Problems in The Meritocracy

The Meritocracy, one of the most respected organizations in NationStates, has been having problems keeping senators of late. In one months time, the Merit has lost roughly 9 senators. Some left for personal reasons, but the latest resignations are due to the acceptance of Moldavi as a Merit Citizen. This public protest of Moldavi's citizenship is disrupting the balance in the senate and the general view among NatonStates members (those I have encountered) is that The Meritocracy is headed for closure. Hopefully this is not the case.

Tygaland has a comment...

I'd like to congratulate Moldavi on being voted back into the Merit Senate. To those that have resigned as a result of this vote, you are obviously not true supporters of democratic process. Democracy will produce results that you like and dislike, you must accept both to truly accept democracy.

Pope Hope also has a comment...

When The Meritocracy passed legislation condemning the acts of Moldavi, then voted him in using the excuse that it was a different character even though he posted TWICE as a Senator in regards to his role as Pixiedance, that was beyond reproach. They have betrayed the people of the North Pacific, the regions that formerly respected them, and worst of all, the have betrayed themselves with this decision.

I, along with others (a number that will only continue to grow in the coming weeks) have resigned due to my own resolve to my personal principles. Myself and my home region of Nasicournia will continue to honor our alliance with the residents of the North Pacific. Right now, my neighbors and the residents of other respected regions are discussing or voting on closing down their Embassies at the Merit, and one Ambassador (from the Democratic Underground).

Most appalling of all were two of the three Ministries Moldavi applied for and was accepted to right after he was voted back in--The Ministry of Defense and the Foreign Diplomatic Corps. If the first isn't an intense conflict of interest, I don't know what is--and the second is diplomatic suicide for TM considering Moldavi's loathed international reputation. By giving him legitimacy in this fashion, they are losing their own.

I hope some day I can return to The Meritocracy I once loved and respected. I still love a lot of the people there. Unfortunately as of now, I must support those who choose to openly protest their recent actions, as I could not think of a bigger slap in the face to TNP and the regions and nations that support them.

The Meritocracy has also recently lost its Lictor, but quickly elected another. CrazyGirl (previous Lictor) has quit actively playing the game and Eli is elected in her stead.

Good Luck to CrazyGirl, congratulations to Eli and The NP Wire wishes the best for the Meritocracy! Hopefully this article will bring more players to the Meritocracy region, players that can strengthen the democratic endeavors of the government. Good Luck!

Resignations
Jallalacks Resigns
Democratic Underground
Resignation of Playachk
Dilber of The West Pacific Resigns
Landster takes a league of absence
Tuesday Heights Resigns
Nem Resigns
Pope Hope Resigns


Merit and The North Pacific Links
Resolution Regarding The North Pacific
Moldavi's Citizenship
Moldavi Posts Regional Update
Moldavi denied Embassy
NPU Request for Embassy
Embassy of The NPU
The NP BackAlley Discussion