My humble nation......
http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_nation/nati on=new_pacifica The Republic of New Pacifica "World peace through the threat of deadly force." UN Category: Liberal Democratic Socialists Civil Rights: Some Economy: Fragile Political Freedoms: Superb Location: the Pacific The Republic of New Pacifica is a tiny, safe nation, remarkable for its compulsory military service. Its hard-nosed, intelligent population of 5 million love a good election, and the government gives them plenty of them. Universities tend to be full of students debating the merits of various civil and political rights, while businesses are tightly regulated and the wealthy viewed with suspicion. The government -- a sprawling, bureaucracy-choked, socially-minded morass -- juggles the competing demands of Law & Order, Education, and Social Welfare. The average income tax rate is 41%, but much higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Trout Farming. Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force. New Pacifica's national animal is the wolverine, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the ming. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
