Woman suffrage and equal rights laws enacted!

[Dekerin Domains]

The Constitution of Dekerin Domains has been amended to grant women political and civil rights equal to men's. This is part of an understanding among members of the Pentagram Bloc to abolish all forms of discrimination, public or private.

[Loamshire]

IC:

Loamshire congratulates you on this great social advance.

~ Lisa Abloff, Secretary of State

[Draconia Magna]

We share the above sentiment, and accordingly, also pursuant to that agreement among the Pentagram Bloc nations (which include us), the Emperor has decreed the restoration of civil rights for women in Draconia Magna. However, he has added that individual rights trump collective ones and thus sexual harassment lawsuits will still not be legalized, as they violate the former in the name of the latter. Contrary to what some think, sexual harassment is not a form of actual discrimination, and thus not prohibited by that pact. Nevertheless, all forms of real discrimination and restriction of social advancement are henceforth outlawed.

[New Olwe]

We share the above sentiment, and accordingly, also pursuant to that agreement among the Pentagram Bloc nations (which include us), the Emperor has decreed the restoration of civil rights for women in Draconia Magna. However, he has added that individual rights trump collective ones and thus sexual harassment lawsuits will still not be legalized, as they violate the former in the name of the latter. Contrary to what some think, sexual harassment is not a form of actual discrimination, and thus not prohibited by that pact. Nevertheless, all forms of real discrimination and restriction of social advancement are henceforth outlawed.

New Olwe would like to ask Draconia Magna what this "sexual harassment" is, since nobody in New Olwe has turned down sex for any reason other than extreme exhaustion in at least fifteen years.

Oh, and we also congratulate Dekerin Domains on their latest advancement in civil rights.

[Patisserie-Goulash]

Her Most Esteemed Empress Analise Verouche of Patisserie-Goulash congradulates the Dekerin Domains for introducing common sense into their constitution and hopes a feminine touch does their nation a world of good.

[Swilatia]

Well, it took you long enough.

- President Andrzej Janeski

[Jahwn]

I believe that I speak for in the glorious nation of Jahwn when I congratulate you on another step towards equality.

[Cirona]

To: The Militaristic Patriarchy of Dekerin Domains
From: The Musical Masterpiece of Cirona
Title: Congratulations

I, on behalf of Cirona, would like to congratulate you on liberalising civil rights within your borders. Our nation is overjoyed that we turned our volume up to fortissimo.

Regards,
Arpeggio Saxaphone,
Minister of Foreign Ties.

[Dread Lady Nathicana]

We wish you well in your future endeavors, and add our voice to those showing approval in your choice to recognize sentient rights, regardless of gender.

While we ourselves are not of a democratic bent, unwarranted discrimination is never a good basis to have within a nation. We cannot help but think you will find this step forward will benefit you greatly in the end, opening up opportunities for minds you may have previously denied a voice.

--Taccino Consulenza, Dominion Ministry of Public Relations







ooc: Swilatia, your 'attempt' at rp fails miserably. If you've nothing of content to offer, keep your comments to yourself.

[Angenteria]

The Holy Imperium of Angenteria would like to congratulate the Militaristic Patriarchy on its social progress. Many positions of power in the Angenterian government are held by women, and some of our greatest historical figures were Empresses.

[Krioval]

The Imperial Chiefdom of Krioval congratulates the Constitution of Dekerin Domains for its endeavor to improve civil and political freedoms within its population.

Director Lylia[-kari] Vartek
Krioval Division of Diplomacy and Trade

[Dekerin Domains]

We thank you for your sentiments, though it should be noted that we are a one-party state, so it is more of an issue of non-discrimination vs. actual democracy.

Lord Teris yi-Dalon, Foreign Minister

[The Vorindun]

As we have universal adult suffrage these days (mind you, The Vorindun law neutralizes the negative effects of this through patronage and the paterfamilias system), we approve of your action. The Senate has voted its official sanction and blessing for this reform.

[Draconia Magna]

New Olwe would like to ask Draconia Magna what this "sexual harassment" is, since nobody in New Olwe has turned down sex for any reason other than extreme exhaustion in at least fifteen years.

It is a myth, as far as we are concerned, that somehow asking for sexual favors is job discrimination, unless, of course, you count the fact that men aren't being pursued as much by men....and even that isn't true in Draconia Magna. We are proudly bisexual here.

We support greater personal freedom and opportunity, and we refuse to trample the rights of one group just to avoid offending another group. Besides, we prefer to think of individuals, not groups. If women wish to rise, they can do so now....they won't be punished anymore for the past folly of the radical feminist agenda. However, if they think that they can censor their male colleagues, they have another thing coming.

We hope that clarifies.

Lord Pyramus, Minister of Labor

[New Olwe]

It is a myth, as far as we are concerned, that somehow asking for sexual favors is job discrimination, unless, of course, you count the fact that men aren't being pursued as much by men....and even that isn't true in Draconia Magna. We are proudly bisexual here.

We support greater personal freedom and opportunity, and we refuse to trample the rights of one group just to avoid offending another group. Besides, we prefer to think of individuals, not groups. If women wish to rise, they can do so now....they won't be punished anymore for the past folly of the radical feminist agenda. However, if they think that they can censor their male colleagues, they have another thing coming.

We hope that clarifies.

Lord Pyramus, Minister of Labor

Yes, that does help clarify. Thank you, we had no idea what that term meant since it is not used in our nation.