Creation of a National Public Radio Bill [Withdrawn]

[Verily]

Creation of a National Public Radio Bill

1. The President, when applicants are available, shall appoint a Head of the National Public Radio Station.
2. The position is responsible for recording events that happen in Atlasia without bias or opinion.

(Sponsor: Speed of Sound)

[Verily]

I like the idea of this bill. However, I would like to be certain before we pass it that there are people (preferably multiple people so as to allow for future replacements, but at least one person) interested in running the Atlasian NPR.

[Jake]

Creation of a National Public Radio Bill

1. The President, when applicants are available, shall appoint a Head of the National Public Radio Station.
2. The position is responsible for recording events that happen in Atlasia without bias or opinion.

(Sponsor: Speed of Sound)

Are we kidding ourselves?

[Kaine for Senate '18]

I encourage Senators to support this Bill.

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

I like the idea of this bill. However, I would like to be certain before we pass it that there are people (preferably multiple people so as to allow for future replacements, but at least one person) interested in running the Atlasian NPR.

I think I have the same exact concerns, though the spoken word is not exactly preferable to the written word when it comes to recording the events here for posterity.

[Хahar 🤔]

I like the idea of this bill. However, I would like to be certain before we pass it that there are people (preferably multiple people so as to allow for future replacements, but at least one person) interested in running the Atlasian NPR.

I think I have the same exact concerns, though the spoken word is not exactly preferable to the written word when it comes to recording the events here for posterity.

I can carry a part of the load.

[Sensei]

if we have enough people willing to step up and record audio news, then that would be great. But we probably won't. It's good legislation, though, and it ought to be considered again if not passed at this juncture.

[Speed of Sound]

Theres no fear in passing it as far as volunteers are concerned, because the bil only requires we have an NPR when there is a willing person. I know that loophole means there will be gaps in history, but we have a wiki that says that Afleitch is currently running for VP with Hugh! We need something to preserve our history! A single thread of what is happening, and simply facts, will at least allow for referencing and for historical review.

[Хahar 🤔]

if we have enough people willing to step up and record audio news, then that would be great. But we probably won't. It's good legislation, though, and it ought to be considered again if not passed at this juncture.

We could just provide a transcript...

[Speed of Sound]

To clarify, my intention was for it to simply be posted in a pinned thread, not recorded by audio, though the important ones can be, I suppose. It would give it some life.

[Sensei]

ok. I would like to add a clause

3. The nominee for Head of the National Public Radio must be confirmed in the Senate by a simple majority.

[Ebowed]

As far as I'm aware, the NPR is maintained by the National Endowment for the Humanities, which is currently receiving full funding.

[afleitch]

ok. I would like to add a clause

3. The nominee for Head of the National Public Radio must be confirmed in the Senate by a simple majority.

I'd back that. I support the idea of an NPR in principle.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

Creation of a National Public Radio Bill

1. The President, when applicants are available, shall appoint a Head of the National Public Radio Station.
2. The position is responsible for recording events that happen in Atlasia without bias or opinion.

(Sponsor: Speed of Sound)

Are we kidding ourselves?

Oui

[Platypus]

Good idea, but I prefer the name 'Radio Atlasia'. Has a nice ring to it. Familiar, almost.

[Verily]

We are now voting on the following amendment. Please vote Aye, Nay or Abstain.

3. The nominee for Head of the National Public Radio must be confirmed in the Senate by a simple majority.

Aye

[Ebowed]

Nay

[Jake]

Nay

[Sam Spade]

I oppose this bill and I oppose this amendment.  What a waste of time.

Nay.

[Sensei]

aye

[Verily]

Tally on Sensei's Amendment
Aye: 2 (Verily; Sensei)
Nay: 3 (Ebowed; Sam Spade; Jake)
Yet to Vote: 5 (Afleitch; Bacon King; Friz; Moderate; Speed of Sound)

[afleitch]

Aye

[Small Business Owner of Any Repute]

I'm fine with the amendment.  Aye.

[Ebowed]

As far as I'm aware, the NPR is maintained by the National Endowment for the Humanities, which is currently receiving full funding.

In case this wasn't clear enough, we already have NPR.

The rest of the funding is covered by listener donations

[Speed of Sound]

Aye