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That's not really a coherent criticism. The reality is that it's simply not that complicated to ban statutes of limitations for certain crimes, which makes for a fairly short proposal.

This is a misinterpretation of the House of Cards rule. The same objection was raised during drafting of On Universal Jurisdiction, which establishes universal jurisdiction for "war crimes" and "crimes against humanity". My response now is the same as my response then: Similarly, it will...

Clause 5 of this resolution does not actually "protect" biomedical research in the manner desired by the author for the simple reason that almost anything can be characterized as a kind of "indirect harm" to sapient life. For example, this resolution (or at least its previous iteration) exists...

For reference, the original resolution was proposed to stop a blocker on embryonic stem cell research. All pro-life nations want is the right to prohibit embryonic stem cell research within their own borders.

The repeal was challenged as violating the Honest Mistake rule and found to be legal by a unanimous decision of GenSec. Therefore, at the very least, the repeal's interpretation of the original resolution is a reasonable one. Only by eviscerating the resolution's primary mandate and rendering...

I think SP and IA's readings here are not consistent with the resolution's text. I agree this proposal was intended to bar religiously motivated restrictions on biomedical research -- specifically embryonic stem cell research -- but for whatever reason the author decided instead to bar any...

Mind substantiating that claim?

Happy to answer questions.

I certainly do. 1) The definition of "Internet" is too broad, including computer networks other than the public Internet. For example, there's no reason why a network neutrality mandate should apply to networks reserved for use by a single telecom provider for the purposes of providing IP-based...

Wallenburg's resolutions allowed World Assembly member states to effectively opt-out of the international patent system they established. The problem is that research and development of new inventions requires a great investment of time, labour, and capital. If member states are free to refuse...

I'd be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Not a TNP citizen, but as the author of the repeal for Wallenburg's previous crack at this topic, I thought you might be interested in hearing my thoughts on his replacement. It's somewhat improved in that it prohibits member states from exporting goods in violation of international patents and...

Actually, yes, there is. Yes, that's a treaty and not a legislative act, but that's just because states in RL aren't part of a world government like the World Assembly.

I'd strongly encourage a vote against. The resolution permits nations to simply opt-out of the international patent system it establishes, thus ensuring that it will be a failure. Research and development of new inventions requires a great deal of time, effort and money. If member states are...

For the record, I only tried once before a year ago -- in the second attempt Mousebumples is referring to, Douria used my repeal text independently and for malicious ends. Of course I have an "obvious and unrelenting desire" to repeal GAR #2. The resolution is completely awful. It's...

Another important argument to consider before you vote: GAR #2 is also plagiarized from the 1949 Draft Declaration on Rights and Duties of States.

Unfortunately, I can't really cite real-life studies in a repeal, can I? The reality is that children are ultimately better off with two loving parents rather than with just one. And while that isn't always possible, I think it's reasonable for the state to encourage couples to try to work...

Is there a particular reason why McMasterdonia has refrained from voting on this resolution?

Those that roleplay species with non-humanesque lifespans are in the minority, and so I don't think that should be sufficient to entirely preclude the WA from harmonizing patent law.

As I stated above, a fixed minimum term of 20 years for foreign patents is the only way to accomplish universal patent recognition across the World Assembly. One further reason: specifying a laundry list of patent terms for certain industries through resolution wouldn't be practical, given the...

20 year patent terms for all classes of inventions are the norm in RL, so I don't think it's unreasonable to repeat that in NS. And for what it's worth, clause 5(d) would probably be sufficient to suspend patent recognition for the purposes of enforcing competition laws. Nations are specifically...

I, the leader of The North Pacific nation of "Auralia in the North Pacific", pledge loyalty to The North Pacific, obedience to her laws, and responsible action as a member of her society. I pledge to only register one nation to vote in The North Pacific. I pledge that no nation under my control...

Hi, I recently created a new account with the name Railana, because I thought I had lost the password to this account. I have now found it again, so would you mind deleting that account? Thanks!

I don't know of too many tyrants and dictators who requested that members of the international community remove them from power. Calling any human institution "sacrosanct" is a mistake. Human institutions are flawed, and should always be open to comment, criticism and reform. That's not at all...

Both of your arguments make no sense: GAR #2 forbids unrequested intervention by member states in all other states, not merely other member states. Since non-member states are not bound by World Assembly law, they are free to oppress their people without fear of reprisal by member states. I...

This is blatantly false. The primary argument of the repeal is that GAR #2 uses a consent-based definition of war, which is fallacious and immoral. Another key argument is that the term "good faith" is sufficiently vague as to permit creative compliance. Neither of these arguments have anything...

It is, but that does not exclude it from criticism or replacement. Constitutions are amended from time to time. I think the fact that you dismiss the repeal as "frivolous" while refusing to discuss specific arguments is quite telling. That's not the only or even the primary reason. You know...

Understood. Thanks for letting me know.

And why should mothers have the right to kill their children? I was under the impression that the state's job was to prevent that sort of thing...

This proposal mandates that all World Assembly member states legalize abortion throughout all stages of pregnancy, including late-term abortions.   I strongly support a vote AGAINST, not only because of my personal opposition to abortion but because the proposal constitutes a vast overreach of...