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genessia2017-09-04 10:00 pm
thedaddyissue) wrote in genessia2017-09-04 10:00 pm
Mayoral Address #2 | Action/Video [Open]
[All citizens would have received an alert notifying them of a mayoral address in which Mayor Schnee will be challenging the ways in which things have been done around the city and will be making a “commitment to a better tomorrow for all citizens.” For those who wish to attend, they should head over to City Hall where the event will be taking place. Any others, be them citizens of Nova or not, are able to enjoy the speech from the comfort of wherever.
The stage is set with a podium in the middle. Jacques strolls across the stage expertly dressed, gracing the audience with a smile and waving politely to the cameras as he takes his place.]
Good evening, all, and thank you so much for coming. It has been my pleasure to serve Nova City for the past couple of months. I’ve held off on making any notable changes, electing rather to see what works and what needs fixing. However, when I accepted this position, I swore an oath to do whatever I could to make Nova City the best that it can be, and I intend to uphold that oath.
A couple of months ago, when I first became mayor, a rather serious issue was brought to my attention. Unfortunately, change does not happen overnight, but it is with greatest pride that I am here to tell you that a set of bills which makes all sentient citizens of Nova City equals has been passed under my guidance. This includes organic lifeforms, non-organic lifeforms, and anyone in between. We have in our vicinity some of the greatest minds and greatest people, and yet we dismiss them because they are not like the rest of us. Well no more! Look around you! We are all different here. We have humans, dragons, vampires, and many extraterrestrial races living together in harmony! Just because someone is made of a different material does not make them any less of a person. They are intelligent, insightful beings with real feelings and it’s time we acknowledge that and treat them as they are: equals.
So, without further ado, I would like to introduce the new laws which will be put into effect immediately:
Nova City's Non-Organic Life Form Protection Act: This act prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of types of being and requires that employers reasonably accommodate any such individual who can otherwise perform a job. It also requires that they be paid the same wages as a fully organic being would be. Furthermore, it protects them from discriminatory actions once they are employed, just as is already done for other races, genders, etc.
Furthermore, International Human Rights Laws will now be referred to as Intergalactic Individual's Rights Laws to accommodate the large variety of backgrounds and beings here. We all come from different places and no one race should get preference over another. What most of us have known and considered as basic human rights will now apply to every race and sub-race that has ever and will ever come to Nova City.
Now, in order to assist the non-fully organics, we have created an office for them here at City Hall to assist them with any needs, concerns, or questions they may have. We have established an ambassador for those citizens who will speak on their behalf at any meetings the City Council holds, and I encourage you to speak up to them so that they make sure that they are addressing your desires effectively. We’ve also created a website for that office, which you can find at www.novacity.gov/nonorganics. Likewise, we have one for the organics at www.novacity.gov/organics so that it is easier for all citizens to get in touch with our offices. What we do we do for you, so it is imperative that you make your voice heard.
The Non-Organic’s website, which is for all non-fully organics, not just fully non-organics, also has a toll-free hotline which you can call to speak with someone for any matter which is personally upsetting you, such as an issue where you feel like you’re not being treated as an individual. We understand that this transition might not be taken well by every member of society and that it will take time, but we want you to know that we are here for you.
Both new websites also feature an FAQ section to help you all better understand each other with topics such as correct gender pronouns, clothing questions, basic biology, and more.
Once again, these bills are already in effect and anyone found violating them will be persecuted at the fullest extent of the law. Guardian Weiss Schnee has guaranteed me the cooperation of her Deputies to ensure that everyone is treated fairly.
To the Guardians of the other cities, this might not be an issue you face presently, but I urge you to join me in this endeavour before there is another preventable incident.
Thank you all for your time and attention to this very important matter. These are issues that cannot be taken lightly, and your cooperation is extremely important to us. Should you have any questions, please do reach out to the appropriate office.
[He gives another smile and a wave as he leaves the stage. If anyone wishes to speak to him, they can find him mingling with other members of the upper crust of the city, discussing the new bills with them.]
((ooc: please do not actually go to those links I made them up. Also the ambassador role is an npc roll but if your character has any issues you can pp or pm me the gist of their complaint so I can make note of it for just post in Jacques’ IC inbox if you want to make it between the two of them.))
The stage is set with a podium in the middle. Jacques strolls across the stage expertly dressed, gracing the audience with a smile and waving politely to the cameras as he takes his place.]
Good evening, all, and thank you so much for coming. It has been my pleasure to serve Nova City for the past couple of months. I’ve held off on making any notable changes, electing rather to see what works and what needs fixing. However, when I accepted this position, I swore an oath to do whatever I could to make Nova City the best that it can be, and I intend to uphold that oath.
