[MT] Burlesonian homosexuality laws

[New Socialist South Africa]

The government of New Socialist South Africa strongly opposes this action due to its clear violation of individual freedom. An official boycott on all goods from Burleson is called, all planes from or going to Burleson or carrying Burlesonian officials is banned from our airspace, except for those containing refugees escaping the country, all ships carrying goods to Burleson and any ships going from or too Burleson, as well as ships carrying Burlesonian officials, are banned from our waters, except for those containing refugees escaping the country. Burlesonians are denied access to the country unless they are part of the LGBT community or opponents of the anti-LGBT laws seeking refuge.

Any people fleeing Burleson due to their homophobic and unjust laws are offered asylum in New Socialist South Africa.

[Luca]

Official communication from The Nordic Kingdom of Luca.

Today, the Riksdag voted overwhelmingly in favour with the HM Government's proposals to issue an official condemnation of the A.R. 14-331: Sexual Morality Act of 2014 in the nation of Burleson. It is the belief of the people of Luca that all people should be free to love, regardless of sexual orientation.

Luca also is preparing to allow relaxed asylum limitations for LGBT+ citizens of Burleson, to allow them to escape such oppression and start a life free to love whomever they so wish.

[Dooom35796821595]

Article 2 seems to have a potential loophole to imprison someone for life, as if their sexuality cannot be changed it could lead to circular five year sentences. Unless this was intended.

[Cuatro]

Article 2 seems to have a potential loophole to imprison someone for life, as if their sexuality cannot be changed it could lead to circular five year sentences. Unless this was intended.

This. Also, being homosexual cannot really be defined as an act. An act requires an action! If the Republic of Burleson allows for freedom of thought (the very requirement for freedom of speech) then the law is simply unconstitutional and cannot be passed. This is a travesty and Cuatro emphatically opposes it, Burleson might as well call itself a lawless dictatorship if this goes any further.

edit: misspelled the country!

[New Kvenland]

New Kvenland issues sanctions on Burleson, and threatens to do more if they do not repeal the law.

[Kelinfort]

"Please, then, resign from the WA, as this is a violation of their rules."

"Yeah, no. Even if you haven't checked, they are still legal. This will not be enforced so long as you're in the WA."

We don't follow any WA laws that violate the laws of Christianity. Christ always comes first in Burleson.

"I don't know what reality you're living in, but it's clearly incorrect. You will physically not be able to enforce this."

[Defwa]

We don't follow any WA laws that violate the laws of Christianity. Christ always comes first in Burleson.

"I don't know what reality you're living in, but it's clearly incorrect. You will physically not be able to enforce this."

Mixed OOC/IC (someone has to say it but i have no idea who would, and some gameplay elements mentioned )
In order to be a member of the world assembly, you are required to obey all laws to the letter. Creative compliance is allowed as the spirit of the law is meaningless, however this is outright noncompliance.
You are left with three choices in all this:
-acknowledge the WA and recognize that all their laws that contradict your backwards falsehood of a religion (clearly divine wizard worship is the only true religion) so gay marriage (not to mention sodomy) and abortion are legal without restriction
-leave the WA because it so offends you and is not about to stop any time soon unless you're prepared to repeal a quarter of whats there
-stay and be branded a god moder, dismissed off hand and immediately by any who pass

I never understand the obsession of peoplr to stay in the WA when they have no intention of acting like it.

[New Socialist South Africa]

"Please, then, resign from the WA, as this is a violation of their rules."

"Yeah, no. Even if you haven't checked, they are still legal. This will not be enforced so long as you're in the WA."

We don't follow any WA laws that violate the laws of Christianity. Christ always comes first in Burleson.

Jesus said nothing against homosexuality. In fact he said "'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." (Mark 12:31), which would suggest tolerating homosexuals and homosexuality.

If you are going to go with Leviticus 18:22 - "'Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable." Then I'm curious if your nation also adheres to to Deuteronomy 22:28-29 - "If a man happens to meet a virgin who is not pledged to be married and rapes her and they are discovered, he shall pay her father fifty shekels of silver. He must marry the young woman, for he has violated her. He can never divorce her as long as he lives." and Leviticus 20:18 - "If a man has sexual relations with a woman during her monthly period, he has exposed the source of her flow, and she has also uncovered it. Both of them are to be cut off from their people." and Exodus 35:2 "For six days, work is to be done, but the seventh day shall be your holy day, a day of sabbath rest to the lord. Whoever does any work on it is to be put to death."

[Burleson]

The Great and Wonderful Keiser of Borowen supports the act of his ally against the communists Jewishes homosexuals Muslims Freemasons transgenders anti-liberals Zionists leftists pedophiles who eat our children.

This has nothing to do with commies, Jews, muslims, freemasons, zionists, or kid eaters. By the way, we support Israel.

