Posts from Actaea

Medj, but where is Hector hiding?

The United Kingdom of Kazathrone arrived from The North Pacific.

Medj, but where is Hector hiding?

By the way, let me explain some of the laws and why I had to make certain choices. Forests are encroaching on the cities. Therefore, citizens are allowed to own weapons; after all, there are hunters. I mandated strict registration of all weapons, but when they proposed another issue with a ban on weapons, I had to ban violent computer games (as the only option that wouldn't prohibit weapons).

Or a ranger.

The United Kingdom of Kazathrone arrived from The North Pacific.

The Issue

Several festively chubby people were lodged in their movie theater seats for hours, as Rex Ventorum's Fire Department worked to free them. Health organizations are now expressing concern over the problem of obesity in Rex Ventorum.
The Debate

"Clearly, we have to do something about the expanding obesity problem in Rex Ventorum, er, no pun intended," remarks Bianca Levy of the National Health Bureau. "The government should implement an extensive exercise management program and make it mandatory that all citizens participate in some kind of exercise at least once a week."

"Mandatory exercise! Get out! I don't have the time!" snorts nationally renowned TV chef Steffan Taffs. "How about banning those greasy fast food joints and drive-thrus? I mean, seriously, if you can't get out of your stupid car to walk in and get a meal, how sad is that? Ban fast food and make junk food more expensive--that way, people will have to think about whether they really want to spend ten denariuses on a snack cake."

"I don't see why it's anyone's business but my own how I kill myself," says Fanny Broadside, a pleasantly plump computer programmer, midway through a chili dog. "My weight is my own business, and if I don't feel like exercising, that's my choice. Sure, it'd be healthier to lose a few pounds, but my priorities lie elsewhere. Leave us alone, and we, the citizens of Rex Ventorum, will decide what's important to us and what we want to eat."

"What about government-funded liposuction?" asks Stan Rubin, while contemplatively chewing a mouthful of chili dog. "If I could get the fat sucked off of these hips, that would give me the willpower to stay thin. Obesity would be a thing of the past! Just think of it! Nothing but svelte, beautiful people everywhere! Ah, bliss!"

But at the same time, schoolchildren shouldn't play computer games BECAUSE WHAT IF THEY GO OUT INTO THE STREET TOMORROW AND KILL EVERYONE.

Isn't Quasardastan a bit too… mundane?

By the way, no one seems to have noticed, but considering the presence of "states" in my country, it will now be easier for me to pass certain laws.

No Sacrifice, No Sacrifice At All

By the way, there seems to be an issue about dividing the country. I don't know if you've encountered it. You get a banner for completing it.

each issue reduces pacifism

Following new legislation in Rex Ventorum, agriculture is heavily subsidized by the government.
Following new legislation in Rex Ventorum, elections have become procedural nightmares due to voters persistently rejecting candidates.

industry: gambling 5 -> 4

I can already see the logic behind the issue author's reasoning. You can vote against everyone and then choose the one you want -> meaning you don't take any risks.