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  1. It would be great for private servers to be able to customize their government to a system where they feel is best. Some places will want a casual server, a serious RP environment, or even a hardcore RP environment. Maybe a game mechanic can be created where you can create a branch / agency and add what power that position or department has. Or they can choose just to modify the current agencies or positions. The person can set divisions specific roles as well. Like a CFO can fire anyone in the finance department or the Captain in patrol can fire any officer in patrol or whatever. The following are examples of options you can add (if possible). They can be added to the organization as a whole or a specific role. -Ability to remove people from the organization or another organization. -Ability to hire people for your organization. -Ability to give strikes to people in your organization. -Ability to give written warnings to people in your organization. -Ability to arrest and detain a person (and if using official server system or not). -Ability to fine a person. -Ability to file charges on a person. -Ability to accept or deny a person's charge(s). -Ability to veto or accept a bill. -Ability to create and vote on a state bill. -Ability to create and vote on a county ordinance. -Ability to create and vote on a city ordinance. -Ability to accept or veto a city ordinance. -Ability to override a veto with 2/3 vote. -Ability to have final vote during a vote tie. -Ability to impeach another government official. -Ability to nominate a judicial officer. -Ability to accept or deny a nomination to a judicial officer. -Ability to control and manage sales, income, and property tax. -Ability to view income of a organization. -Ability to manage prices of a organization. -Ability to manage and add/buy assets to a organization (vehicles, inventory, drugs, weapons, etc). -Ability to manage employee salaries. -Ability to manage the organization's social media (in-game social media). -Ability to control gang or cartel locations. -Ability to access (a specific) police station. -Ability to access (a specific) fire station. -Ability to access (a specific) government building. -Ability to access certain police uniforms (detective, SWAT, etc). -Ability to access certain assets and those types of assets (weapons - glock 17 or glock 22 , vehicles - dodge charger or honda civic, etc) -Ability to accept or deny driver's license application. -Ability to revoke / suspect driver's license. -Ability to start / manage elections and votes. -Ability to pronounce someone dead. If I were to create a private server, I'd want to have a realistic checks and balances system (to the US / California), California based laws, etc. And other private servers may want something else. And this would be too hard to make happen on official servers. Which is why I suggest for just giving the option for people to customize the internal positions and departments within the game.
  2. You will be trained and on if you pass you will be in the Elite Bodyguard Company!
  3. We the people of identity have Been lied to by our greedy Ruler Leaders Brothers And Sisters It is time for our freedom fighters to take to the streets to penetrate the spirit of these evil corporate money hungry thieves who look down upon us We must Revolt For Our Future We must exterminate and Take down each and everyone until the streets belong to us and these leaders Rot down in hell WE the people will not be intimidated by Police and Government leaders We will not Conform the Identity world we make our own rules anyone who doesn't agree with our way of life will pay the price of torture or even death we will go to war with the government and anyone who opposes us we will cause havoc and terrorise the citizens and destroy their freedom The rich despise us because of our economic status Brothers and sisters in the name of the almighty God Bare Arms Set explosives in business building police stations target government officials and rich citizens we will terrorise the people of identify brothers and sisters let us rise let us take over and Be your own leaders!!!! Terrorise and attack to Liberate the impoverished poor voiceless citizens Take down the scum of identity !!!! let us rise from the graves And kick these Police and Foolish Citizens of this corruptive system exterminate them I CALL UPON MORTARS PEOPLE WHO ARE WILLING TO DIE FOR A GOOD CAUSE TO LIBERATE THE PEOPLE (Please note) The following statement is none realistic this account is not affiliated with any organised crime nor would we ever have any intent or desire to harm anybody in real life outside of the game this is total and utterly fictional None of this applies to real life)
