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The Bible does not speak directly to the issue of abortion, but the practice has been condemned by Christians since the first century (see, e.g., the Didache). Science informs the abortion debate, but it does not determine it. Ultimately, one has to make a moral judgment whether society ought...

The intolerance in this thread is disappointing but unfortunately not surprising. And what is wrong with "a Catholic agenda"? :eyebrow: Would you be equally skeptical of a "secular agenda," a "Jewish agenda," a "Muslim agenda," a "gay agenda," or any other kind of "agenda" in World Assembly...

It would be greatly appreciated if your Ministry of World Assembly Affairs would abstain from spamming my inbox with false telegrams. The General Assembly Secretariat unanimously ruled that this repeal proposal reasonably interprets the target resolution.

Yes, this proposal was drafted for less than 24 hours and, consequently, has numerous errors. It does not account for research on cadavers, non-sapient and non-sentient animals (e.g., corals and octopuses), plants, or fungi. It is completely contrary to the ethics on the treatment of human...

I encourage you to vote against this proposal. Crime and Punishment (#375) makes it unnecessary, and banishment should be available to member states as an alternative punishment for convicts who wish to choose it (e.g., "30 years in prison or exile, your choice").

A compromise between what -- forced abortion (à la real-world China) and the right to life (à la real-world Poland)? Really, pro-life advocates would not be happy? :eyebrow:

If you're not going to engage with my comments, IA, I don't see why we should continue this conversation. The state has a "right to compel any outcome it wants" if the state believes it "increases everyone's welfare" . . . :facepalm: EDIT: I tend to agree with Mill's view that individuals...

:eyeroll: There's no need for your aspersions or for your out-of-character, out-of-context paraphrases of in-character comments. Also, above, you shouldn't have quoted a poorly reasoned judicial opinion on "the importance of pluralism" if that's not what you actually believe. Own up to your...

That some European judges spew statist claptrap from the bench is not convincing. First, socialization is a parental duty. It's not the duty of the state. Second, the views expressed above are illogical; they're internally contradictory. Pluralism, by definition, is "a form of society in...

Well-regulated homeschooling can provide children all of the same educational benefits as public schooling.

Between myself and the court, there's no disagreement on the principle of educational choice. The disagreement is on the application of that principle. Yes, rights imply choice. See my preamble: Speech is a right; therefore, you should be free to choose what you say. Association is a right...

This proposal doesn't regulate education; it permits member states to regulate it reasonably. I disagree and so do most real-world international actors. For example: Universal Declaration of Human Rights -- Article 26 1. Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least...

I don't like that definition. If a family court of some kind were comparing a child to his "peers," I believe it would consider all relevant factors before making an order on the most reasonable course of action. In the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a "peer" is defined as "one that is of equal...

Do you deny that education is a human right or that the WA should protect human rights? ;)

I disagree with your interpretation. I don't think it would be "reasonable" to treat a disabled child that way, the "due process" caveat should incorporate GA legislation protecting disabled youth, and I don't think that it can fairly be said that an average child and a disabled child are...

Would you mind clarifying your opinion? This proposal does not say "you can not go to state school." It simply seeks to protect the right of families to opt out of state schooling and choose well-regulated private schooling instead. There ought not to be any confusion. The first section...

Really? You two like this proposal, but you're voting against it only because you disagree with its strength? :eyebrow: None of the members of the GA Secretariat, myself included, thinks that this proposal commits a strength violation. Significant makes more sense than Mild because primary...

As part of the GA moderation team that issued the ruling shafting me (so much so that the rules were changed immediately afterwards), you should know as well as anyone that the repeal resolution was a total lie. http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=29533467#p29533467 The pollen of a...

Yes, there are four replacements being debated in the GA right now. One proposal would abolish capital punishment entirely. Two proposals would limit capital punishment to serious crimes. One proposal would basically do the same thing as the Convention on Execution.Needless to say, I strongly...

Not at all. My proposal makes it clear that I want to see "an international mandate" to prevent "governments from using their 'right to execute' in cases where a death sentence is too harsh." Once the repeal is complete, a lot of nations that voted against the repeal due to fears that there...

Thank you for the support so far. I just want to note that both authors of the Convention on Execution have endorsed this repeal proposal, wanting to see stronger restrictions on capital punishment put in place. http://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?p=28845999#p28845999...

Greetings, TNP! I encourage your region to support my repeal proposal. The GA already has procedural and substantive protections for children and mentally disabled individuals, so the only relevant clause of Convention on Execution in the present day is its grant of an absolute "right" to...

During campaigning, I said that I foresaw myself being more faithful to the region's will than previous delegates. Apparently, that position was controversial. I noted that Guy and Fratt had made it their official policies to ignore the forum votes on certain Security Council proposals and...

What's that supposed to mean?

I've come here to encourage your region to vote AGAINST this proposal. First, Section 5 could result in the release of thousands of dangerous criminals worldwide. Second, this proposal would infringe on the cultural rights of indigenous peoples and of preindustrial societies by limiting their...

Thanks for the warm welcome, everybody. :)

I hope what you've heard is good. :unsure:

After 42 days, my application for diplomatic masking was approved. :Hello: Anyway, I was invited here by McM in January to give my opinions now and then on WA issues. I'm sure that some of you already know me. I'm a(n) (in)famous GA author, an executive officer in the Rejected Realms, the...

Nation: Christian Democrats Region: The Rejected Realms (I guess TRR is the best region for me to declare.)