Ross on the Referenda: Respect the Voice of the Jalbs

Though the results of the referenda in Hastiga and Veldunium were no surprise to many politicians and citizens of the Empire, the non-parliamentary FFDP has chosen to comment on the coming events through its anointed political leader, Bob Ross. 
==Originally posted by Bob Ross:==
The events of these past few months can be labelled as something worthy both of mourning and of celebration. While I am saddened to see our brethren in Veldunium and Hastiga secede to carve a new path for their people, I rejoice in seeing the light of Democracy be preserved as a result.
The voices of the Hastigans and of the Velds have been heard, and it appears that the Brandt Cabinet intends to honor these demands. However, we must not forget about another group of people who have also made their voices heard.
The Jalbs of Western Veldunium overwhelmingly cried out in opposition to the secession of the Veld State. As a result of this, it is my belief that our own government, as well as the Veld government, should respect the rights of this cultural community to its own self determination. As a result, I encourage all FFDP members and politicians to petition for the secession of Western Veldunium to the the State of Jalbetrer, that all Jalbs may be reunited in our Democracy, just as the Velds and Hastigans seek freedom on their own path. This should and must be a prime point of discussion between our government and and the Brandt cabinet's counterparts in Veldunium. Let the voices of the Jalbs be just as respected as those of the Velds and Hastigans!
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