensure that we are able to maintain stable relations with our geopolitical neighbors.
b) Exceptions to neutrality shall be in cases in which the United Nations Security Council have authorised a resolution which requires military action from member states of the United Nations against another state in the world or against a belligerent in an ongoing conflict, in which Aurentina has the right to contribute it's military assets to assist in carrying out the resolution.
c) Any military operations other than war, which is not an act of physical aggression or territorial violation against a belligerent of a conflict or another nation without consent shall not be considered a violation of neutrality.
d) Aurentina may act as a mediator as a mediator or peacemaker to a conflict with the consent of all participating belligerents or under the order of the United Nations.

Section 2- The Roles and Responsibilites of a neutral Aurentine Commonwealth in a war
a) Belligerent armies or war material may not invade or cross Aurentine territory or make any incursions against Aurentina and using military force to fight off such incursions does not compromise our neutrality in a conflict.
b) Belligerent troops who violate the territory of Aurentina may be interned. This excludes escaped prisoners of war, who can not be hindered or aided by the government of Aurentina in their escape to the belligerent side that they are fighting for.
c) Belligerent naval forces may dock in port for a maximum of 24 hours and may only be repaired to the minimum standard to put back to sea.
d) A prize ship captured by a belligerent in the territorial waters of a neutral power must be surrendered by the belligerent to the Aurentine Commonwealth, the crew of which may be interned.

Section 3 - Regarding Armed Neutrality
a) This bill gives the right for the Senate of Aurentina to declare a position of armed neutrality (a bill regarding a declaration of armed neutrality shall be titled as Declaration of Armed Neutrality on [NAME OF CONFLICT]) in the event the territory of Aurentina is violated or if any of our assets are physically attacked, or an incursion is made, by a belligerent of a conflict to enter the war on the side of a belligerent.
b) Belligerent armies or war material may not invade or cross Aurentine territory or make any incursions against Aurentina and using military force to fight off such incursions may result in the Aurentine Commonwealth making the decision to enter the conflict against the aggressor of Aurentina.
b) Belligerent troops who violate the territory of Aurentina may be interned by Aurentina. If the Aurentine Commonwealth's armed neutrality has been compromised, then the troops and forces of the belligerents which Aurentina is fighting along side are to repatriated to their home nations, whilst any troops for enemy belligerents are to be classified as prisoners of war. Escaped prisoners of war from an allied nation shall be repatriated by the Aurentine Commonwealth to their home nation, whilst enemies shall be captured by the Aurentine National Gendarmerie and be declared prisoners of war.

Co sponsor.

[Great Nepal]

He stood up for human rights, and it isn't right that he is prosecuted for it. As sovereign nation, we should be able to protect him.


Thanks for support.


Thanks. Here's latest version with the grammatical errors sorted. I am submitting it to queue.

Condemnation of United States National Security Agency project: US-984XN
Urgency: High| Drafted by: Great Nepal and Free South Califas| Sponsors: Jozef van Oostvoorne, Living Freedom Land, Slazliyka, Unicario, Liberated Counties

In light of recent international events of a highly questionable nature concerning a clandestine surveillance program of the United States officially known as US-984XN and codenamed PRISM, and information revealed by internal informant Edward Joseph Snowden, the Aurentine senate has deemed it highly necessary to declare a national stance as regards this unacceptable violation of human rights and of the right to privacy.

Section 1 - Declaration on US-984XN
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled condemns National Security Agency clandestine surveillance project US-984XN, codenamed PRISM in the strongest possible terms and formally requests that the United States government stand up for civil liberties, basic human rights and the right to privacy by shutting down project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further bans any and all governments from employing project US-984XN or any similar methodology to gather information on any citizen of this nation under any circumstances.

Section 2 - Declaration on Edward Joseph Snowden
a) This senate on behest of people of this fair nation, by the majority of all those assembled commends informant Edward Joseph Snowden for his bravery in revealing information regarding the project US-984XN.
b) This senate, further grants Edward Joseph Snowden (Born 21^st June 1983) honorary citizenship of this nation and blanket protection from any extradition requests made by any source for anything associated with project US-984XN. This senate further grants blanket immunity from prosecution in regards to anything associated with project US-984XN. These shall be effective immediately upon Edward Joseph Snowden accepting this offer.

i) So as to ensure protection from international prosecution for anything associated with project US-984XN, this senate further requires guarantee from foreign governments and agencies that may request extradition in future that they grant Edward Joseph Snowden immunity regarding project US-984XN.
ii) By passing of this act, all Aurentine embassies and consulates abroad are required to act to protect Edward Joseph Snowden, using any legal means possible.

No. We need to stay out of that.

1. Why? Why should we stay out of anything international?
2. This act further prevents government from using anything like US-984XN to spy on our citizens.