  4. UNITED LIBERTY PARTY PLATFORM Principles and Goals TAXES: Higher taxes on large corporations. Upper, middle, and lower class workers will have generally low taxes. ECONOMY: Mixed economy with limited government involvement to ensure economic stability. RELIGION: The right to freely exercise one’s faith is guaranteed by law. Religious practices may be restricted if they pose a threat to public safety. GAY MARRIAGE: Support gay marriage IMMIGRATION: Support allowing immigrants legally into the country after being screened. Persons who are found to be illegal residents will face charges of illegal immigration and will attend hearings where a proper punishment will be settled upon. Deportation is an option for certain cases. EDUCATION: No tuition for primary public educational facilities. Low tuition for state-subsidized universities. Will have government sponsored loan programs with minimal interest. HEALTHCARE: Universal health care. All members of the society will receive health care, no matter their social and economic status. ENERGY: Support clean energy sources, and hope to have at least 75% of the grid powered by clean energy sources, including nuclear and solar energy. Will regulate fossil energy sources. Funding will also be put into experimental energy sources, such as wind, tidal, geothermal, and fusion plants. ENVIRONMENT: Find it important to protect the environment and to leave as little of a carbon footprint as possible. Excessive air pollution caused by companies will result in fines. GUNS: Support the right to own a firearm. Want sufficient background checks to ensure that criminals do not purchase firearms. DEFENSE: Believe in reducing military spending in order to fund other government programs. The money saved from reducing military spending could be used to issue grants to educational facilities, modernize police utilities, and reduce the taxes caused by universal health care. DEATH PENALTY: Against the death penalty in all circumstances. The United Liberty Party finds that the death penalty is immoral and sometimes results in the wrongful execution of an innocent citizen. PROTESTS: Support a citizen’s right to assemble, as long as it does not cause an issue of public safety or disrupt the rights of other citizens. Laws All citizens will be brought to a court of law and tried upon breaking a law, less heinous crimes will result in a fine that must be paid within a week of issuance. Citizens may have an attorney present during questioning and/or their trial. An attorney will be provided if the defendant cannot afford one. (Note: Prison time for offences are listed alongside the crime) Driving Offences (3 speeding tickets will result in revocation of driver’s license) Speeding - $50 Driving without a license - $100 General Offences Hate crime - $200 Resisting arrest - 30 Minutes Police evasion - 30 Minutes Possession of an illegal firearm - confiscation of weapon + 30 Minutes Violent Offences Assault - 1 Hour Assaulting an officer - 1.5 Hours Vehicular manslaughter - 2 Hours Manslaughter - 2.5 Hours Murder- 3 Hours Robbery (Discharging a firearm during robbery will add 1 hour) Theft under $1,000 - 15 Minutes Theft of $1,000-$5,000 - 30 Minutes Theft of $5,000-$10,000 - 1 Hours Theft over 10,000 - 1.5 Hours (+45 minutes every $10,000) Drugs (Note that you can be charged with multiple drug crimes i.e. intent to distribute + possession, or possession of marijuana + possession of cocaine) Possession of illegal drugs - confiscation + 15 Minutes Intent to distribute illegal drugs- confiscation + 30 Minutes Intent to purchase illegal drugs- confiscation + 15 Minutes THANK YOU! Thank you for taking the time to read our political party platform. I am George America and I am the current Chairman of the United Liberty Party. Please feel free to identify with my party if you see that it suites your views, I hope to host party conventions in the future for all of our members. Vote George America Governor for a better future. Feel free to contact me through messages at anytime for any reason you see fit. Current Leadership Chairman: America Vice Chair: Maserati Vice Chair: Ferrari Secretary: Abyssal Treasurer: Porsche
  5. Regulation Lobbyists

    As the CEO and Founder of The Fair Market Merchant Bureau, I will be employing several persons to fill lobbyist positions immediately. The sustainability of the economy is tantamount to the sustainability of life itself. Without the proper regulations a "free capitalist market" becomes a volitile pulpit of price gouging that can only be considered hazardous to a flourishing economy that benefits everyone. All those interested in becoming lobbyists in support of the FMMB should send me a message with the following information: Player name: In-game name: Thoughts on the FMMB: Reasoning on why you want to join: Convince me to hire you in one paragraph or less: The FMMB is an equal-opportunity employeer. Mr. Crowley -CEO Fair Market Merchant Bureau Fair Market Merchant Bureau
  6. More Political Discussion!

    Hi guys, it's me Mr. Lucious Lee Times. I'm here to tell you guys there are about 6 guys running for Governor of the Identity Island including myself. We've given policies and laws, but we don't think of everything. We need you all to be asking questions and truly trying to figure out who you want to vote for! Just like this past American Presidential Election was big, this is too!
