"Freedom on the Net" Policy of 2009
Rationale
In this Policy Paper, the Federalist Party outlines its internet and data protections policy, advocating for protections for users while reducing pointless and economically damaging regulation.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
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| 1 | Internet Freedom |
Moderate regulation (illegal content removed; platforms must verify age; data rules enforced)
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Light-touch regulation (net neutrality; limited takedown orders for serious crime only)
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Internet FreedomProposer
Party
Federalist
The Federalist Party stands for people and businesses operating freely, both in Thornreach and abroad. It argues for checks on state power; free markets; democratic decision-making and individual liberty. The State should help facilitate entrepreneurship; excessive regulation is state overreach.
Core pillars
Jonathan Crawford
Activist · Age 40
A rising star in political circles, Jonathan Crawford uses his charisma and well-connected background to rally support for pragmatic yet principled change.
Timeline
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Draft27 August 2009
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Vote Open27 August 2009
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Vote Closed26 October 2009
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Became Law26 October 2009
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
PassedFor: 95 / 200 seats (47.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 105
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative | 0 | No | No reason given |
| Federalist Proposer | 50 | Yes | No reason given |
| Integrationist | 22 | Yes | No reason given |
| Justice | 8 | Yes | No reason given |
| Unity | 15 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |