Re: spoon-discuss: RE: spoon-business: Ballot, nweek 21

[Joel Uckelman <uckelman@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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> 
> > One thing I don't like are proposals that create a rule that =
> automatically
> > repeals itself or other rules. There is no need for it. Why=20
> > propose "Create
> > a rule that does X and once X has been done repeal the rule." when you =
> can
> > just propose "Do X"?
> 
> I'd generally agree with you, but in this case, there was actually a =
> very good reason why we needed a new (but temporary, thus the =
> auto-repeal provision) rule: We need to have a way to destroy the old =
> debts,but the banker is not permitted to simply order the payment of a =
> debt without first having a motion for payment made by the tax collector =
> and adopted by voting. My proposed rule allows the banker to do this.
> 
> I don't think a "Do X" proposal is legal if it proposes to do something =
> that's not permitted by the rules.
> 
> 
> Joerg

Hmm. I seem to remember "Do X" Proposals passing before, and there being no 
problems with their legality.

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J.