Seven Starr Alliance

I see that our numbers have swelled. Perhaps we are gaining fame?
-The Hive Mind of Allplace

The Issue

A medical report has detailed a twenty-fold increase in infection rates over the past ten years of the sexually transmitted disease VODAIS (Viral Overactive Dysfunction of the Auto-Immune System). People all over the nation are petitioning that the government do something about the epidemic.

The Debate

(1.)
"This situation is about to explode. At this rate, this epidemic could severely impact our economy, our way of life, and even our government," says Doctor Jamil de Castro. "We must supply powerful drugs to all infected people, even if we have to produce and distribute it ourselves. We must also educate people on the dangers of VODAIS and supply condoms to all sexually active males. Sure, we'll need to divert tax money from the military to fund all this, but what good is a military if the soldiers are too sick to fight?"

(2.)
"If you supply condoms, you'll increase sexual promiscuity," scoffs religious leader Natalia Janssen. "If you supply drugs, you'll risk creating an aura of invincibility which in turn increases sexual promiscuity. Sexual abstinence is 100% effective in preventing VODAIS infection. This knowledge must be taught at all schools and workplaces, and all other choices must be ridiculed. Make celibacy the only option!"

(3.)
"Supplying drugs and condoms will not stop VODAIS infections and forcing everyone to be celibate will be the slow death of Agmeia," whispers Health Minister Faith McAlpin in a poorly-lit back room. "Segregating the infected people is the most effective method. Everybody in Agmeia must be tested for VODAIS. Then all the VODAIS positive people will be shipped to separate gated communities away from the rest of us. If they need to mingle with uninfected people, then they must wear distinguishing badges that feature a Grim Reaper holding a skeletal Trilobite."

Which option should I choose?

I find it troubling that the Agmeian Economy, Political Freedoms, and Civil Rights are all graded as "Good" and not more various for the better. And the Income Tax Rate is 57%. That is nearly two thirds of the honest man's earnings over the year! What should I do now? I am troubled by these overwhelming problems....

- Senator J. Alemurisus

I honestly hope not. It is hard enough to make certain decisions, but I will not let my nation fall! Or, at least, without keeping itself up for long enough to majorly-influence our Region (which I propese we map out) and without a figurative "long fight to survive".

- Senator J. Alemurisus

I believe that we should form a government. Our delegate would assign positions based on forms or applications. We would have a great structure. I also apologize for my last post. My government was shaken by a coup, but we put it aside. In the time our telegram system malfunctioned and the former post is a result. We have also chosen a name for our illustrious self.

-Hive Mind Almus Farring-has