Before you learn what issues you are going to need to face, you will need to think about how you want to define yourself throughout this journey using simple American political vernacular. The character whose shoes you will be stepping into will assume this general identity. [[I typically agree with Republican policy and views.->Cnservative 1 M]] [[I typically agree with Democratic policy and views.->Liberal 1 M]] Excellent choice. America is based on some strong values that have kept us upright by our adherence to them. As we continue this path forward, we can be sure that our culture will not tumble into chaos, disorder, and immorality. As we look to the past, we gain strength, and moral values help us to create ethical and just laws. Are you sure you want to choose this path? [[Yes->Conservative 2M]] [[No->Start 2 M]] Excellent choice. Our country was founded with great intentions and values, and over time has modified itself in minor ways to right the ship's course. The needs of the people cannot be forgotten in our quest for personal happiness and success, and everyone deserves equal treatment, regardless of their religion, sexual orientation, or race. We must be willing to adapt and change ourselves to be better and to ensure the basic human rights of all Americans are never jeopardized for the sake of monetary or political footholds. Are you sure you want to choose this path? [[Yes->Liberal 2M]] [[No->Start 2 M]] A huge bill is about to be voted upon that will override the supreme court ruling on Gay Marriage by relabeling non-straight marriages as civil unions. LGBTQ+ communities will still have their legal union and all the same tax and law stipulations that marriage typically entails, but the definition of marriage will be "a civil union between a man and a woman." This will preserve the sanctity of marriage while making concession to those who have been, and in the future wish to be "married" to a non-straight partner. It may even be possible that this will be shoehorned in as a constitutional ammendment, preserving the values our founding fathers believed in. Religious organizations may be taxed for outlawing non-straight civil unions, but that is a different, subsequent proposal. The ballot for the Civil Union/Marriage Harmony Law is given to you. Do you vote FOR this definition change or AGAINST it? [[FOR->Conservative 3M]] [[AGAINST->Conservative 3.5M]] A huge bill is about to be voted upon that will override the supreme court ruling on Gay Marriage by relabeling non-straight marriages as civil unions. LGBTQ+ communities will still have their legal union and all the same tax and law stipulations that marriage typically entails, but the definition of marriage will be "a civil union between a man and a woman." Regardless of the date of their wedding, there is no "grandfathering in" of citizens, and all non-straight marriages will be reclassified. Originally, Religions would be taxed for not allowing non-straight unions in their organization, but thanks to a moral push in the government, it has been pushed out of this bill. There is evidence that this bill is the gateway to a constitutional ammendment securing the Christian "sanctity of marriage," and circumventing freedom of religion and expression. Many also believe there are more bills up the Republican government's sleeves that will slowly chip away at all lifestyles besides straight, religious households. The ballot for the Civil Union/Marriage Harmony Law is given to you. Do you vote FOR this definition change or AGAINST it? [[FOR->Liberal 3.5M]] [[AGAINST->Liberal 3M]]A few hours after you arrive home, you sit with your husband on your couch, waiting for the results on the 11 PM news. "3 years since we got married - to the day. Funny how life works," he says to you, smiling. You smile back, anxiously awaiting the verdict. Just as the anticipation is about to kill you, a news anchor speaks up. "Well, folks," he says in typical newscaster cadence, "the final count is in! I won't hold you in suspense - the Civil Union/Marriage Harmony Law..." [[Continue...->Conservative 4M]]A few hours after you arrive home, you sit with your husband on your couch, waiting for the results on the 11 PM news. "3 years since we got married - to the day. Funny how life works," he says to you, smiling. You smile back, anxiously awaiting the verdict. Just as the anticipation is about to kill you, a news anchor speaks up. "Well, folks," he says in typical newscaster cadence, "the final count is in! I won't hold you in suspense - the Civil Union/Marriage Harmony Law..." [[Continue...->Conservative 4.5M]]A few hours after you arrive home, you sit with your husband on your couch, waiting for the results on the 11 PM news. "3 years since we got married - to the day. Funny how life works," he says to you, smiling. You smile back, anxiously awaiting the verdict. Just as the anticipation is about to kill you, a news anchor speaks up. "Well, folks," he says in typical newscaster cadence, "the final count is in! I won't hold you in suspense - the Civil Union/Marriage Harmony Law..." [[Continue...