[United States Kingdom]

The Great and Wonderful Keiser of Borowen supports the act of his ally against the communists Jewishes homosexuals Muslims Freemasons transgenders anti-liberals Zionists leftists pedophiles who eat our children.

Nothing wrong with Jews.

[Demphor]

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Official Open Diplomatic Communiqué of the Demphorian Republic
Oifigiúla Communiqué Oscailte Taidhleoireachta Phoblacht Dempháras

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From: Secretary for State Vincent H. Clyde
To: The Office of the President of the Republic of Burleson, Nick Teleno

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Sir,

In light of ignored and benevolent diplomatic request made by the Demphorian Republic to the Republic of Burleson on Saturday, October 11, 2014, the Demphorian Republic shall enact the following sanctions:

1. The prevention of Burlesian officials and politicians travelling to the Demphorian Republic.
2. A ban on business transactions within its territory of all and any Burlesian officials, business peoples & citizens of the Republic of Burleson.
3. A nullification of the permits of all Burlesian companies operating within the territories of the Demphorian Republic, the restrictions to manufacture and sell goods, and the restriction to trade stocks, bonds, and other securities on the Ormania Board of Exchanges.
4. All state-owned & privately-owned banks founded by and managed by Burlesians will be banned from taking long-term, mid-term loans and short-term loans.
5. Arms exports will be banned and supplies of equipment, technology and assistance to the and Burlesian economic sector will be prohibited.

Let us hope that in the interests of international relations that the Demphorian Republic and the Republic of Burleson may pursue better economic and international relations in a future in which the Sexual Morality Act of 2014 has been repealed by brighter and more accepting individuals.

From the undersigned,

Vincent H. Clyde
Rúnaí Stáit na Dempháras

[Burleson]

Homosexual acts punished by execution in Ranch County
The Ranch County legislature has passed a law that would make homosexual acts punishable by execution by a vote of 8 to 4. This law only affects cases within Ranch County and not Federally. All prisoners would be executed in the Ranch County Jail in the town of Lafayette. This law was met with wide support within the county and throughout the nation with many other Burlesonians calling for similar laws in their counties. The law is expected to go into effect on November 1, 2014.

Please note that this is only a county law, the Burlesonian Federal government has nothing to do with this and the law will only affect gays in Ranch County.

[New Socialist South Africa]

Homosexual acts punished by execution in Ranch County
The Ranch County legislature has passed a law that would make homosexual acts punishable by execution by a vote of 8 to 12. This law only affects cases within Ranch County and not Federally. All prisoners would be executed in the Ranch County Jail in the town of Lafayette. This law was met with wide support within the county and throughout the nation with many other Burlesonians calling for similar laws in their counties. The law is expected to go into effect on November 1, 2014.

Please note that this is only a county law, the Burlesonian Federal government has nothing to do with this and the law will only affect gays in Ranch County.

The government of New Socialist South Africa strongly condemns the Ranch Country legislature. This comes in addition to the condemnation for the government of Burleson and the trade and travel bans already imposed on the nation. The government repeats and stresses its policy of offering asylum for any homosexuals and supporters of LGBT+ rights supporters who escape from Burleson.

[Gallifrey Secundaria]

Homosexual acts punished by execution in Ranch County
The Ranch County legislature has passed a law that would make homosexual acts punishable by execution by a vote of 8 to 12. This law only affects cases within Ranch County and not Federally. All prisoners would be executed in the Ranch County Jail in the town of Lafayette. This law was met with wide support within the county and throughout the nation with many other Burlesonians calling for similar laws in their counties. The law is expected to go into effect on November 1, 2014.

Please note that this is only a county law, the Burlesonian Federal government has nothing to do with this and the law will only affect gays in Ranch County.

Unless this law is immediately declared invalid by the government of Burleson, Lamaredia will declare war.

[Auzkhia]

Homosexual acts punished by execution in Ranch County
The Ranch County legislature has passed a law that would make homosexual acts punishable by execution by a vote of 8 to 12. This law only affects cases within Ranch County and not Federally. All prisoners would be executed in the Ranch County Jail in the town of Lafayette. This law was met with wide support within the county and throughout the nation with many other Burlesonians calling for similar laws in their counties. The law is expected to go into effect on November 1, 2014.

Please note that this is only a county law, the Burlesonian Federal government has nothing to do with this and the law will only affect gays in Ranch County.

After hearing about this, a member of the House of Representatives in the Imperial Council proposed to the cut off all trade and relations with the Republic of Burleson.

[Burleson]

Homosexual acts punished by execution in Ranch County
The Ranch County legislature has passed a law that would make homosexual acts punishable by execution by a vote of 8 to 12. This law only affects cases within Ranch County and not Federally. All prisoners would be executed in the Ranch County Jail in the town of Lafayette. This law was met with wide support within the county and throughout the nation with many other Burlesonians calling for similar laws in their counties. The law is expected to go into effect on November 1, 2014.