  7. The Royal Family

    For everyone joining , Welcome to The Royal Family! You are here because you are a leader or member of an elite business, private military, or police group and would like to be protected by other players, aided by other players and in a brotherhood with other players. Codes the name, The Royal Family. Also, financial benefits are given to leaders of organizations! $$$ I, Mr. Lucious Lee Times aka PrezLegend have wisely constructed an alliance of Businesses, Military, and Police Officers all together under the loyalty to myself as Governor. Royal Guard: Alpha Military Corporation Businesses: The High Society, Identity Broadcasting Police Officers: @CadeStrikemen _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Policies (Simplified) : Gun Control: It's necessary that each player be equipped with some sort of protection. The crime rate is going to be ridiculously high. I'll permit each household to have either one shotgun or pistol for protection. This applies to common citizens, not police officers. However, you must be registered to own a gun. Government: My envisioned government will be a Constitutional Dictatorship. It's the best way for the leader to make decisions quickly and get things implemented! I say constitutional because the leader must still abide by laws. He can't just do as he wishes and have all the say so. Voting will still exist, representatives will as well. Only thing truly different is that the leader gives the final yes or no. Taxes: Taxes will be a very simple flat tax for the game. 10% of whatever your career makes you must give in taxes. 10% tax will also be placed on corporation income. Drugs: Weed, Tobacco, Alcohol, and Over-The-Counter Medicine will be legal drugs on the island. Minimum Wage: $10 an hr is the lowest wage businesses will be allowed to give to employees. Healthcare: We want everyone to be able to have care with all the obvious crime there will be. So, if you make less than $20 an hr you will be granted a fee of $100 per month. If you make $20 - $50 you'll be charge $200 and if you make any higher than $50 an hr you'll be charged $300 towards your health insurance. This monthly bill will provide unlimited health coverage for all your health needs. Laws (Detailed) : Justice: "Eye for an Eye", what one man does to another illegally the government will have done to him. For example, you steal from a man. Whatever the worth of the items you stole the government will take from you and give to the one you stole from. You kill a man with no regard, the government will kill you with no regard. Five Characteristics of a Lucious Times Economy 1. The government creates a central economic plan. The five-year plan sets economic and societal goals for every sector and region of the country. Shorter-term plans convert the goals into actionable objectives. 2. The government allocates all resources according to the central plan. It tries to use the nation's capital, labor and natural resources in the most efficient way possible. It promises to use each person's skills and abilities to their highest capacity. It seeks to eliminate unemployment. 3. The central plan sets the priorities for the production of all goods and services. These include quotas and price controls. Its goal is to supply enough food, housing, and other basics to meet the needs of everyone in the country. It also sets national priorities. These include mobilizing for war or generating robust economic growth. 4. The government owns monopoly businesses. These are in industries deemed essential to the goals of the economy. That usually includes finance, utilities, and automotive. There is no domestic competition in these sectors. 5. The government creates laws, regulations, and directives to enforce the central plan. Businesses follow the plan's production and hiring targets. They can't respond on their own to free market forces. (Source: Bon Kristoffer G. Gabnay, Roberto M Remotin, Jr., Edgar Allan M. Uy, editors. Economics: Its Concepts & Principles. 2007. Rex Book Store: Manila.) Advantages Planned economies can quickly mobilize economic resources on a large scale. They can execute massive projects, create industrial power, and meet social goals. They aren't slowed down by lawsuits from individuals or environmental impact statements. Command economies can wholly transform societies to conform to the government's vision. The new administration nationalizes private companies. Its previous owners attend "re-education" classes. Workers receive new jobs based on the government's assessment of their skills. Disadvantages This rapid mobilization often means my economy will mow down other societal needs. For example, the government tells workers what jobs they must fulfill. It discourages them from moving. The goods it produces aren’t always based on consumer demand. But citizens find a way to fulfill their needs. They often develop a shadow economy, or black market. It buys and sells the things my economy isn't producing. Leaders' attempts to control this market weakens support for them, SO I won't try to control it! The Tale of Lucious Times Lucious Lee Times (myself) is a character that grew up homeless on the streets of Los Angeles. In a city of crime Lucious had to be on the lookout at every turn. In Lucious' young life he grew to be very aware of the crime filled city and knew he had to do something to ensure his safety. At 15, Lucious started an organization with a few neighborhood boys called "The Peacekeepers". These boys were brutal. They cleaned the streets of crime in the most direct ways possible. Showing up to criminal hideouts and wasting away every member present, making fake visits to