->Liberal 4.5M]]A few hours after you arrive home, you sit with your husband on your couch, waiting for the results on the 11 PM news. "3 years since we got married - to the day. Funny how life works," he says to you, smiling. You smile back, anxiously awaiting the verdict. Just as the anticipation is about to kill you, a news anchor speaks up. "Well, folks," he says in typical newscaster cadence, "the final count is in! I won't hold you in suspense - the Civil Union/Marriage Harmony Law..." [[Continue...->Liberal 4M]]Welcome to your new life! First of all, what is your gender? [[Male->Start 2 M]] [[Female->Start 2 F]]Before you learn what issues you are going to need to face, you will need to think about how you want to define yourself throughout this journey using simple American political vernacular. The character whose shoes you will be stepping into will assume this general identity. [[I typically agree with Republican policy and views.->Cnservative 1 F]] [[I typically agree with Democratic policy and views.->Liberal 1 F]]Excellent choice. America is based on some strong values that have kept us upright by our adherence to them. As we continue this path forward, we can be sure that our culture will not tumble into chaos, disorder, and immorality. As we look to the past, we gain strength, and moral values help us to create ethical and just laws. Are you sure you want to choose this path? [[Yes->Conservative 2F]] [[No->Start 2 F]] Excellent choice. Our country was founded with great intentions and values, and over time has modified itself in minor ways to right the ship's course. The needs of the people cannot be forgotten in our quest for personal happiness and success, and everyone deserves equal treatment, regardless of their religion, sexual orientation, or race. We must be willing to adapt and change ourselves to be better and to ensure the basic human rights of all Americans are never jeopardized for the sake of monetary or political footholds. Are you sure you want to choose this path? [[Yes->Liberal 2F]] [[No->Start 2 F]] A huge bill is about to be voted upon that will override the supreme court ruling on Gay Marriage by relabeling non-straight marriages as civil unions. LGBTQ+ communities will still have their legal union and all the same tax and law stipulations that marriage typically entails, but the definition of marriage will be "a civil union between a man and a woman." This will preserve the sanctity of marriage while making concession to those who have been, and in the future wish to be "married" to a non-straight partner. It may even be possible that this will be shoehorned in as a constitutional ammendment, preserving the values our founding fathers believed in. Religious organizations may be taxed for outlawing non-straight civil unions, but that is a different, subsequent proposal. The ballot for the Civil Union/Marriage Harmony Law is given to you. Do you vote FOR this definition change or AGAINST it? [[FOR->Conservative 3F]] [[AGAINST->Conservative 3.5F]] A huge bill is about to be voted upon that will override the supreme court ruling on Gay Marriage by relabeling non-straight marriages as civil unions. LGBTQ+ communities will still have their legal union and all the same tax and law stipulations that marriage typically entails, but the definition of marriage will be "a civil union between a man and a woman." Regardless of the date of their wedding, there is no "grandfathering in" of citizens, and all non-straight marriages will be reclassified. Originally, Religions would be taxed for not allowing non-straight unions in their organization, but thanks to a moral push in the government, it has been pushed out of this bill. There is evidence that this bill is the gateway to a constitutional ammendment securing the Christian "sanctity of marriage," and circumventing freedom of religion and expression. Many also believe there are more bills up the Republican government's sleeves that will slowly chip away at all lifestyles besides straight, religious households. The ballot for the Civil Union/Marriage Harmony Law is given to you. Do you vote FOR this definition change or AGAINST it? [[FOR->Liberal 3.5F]] [[AGAINST->Liberal 3F]]A few hours after you arrive home, you sit with your wife on your couch, waiting for the results on the 11 PM news. "3 years since we got married - to the day. Funny how life works," she says to you, smiling. You smile back, anxiously awaiting the verdict. Just as the anticipation is about to kill you, a news anchor speaks up. "Well, folks," he says in typical newscaster cadence, "the final count is in! I won't hold you in suspense - the Civil Union/Marriage Harmony Law..." [[Continue...->Conservative 4F]]A few hours after you arrive home, you sit with your wife on your couch, waiting for the results on the 11 PM news. "3 years since we got married - to the day. Funny how life works," she says to you, smiling. You smile back, anxiously awaiting the verdict. Just as the anticipation is about to kill you, a news anchor speaks up. "Well, folks," he says in typical newscaster cadence, "the final count is in! I won't hold you in suspense - the Civil Union/Marriage Harmony Law..." [[Continue...