United Democracy of Scientists for Free Justice
Mar 24, 2015 5:02:47 GMT
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Post by United Democracy of Scientists on Mar 24, 2015 5:02:47 GMT
*The ambassadors to the SLUan Open Parliament building, all of varying nationalities, from Avaerilonian, to Anaaxese, to Chameliyali, were waiting impatiently for the Scientian representative to show up. Though they could all have easily guessed what the purpose of this was, none refrained to question the whereabouts of Dr. Richard Dyson. Just as they began to suspect that the old man had finally done himself in this time with a thermite accident or something similar, the subject of the evening burst into the chamber, papers fluttering in his arms, donned in a traditional, ceremonial Scientian lab coat and the stench of concentrated ammonia. With the brisk pace of a politician late to a speech, he shambled up the aisle, planted himself at the podium, and cleared his throat.*
Compatriots of the SLU, It is, as always, a privilege to be given a voice within this forum of powers. I must, before all else, apologize for our absence of a platform in the months since the announcement of my country's candidacy. I did not feel it would fall within the democratic spirit of the region if there had been no candidate to run against. I am confident beyond any doubt that the UDS' opponent, Mons Garle, will cause this to be a very close election indeed.
It has been nearly a year now since the UDS has held public office within the SLU. Though our presence within the government may not be as it used to, we did, in our time, contribute greatly to the integrity of the region. Our influence as a dependable power to the SLUan populace first began during the Great Zombie Outbreak of 2013, when the Scientian government successfully rallied the entire region into systematically eradicating the disease from this Union, one missile at a time. The UDS has been culturally known throughout the SLU since then as its ubiquitous Zombie Cure Coordinator. This willingness to service the region on the fly was repeated both during the 2014 outbreak, and the 2014 bytecoin event, when we donated 600 billion bytecoin to every nation in the region after slowly amassing a large fortune.
The phase of inactivity that plagued the SLU though 2013 to 2014 was the darkest apparent period in our region's history. Given new resolve by the success of the zombie cure effort, the UDS went on to serve the region as the seat of the Ministry of Domestic Affairs under the Feeblish Delegacy, and later as Speaker of the Union under Avaerilon. It was during these times, when nations would cease to exist by the masses, familiar faces would fade, and uncertainty for the SLU's long term future prevailed, that we and the other nations of the government served as a rock for those member states that remained. Working so closely with other cabinet members at the time helped to ensure that the spirit of the region would hold out long enough for it to experience the next great population boom which inevitably occurred. Only when we were unable to continue serving the region due to pressing internal matters, did the UDS step down.
The position of Justice is a truly unique one when one appreciates the grand scale of our government's structure. The World Assembly Delegate enforces laws; the Parliament, headed symbolically by the Speaker of the Union, creates laws. Both of these positions are required for the region's stability, yet what government could possibly function without the insurance that its laws are being interpreted fairly and fall under the purview of the Constitution? A government with no such internal temperance would be free to abuse its people with unjust convictions and unconstitutional actions. This is where the position of the Justice, and especially the popularly elected position of Free Justice, comes into play. During our time in the government, and especially as Speaker, our officials became well versed in areas such as regional law, parliamentary processes, the executive's functioning, and of course the Constitution itself.
If you, the people, elect my nation for Free Justice, we swear to uphold your rights and convict those who may wrong you. This region was made great by the liberties that member states are given in contrast to many other regions who would rule with an iron fist and treat its populace like chattel. Allow us to protect these liberties that you love, regionmates, and we can ensure a safe, great future under the guiding hand of our democratically elected leaders. Thank you.
*Dyson dabbed the sweat from his brow with a calcium chloride laced handkerchief, and gingerly surrendered his spot on the podium to claim his seat at the Scientian table. The room was silent, barring the sounds of the press, for a few precious moments before the Parliament resumed its session.*
Compatriots of the SLU, It is, as always, a privilege to be given a voice within this forum of powers. I must, before all else, apologize for our absence of a platform in the months since the announcement of my country's candidacy. I did not feel it would fall within the democratic spirit of the region if there had been no candidate to run against. I am confident beyond any doubt that the UDS' opponent, Mons Garle, will cause this to be a very close election indeed.
It has been nearly a year now since the UDS has held public office within the SLU. Though our presence within the government may not be as it used to, we did, in our time, contribute greatly to the integrity of the region. Our influence as a dependable power to the SLUan populace first began during the Great Zombie Outbreak of 2013, when the Scientian government successfully rallied the entire region into systematically eradicating the disease from this Union, one missile at a time. The UDS has been culturally known throughout the SLU since then as its ubiquitous Zombie Cure Coordinator. This willingness to service the region on the fly was repeated both during the 2014 outbreak, and the 2014 bytecoin event, when we donated 600 billion bytecoin to every nation in the region after slowly amassing a large fortune.
The phase of inactivity that plagued the SLU though 2013 to 2014 was the darkest apparent period in our region's history. Given new resolve by the success of the zombie cure effort, the UDS went on to serve the region as the seat of the Ministry of Domestic Affairs under the Feeblish Delegacy, and later as Speaker of the Union under Avaerilon. It was during these times, when nations would cease to exist by the masses, familiar faces would fade, and uncertainty for the SLU's long term future prevailed, that we and the other nations of the government served as a rock for those member states that remained. Working so closely with other cabinet members at the time helped to ensure that the spirit of the region would hold out long enough for it to experience the next great population boom which inevitably occurred. Only when we were unable to continue serving the region due to pressing internal matters, did the UDS step down.
The position of Justice is a truly unique one when one appreciates the grand scale of our government's structure. The World Assembly Delegate enforces laws; the Parliament, headed symbolically by the Speaker of the Union, creates laws. Both of these positions are required for the region's stability, yet what government could possibly function without the insurance that its laws are being interpreted fairly and fall under the purview of the Constitution? A government with no such internal temperance would be free to abuse its people with unjust convictions and unconstitutional actions. This is where the position of the Justice, and especially the popularly elected position of Free Justice, comes into play. During our time in the government, and especially as Speaker, our officials became well versed in areas such as regional law, parliamentary processes, the executive's functioning, and of course the Constitution itself.
If you, the people, elect my nation for Free Justice, we swear to uphold your rights and convict those who may wrong you. This region was made great by the liberties that member states are given in contrast to many other regions who would rule with an iron fist and treat its populace like chattel. Allow us to protect these liberties that you love, regionmates, and we can ensure a safe, great future under the guiding hand of our democratically elected leaders. Thank you.
*Dyson dabbed the sweat from his brow with a calcium chloride laced handkerchief, and gingerly surrendered his spot on the podium to claim his seat at the Scientian table. The room was silent, barring the sounds of the press, for a few precious moments before the Parliament resumed its session.*