I hereby renounce my affirmation of the Concordat and henceforth do not want to be recognized as a citizen.
I do so with a shout-out to many of the people that have made my experience in TEP fantastic - including Prussia, Xoriet, Topi, Ramaeus and of course, the always lovely and brilliant ASBS.
During my time as Magister, I hope I have contributed to the depth and quality of the legislature, pursuing reforms of our Magisterium requirements (towards pluralism and comprehensiveness), democratic reforms (Instant Runoff voting) and starting a serious and passionate dialogue on what TEP’s role should be interregionally. Despite this, I did not get to all of the reforms I had intended to pursue such as a gender-neutral reading of the Concordat, a discussion on lobbying and electoral reform and a changing of the standing orders of the Magisterium to require 24 hours of drafting before a vote.
While change is almost always accomplished against the wishes of those institutionalized in power, change is integral and necessary to a healthy community. My hope is citizens will not consider my situation and the legal allegations proposed against me as indicative of all those seek wide reform - and that they continue to challenge authority, think for themselves and above all else, be critical and imaginative.
I think now, however, is my time to bow out - thanks again to everyone who made my experience here a really fun and wonderful time. You’re awesome. Have a good one. https://groups.tapatalk-cdn.com/smilies/52127/1536592191.083-smiley.gif?ttinline=true
