Laws

**Laws** are rules that are enforced through government and legislation. Different places have different laws. This page categorizes the differences. Universally, however, violent acts such as murder, rape, and theft are illegal. This article focuses on policies that varies from nation to nation.

## United States

The **United States** is very lenient when it comes to finance, and often reduces taxes to the most lucrative business families. There is very little regulation on what can be put into products. This makes the United States an attractive market. When it comes to social politics, however, the United States has liberal tendencies, primarily on sexual issues. Same-sex marriage is legal in all 48 U.S states, and gender changes are acknowledged in 46 U.S States, the only exceptions to this rule being Nevada and Indiana. Prostitution is legal countrywide; brothels are even given tax breaks for being discreet. Commercial gambling is completely legal in 42 states, the exceptions being Kansas, Hawaii, Wyoming, West Virginia, Utah, and California. Most firearms other than low-calibre pistols, pump-action shotguns, and bolt-action rifles are illegal, and suppressors are heavily regulated. Augmentation is highly regulated, with only civilian-grade ones being legal. Immigration is heavily encouraged, and because of this, the United States is one of the most ethnically and racially diverse nations in the world.

## Minnesota

**Minnesota** is more leniant than the U.S on most social issues, with most semi-automatic firearms being completely legal. It does not recognize marriage in any form and considers marriage to be a contract between (typically) two individuals, rather than being two individuals plus the state. Tax cuts are not given to married couples, but instead to parents who have children who are financially dependant on them. Minnesota is free-market capitalist, and large corporations are regulated and receive the same tax rates as small businesses. Augmentation is minimally regulated, reflecting the views of Víctor Díaz as it being the only way for humans to survive the technological singularity.

## Republic of Texas

The **Republic of Texas**is highly right-wing and jingoist, although it is highly supportive of Hispanic migration. Homoesexual/polygamic relationships are a misdemeanor although some are calling to make it a felony. All firearms are legal in this country. Most of its politics are based off the Bible, and although religious freedom was still a part of their constitution until 2031, Christian prayer is implemented in school and legal proceedings. Large corporations are given huge tax breaks and are minimally regulated as an incentive to invite business into the developing nation Welfare funding is very low and entry requirements are very strict. Augmentation is heavily regulated. As a result of all this, huge numbers of left-wingers and moderate conservatives have left the country.

## China

**China** contains a mixture of right-wing and left-wing philosophies. It is, economicaly, very left-wing -- the country is highly socialist except in certain special economic zones such as Shanghai. Socially, the government is right-wing -- 'tradiitonal marriage' is upheld and same-sex marriages are illegal. Civilians not involved in law enforcement are not allowed to own any firearms except for the express purpose of hunting; for this reason, residents of large cities do not own firearms. Same-sex relations are legal, but don receive tax cuts like those in the United States do. Premarital sex is legal, but discouraged. Sex stores are legal, and so is pornography, although pornography is censored because of decency laws like the ones Japan once had. Prostitution and gambling are illegal, but are still rampant regardless. Augmentation is minimally regulated, with the exception of implanted firearms and weapons, which are illegal.

## Germany

**Germany** is somewhat liberal in its social politics, being a welfare state where the government is heavily involved in the well-being of its citizens, although this was toned down significantly in the late 2010´s. Germany has a *social market economy*, meaning that while it has a capitalist economy, social policies are enforced to make competition fair. Gun control is in full effect; in order to apply for a gun license, one must present a valid reason for wanting to own a firearm, and even then one may only possess low-calibre pistols, bolt-action rifles, or shotguns. Use of suppressors are reccomended for recreational shooting for the sake of reducing noise pollution. Prostitution and brothels are legal, and even street prostitution is legal after daylight hours.