[GA] Repeal: “Rights And Duties Of WA States” [Complete]

Tadovan

Tadovan

TNPer
Category: Repeal
Target: GA #2
Proposed by: Keshiland
Onsite Topic

General Assembly Resolution #2 "Rights and Duties of WA States" (Category: Political Stability; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Description: Rights and Duties of WA States A resolution to restrict political freedoms in the interest of law and order.

Argument: This resolution put an undue burden on the WA to work as a governing body. With too many regulations that impede the WA as a whole.

Noting: that this resolution fails to take into account what is needed for any governing body to be effective.

Noting that The Principle of National Sovereignty is far too vague and used as essentially a get out of jail free card for anyone to use against any resolution they want to not pass.

Regretting that this resolution fails to relies the difference between nations and how in some circumstances equality in the resolutions is not doable

Seeking the opportunity to introduce a more effective version of this resolution to the World Assembly,

The World Assembly hereby repeals "Rights and Duties of WA States".
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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 abstain from voting on this resolution.
  • Vote Present if you are personally abstaining from this vote.

Detailed opinions with your vote are appreciated and encouraged!

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The fundamental basis of World Assembly membership is defined in 'Rights and Duties'. Repeal of such a fundamental resolution of the World Assembly, which effectively serves as the foundation upon which all other WA legislation is based, should not be conducted without a well thought out replacement effort. This has no replacement effort. The author of this resolution has no plan on what to do after repeal, beyond a vague idea of a proposal, to this date, seen by none. The author has further expressed a desire to rid the WA of any trace of national sovereignty and replace it with their view on the WA being an international federation.

The reasons and the ends which the author has given are insufficient to justify repeal of such a critical resolution. Thus, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote against the resolution.
 
Typically I don't dabble in the General Assembly, however, I would like to recommend voting For this resolution as the original resolution has been for the most part plagiarized from the Draft Declaration on Rights and Duties of States. This was prior to the rules implementation. I don't think a resolution that was essentially copied should remain on the books.
 
I'd have to vote against

While GA #2 may be plagiarized, that may not be good enough reason to repeal the resolution. Yes, that's really bad, but no trouble has come from it since it's passage almost a decade ago. Sure, I don't feel great knowing it's plagiarized, but again you must remember, you can repeal a resolution, but you can't repeal a repeal.

Plus, if we support this repeal, we'll be admitting that the reasoning that's in the proposal is correct, or at least that we don't have a problem with it. We'll be supporting the idea that GA#2's NatSov clause is too vague. We'll be supporting the idea that some resolutions shouldn't apply to some nations but should for others, when it talks about the "equality in the resolutions" as the author put it. This is going to open a whole can of worms.
 
I haven't even read the proposal. :P

I don't care so much about the General Assembly, I just think it's poor form to have that resolution on the books.
 
I think it's even worse form to have this resolution on the books. Vague, unclear language, even just unendearing language ("get out of jail free card"?), spelling errors, grammar errors, admonishments to a group of nations (NatSovs) without any real relevant reason, no real arguments to support their points, and a confident statement that another version will be put up, when this resolution is this bad.

How did this get 93 approvals, again? A nice guide to the WA linked to Delegates when they're elected wouldn't go amiss at his point.

Against.
 
Against.

This is a terrible way to repeal #2, and by a terrible author (who seems to be a badgehunter).
 
Atlae:
Against.

This is a terrible way to repeal #2, and by a terrible author (who seems to be a badgehunter).
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In order for your vote to be counted in the determination of Pallaith's vote, you'll need to either have your WA in TNP before the vote begins or be a member of the NPA.

From what I can tell, your WA is in Warzone Africa, as such you would be ineligible.

However, you are more than welcome to post your opinion and attempt to persuade individuals here to vote how you wish (for the record, my WA is not in TNP either).
 
Praetor:
Atlae:
Against.

This is a terrible way to repeal #2, and by a terrible author (who seems to be a badgehunter).
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In order for your vote to be counted in the determination of Pallaith's vote, you'll need to either have your WA in TNP before the vote begins or be a member of the NPA.

From what I can tell, your WA is in Warzone Africa, as such you would be ineligible.

However, you are more than welcome to post your opinion and attempt to persuade individuals here to vote how you wish (for the record, my WA is not in TNP either).
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Oops, silly me. I'll have to remember that next time. :duh:
 
Atlae:
Praetor:
Atlae:
Against.

This is a terrible way to repeal #2, and by a terrible author (who seems to be a badgehunter).
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In order for your vote to be counted in the determination of Pallaith's vote, you'll need to either have your WA in TNP before the vote begins or be a member of the NPA.

From what I can tell, your WA is in Warzone Africa, as such you would be ineligible.

However, you are more than welcome to post your opinion and attempt to persuade individuals here to vote how you wish (for the record, my WA is not in TNP either).
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Oops, silly me. I'll have to remember that next time. :duh:
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No worries, it's quite common for it to happen. :)

We're somewhat different than a lot of other regions in how we determine our Delegate's vote.
 
Fully vote against


[border=#090,1,solid][bgcolor=#090]SD:[/bgcolor] Sumguy129's WA is Pakistani Burma. Vote counts.[/border]
 
Sumguy129:
Fully vote against
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"41 minutes ago: Pakistani India Bangalore and Ceylon resigned from the World Assembly."

Did you join NPA? Where is your WA now?

Never mind, found your WA. Vote counts.
 
Against - there is hardly any proposal floating around with a substantially improved and/or endorsed text. Until then, vote should be firmly against.
 
Voting on this resolution has ended.

Thanks to those nations who cast their votes. Your participation is a great help to the region.

This topic has been locked and sent to the Archives for safekeeping. If you would like this topic to be re-opened for further discussion, please contact the WA Delegate, a Global Moderator, or an Administrator for assistance. Thank you.
 
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