by Max Barry

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The Whatever's Left of
Liberal Democratic Socialists

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Government

Devolution

Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.

Public Protest

The right to public protest is considered to be essential.

Proportional Representation

Votes translate linearly to elected representation, with no seats or electoral college.

Society

Heterosexuality

Same-sex relationships are illegal.

Polygamy

Citizens may have multiple spouses.

Euthanasia

Citizens are legally entitled to end their lives.

Child Self-Rearing

Children are left in the wilderness to raise themselves.

No Zoos

Animals may not be kept in confinement.

Cannibalism

Consuming the flesh of fellow humans is legal.

Law & Order

Capital Punishment

Citizens may be executed for crimes.

Corporal Punishment

Criminals may be ordered to undergo physical punishment.

Human Sacrifice

Religious sacrifice of human beings is legal.

No Judiciary

The nation has abolished the court system.

Gun Control

Citizens are forbidden from owning firearms.

No Prison

Jails and prisons are not employed.

Economy

Socialism

Industry is owned and run by the government in a centrally planned economy.

Child Labor

Children may be legally employed as workers and contractors.

No Computers

Computers are banned.

Cannabis

Cannabis may be legally purchased.

No Automobiles

Cars are banned.

Autarky

The nation pursues a policy of economic self-sufficiency.

No Nuclear Power

Nuclear power generation is prohibited.

No Aircraft

Aircraft are banned.

International

No WMDs

The nation opposes the use of WMDs.

No Immigration

Foreigners cannot become residents.

No Emigration

Citizens are not permitted to leave.