A couple of months ago, when I first became mayor, a rather serious issue was brought to my attention. Unfortunately, change does not happen overnight, but it is with greatest pride that I am here to tell you that a set of bills which makes all sentient citizens of Nova City equals has been passed under my guidance. This includes organic lifeforms, non-organic lifeforms, and anyone in between. We have in our vicinity some of the greatest minds and greatest people, and yet we dismiss them because they are not like the rest of us. Well no more! Look around you! We are all different here. We have humans, dragons, vampires, and many extraterrestrial races living together in harmony! Just because someone is made of a different material does not make them any less of a person. They are intelligent, insightful beings with real feelings and it’s time we acknowledge that and treat them as they are: equals.
So, without further ado, I would like to introduce the new laws which will be put into effect immediately:
Nova City's Non-Organic Life Form Protection Act: This act prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of types of being and requires that employers reasonably accommodate any such individual who can otherwise perform a job. It also requires that they be paid the same wages as a fully organic being would be. Furthermore, it protects them from discriminatory actions once they are employed, just as is already done for other races, genders, etc.
Furthermore, International Human Rights Laws will now be referred to as Intergalactic Individual's Rights Laws to accommodate the large variety of backgrounds and beings here. We all come from different places and no one race should get preference over another. What most of us have known and considered as basic human rights will now apply to every race and sub-race that has ever and will ever come to Nova City.
Now, in order to assist the non-fully organics, we have created an office for them here at City Hall to assist them with any needs, concerns, or questions they may have. We have established an ambassador for those citizens who will speak on their behalf at any meetings the City Council holds, and I encourage you to speak up to them so that they make sure that they are addressing your desires effectively. We’ve also created a website for that office, which you can find at www.novacity.gov/nonorganics. Likewise, we have one for the organics at www.novacity.gov/organics so that it is easier for all citizens to get in touch with our offices. What we do we do for you, so it is imperative that you make your voice heard.
The Non-Organic’s website, which is for all non-fully organics, not just fully non-organics, also has a toll-free hotline which you can call to speak with someone for any matter which is personally upsetting you, such as an issue where you feel like you’re not being treated as an individual. We understand that this transition might not be taken well by every member of society and that it will take time, but we want you to know that we are here for you.
Both new websites also feature an FAQ section to help you all better understand each other with topics such as correct gender pronouns, clothing questions, basic biology, and more.
Once again, these bills are already in effect and anyone found violating them will be persecuted at the fullest extent of the law. Guardian Weiss Schnee has guaranteed me the cooperation of her Deputies to ensure that everyone is treated fairly.
To the Guardians of the other cities, this might not be an issue you face presently, but I urge you to join me in this endeavour before there is another preventable incident.
Thank you all for your time and attention to this very important matter. These are issues that cannot be taken lightly, and your cooperation is extremely important to us. Should you have any questions, please do reach out to the appropriate office.
[He gives another smile and a wave as he leaves the stage. If anyone wishes to speak to him, they can find him mingling with other members of the upper crust of the city, discussing the new bills with them.]
((ooc: please do not actually go to those links I made them up. Also the ambassador role is an npc roll but if your character has any issues you can pp or pm me the gist of their complaint so I can make note of it for just post in Jacques’ IC inbox if you want to make it between the two of them.))
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[Although Qubine lands a good distance from the park, everyone nearby can feel the ground shake as he lands on all fours with an audible boom, and those within range can easily seem him well enough. Qubine walks towards the park, studying each person sitting there until he finds the person he's looking for. He could easily laugh at the idea of Jacques having a bodyguard with him, as he's sure he could take him out easily. Luckily Qubine isn't here to cause trouble, so he just ignores the bodyguard. The big dragon nods slightly.]
Jacques.
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Yeah, there was no preparing for that because HOLY FUCK IT'S HUGE. Sure, he had said he was large but it's one thing to hear it and another to see it in person and- how does he even use his phone?
He shelves that question aside in favor of trying to not pass out. He takes a deep breath, smiles, and rises. His legs and his smile feel shaky but if there's one thing he can do it's put on a facade so he's just going to pretend like everything is fine.]
Qubine. You are looking [giant. scary. like you're going to eat me] well today.
Action
...Thank you. You're looking...well, yourself.
[Except no he doesn't, but don't make the poor man pass out, Qubine...]
Action
How kind of you to say, but it's all thanks to the suit; it's a real Inamra. [Not that that probably means anything to Qubine.
He clasps his hands together.]
So, what was it that you wanted to discuss with me out here?