07-26-2018, 03:47 PM
Well,
As stated on page two of our laws: The Republic strongly affirms that religion has no place in governance of this State; however, in support of liberty of the person, and for the promotion of free will, the Republic allows that religion forms an important part of individual expression and life.
In keeping with the spirit of this decree, I would prefer to restrict the representatives to ones solely elected by their respective camps. By allowing the church heads or an elected draconic representative to have seats, some people would receive extra representation at the meeting. Which would be fine if that was fair and equal to everyone, but it is not. Not everyone subscribes to a faith and thus their voices would be mitigated in comparison to those of their peers who have chosen a religious path. Even in regards to myself, as I am a member of a camp in addition to being the Warden Captain, was hoping to take a back seat and abstain from any voting regarding to decisions that may take place--at most acting as a tie breaker.
That being said, this meeting should be a product of the people's will. Thus, if the elected representatives deem it fit to allow the heads of our varying religious organizations to have a seat, then it should be so. But as for this first meeting, I think it would be best if only a single representative from each camp were given a seat at the table.
-Cpt. Shadowlight
As stated on page two of our laws: The Republic strongly affirms that religion has no place in governance of this State; however, in support of liberty of the person, and for the promotion of free will, the Republic allows that religion forms an important part of individual expression and life.
In keeping with the spirit of this decree, I would prefer to restrict the representatives to ones solely elected by their respective camps. By allowing the church heads or an elected draconic representative to have seats, some people would receive extra representation at the meeting. Which would be fine if that was fair and equal to everyone, but it is not. Not everyone subscribes to a faith and thus their voices would be mitigated in comparison to those of their peers who have chosen a religious path. Even in regards to myself, as I am a member of a camp in addition to being the Warden Captain, was hoping to take a back seat and abstain from any voting regarding to decisions that may take place--at most acting as a tie breaker.
That being said, this meeting should be a product of the people's will. Thus, if the elected representatives deem it fit to allow the heads of our varying religious organizations to have a seat, then it should be so. But as for this first meeting, I think it would be best if only a single representative from each camp were given a seat at the table.
-Cpt. Shadowlight
A young human dressed in a tunic and pants. He wears black greaves and bracers and carries a sword that is just a bit too large for him.
OOG: Robert DiBartolomeo
OOG: Robert DiBartolomeo