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*[http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=345941 NationStates Issues] Thread on [[jolt]] forums discussing national issues | *[http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=345941 NationStates Issues] Thread on [[jolt]] forums discussing national issues | ||
[[Category:Issues]] | [[Category:Issues]] |
Revision as of 20:34, 21 April 2007
Author | Dupeksland |
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Editor | Myrth |
Date added | |
Subject | radio |
Main category (?) | free speech |
Number of options | 3 |
The Radio Rebels Ruffle Government issue is about freedom of speech while on air and the issue of regulation of radio. The issue makes a reference to a political opposition group known as the Underground Element with the implication that this group is not international in focus, but rather a domestic organization that is using public radio stations.
Contents
Issue
The 'Underground Element', a newly formed resistance force to the governing party in @@NAME@@, has begun broadcasting anti-government messages over a network of public radio stations.
Debate options
- "These rebels are harmless," says @@RANDOMNAME@@, political commentator. "In the interests of free speech and democracy, we should allow them to broadcast their messages. There's nothing wrong with a little criticism of the government - indeed, it could do with some more incentive to perform well."
- "It'd be one thing if it was genuinely insightful criticism," says @@RANDOMNAME@@, your personal advisor. "But this is a disgrace! It's simply fear-mongering and government-bashing. We should shut down these punks before they fill our citizens' heads full of mistruths. And while we're at it, there are a few other radio stations that need to smarten up their attitude to the government, too."
- "Now now, let's be reasonable about this," muses @@RANDOMNAME@@, radio chatshow host. "The government should think very carefully before it gets into the business of telling people what they can and can't say on the air. The solution here is not to ban criticism, but to price radio station licenses at an appropriate level - that is, higher than a rabble of unshaven hippies can afford."
Domestic impacts
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United Nations impact
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Additional materials
- Freedom of Assembly UN resolution
- List of Issues
- NationStates Issues Thread on jolt forums discussing national issues