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| Eli_Fitzgerald | Date: Friday, 13 Feb 2009, 11:24 AM | Message # 1 |
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| Much has been said about the destitution and the disenfranchisement of the Outer Rim, and I know many Senators here have worked long and hard on this cause (I praise Senator Emerest especially, for organizing his pending charity concert and having the courtesy to invite us all). However, I'm of the opinion that the best way to develop and invigorate the poorest of Outer Rim worlds is not simply to throw credits at them, but to give them opportunity, and access to opportunity. For centuries now, most of the galaxy and certainly all of the Core Worlds have enjoyed stable holonet access, allowing instantaneous communications, transactions, and free exchange of goods and information among trillions of sentients, and yet much of the Outer Rim is still without adequate holonet transcievers. And still we wonder why poverty, illiteracy and disease persist in these places? I believe it is in their interest, and in our own economic and strategic interest to provide these planets with access to our culture, our institutions, our goods and our services, so that they can truly, finally join the galactic community. And so, I propose that a mere 676 million credits be allocated for the construction and maintenance of 26 new holonet transcievers, built at strategic points across the Mid and Outer Rims to provide the most coverage and access to the most worlds. This will not only provide access to the holonet, it will also give potentially thousands of planets, even Imperial Remnant planets, the option of our ideology and our culture over theirs. I vote firmly in favor. Eli Fitzgerald
Chief of State
Eli Fitzgerald
Senator of Ralltiir (10 BBY—Present)
"I was elected to do some flamethrowing in the Senate. To a light a fire under those Senators and make it hot for them."
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| Exar_Ray | Date: Saturday, 14 Feb 2009, 7:44 AM | Message # 2 |
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| I agree with Chief of State Fitzgerald. By bringing some form of good service to the Outer Rim planets, will they hopefully see that the New Republic is their ally, and not another war-hungry war mongrol only out for territory and men and women for military service. I vote in favor. Exar Ray
Senator of Dantooine
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| Senator_Cambrist | Date: Sunday, 15 Feb 2009, 4:38 PM | Message # 3 |
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| In favor, and in agreement with all the grounds presented. I would also point out that expanding holonet access would also facilitate greater ease of trade between worlds, and so this measure is in the New Republic's commercial interest as well. And though I have only been in this Senate for a short time, I believe this measure might well be the foremost humanitarian contribution and legacy that the New Republic has thus far made to the Outer Rim, and so I'm pleased to vote for it. Senator Cambrist, Brentaal
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| DannilBoVar | Date: Monday, 16 Feb 2009, 12:25 PM | Message # 4 |
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| "While the InterGalactic Mining Core salutes the Chief of State for his philanthropic endeavors, respectfully, the IMC would similarly like to put forward the question of where the twenty-six new holonet transceivers will be located. With the limitless possibilities, I, along with my associates are simply curious which planets we are electing to bring the holonet to, and which of these planets deserve better treatment than those that will remain in the dark. After all, a mere 26 holonet transceivers won't fix the problem of the entire Outer Rim. Maybe instead of trying to patch together the Outer Rim with flimsy bills, we should instead be looking at a broad overarching bill that will be mutually beneficial for all the Outer Rim. I would call upon the Chief of State to build more than twenty-six new receivers and bring the holonet to all of the Outer Rim, or to scrap this legislation and bring forth something worthwhile." From somewhere within the hall, someone applauded, but Marcus wasn't paying attention. His eyes carefully checking the lead podium, watching the Chief of State as his own podium swung back into position to open up the floor. Marcus Zane
Speaking on Behalf of Dannil Bo'Var
InterGalactic Mining Core
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Dannil Bo'Var
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InterGalactic Mining Core and Subsidiaries
Message edited by DannilBoVar - Monday, 16 Feb 2009, 12:28 PM |
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| Eli_Fitzgerald | Date: Monday, 16 Feb 2009, 5:28 PM | Message # 5 |
