Harsh Sanctions Accepted

By Lionel Krutch

It has been seven days since President David Lyons announced his Cabinets plan to introduce tough sanctions against the nation of Borucistan and the Senate has finally accepted the proposal and allowed the President to proceed.

After days of deliberation the Senate has finally allowed the President to introduce and enforce tough blanket sanctions against Borucistan for their refusal to take responsibility for the failed missile that killed Joseph Crane, a 49 year old farmer from the farming community of Tooine. Diplomatic talks between Hindopian and Borucish officials broke down in the first days of their commencement due to Borucistan’s denial that it was their missile that killed Mr. Crane.

The sanctions will include an embargo of all goods being imported from and exported to the small nation as well as military sanctions. Economic analyst Stephen Bert, head of the International Economic Department at the University of Ibergatis, predicts that the embargo will have very little effect on the Hindopian economy but will have devastating consequences for the economy in Borucistan.
“Borucistan relies heavily on Hindopian assistance and imports to support its population of 4 million and when those crutches are taken away the entire nation will suffer severe economic downturn.”

The military sanctions of the embargo will include a complete ban on all sales of military craft, weaponry and equipment to the Borucish military. This will have major effects on their military effectiveness and in turn decrease morale and public support for the government.

The President addressed a press gathering today outside Council Hall to defend his decision in the face of loud opposition from human rights activists.
“This is the only option left to stop these missile incidents happening again. We have tried using diplomacy to convince the Borucish Government to stop testing their missiles so close to Hindopia but they have responded by ignoring our requests and denying that it was their missile that killed a citizen of Hindopia.”

The President was outside Council Hall to visit with the High Council of Hindopia, to seek advice and approval in the matter of the sanctions. It has been a long held tradition for the President to consult the High Council on significant international matters such as this.