Post by Danihel Laurieir on Dec 12, 2006 21:42:10 GMT -6
Fellow Makers of Law:
Here I offer what is—I think—only my second proposed amendment to the Organic Law in recent times. (My other amendment created the Hopper, an institution that our near perfect Organic Law at the time had somehow overlooked.)
I'm trying to catch up to Sir John Woolley, who in recent months has introduced at least seven changes to "the most fundamental mechanisms of our constitution" (as the honorable Justice C.M. Siervicül puts it.)
Interestingly, one of Sir John's amendments was to change part of the historic and official title of the King. The proposed amendment below deals--in part--with same section, though it leaves the historic title itself intact.
I would prefer to offer a more comprehensive set of revisions, but given how things are going politically I thought it prudent--at this juncture--to offer this minimal change. It will go nicely with the other amendment in the Hopper relating to the King—an amendment offered by…um—oh, what's his name?—oh yes!—Sir John Woolley!
Come to think of it, maybe this is a good time to consider other possible improvements to the law relating to the Monarchy. After all, we're between Kings at the moment and have a well-functioning government and an active and creative citizenry. This is a good time for a good discussion isn't it?
But, alas, not according to the powers that be, especially not according to THE LAW, which as the honorable Justice C.M. Siervicül has pointed out, tells us (who are mere lawmakers)
"the only question now is who the best candidate for the throne is" even if some of us lawmakers—like Woolley and me—seem to have other questions, too.
Anyway, I offer the following proposed amendment for your consideration. (And please note in advance that I am not under any illusion that King Robert I was an especially delightful person all the time.)
The "I Knew KRI, and You're No KRI" Amendment
WHEREAS, it's probably a good idea to make sure that the Organic Law doesn't contain false claims or at least not too many real whoppers;
WHEREAS, whether one likes him or not, King Robert I is the creator and founder of Talossa, and the only person to whom it is accurate to say that "the nation itself owes its existence" and,
WHEREAS, it would therefore be false and wrong to describe any subsequent King in a way that can only accurately be applied to King Robert I (c'mon give the guy his due)
THEREFORE the Ziu hereby adopts the following Amendment to the Organic Law, and transmits it to the voters for their ratification.
Article III, Section 2 of the Organic Law is amended to read, in full:
Section 2. The King is the symbolic head of the nation. The nation democratically grants the King and his successors certain Royal Powers Powers: The right to declare national holidays, grant titles of nobility, make the annual Speech From The Throne on the 26th of December (or at other times when events warrant), to veto bills (or Prime Dictates), to issue Writs of Dissolution and Warrants of Prorogation for the Cosâ, to grant pardons and commute sentences, to confer awards and decorations, to appoint the Seneschál after elections, and to appoint Governors of Territories upon the advice of the Seneschál.
Article III, Section 3 of the Organic Law is amended to read, in full:
Section 3. The historic and official title of the King of Talossa is:
"__________ (name), by the Grace of God, King of Talossa and of all its Realms and Regions, King of Cézembre, Sovereign Lord and Protector of Pengöpäts and the New Falklands, Defender of the Faith, Leader of the Armed Forces, Viceroy of Hoxha and Vicar of Atatürk, Founder of the Great Nation of Talossa." The title shall, along with the Royal dignity, pass to the King's successors. However, because the nation itself owes its existence to His Majesty, Robert I, King of Talossa, the phrase 'Founder of the Great Nation of Talossa' shall not pass but shall appertain solely to His Majesty King Robert I.
Uréu q'estadra så: Danihél Lauriéir (MC)
Here I offer what is—I think—only my second proposed amendment to the Organic Law in recent times. (My other amendment created the Hopper, an institution that our near perfect Organic Law at the time had somehow overlooked.)
I'm trying to catch up to Sir John Woolley, who in recent months has introduced at least seven changes to "the most fundamental mechanisms of our constitution" (as the honorable Justice C.M. Siervicül puts it.)
Interestingly, one of Sir John's amendments was to change part of the historic and official title of the King. The proposed amendment below deals--in part--with same section, though it leaves the historic title itself intact.
I would prefer to offer a more comprehensive set of revisions, but given how things are going politically I thought it prudent--at this juncture--to offer this minimal change. It will go nicely with the other amendment in the Hopper relating to the King—an amendment offered by…um—oh, what's his name?—oh yes!—Sir John Woolley!
Come to think of it, maybe this is a good time to consider other possible improvements to the law relating to the Monarchy. After all, we're between Kings at the moment and have a well-functioning government and an active and creative citizenry. This is a good time for a good discussion isn't it?
But, alas, not according to the powers that be, especially not according to THE LAW, which as the honorable Justice C.M. Siervicül has pointed out, tells us (who are mere lawmakers)
"the only question now is who the best candidate for the throne is" even if some of us lawmakers—like Woolley and me—seem to have other questions, too.
Anyway, I offer the following proposed amendment for your consideration. (And please note in advance that I am not under any illusion that King Robert I was an especially delightful person all the time.)
The "I Knew KRI, and You're No KRI" Amendment
WHEREAS, it's probably a good idea to make sure that the Organic Law doesn't contain false claims or at least not too many real whoppers;
WHEREAS, whether one likes him or not, King Robert I is the creator and founder of Talossa, and the only person to whom it is accurate to say that "the nation itself owes its existence" and,
WHEREAS, it would therefore be false and wrong to describe any subsequent King in a way that can only accurately be applied to King Robert I (c'mon give the guy his due)
THEREFORE the Ziu hereby adopts the following Amendment to the Organic Law, and transmits it to the voters for their ratification.
Article III, Section 2 of the Organic Law is amended to read, in full:
Section 2. The King is the symbolic head of the nation. The nation democratically grants the King and his successors certain Royal Powers Powers: The right to declare national holidays, grant titles of nobility, make the annual Speech From The Throne on the 26th of December (or at other times when events warrant), to veto bills (or Prime Dictates), to issue Writs of Dissolution and Warrants of Prorogation for the Cosâ, to grant pardons and commute sentences, to confer awards and decorations, to appoint the Seneschál after elections, and to appoint Governors of Territories upon the advice of the Seneschál.
Article III, Section 3 of the Organic Law is amended to read, in full:
Section 3. The historic and official title of the King of Talossa is:
"__________ (name), by the Grace of God, King of Talossa and of all its Realms and Regions, King of Cézembre, Sovereign Lord and Protector of Pengöpäts and the New Falklands, Defender of the Faith, Leader of the Armed Forces, Viceroy of Hoxha and Vicar of Atatürk, Founder of the Great Nation of Talossa." The title shall, along with the Royal dignity, pass to the King's successors. However, because the nation itself owes its existence to His Majesty, Robert I, King of Talossa, the phrase 'Founder of the Great Nation of Talossa' shall not pass but shall appertain solely to His Majesty King Robert I.
Uréu q'estadra så: Danihél Lauriéir (MC)
