A Discussion on the Revision of the Peerage and Knighthoods of Talossa

[GV]

Azul & Good Afternoon Friends,
I wanted to take a moment, considering the sudden of the Crown, to open a discussion that I feel His Majesty should be involved in... not just a Regent. I believe the recent actions of the King in the awarding a title of Peerage for the first time in nearly a decade for essentially babysitting the Kingdom for six months and additionally sidestepping the Government's recommendation for an Order of Knighthood, that the time has come for a complete overhaul of the system of Peerages and Knighthoods of the Kingdom.

Does that mean that I think they should go away... no, not even close. But I do believe that as we move forward with the Historic Compromise, we must pause and re-evaluate how our nation's highest Honours are divvied up. Peerages aren't something to be handed out for simple tasks... like warming a seat while the King is away.... again. Peerages are, by definition, not just the award of title but of land. While I applaud the efforts of the former Regent, awarding him a land grant is incredibly inappropriate for the service rendered. At best, adding the Grade of Knight Commander to the Order of the Nation (L'Urderi per la Naziun) for Sir Alexandreu... not a Peerage title.

I propose that, moving forward, Peerages and Knighthoods may originate from either the Crown or the Government... but, specifically in the case of Peerages, must be approved by both. Knighthoods, depending on Grade, may too originate from either... with the Government generally taking lead on approvals of Member, Officer, Commander/Knight and the Crown on Knight Commander & Knight Grand Cross.

Generally, I feel if we are going to have Peerages & Knightly Orders... we should do so in the manner that literally all other recognized nations do theirs.

Respectfully,
Gen. Txoteu Davinescu, O.SPM     

This entire discussion, while important, is a distraction from the Historic Compromise.  I agree with all who echo this sentiment.

[Þon Txoteu É. Davinescu, O.SPM]

Azul & Good Afternoon Friends,
I wanted to take a moment, considering the sudden of the Crown, to open a discussion that I feel His Majesty should be involved in... not just a Regent. I believe the recent actions of the King in the awarding a title of Peerage for the first time in nearly a decade for essentially babysitting the Kingdom for six months and additionally sidestepping the Government's recommendation for an Order of Knighthood, that the time has come for a complete overhaul of the system of Peerages and Knighthoods of the Kingdom.

Does that mean that I think they should go away... no, not even close. But I do believe that as we move forward with the Historic Compromise, we must pause and re-evaluate how our nation's highest Honours are divvied up. Peerages aren't something to be handed out for simple tasks... like warming a seat while the King is away.... again. Peerages are, by definition, not just the award of title but of land. While I applaud the efforts of the former Regent, awarding him a land grant is incredibly inappropriate for the service rendered. At best, adding the Grade of Knight Commander to the Order of the Nation (L'Urderi per la Naziun) for Sir Alexandreu... not a Peerage title.

I propose that, moving forward, Peerages and Knighthoods may originate from either the Crown or the Government... but, specifically in the case of Peerages, must be approved by both. Knighthoods, depending on Grade, may too originate from either... with the Government generally taking lead on approvals of Member, Officer, Commander/Knight and the Crown on Knight Commander & Knight Grand Cross.

Generally, I feel if we are going to have Peerages & Knightly Orders... we should do so in the manner that literally all other recognized nations do theirs.

Respectfully,
Gen. Txoteu Davinescu, O.SPM     

This entire discussion, while important, is a distraction from the Historic Compromise.  I agree with all who echo this sentiment.

The last thing I want is to distract from the far more important Historic Compromise and I'm more than little annoyed that some would be against open and free discussion on topics that are important to citizens. I started this thread to start a discussion, over a topic I am passionate about and interested in. Isn't that why we're micronationalist?! To come to this amazing sandbox and have discussions & make decisions on something larger than ourselves? I love this country and I take what we do here seriously... as the Baron and the King should! We have a country, our country... this Kingdom is NOT John or AD or Miestra or me! This Kingdom exists because we all chose to be here and be a part of something historic and incredibly special. If you wanna pause this discussion, that's fine... because the HC is important and I don't want it's opponents to use this thread as a way to weaken the amazing progress we've made. But if we pause any discussion over such a reason, does it not devalue the importance of public square that the Witt is? We all have a voice... have the right to have spirited debate, and as the incoming Leader of the FreeDems... I will champion the rights of all citizens to bring their concerns and thoughts to the Witt. Whether I agree with you or you agree with me, shouldn't we all have the right to engage in the public square?! I say yes! Because the more active we are, leading and engaging in spirited discussion... the better we all are!

Davinescu

[GV]

"The last thing I want is to distract from the far more important Historic Compromise and I'm more than little annoyed that some would be against open and free discussion on topics that are important to citizens."

This discussion is a good one.  So are every point you make.  Only ill-timed, that is all.

Periodic accountability of the monarch must be on our minds right now.