The Commonwealth of
New York Times Democracy New York Crimes So-Called Democracy
Government
Public Protest
The right to public protest is considered to be essential.
Society
No Contraception
Contraception is illegal.
Euthanasia
Citizens are legally entitled to end their lives.
Law & Order
Corporal Punishment
Criminals may be ordered to undergo physical punishment.
Conscription
A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Cannabis
Cannabis may be legally purchased.
No Automobiles
Cars are banned.
Metricism
The state mandates the use of the metric system.
International
Weapons of Mass Destruction
The nation claims the legal right to use WMDs.