prisons and jails to poison and eliminate those criminals on the inside, making appointments with the LAPD to let THEM know how things would be done. The Peacekeepers were vigilantes at the finest. The city soon had a crime rate so low new schools were being built and more people migrated to the lovely city of Los Angeles. Through all the harsh deeds The Peacekeepers had done Lucious never was present for the actual action. He was the mastermind, the planner, the brain of the whole operation. Sitting behind a desk as leader of The Peacekeepers. Oh how things looked great! Lucious had made something out of nothing and became a city icon and hero as he grew older. Though soon, things made a turn for the worst. Lucious' closest partner, his beautiful fiance was capture by a man known by the name Gustavo Fring. A now well-known high profile methamphetamine drug lord. He did so becuase by cleaning up the city Lucious' made distribution for Mr. Fring come to a complete stop in the area. Lucious grew furious, so furious he began to walk into a whole new light. The Peacekeepers became a weapon at Lucious' disposal. He thought long and hard and then finally had a plan. After finding where Fring was located Lucious and his team of over 200 men approached the location, guns loaded and ready for anything. However, Fring was already aware of Lucious' presence and decided to retaliate. Fring killed Lucious' fiance, then sent out total war upon Lucious and his men. In the end only two men were left standing; Fring and Lucious. After few words, Lucious caught leverage and killed Fring. Though Lucious was severly injured by gunshot. He called the LAPD. With quickness, Lucious was saved and had chance to speak with the LAPD Chief of Police. He thanked Lucious for his doings and after a long conversation of tears the chief left. Lucious began to realize how much he'd loss. All his men, his fiance, his hold on the city from crime all gone! Three weeks later Lucious walked out of the hospital, grab all $789,211 he'd raised with his people, and began to leave town for a new home. A place called Turtle Beach on Identity Island. However, when he got to the town line he found something waiting for him. Over half the city was standing their with gold-colored gold-scented candles. Some of them stood to give thanks, but many stood ready to follow him wherever he went. A woman by the name of Dorris Jean approached Lucious and told him this: "We give these candles to represent who you are to the city. Forever will you be the gold we all love, the gold we all know has provided, the gold we all know will pay the price. For to us you are a leader and friend. For you have become like royalty in this city. And with you royalty we be your royal family." Lucious was proud. All negative feelings previous washed away. Lucious now felt the obligation to continue to lead. For he knew he was wise and could give great leadership. This time he wouldn't limit himself to the leadership of a groups of boys who run a city, no. That was below him now. Now he needed to lead in higher heights where he could have greater impact and influence. A position of power such as Governor would do the trick! So he then decided to venture into the political field of leadership once he arrived in his new home. A few hours later after a celebratory evening Lucious and the now called Royal Family left. 12 days later they arrived in Turtle Beach on the Identity island and the rest is soon to be foretold...
  8. The Great Nation of PrezLegend

    I, PrezLegend have wisely constructed an alliance of Businesses, Military, and Police Officers all together under the loyalty to PrezLegend as Governor. Royal Guard: Alpha Military Corporation Businesses: Police Officers:
  9. It may be a long shot, but I this the game government should be a monarchy. Following the lineage of the first gamer elected.
  10. As a governor candidate, I must ask, what type of game government would you all be interested in? - Always, PrezLegend
  11. Healthcare- Roger for Governor

    Healthcare is going to be a hot button issue on the island and I believe that it shouldn't be a government issued thing at all. This is going to be a big point of difference between me and the other candidates running for governor. There are many reasons why I feel this way. The first reason would be that the government has a track record of doing a poor job in the healthcare area. If you look at a real life example in Canada you will find huge waiting lists and people actually coming to America for operations and procedures. Another reason for no governmental healthcare is that I don't want the government to be responsible for your life. This may sound harsh but I don't want to take the blame for lives lost due to a failed healthcare policy. The third reason is the cost, the cost of healthcare to the government would be high and the care provided would most likely be lackluster (very generalized). With limiting the cost of healthcare to the government, the government could spend the money elsewhere like businesses for one example. With no government healthcare and leaving it to the private companies this would promote competition (which would drive down costs), and give you better quality care. There will be some money allocated to help private healthcare companies though. It will be small maybe 5% of the money that the government takes in will be allocated towards that. This money will go towards running costs and possibly training of their staff. Questions? Please ask and I will try to respond to the best of my ability. Note: Since the game isn't out there is no promises due to the possible limitations that we don't know about yet.
