Much hubbub has been raised recently over the status of micronations - the Republic in particular. There was a tense moment where a Senator stood ready to defy the law, and a sad moment as a provincial leader departed in recognition of the law. These were combined with an impassioned jeremiad delivered by a former citizen of this nation, imploring for an end to this government's obstructionism when it comes to the Republic.
Most of us have followed the ongoing debate and discussions precipitated by these events. Immediately, I took action as Seneschal, submitting an amendment to our Organic Law that would make it easier and less humbling to rejoin Talossa after an absence, while also calling for the elimination of the abhorrent "Schiva Doctrine" of the Republic that stands starkly in any path to their repatriation. In another quarter, we are debating the very nature and virtue of the long-standing Semi-Permeable Wall that separates Talossa from micronations. And in another, the possibility of pledging allegiance both to his Majesty and Talossa as well as to the Republic is being examined.
I would like at this time to especially urge our legislature to vote against the "First Matchstick Act," currently under consideration. Regardless of the status of the Semi-Permeable Wall Act, we should not at this time make special exception to permit our citizens to join a group that lays claim to the whole of our own territory and who specifically denounce our King and our laws. Such attitudes and stances are incompatible with any whitelist as it stands, although they may work within some future of the law.
These are all good and worthy questions, and I am glad to participate in them. But let us remember some things.
Here in Talossa, we have a thriving language. A new blog was recently launched to report on Talossan news - check it out - and an amazing course is finishing at our university, courtesy of Lord Hooligan. The Government has planned (and is already carrying out!) a vast number of activities and initiatives, available for citizens to keep track of here. Our political debates, current ones included, run for pages of detailed and erudite discussion. We have published books on our language, still available for the asking. We have a vibrant and thriving College of Arms, which allows our citizenry - all of whom are considered noble - to craft a set of symbols for themselves to touch on ancient tradition. Our provinces are truly taking off when it comes to activity, with several of them deeply enthralled by working out their paths to the future and amending their governing laws.
We are a rich and busy nation, and all of these things are important. Remember them and remember our worth, as we engage in these weighty debates. We flourish year-round with many varied opportunities to be Talossan, rather than sinking into sullen silence most of the time - as could easily be the case in a less potent people.
Long live the King, and long live Talossa!
Alexander Davis
Seneschal del Regipäts Talossan