Please note that this is only a county law, the Burlesonian Federal government has nothing to do with this and the law will only affect gays in Ranch County.

Unless this law is immediately declared invalid by the government of Burleson, Lamaredia will declare war.

It would be a violation of the constitution for the federal government to dictate county laws that don't violate federal law.

[Gallifrey Secundaria]

Unless this law is immediately declared invalid by the government of Burleson, Lamaredia will declare war.

It would be a violation of the constitution for the federal government to dictate county laws that don't violate federal law.

I repeat, if said law isn't invalidated by the government before the 20th of October, 2014 at 11:42 PM CEST, war will be declared by Lamaredia.

This is not up for discussion. The imprisonment was begrudgingly accepted, but the death penalty won't be.

[Auzkhia]

Unless this law is immediately declared invalid by the government of Burleson, Lamaredia will declare war.

It would be a violation of the constitution for the federal government to dictate county laws that don't violate federal law.

While Auzkhia believes in the rights of local entities, however, such cruel laws hurt your reputation. Auzkhia might cut off relations and stop recognizing your existence.

[Burleson]

It would be a violation of the constitution for the federal government to dictate county laws that don't violate federal law.

I repeat, if said law isn't invalidated by the government before the 20th of October, 2014 at 11:42 PM CET+2, war will be declared by Lamaredia.

This is not up for discussion. The imprisonment was begrudgingly accepted, but the death penalty won't be.

There is no law punishing homosexuality with the death penalty at the federal level. This is one county that created this law. If you have a problem, contact their county executive:
Chuck Rogers
140 County Road 5
Office 11
Lafayette, Burleson

[Gallifrey Secundaria]

I repeat, if said law isn't invalidated by the government before the 20th of October, 2014 at 11:42 PM CET+2, war will be declared by Lamaredia.

This is not up for discussion. The imprisonment was begrudgingly accepted, but the death penalty won't be.

There is no law punishing homosexuality with the death penalty at the federal level. This is one county that created this law. If you have a problem, contact their county executive:
Chuck Rogers
140 County Road 5
Office 11
Lafayette, Burleson

As the law of said county still falls under the jurisdiction of your country, the demand still stands.

You have three options.
A, you invalidate the law.
B, you make the county independent and only they will be invaded by Lamaredia.
C, Burleson gets invaded.

[Burleson]

There is no law punishing homosexuality with the death penalty at the federal level. This is one county that created this law. If you have a problem, contact their county executive:
Chuck Rogers
140 County Road 5
Office 11
Lafayette, Burleson

As the law of said county still falls under the jurisdiction of your country, the demand still stands.

You have three options.
A, you invalidate the law.
B, you make the county independent and only they will be invaded by Lamaredia.
C, Burleson gets invaded.

Ever heard of this little thing called diplomacy? The federal government cannot legally repeal any local law.

[Gallifrey Secundaria]

As the law of said county still falls under the jurisdiction of your country, the demand still stands.

You have three options.
A, you invalidate the law.
B, you make the county independent and only they will be invaded by Lamaredia.
C, Burleson gets invaded.

Ever heard of this little thing called diplomacy? The federal government cannot legally repeal any local law.

This is way beyond the reasonable limit of where diplomacy can be called.

Choose from the three options A, B or C. What is more important to you, the oppressive and ridiculous law of your county or a war with a nation of several billion inhabitants?

[Burleson]

Ever heard of this little thing called diplomacy? The federal government cannot legally repeal any local law.

This is way beyond the reasonable limit of where diplomacy can be called.

Choose from the three options A, B or C. What is more important to you, the oppressive and ridiculous law of your county or a war with a nation of several billion inhabitants?

I will not respond to any more communication about the law of Ranch County. Please address your whining to an official of Ranch County. Their law is not under my authority, and neither I, nor anyone else in the federal government has the power to repeal any local law or remove any county or other locality from Burleson.

[Gallifrey Secundaria]

This is way beyond the reasonable limit of where diplomacy can be called.

Choose from the three options A, B or C. What is more important to you, the oppressive and ridiculous law of your county or a war with a nation of several billion inhabitants?

I will not respond to any more communication about the law of Ranch County. Please address your whining to an official of Ranch County. Their law is not under my authority, and neither I, nor anyone else in the federal government has the power to repeal any local law or remove any county or other locality from Burleson.

I've sent a message to Ranch County about what would happen if the law wasn't repealed.

I warn you though, if nothing happens to the law, war WILL be declared.

[Ranch County]

OOC: All messages regarding the law of Ranch County should be addressed to this nation.