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| How convenient it would be for the Remnant for us to announce the whereabouts of every holonet transciever in the galaxy; if the IMC would prefer, we might as well simply paint a bullseye on every such installation so as not to inconvenience Imperial gunners, or save them the time and effort and blow them up ourselves. No, that has not and will not be the policy of the New Republic. Suffice to say, Mr. Zane, the 26 transcievers that I've proposed will bring holonet coverage to most all of the Outer Rim (with the exception of those areas deepest in Remnant territory, where we cannot reach). But with all due respect to you, Mr. Zane (which isn't all that much), I find it incredible that you would say it's not even "worthwhile" to bring free exchange of ideas and information, and access to much needed goods and services to anywhere on the impoverished Outer Rim, and that we should simply "scrap this legislation" despite its manifest benefit to potentially trillions of sentients. That's exactly the sort of callous, backward thinking that has doomed the Outer Rim to neglect for all these decades. And do not deride this measure as some fool "philanthropic endeavor," Mr. Zane. I have said, and say again, that this measure is also in our own practical, strategic interest in that it gives neutral, vulnerable or even some Remnant worlds the choice between Imperial ideology, and our ideology. It lets these planets know that the New Republic will stand for them and their aspirations, and will bestow on them opportunity and access to the rest of the galaxy, not keep them crushed under the Imperial boot. Perhaps this is why the Chairman of the Defense Council himself has supported this measure. I can't imagine a reason to oppose this bill, unless the IMC is opposed to freedom of communication and a free exchange of ideas. But because I now have reason to doubt exactly where the IMC stands on that issue, perhaps I need only ask the good people of the Tapani sector. Or Dannil Bo'var, and where is the Representative that he cannot grace us with his presence, and has to send us the likes of you to represent his organization instead, Mr. Zane? Eli Fitzgerald
Chief of State
Eli Fitzgerald
Senator of Ralltiir (10 BBY—Present)
"I was elected to do some flamethrowing in the Senate. To a light a fire under those Senators and make it hot for them."
Message edited by Airstrike_Fitzgerald - Monday, 16 Feb 2009, 5:29 PM |
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| DannilBoVar | Date: Wednesday, 18 Feb 2009, 7:33 PM | Message # 6 |
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| "Freedom of communication and the freedom of ideals, ideas, and beliefs are one of the things that the InterGalactic Mining Core stands most firmly for my good Chief of State. I was simply inquiring as to how the hundreds of thousands of planets located in the Outer Rim (despite the fact that these transceivers are impressive technologically speaking) were going to have holonet reception considering that it is a mere twenty-six of which your administration wishes to commission. By no means did the InterGalactic Mining Core wish to impede upon the basic mandates of the Galactic Constitution. I hesitate to speak further for fear that the Chief of State might very well erupt into another rage for the sake of quenching dissent against his bill. Nonetheless, I would go on record as stating that Mr. Bo'Var has been replaced--at least temporarily--in the Senate by myself by direct choice of the Board of Trustees, a board to which he is responsible, and ultimately accountable. I believe Mr. Bo'Var is currently in the Tapani Sector, as you so expertly noted; the subject to which I address today is of course your purposed legislation for the construction of twenty-six transceivers. I do, however, find it odd that you state you would '[let] these planets know that the New Republic will stand for them and their aspirations' and yet also attest that this excludes 'those areas deepest within Remnant territory, where we cannot reach'. It occurs to me that this legislation really only adheres to those planets along the Imperial frontier, which begs the question as to why the New Republic need spread propaganda to said worlds in the name of liberty. Hell, simply take the planets and be done with it. I fail--still--to find the overwhelming positive of spreading holonet access to some planets while neglecting the rest; how we can play favorites to those planets that we like, and ignore others. However, I could be mistaken, and twenty-six transceivers may very well be the amount required to offer holonet access to those planets allied, neutral, and enemy to the Republic (insofar as the Chief of State has stated of course), but I reserve doubts as to how effect so little an amount is. And I commend the Chairman of the Defense Council for his stance on the issue as well, because like all good members within this Senate I do support the right to dissent (in this case against my own stance). Still, it appears to me that this legislation is nothing more than an attempt by administration to push through legislation in an attempt to appear active, when in reality avoiding the more pressing issues. Issues that you yourself have brought to light Chancellor. Issues like the crushing might of 'the Imperial boot'. Why banter around with purposed propaganda; do something! Save these people, instead of playing to the grace of the Senate with these 'fool philanthropic endeavor[s]'. Your words; not mine." Marcus Zane
