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Against I'm not really seeing the language issue as legit in the context of the whole clause, which makes clear that it is part of a mandate. In this case the word 'should' is simply a clarifying instruction within the frame of that mandate. If the word 'should' were used in part of an...

Court Justice (select up to 3): King SillyString | Eluvatar | bootsie Would you like to reopen nominations? No

I don't think that's the 'protected class' they are referring to.

I don't know where you ever got the impression that I was looking to create a law to replace the target. I always assumed the author would. I've been abundantly clear that it's the ideological exemption in clause 5 that is problematic, both when the target first came up for vote, and up to and...

The proposed patch: https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=460656

This repeal has absolutely nothing to do with religious discrimination, and that is a straw man. This repeal has to do with societal exemptions from WA law that violates the spirit of the Charter. You are welcome to vote against it on those grounds, but please let's not try and make this about...

I'll post once, and attempt to address some of the above and leave it to others to cast their votes. I've been in the WA for 6 years, and take a certain pride in having not missed very many votes in that time. I've always taken the time to read proposals and give them thorough consideration...

Against - Author doesn't seem to understand the difference between protective custody and solitary confinement. Why on Earth one would legislate that a person who is at risk of being hurt by others be placed in solitary confinement, under any circumstances, defies logic. This is something that...

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Restricting Solitary Confinement Category: Civil Rights | Strength: Mild Proposed by: Maowi | Onsite Topic Voting Instructions:Vote For if you want the Delegate to vote For the resolution.Vote Against if you want the Delegate to vote Against the resolution.Vote Abstain if you want the Delegate...

Against A few concrete examples of benign nations invaded would have served this proposal well. Instead, the author relied on what boils down to one unsubstantiated accusation, and an expression of opinion. There's no detail provided to justify passing it.

IFV: A bit of effort by the author might have made this a condemnation worth supporting, but the lack of detail and concrete examples of the alleged transgressions render it difficult to justify. Condemnations must make a clear case to support their allegations. If Antifa has crossed lines...

Condemn Antifa Category: Condemnation | Nominee: Antifa Proposed by: Koholint-Island | Onsite Topic Voting Instructions:Vote For if you want the Delegate to vote For the resolution.Vote Against if you want the Delegate to vote Against the resolution.Vote Abstain if you want the Delegate to...

For Misread some of it the first time around, and didn't realize there's a clear distinction made between smoking and vaping, as there should be.

IFV: This proposal wants a healthier WA and seeks to place stringent regulations on the producers of tobacco products. These regulations include the placement of clear warnings on tobacco packaging, prohibition of advertising, and mandatory public education about the risks of use. There is some...

On Tobacco and Electronic Cigarettes Category: Regulation | Area of Effect: Consumer Protection Proposed by: Cosmosplosion Co-Authors: Akohos & Courelli | Onsite Topic Voting Instructions:Vote For if you want the Delegate to vote For the resolution.Vote Against if you want the Delegate to vote...

This proposal has been withdrawn.

If you are seeking to change one practice, it's always a good idea to provide an alternative to that practice. Resolutions that bring up complications for nations without ready solutions don't tend to do well, so you have to give wide considerations to the cause and effect, including cost...

Against. Clearly, super rushed, and a quick check of forum reveals a real resistance from the author to what was some sound advice. There appears to have been little research done here, and the author doesn't really seem to understand how water-systems work. An agency that works in international...

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Oceans Protection Act Category: Environmental | Industry Affected: All Businesses Proposed by: Nagatar Karumuttu Chettiar | Onsite Topic Voting Instructions:Vote For if you want the Delegate to vote For the resolution.Vote Against if you want the Delegate to vote Against the resolution.Vote...

Yeah, fair comment. It would certainly help if we had a clear, defining legislation that explained exactly what constitutes a 'war crime'.

I went looking today, and there doesn't seem to be one comprehensive piece of legislation to define/ban 'war crimes'. There are several pieces of legislation that define certain acts as war crimes, but no overarching rule-book. Also, I agree with you to some degree, that in the middle of...

For Very comprehensive. Covers all levels of responsibility along the chain of command. Acknowledges the potential for both rogue commanders and rogue subordinates and distributes onus appropriately.

This well-crafted proposal seeks to ensure reciprocal protections for individuals both up and down the chain of military command. It is designed to both prevent war crimes from being committed, and to provide a disciplinary framework for those who violate the accepted rules of engagement. Given...

Command Responsibility Category: International Security | Strength: Mild Proposed by: Separatist Peoples | Onsite Topic Voting Instructions:Vote For if you want the Delegate to vote For the resolution.Vote Against if you want the Delegate to vote Against the resolution.Vote Abstain if you want...

Law is law, and you can't pass a law that arbitrarily exempts some groups because they happen to believe in an invisible sky wizard. That discriminates against everyone else, and violates existing legislation relating to equal rights for all....like GAR#035. Not only that, but it collapses in...

Against GAR#035 CoCR already addresses discrimination based on gender or sexuality, and this proposal covers much of the same ground. The author's rationale here is to 'specifically clarify' these rights in an attempt to address any loopholes in GAR#035 that may be exploited by a lack of...

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Defending The Rights of Sexual and Gender Minorities Category: Civil Rights | Strength: Significant Proposed by: Maowi | Onsite Topic Voting Instructions:Vote For if you want the Delegate to vote For the resolution.Vote Against if you want the Delegate to vote Against the resolution.Vote Abstain...