->Conservative 4.5F]]A few hours after you arrive home, you sit with your wife on your couch, waiting for the results on the 11 PM news. "3 years since we got married - to the day. Funny how life works," she says to you, smiling. You smile back, anxiously awaiting the verdict. Just as the anticipation is about to kill you, a news anchor speaks up. "Well, folks," he says in typical newscaster cadence, "the final count is in! I won't hold you in suspense - the Civil Union/Marriage Harmony Law..." [[Continue...->Liberal 4.5F]]A few hours after you arrive home, you sit with your wife on your couch, waiting for the results on the 11 PM news. "3 years since we got married - to the day. Funny how life works," she says to you, smiling. You smile back, anxiously awaiting the verdict. Just as the anticipation is about to kill you, a news anchor speaks up. "Well, folks," he says in typical newscaster cadence, "the final count is in! I won't hold you in suspense - the Civil Union/Marriage Harmony Law..." [[Continue...->Liberal 4F]]...has passed! A happy day out there for many people, I'm sure. But for many, this means their marriage will be reclassified as a civil union. Our hearts go out to them." He pauses to read from a sheet of paper. Your husband grabs your hand tightly. "Amazingly, it has only passed by one vote. Any one of us out there could have been that voter." You turn and see your husband with tears in his eyes. He looks to you for comfort. But you have none. "...has NOT passed! I'm sure there are quite a few activists and citizens upset by this. But imagine the happiness felt by millions today. Another step toward equality for Americans." He pauses to read a paper he's holding. Your husband lets our a short laughof excitement and grabs your hand. "Amazingly, it has only lost by one vote. Any one of us out there could have been that voter." You turn to seee your husband beaming, tears in his eyes. He looks at you. "3 years down, many more to go!" You smile as he embraces you....has passed! A happy day out there for many people, I'm sure. But for many, this means their marriage will be reclassified as a civil union. Our hearts go out to them." He pauses to read from a sheet of paper. Your husband grabs your hand tightly. "Amazingly, it has only passed by one vote. Any one of us out there could have been that voter." You turn and see your husband with tears in his eyes. He looks to you for comfort. But you have none. "...has NOT passed! I'm sure there are quite a few activists and citizens upset by this. But imagine the happiness felt by millions today. Another step toward equality for Americans." He pauses to read a paper he's holding. Your husband lets our a short laughof excitement and grabs your hand. "Amazingly, it has only lost by one vote. Any one of us out there could have been that voter." You turn to seee your husband beaming, tears in his eyes. He looks at you. "3 years down, many more to go!" You smile as he embraces you."...has NOT passed! I'm sure there are quite a few activists and citizens upset by this. But imagine the happiness felt by millions today. Another step toward equality for Americans." He pauses to read a paper he's holding. Your wife squeels with excitement and grabs your hand. "Amazingly, it has only lost by one vote. Any one of us out there could have been that voter." You turn to seee your wife beaming, tears in her eyes. She looks at you. "3 years down, many more to go!" You smile as she embraces you....has passed! A happy day out there for many people, I'm sure. But for many, this means their marriage will be reclassified as a civil union. Our hearts go out to them." He pauses to read from a sheet of paper. Your wife grabs your hand tightly. "Amazingly, it has only passed by one vote. Any one of us out there could have been that voter." You turn and see your wife with tears in her eyes. She looks to you for comfort. But you have none. "...has NOT passed! I'm sure there are quite a few activists and citizens upset by this. But imagine the happiness felt by millions today. Another step toward equality for Americans." He pauses to read a paper he's holding. Your wife squeels with excitement and grabs your hand. "Amazingly, it has only lost by one vote. Any one of us out there could have been that voter." You turn to seee your wife beaming, tears in her eyes. She looks at you. "3 years down, many more to go!" You smile as she embraces you....has passed! A happy day out there for many people, I'm sure. But for many, this means their marriage will be reclassified as a civil union. Our hearts go out to them." He pauses to read from a sheet of paper. Your wife grabs your hand tightly. "Amazingly, it has only passed by one vote. Any one of us out there could have been that voter." You turn and see your wife with tears in her eyes. She looks to you for comfort. But you have none.