by Mark Williams II 6th April 2012, 11:52 am
Greetings Lord Knox,
Hello from Freedomtropolis, capital of Freedomia. Unfortunately, this message is in regards of the recent Homestedian Constitutional Convention. I first stated that I respected your decision, until I remembered that it is a violation of the Freedomian Constitution to secede from the Republic. Why, in the first place, would you want to leave?
Freedomia has taken good care of Homested, always ready to defend you, stand up for you, and be your greatest supporter. We care about you and your province and consider you a very good friend. With Homested united with many other Provinces, under the mighty banner of Freedomia, we will all prosper and flourish. Those who are part of Freedomia while it is still young will benefit most in the future.
I want you and Homested to be a part of this great country, especially while it is still young. Let the Freedomian Republic help you make Homested even better than it is now. Lord Knox, I honestly believe that you voted to stay in the Republic. You must also remember that every province has the right to its own different types of government. Monarchies, Republics, and more. You could even still be the President, have a Senate/Parliament, and of course remain under the banner of Freedomia as a province. Provincial militaries are not allowed because there is already a
Federal Military perfectly capable of defending you and your Province.
Now, Lord Knox, regarding the convention once again. The Senate will accept that you have a Constitution for your province, so you can keep it just the way you like it. Your own government organs, etc. And you are also permitted to establish courts and cities in your Province. The Senate will review your Constitution, make the necessary changes (for example, military) and then we will reorganize the Homested Province.
And no, you will not be letting your citizens down by remaining in Freedomia. My reason is simple. Your citizens want a system of government, a fair one, one that works for them. They could care less which nation they are a part of as long as Homested has a decent court system, education, health, and defense. You can create your own laws, legislature, etc as long as you remain in accordance with Federal Laws and the Constitution. Remember also that you recieve defense from the FAF (Freedomian Armed Forces) under the direction of a very capable Commander-in-Chief (Jacob Smith). I want to persue a diplomatic solution to this, not a military one.
Please, Lord Knox, I implore you. Send your Constitution to the Senate, and together, we can make Freedomia and Homested a wonderful place. I'm sure you want what's best for your nation, and Freedomia will help you with that.
Yours in fellowship,
Mark James Arthur Umbridge Williams II
Emperor of Freedomia
In regards to territory, (only Antarctic claims?) the Senate of Freedomia could pass legislation that override the territorial decision and permit all 'former' Homestedian Territories.