  12. Corruption- Roger for Governor

    Corruption is going to be a huge issue especially in the police and government. This topic is going to explain my view on this issue and the way I'm going to combat it. For starters I'm going to make a law that makes all elected officials live by the laws they propose/pass (including myself) through. The next thing I'm going to do is set up districts where the people of those districts vote for representatives to represent them in a congress like set up. The only requirement is that they have to have no prior illegal gang involvement or criminal record, as well as no party affiliation. These people will help uphold a system of checks and balances to make sure no law is too overbearing. This will also assure that the will of the people alone will be met from that district. There will be a lawyer appointed from the reps (of the districts) to look into the governmental spending and cabinet members accounts. He must have no criminal record or party affiliation. This will make sure no money is flowing into criminal accounts. The police will have a strict vetting process and training to hopefully route out any bad eggs. There will be term limits. You can only be governor for 2 terms, each term being 1 year (may change). The governor will then peacefully pass down power to whoever was voted in. We will do this so no one becomes a dictator and will promote fresh ideas. The last thing is that the government will produce a public budget report at the end of each month. This will state where all the money was spent unless that information is classified for whatever reason. Questions? Please ask and I will try to answer to the best of my abilities. *Note: Since the game isn't out there is no promises due to the possible limitations that we don't know about yet.
  13. VOTE FOR Mr.X

    Hi Friends! Im Mr.X and im running for Governor of this fine town. Iv worked several years for my cousin GOLDIE WILSON's campaign for Hill Valley from 1985-2016. I also helped finance a small Paranormal investigation company called GHOSTBUSTERS with Dr. Ray Stantz, and private funding for time travel/exploration science with Dr. Emett Brown. I want low taxes for all, a city free of crime and homelessness, and a fair city that is big on jobs for women and minorities. Progress Is my middle name, that is my promise to you So vote for me! the peoples choice we are always accepting sponsors and those who would like to participate in our campaign
  14. How will it work?

    Greetings my fellow citizens of identity! I have to open the discussion regarding the layout of the political system in identity, as reading through the forum posts I can't seem to find answers to my question of "How individuals participate in the political process". Will individuals be elected to stand for a political party like we do in the US? i.e. primaries and debates? So players can join together to create an official party (for example the Democrats and Republicans) and meet to create policies to then present in the election? Or will everyone be standing as independents in attempts to run as Governor? I'm rather curious, as if the party system is the direction it would most certainly make for an exciting political process! Regards, Cameron! Hope to see you all in game soon!!!!
  15. Hello all, Here is my Proposal for Constitution and Government Structure of Proposed “Sage Island” County. Constitution (Preamble) We the People of Sage Island, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for Sage Island County. Article 1 Legislative Section 1 All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in the Senate. Section 2 1: The Senate of Sage Island County shall compose of two Senators from each City, chosen through a vote by the people thereof, for one Month; and each Senator shall have one Vote. 2: The Senate shall assemble at least once every Month. 3: The Senate shall choose a Chairman to preside over Senate meetings. 4: If Vacancies happen by resignation, or otherwise, during the recess of the legislature, the Senate Chairman shall then make temporary appointments until the next Senate meeting, which shall then fill such Vacancies. Section 3 1: The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. No person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds of the Senate members present. 2: Judgment in cases of Impeachment shall not extend further than a removal from office and disqualification to hold and enjoy any Office of honor, trust or profit under the County of Sage Island: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgement and Punishment, according to the Law. 3: Just Cause for Impeachment includes: Treason and Felony. Section 4 1: The Senate shall determine the rules of its proceedings, punish members for disorderly behaviour, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a member. 2: The Senate shall keep a record of its rules, its proceedings, and meetings. The Yeas and Nays of the members of the Senate shall be entered into the record. 3: The Senate shall not adjourn for more than three days while in assembly. Section 5 1: The Senators shall receive a compensation for their services, to be ascertained by law, and paid out of the treasury of Sage Island County. Section 6 1: The Senate shall have the Power: To lay and collect taxes to pay Debts and provide for common public safety and the general welfare of Sage Island County. All taxes shall be uniform throughout the County of Sage Island; To regulate Commerce; To establish a uniform Rule of Naturalization; To establish uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies; To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and fix the standard of Weights and Measures; To provide for the punishment of counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the County of Sage Island; To establish Post Offices; To make Rules for the Government; To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections, and repel Invasions; To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining the Militia when called forth, and the appointment of Officers; Section 7 1: The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public safety may require it. 2: No Bill of Attainder or ex post facto Law shall be passed. 3: No Capitation, or other direct, Tax shall be laid. 4: No money shall be drawn from the Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by Law; and written record of all accounts, receipts, and expenditures shall be made public every Month. 