Many Hutorians have been voicing their concerns about 2 new bills over social media in recent months and today a large rally was held outside the offices of the Ministries of Foreign and Internal Affairs in Bekenial. The bills in question are the Immigration Reform Act and the Forensic Sciences Restriction Act, both were put forward by the Consumers Party.
The first bill will change the government policy on illegal aliens to just ignoring them, and allow for anybody to claim nationality, meaning immigrants will no longer have to pass a test first. The Consumers claim the new policies will pressure other countries to treat their citizens better, increase our population and economy and reduce government spending, but the opposition Royalists, along with the protesters, just aren't buying it.
"I think this bill just goes to show the lack of experience in governing the Consumers have. They believe turning Hutori into a safe haven of sorts will magically make other countries treat their citizens better. I'm sorry to tell you, thats just not how it works. Secondly they believe growing our population will some how reduce government spending. By increasing our population, we will need to educate more children, provide healthcare to more people, and provide even more of every government service. How can we increase our government services while spending less money? Lastly, I don't think the Consumers understand that this is an issue of national security. By simply ignoring illegal immigrants, we open ourselves to criminals fleeing prosecution. That is very dangerous. Do we really want to be known to the world as a safe haven for criminals?"
~ Dylan Jourdain
Deputy Leader of the Official Opposition
The second bill in question, the Forensic Sciences Restriction Act seeks to end the collection of DNA samples and limit their usage as evidence in court trials. The Consumers claim that forensic evidence is often innacurate, yet another claim not supported by many.
"I'm honestly believe the Consumers Party caucus had just finished watching some wild conspiracy theory videos just before presenting this bill to the house. Seriously, how can they claim that one of the most accurate pieces of evidence that can link someone to a crime, is very inaccurate? This will lead to a lot of criminals being aquitted of crimes they did commit. We will oppose this bill as long as it is on the house floor."
~Raymond Houston
Shadow Minister of Justice
The Royalists and the protesters are calling on the Consumers to withdraw the bills before they are even put forward for a vote.