Nationstates

[Gaston]

Yeah same. That's what happens when you ban clothing.

[Takanomiya Hijiri]

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The Issue

After a WhoTube video featuring MPs in an outright brawl went viral, foreign commentators now regularly mock the hijinks in the Bunnygirlish Parliament. In order to save face, several MPs have tried to rein in the legislature’s embarrassing behavior.

The Debate

“We need a Parliamentary Code of Conduct to make sure this appalling behavior doesn’t happen again,” states Opposition Leader Kendra van Gogh. “Your entire cabinet mooned me while I was speaking yesterday for Violet’s sake! You wouldn’t get away with that kind of behavior in any other workplace, so why is Parliament exempt? We need to show the citizenry that this is a place of serious and mature discussion, not a schoolyard playground.”

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“That’s a good start, but it doesn’t go far enough!” exclaims avid BE-SPAN watcher and schoolteacher Quincy Contri. “I always sit down and watch Question Period with the kids to teach them how democracy in Bunnygirls Everywhere works. They were subjected to the brawl, the mooning, and all those fights involving the chicken costume. Any politician who acts in such a disgraceful way should be barred from running for political office ever again. If we don’t take tougher stances against this disgraceful behavior, our kids will start thinking that this is an acceptable way for them to act.”

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“We have a right to express our political dissatisfaction, no matter how... unorthodox our methods are,” says Virginia Kennett, one of your more outspoken cabinet ministers while making an obscene gesture towards the other speakers. “Sure, sometimes things can get a little heated, but that’s the nature of politics. If the loyal opposition can’t handle a few choice words or an entire hour of jeering, then they shouldn’t have run for office. Besides, what about freedom of speech? Aren’t we still big on that?”

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“Hold up! Outta my way!” shouts pro-wrestler Stone Fist as he barges his way into your office and places one of your aides in a chokehold. “What if instead of debates, politicians settled their scores with trial by combat? Build a thunderdome in Parliament. Two MPs enter; one MP leaves! Imagine the ratings and publicity! People could even bet hugs on the results. At the very least, the public will be a lot more invested in the outcome of parliamentary debates.” Your aide passes out as Stone Fist releases his grip.

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The Issue

Students from many universities in Bunnygirls Everywhere are protesting about the rising financial cost of studying at university and are demanding that the government provide more financial aid to students.

The Debate

“We need money now,” screams Kitty Savage, a student from one of Bunnygirls Everywhere’s top achieving universities. “All these tuition fees are just too much! I need that money to spend on books, study materials, accommodation, and alco- well, uh, you get the gist of it. All these fees are doing is preventing people from poorer backgrounds achieving their potential. The government ought to pay for all university expenses. After all if nobody went to university where would all the doctors and teachers come from?”

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“OH GOD NO THE EXPENSE!” screeches Reginald Assange, your Minister of Education before eventually calming down. “No, no. This is not a good idea. Do you know how high the tax rate is already without introducing something like this? We should be making tuition fees higher if anything. University is a privilege, not a right, and only the elite should be allowed within those walls. And by elite, of course, I mean rich.”

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“These young people are the greatest resource our nation has,” says Willow Gilbreth, a famous demographer. “If you’re going to discourage them from going to university then you’re cheating our nation out of its potential. What I suggest is government-funded loans to students from poor families. That way we can have the best of both worlds without the expense. Admittedly, some may still not be able to afford it but there’s no pleasing some people.”

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“Why bother with universities anyway,” says refuse collector Cortana Miller. “These students could be working and earning a living instead of wasting time and money learning things with no point whatsoever. Who needs to know about ancient Maxtopian poetry, huh? Who would hire you for that? There are plenty of jobs out there, so why don’t they go and get one? I’ll tell you why: it’s because they are lazy. I propose the government close all universities in Bunnygirls Everywhere and make people get a job after they leave school. With all the money saved from closing down universities we can have a well-deserved tax cut too.”

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[spoiler]Naturally, my nation now settles every government dispute with a wrestling match, and we've closed all our universities.[/spoiler]