5: No Title of Nobility shall be granted by Sage Island County: And no person holding any Office of profit or trust under them, shall accept any present, emolument, office or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state. Article 2 Executive Section 1 1: The executive Power shall be vested in a County Commissioner of the County of Sage Island. He shall hold his Office during a Term of one Month, and be elected as follows: The Citizens shall appoint by a popular vote, in such manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a number of Electors, equal to the whole number of Senators in the County of Sage Island: but no Senator or person holding an Office of trust or profit under the County of Sage Island, shall be appointed an Elector. The Electors shall then meet and by majority of written votes elect a person for the Office of the County Commissioner from a list of candidates. 2: The County Commissioner shall receive compensation for his services, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the treasury of Sage Island County. 3: Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:- “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of County Commissioner of Sage Island County, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of Sage Island County.” Section 2 1: The County Commissioner shall be Commander in Chief of the Militia when called into the actual service of the County of Sage Island. 2: The County Commissioner shall have the power: To appoint each member of his cabinet; Vice Commissioner, Secretary, Treasurer. To grant reprieves and pardons for offences against Sage Island County, except in cases of Impeachment. To appoint, with advice and consent of the Senate, heads of office of the County of Sage Island. A person shall be elected as Sheriff to head the Sheriff’s Office. This position shall not be appointed by the County Commissioner. To fill up Vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, which shall expire at the end of their next session. Section 3 1: He shall from time to time give to the Senate information of the State of the Union. 2: He shall take care that the Laws be faithfully executed, and shall commission all the officers of Sage Island County. Section 4 1: The County Commissioner, his Cabinet, the Sheriff and all civil Officers of Sage Island County shall be removed from office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors. Article 3 Judicial Section 1 1: The judicial Power of Sage Island County, shall be vested in one Superior Court, and in such inferior Courts as the Senate may from time to time ordain and establish. The Judges, both of the Superior and inferior Courts, shall hold their Offices during good behaviour, and shall, receive for their services a compensation, to be ascertained by Law, and paid out of the treasury of Sage Island County. Section 2 1: The judicial Power shall extend to all cases, in law and equity, arising under this Constitution, the Laws of Sage Island County, under their Authority. 2: The Trial of all crimes, except in cases of Impeachment, shall be by jury. Section 3 1: The Superior Court shall handle Felonies. The District Court shall handle Misdemeanors. The Court of Appeals shall handle Appeals. Article 4 County Relations Section 1 1: The Senate shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulation respecting the territory or other property belonging to the County of Sage Island. 2: The County of Sage Island shall guarantee to every City in the County of this Union a Republican Form of Government, and shall protect each of them against Invasion; and on application of the legislature, or of the executive against domestic violence. Article 5 Mode of Amendment Section1 1: The Senate, whenever two-thirds shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, when two-thirds of the population of the County of Sage Island submit a petition to hold a Convention for proposing Amendments. In either case, ratification of proposed Amendments then requires a three-fourths vote. Article 6 Law of the Land, Oaths of Office Section 1 1: This Constitution, and the Laws of Sage Island County which shall be made in pursuance thereof; or which shall be made, under the Authority of Sage Island County, shall be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in the County shall be bound thereby, any thing in the Constitution or Laws of the County to the contrary notwithstanding. 2: The senators of the legislature, all executive and judicial officers of Sage Island County, shall be bound by oath or affirmation, to support this Constitution. Article 7 Ratification Section 1 1: The ratification of three-fourths of either the Senate or three-fourths of the population of the county during a convention, shall be sufficient for the establishment of this Constitution. Done in Convention by the Unanimous Consent of the County and its Citizens present the ____________ day of _______(Month)________ in the Year of ______________________________ and of the Independence of the County of Sage Island, In witness, whereof We have hereunto subscribed our Names, (List of Names) Amendments to the Constitution Bill of Rights Amendment 1 Freedom of Expression The Senate shall make no law restricting or prohibiting the exercise thereof: Freedom of religion Freedom of speech Freedom of the press Freedom of the people to peaceably assemble Freedom to petition the Government for a redress of grievances Amendment 2 Right to Bear Arms The Senate shall make no law restricting or prohibiting the exercise thereof: A well regulated Militia, when called to service by the County The right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed Amendment 3 Quartering Militia No Militia shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without consent of the owner. Amendment 4 Search and Seizure The Senate shall make no law restricting or prohibiting the exercise thereof: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or Affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Amendment 5 Rights of Persons No person shall be held to answer for capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury. Nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb. Nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself. Nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of Law. Nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. Amendment 6 Rights of Accused in Criminal Prosecutions In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the County wherein the crime shall have been committed, which shall have been previously ascertained by Law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Amendment 7 Civil Trials In Suits at common Law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise re-examined in any Court of Sage Island County, than according to the rules of the common Law. Amendment 8 Further Guarantees Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. Amendment 9 Unenumerated Rights The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. Amendment 10 Reserved Powers The Powers not delegated to the County of Sage Island by the Constitution, are reserved to the people.
