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A loose coalition of political activists running the gamut of the political spectrum has started a petition to add 'None of the Above' as an option on every ballot, so that a voter can reject all candidates if he feels none of them represent a viable option. If 'None of the Above' wins the election, a new election with all-new candidates would have to be held. | A loose coalition of political activists running the gamut of the political spectrum has started a petition to add 'None of the Above' as an option on every ballot, so that a voter can reject all candidates if he feels none of them represent a viable option. If 'None of the Above' wins the election, a new election with all-new candidates would have to be held. | ||
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| − | # "It's a simple matter really," says left-wing activist and former rock star | + | # "It's a simple matter really," says left-wing activist and former rock star @@RANDOMNAME@@. "Sometimes when you're voting, all the options suck. Why then should people be forced to hold their nose and vote for the lesser of two, or even three or four evils? Adding 'None of the Above' to the ballot would ensure that the people have a choice at all times, even if that choice is to reject the choices they have been given!" |
| − | + | # "Adding 'None of the Above' to the ballot makes absolutely no sense," contributes conservative political pundit @@RANDOMNAME@@. "Those who want to run for office have already put their names on the ballot, and if none of those options suits the voter, that's just too bad. Instead, we ought to prevent this sort of problem and limit the number of options. Sure, less people can run, but that will eliminate costly runoff elections completely!" | |
| − | # "Adding 'None of the Above' to the ballot makes absolutely no sense," contributes conservative political pundit | + | |
==Domestic impacts== | ==Domestic impacts== | ||
===Option 1=== | ===Option 1=== | ||
| + | The following game text is added to nations choosing this option: | ||
| + | :voting has become a nightmare since everyone keeps selecting "None of the above" | ||
| − | It is believed that | + | It is believed that this option results in slight increase in political freedoms and a raise in taxes. |
===Option 2=== | ===Option 2=== | ||
| − | It is believed that the second option results in a slight decrease in | + | It is believed that the second option results in a slight decrease in political freedoms. |
==United Nations impact== | ==United Nations impact== | ||
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*[http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=345941 NationStates Issues] Thread on [[jolt]] forums discussing daily issues | *[http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=345941 NationStates Issues] Thread on [[jolt]] forums discussing daily issues | ||
[[Category:Issues]] | [[Category:Issues]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:48, 14 May 2007
| Author | Kamikachidonia |
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| Editor | Reploid Productions |
| Date added | ? |
| Subject | Elections |
| Main category (?) | Political freedoms |
| Number of options | 2 |
Contents
Issue
A loose coalition of political activists running the gamut of the political spectrum has started a petition to add 'None of the Above' as an option on every ballot, so that a voter can reject all candidates if he feels none of them represent a viable option. If 'None of the Above' wins the election, a new election with all-new candidates would have to be held.
Debate options
- "It's a simple matter really," says left-wing activist and former rock star @@RANDOMNAME@@. "Sometimes when you're voting, all the options suck. Why then should people be forced to hold their nose and vote for the lesser of two, or even three or four evils? Adding 'None of the Above' to the ballot would ensure that the people have a choice at all times, even if that choice is to reject the choices they have been given!"
- "Adding 'None of the Above' to the ballot makes absolutely no sense," contributes conservative political pundit @@RANDOMNAME@@. "Those who want to run for office have already put their names on the ballot, and if none of those options suits the voter, that's just too bad. Instead, we ought to prevent this sort of problem and limit the number of options. Sure, less people can run, but that will eliminate costly runoff elections completely!"
Domestic impacts
Option 1
The following game text is added to nations choosing this option:
- voting has become a nightmare since everyone keeps selecting "None of the above"
It is believed that this option results in slight increase in political freedoms and a raise in taxes.
Option 2
It is believed that the second option results in a slight decrease in political freedoms.
United Nations impact
At present there are no United Nations resolutions that compliment or contradict this daily issue.
Additional materials
- List of Issues
- NationStates Issues Thread on jolt forums discussing daily issues
