State Anthem And Patriotic Music Ban of 2016
Rationale
Abolishing mandatory anthems and patriotic music in schools protects freedom of conscience and reduces state-enforced nationalism, fostering inclusive civic education.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Anthem in Schools |
No anthem in schools (civics taught without ceremonies)
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National anthem abolished; patriotic music banned in all state institutions
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National Anthem in SchoolsProposer
Party
Democratic Socialists Of Ronkonkoma
We will free the workers through democratic means, and we will give the workers power in their own workplace.
Core pillars
Joseph Palmer
Activist · Age 65
A decorated military veteran who later earned a PhD in labor economics, Joseph Palmer combines battlefield discipline with razor-sharp policy debates, electrifying crowds with fiery speeches rooted in lived experience and hard-won knowledge.
Timeline
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Draft19 March 2016
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Vote Open19 March 2016
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Vote Closed18 May 2016
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Did Not Become Law18 May 2016
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Common Sense House
FailedFor: 30 / 240 seats (12.5%)
Against: 54 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 156
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Socialists Of Ronkonkoma Proposer | 30 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Freedom Capitalists | 54 | No | No reason given |
Common Sense Bundestag
FailedFor: 0 / 48 seats (0.0%)
Against: 6 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 42
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Socialists Of Ronkonkoma Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| Progressive Freedom Capitalists | 6 | No | No reason given |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1