  16. Hey Guys, Here are a few tips for you if you are looking to create political parties. First start with something you know and adapt game knowledge to it. Usually you can do this by watching movies and a youtube series on politics. Politics for Dummies is a great place to start. Second, Do NOT over expand. A lot of people that try to create political parties want to expand wider and wider. This is a bad thing to do. Start Small. Keep in the back of your mind that politics in games never work out for the best interest of everyone. Not to mention they often fail and fall apart before they can do any good. Third, choose something easy to work with. Do not worry with cabinet members, or secretaries. Keep it small to a number of 3 or less people at the start. Fourth, Do NOT give up. The first moment you let someone else take the reigns of your creation, you have lost the war. Your dream will be gone, and there will be no resurrection of your dead political party. ---------- Q: What political parties work? A: Dictatorships. Explanation: Dictatorships work because they do not rely on other people who can often times be unreliable. Q: Should we attempt an American Congress (American Politics)? A: No. Not only will you fail miserably, you will establish hate for your character. Q: What about any other country's government? A: The only government system I have known to work was a British Parliament. It worked for about 8 months on an Altis Server (It has since shutdown, ie, could not find the name) Essentially they built a voting system for law changes in the game. It worked for a long time considering the nature of servers. Q: Where have you seen a Dictatorship work? A: I've seen Staff on many servers become dictators, or were already dictators. Dictatorship establishes discipline and respect. It's only when you shy back from the dictatorship and allow for more democracy when it fails, and your community fails. Pick something and stick with it. Q: From where do you have your knowledge? A: Come on guys.. Let's face it, we're all Arma 3 life aficionados. All of my knowledge comes from failed systems and servers.
  17. Civil Revolt/ Revolution

    Do you think it would be likely that a civil revolt, revolution, civil war or war of independence would occur in Identity? I think it would be interesting what would happen, especially for the two latter, as separate groups and militias would arise -such as US loyalists and separatists- and fight for power. It'd be also interesting to what caused these events and how the government would deal with them. Political turmoil could also add to the roleplay of the game.
  18. Eng. Can we do the revolution and how it will work ? Sorry for my English , Comrades Rus. Сможем ли мы совершить переворот или революцию , против тиранического правительства
  19. Embassies

    So this is something I found on another area of the forum, but thought it should be posted here. 1. What about having embassies? Since every server will have it's own government, you could have embassies for each on all the fficial servers. i.e., on Server 1 you can find the Server 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, etc embassies. This would add more jobs, as then as governor, you could appoint ambassdors to all the other servers. 2. With these embassies, you may think, what's the point in these embassies, this is where inter-server trading comes in. If you make something on Server 1, then people in the other Servers can purchase your item at the Server 1 Embassy in their own servers. 3. If not embassies, this could be a use for the airport, having it so that if you take your goods to the airport, people in other servers can then buy them at their own airports. Thanks to @Syym for posting the topic to give me this idea.
  20. With all the crime there must be lawyers . There can be straight laced fighting for the cause lawyers and lawyers that can be crooked and help the Mobs. Governemnt- what type of town will this be? Will there be mayors and political aspects of people who keep order? Could be fun!