[Proposal] Slowing the heck down...

[ulti]

Hey guys

I have noticed that in this game we are tending to rush around like headless chickens. Sometimes this is a good thing, but mainly it is a bad thing. For example, and this is where it is mainly noticeable, bills are debated and put to vote within hours, leaving players not in that timezone without a chance to debate. This is particularly important (though important to all), to those carrying veto's.

Casing point - the recent Farm Bill. This was put through the senate's debate within seven hours, during a time when I, and possibly others, were asleep or meeting RL commitments. Thus, I was unable to (and intended to) use my veto, or indeed tell my opinion on the bill.

So, I do propose this:

All bills must go at least 24 hours in the senate before being put to vote.

This is a simple way to ensure that most people will get their say on a bill.

Cheers
ulti

[molonthegreat]

I support this, since it's not really fair and I think you should be able to veto the bill.

[Pontifex Maximus]

Makes sense. I'll take full blame for this. I have been a bit too directly involved in that I think I'm the one who has to put up votes. In trying not to miss any I jumped the gun a bit.