Representing Dannil Bo'Var
InterGalactic Mining Core
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Dannil Bo'Var
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InterGalactic Mining Core and Subsidiaries
Message edited by DannilBoVar - Wednesday, 18 Feb 2009, 7:36 PM |
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| Eli_Fitzgerald | Date: Thursday, 19 Feb 2009, 12:46 PM | Message # 7 |
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| Rest assured, Mr. Zane, that I will not "erupt into another rage" except to say that your unnecessary disrespect for this bill, and for the trillions of disenfranchised sentients who would be its beneficiaries, does not earn you any of my respect. I don't have much to add to my earlier remarks because I think the case for this bill has been well made, and the case against it (your stance alone) remains flimsy at best. Suffice to say, if you should wait until every one of these worlds is liberated (down to the last ten thousand of them) before we help them at all, then you doom these planets to another decade of economic and cultural poverty. These worlds will soon be free, but your apparent philosophy that "it's not our problem until then" is just ignorant. This measure is something we can do now to make a difference in these peoples lives, and let no one dispute that fact. May I also remind Mr. Zane that bestowing these worlds access to our culture and our ideology will open their minds and their arms to us, and so ease our efforts to liberate them? And we will liberate those worlds that wish to be liberated, but it will not be done in a day, in a month, or in a year. And I for one will not condemn the Outer Rim to another day of poverty, or another month, or another year. But since you're apparently determined to disagree (for whatever reason I will never understand), let us at least agree on one fact: that this bill will bring free exchange of ideas and information and access to goods and services to trillions of people who do not have it now, as we sit here talking. That is what we are voting for, or against. Now Mr. Zane, I'm willing to believe that your IMC is a very efficient, and very profitable corporation. Dannil Bo'var and his Board of Trustees deserve credit for that. But clearly, in matters of governance, if men so callous and discompassionate as Marcus Zane were to run this galaxy, it would mean the surest scorn of the poor, the voiceless, and the disenfranchised that we have seen since the Empire. And if I offend you, understand that I'm judging you (and the rest of the galaxy should judge you, and your IMC) not on your words but on your deed here today; your vote against this bill. Eli Fitzgerald
Chief of State
Eli Fitzgerald
Senator of Ralltiir (10 BBY—Present)
"I was elected to do some flamethrowing in the Senate. To a light a fire under those Senators and make it hot for them."
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| DannilBoVar | Date: Friday, 20 Feb 2009, 3:29 PM | Message # 8 |
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| In closing, Marcus had nothing to add except one snide remark. A remark to the similarly callous mistake of the administration. "Indeed, heaven forbid you be so callous and discompassionate like the InterGalactic Mining Core during the Dantooine famine. Oh, that's correct, the InterGalactic Mining Core and the Jedi Order were one of the only factions to lend aid to Dantooine during the crisis. Hm," Marcus paused, "how very callous of us. In any case, you have our vote." Marcus Zane
No longer representing Dannil Bo'Var
InterGalactic Mining Core
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Dannil Bo'Var
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InterGalactic Mining Core and Subsidiaries
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| Eli_Fitzgerald | Date: Sunday, 01 Mar 2009, 9:39 AM | Message # 9 |
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| The bill is passed without objection. And for the record, I called Mr. Zane "callous and dispassionate," not the IMC. Eli Fitzgerald
Chief of State
Eli Fitzgerald
Senator of Ralltiir (10 BBY—Present)
"I was elected to do some flamethrowing in the Senate. To a light a fire under those Senators and make it hot for them."
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