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Too Much Democracy? ig_petitions.1

Men associated with the influential … have approached the government, seeking reforms. They argue that voting rights have expanded too much, too quickly, and ask the government to consider rolling back the passing of the … law.

"The masses can support their betters if they wish, but they should not be involved in matters that are none of their business."

We shall address their grievances. Tarnished Reputation: -10% Interest Group Pop Attraction
Restricting the franchise? Out of the question! Rejected Petition: -2 Interest Group Approval

The Faith of the Land ig_petitions.4

Followers of the … have expressed their support to the government efforts to recognize the beliefs of the faithful as the one true church of the state and formally implement a ….

"In the darkest part of the night, faith shines, immaculate on its conception, like a mutating, everlasting candle. Now yellow, now orange, reddish. What other beacon will ever lead us? The priest has always been so fervent in his words. His whole body agitates, possessed by the sermon, his face gets brighter, brighter!"

This will greatly support our cause. State Religion Influence: +10% Interest Group Political Strength
We cannot let the … become too influential. Rejected Petition: -2 Interest Group Approval

Freedom of Expression? ig_petitions.7

…, leader of the …, has publicly supported the government efforts to pass the … law. However, there are some that think …'s only doing it for … own benefit.

The scholar has been sitting all day in that velvet lined chair. He mutters about what's going on in the east. Something is always going on in the east. "Stopping the people from talking does not stop the people from talking. It stops the people."

It would be good to ensure … gets the necessary support. Free Speech Advocator: +20 Popularity
We cannot personalize the law in just one person. Dismissed Speech: -20 Popularity

Bring Our Boys Home! ig_petitions.10

The … are already looking ahead to the next harvest. The draft regularly draws away the most able hands away from the farm just when they're needed most. A delegation has arrived, asking for a stop to the … law.

Their sturdy hands are sweaty, sometimes they shake. "No, no, it was only your imagination, good Sir, we are quite calm here, you see, but we do worry. Calmly, of course, but we worry." The war is always going badly, they say, doesn't have to be the same with the harvest.

We shall address their grievances. Conscription Concerns Addressed: -20% Conscriptable Battalions Accepted Petition: +10% …Authority
The military needs men more than the farm needs hands. Rejected Petition: -2 Interest Group Approval

Restricted Education ig_petitions.13

Representatives of the … have approached the government, expressing their disappointment in the passing of the … law.

"They have brought their kids with them. Oh, …, that reminds me of why I hate children. So loud, my head, so loud. No amount of education will ever fix these ones, that's for sure. "Yes, yes, we hear you, we absolutely hear you. Stay behind the desk, please, we're processing your petition." Sigh."

We should calm these people before we go ahead. Accepted Petition: +25% Loyalists from Political Movements
We cannot let the public opinion have an impact in our decisions. Rejected Petition: -2 Interest Group Approval

Tax Reforms ig_petitions.16

A group of influential … have approached the government, unhappy with the proposed tax system, which they say places an undue burden on the most successful members of society, and seek the repeal of the … law.

"You are creating a nation of loafers and slackers, a nation where a Lazybones Plaza shall promptly be erected in honor of the proud habitants of our streets!" The man's carotid is about to explode. A healthy blush now shines in his cheeks, like a modest dancer. A doctor watches in attentive silence. Fascinating.

Success should not be punished! Accepted Petition: +5% Technology Research Speed
They only want the rich to get richer. Rejected Petition: -2 Interest Group Approval

Services to the Nation ig_petitions.19

Officers from the … have expressed their support to the enactment of the new … law. However, some have also raised their concerns about this lowering the overall quality of the army.

"These officers have a different air to them. Everyone says so. And by everyone they mean the ladies from the countryside. The young ones, especially. Someone's niece ran away with one of them and the scandal reached even the capital. Her uncle was the earl, they say." Military men watch, leaning against the railings that border the fields. They have absent eyes; gossip is a luxurious entertainment.

More men are more men. Conscription Efforts: +33% Conscriptable Battalions
We should invest in creating a reliable army. Army Resources: +5% …Bureaucracy, +10% Prestige from Army Power Projection Army Resources: +1 Interest Group Approval

Rights of Man ig_petitions.22

Members of the … have vehemently expressed their support for the … law, writing articles in its favor.

"The Simplest, Most Practical, Most Effective Way of Ruling a Nation" "It is essential for the wellbeing of a nation that its citizens conform, like in baking, an uniform mass. If one adds too many eggs, or salt, or water, the dough will be brittle, too stretchy or even soggy. In other words, in order to achieve a good cake, one cannot afford to have the wrong measurements."

Tighter restrictions on citizenship are called for. Accepted Petition: +5% …Authority
No, anyone can become …!

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