McQueeny Completes Conservative Ticket
BRIESK - Christopher McQueeny, a longtime citizen of Morovia, will complete the Conservative Party ticket in the upcoming election for three seats in the Royal Assembly. In an interview with The Evening Standard, he outlined his positions on the issues and declared his eagerness to jump into the present campaign.As a former member of the Royal Assembly, McQueeny was noted during his former tenure for his conservative position on social issues. On the controversy regarding the decriminalization of prostitution, he said, " Given my background as a Greek Orthodox seminarian, one can imagine that I am not exactly a supporter of prostitution."
However, in a possible nod to Bill Bekkenhuis and the more liberal elements of his party, he went on, "I don't think that government regulation is a very effective means of reducing it; all a ban seems to do is hurt the women themselves, who more often than not are already victims of exploitation -- which in my view is fundamental to prostitution in the first place."
On the Armed Services request for an additional four billion morovs, he was unequivocal in his opposition, and said, "The People's Constitution prominently rejects warfare as a means of settling disputes, a view entirely consonant with the apostolic Christian faith. Certainly it is necessary for Morovia to maintain a defensive army, but unless there is a credible and imminent threat, I see no reason for increased funding at this time."
McQueeny also called for a codification of Morovian laws, and for that matter, for the government to obey or change them. He said, "In short, once the Royal Assembly sits, the People's Constitution and other laws should be firmly enforced ... if the system described by the constitution is too complex or large for our current size, it should be changed."
In addition to his candidacy, McQueeny is Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Hanover, a micronation founded by Morovians in 2002. When asked by a reporter if his responsibilities there would conflict with his potential duties as a member of the Royal Assembly, he replied, "I do not anticipate any problems, and I would certainly refuse any office or responsibility which would clearly create a conflict of interest."
On the subject of Hanover, McQueeny called for closer relations between the two sister communities. "I firmly believe that, given the strong historical ties between our nations, we should likewise have a strong relationship today," he said, "Our governments should work together to decide the future of the relationship."
McQueeny joins Sir Bill Bekkenhuis and David Oatney on the Conservative Party ticket.
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