Citizen Oath Redux Act

[Baron Alexandreu Davinescu]

I'd like to invite @Mic'haglh Autófil, O.Be to cosponsor this -- or even take over the primary sponsorship, if he'd prefer.  My objections to one part of the whereas section of his bill are addressed here, but otherwise it's his idea and text.

Whereas Talossa is a nation founded on principles whose citizens are committed to equality under the rule of law, and it's better to swear allegiance to our constitution and country, rather than the government, and

Whereas another version of this bill is sponsored by a person condemned by the Ziu as a sexual harasser, and there's no sense giving him even the appearance of support from a broader community that has rejected him,

THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Ziu of the Kingdom of Talossa that Title E, Section 9 of El Lexhatx, which currently reads:

9. The following text shall be known as The Oath of Talossan Citizenship:
From this day forward, I pledge my loyalty, allegiance, and fidelity to the Kingdom of Talossa and to His Majesty's government. I solemnly affirm that I will support and uphold the Organic Law of the Kingdom of Talossa, defend the realm against all enemies, both foreign and domestic, faithfully observe its laws, respect the rights and freedoms of all my fellow citizens, fulfill all my duties and obligations as a citizen of the Kingdom of Talossa, and humbly appreciate the benefits granted unto me by my King, most especially when those benefits take the form of Talossan currency.

shall be replaced in full with:

9. The following text shall be known as The Oath of Talossan Citizenship:
From this day forward, I pledge my loyalty, allegiance, and fidelity to the Kingdom of Talossa and to its Organic Law. I solemnly affirm that I will respect the rights and freedoms of all my fellow citizens, defend the realm against all enemies both foreign and domestic, faithfully observe the nation's laws, fulfill all my duties and obligations as a citizen of the Kingdom of Talossa, and humbly appreciate the benefits granted unto me by my King, most especially when those benefits take the form of Talossan currency or national cuisine.

[Moses Henry Emefiele]

9. The following text shall be known as The Oath of Talossan Citizenship:
From this day forward, I pledge my loyalty, allegiance, and fidelity to the Kingdom of Talossa and to its Organic Law. I solemnly affirm that I will respect the rights and freedoms of all my fellow citizens, defend the realm against all enemies both foreign and domestic, faithfully observe the nation's laws, fulfill all my duties and obligations as a citizen of the Kingdom of Talossa, and humbly appreciate the benefits granted unto me by my King, most especially when those benefits take the form of Talossan currency or national cuisine.

Very Good. Thanks.

[Baron Alexandreu Davinescu]

9. The following text shall be known as The Oath of Talossan Citizenship:
From this day forward, I pledge my loyalty, allegiance, and fidelity to the Kingdom of Talossa and to its Organic Law. I solemnly affirm that I will respect the rights and freedoms of all my fellow citizens, defend the realm against all enemies both foreign and domestic, faithfully observe the nation's laws, fulfill all my duties and obligations as a citizen of the Kingdom of Talossa, and humbly appreciate the benefits granted unto me by my King, most especially when those benefits take the form of Talossan currency or national cuisine.

Very Good. Thanks.

The oath itself isn't new -- we're just modifying it.  It's in our statutory code, which you can read here.  It's E.9.

[Moses Henry Emefiele]

9. The following text shall be known as The Oath of Talossan Citizenship:
From this day forward, I pledge my loyalty, allegiance, and fidelity to the Kingdom of Talossa and to His Majesty's government. I solemnly affirm that I will support and uphold the Organic Law of the Kingdom of Talossa, defend the realm against all enemies, both foreign and domestic, faithfully observe its laws, respect the rights and freedoms of all my fellow citizens, fulfill all my duties and obligations as a citizen of the Kingdom of Talossa, and humbly appreciate the benefits granted unto me by my King, most especially when those benefits take the form of Talossan currency.

This one is good also. Thanks.

[Sir Lüc]

Azul @Moses Henry Emefiele  , this board is meant for the operation of the Ziu, our parliament, and it's not typically open to feedback from prospective citizens.

[Baron Alexandreu Davinescu]

In a few days, I'll send this to the CRL and get it on the Clark.

[Moses Henry Emefiele]

9. The following text shall be known as The Oath of Talossan Citizenship:
From this day forward, I pledge my loyalty, allegiance, and fidelity to the Kingdom of Talossa and to its Organic Law. I solemnly affirm that I will respect the rights and freedoms of all my fellow citizens, defend the realm against all enemies both foreign and domestic, faithfully observe the nation's laws, fulfill all my duties and obligations as a citizen of the Kingdom of Talossa, and humbly appreciate the benefits granted unto me by my King, most especially when those benefits take the form of Talossan currency or national cuisine.

I pledge to Talossa my Country, To be faithful and honest, to server Talossa with all my strength and to defend our unity and uphold and honour and glory so help me God.

[Moses Henry Emefiele]

I pledge to Talossa my Country, To be faithful and honest, to server Talossa with all my strength and to defend our unity and uphold and honour and glory so help me God.

[Baron Alexandreu Davinescu]

I guess it's good to get some practice in, but @Moses Henry Emefiele , you're not quite to that point yet!