[DRAFT] WA Digest - TNS VI - March 2019 by Marcus Antonius [WIP]

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World Assembly Digest
by Marcus Antonius, Deputy Minister of Communications​
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General Assembly
Improving the world one resolution at a time.​
Repeal: “Defending The Rights Of Sexual And Gender Minorities”
Status: Failed
Delegate's Vote: Against
Final Vote (World): For: 4088 Against: 11740
Final Vote (TNP): For: 128 Against: 457 Percentage of WA nations voting: 40.2%​

Recommendation: The targeted resolution, in application, is one of the most far reaching and beneficial pieces of civil rights legislation in recent WA history. While there are certainly holes to be filled and issues to still be addressed, a full repeal is not the way to achieve this. In knowing that the author had the best intention for those who have lacked civil rights in the past, this ministry hopes that extraneous legislation is introduced to patch the potential loopholes pointed out by the repeal.

In conclusion and hopes for additional legislation to be introduced, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended a vote Against this repeal.
Repeal: “On Tobacco And Electronic Cigarettes”
Status: Failed
Delegate's Vote: Against
Final Vote (World): For: 3230 Against: 12698
Final Vote (TNP): For: 61 Against: 521 Percentage of WA nations voting: 40.5%​

Recommendation: This repeal focuses on the issue of the word "should", and how the interpretation of its application may affect compliance in member nations. The use of "should" allows some optionality in how member nation can print labels for the products covered by the proposal, which further allows nations to use the appropriate language that would most benefit certain communities. As such,the intent of GAR 459 was never to create overbearing regulation on member nations. In the event warning labels are printed in a language that would be ineffective and deliberately avoid the intended effects of this proposal, member nations would still be required to educate smokers and non-smokers alike on the dangers of tobacco and the greater safety of electronic cigarettes as an alternative. Barring the possible consequences of nations applying this resolution unfaithfully, this resolution will still benefit the majority of NS communities and ultimately achieve what it set out to do.For these reasons,

The Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote Against this proposal.
"The Cloning Conventions"
Status: Failed
Delegate's Vote: Against
Final Vote (World): For: 6001 Against: 9185
Final Vote (TNP): For: 131 Against: 429 Percentage of WA nations voting: 38.8%​

Recommendation: This resolution attempts to deal with the cloning of organisms and the legal landscape surrounding that process. Unfortunately, there are several concerning issues that arise from its mandates. The proposal attempts to limit the cloning of prenatal sapient organisms without a direct consent from the organism which couldn't possibly be provided. Further, there is no allowance for a parent or legal guardian to give that consent on behalf of the organism, regardless of its viability. Given that these organisms lack the capacity for cognizance or feeling, due to low development, this prohibition places unnecessary limitations on medical research, and specifically in the creation of cloned organisms for the beneficial harvest of stem cells. This resolution, in clause 5, permits the cloning of organs or like unfeeling organisms from people. It does not include a requirement making that cloning contingent on consent. Insofar as the proposal permits people to have their genetic material harvested without their consent, it may be in violation of previously passed resolutions.

In accordance with the reasoning above, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote Against this proposal.
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Security Council
Spreading interregional peace and goodwill, via force if necessary.​
"Condemn Civil Defence Siren"
Status: Failed
Delegate's Vote: Against​
Final Vote (World): For: 2016 Against: 13366
Final Vote (TNP): For: 46 Against: 497 Percentage of WA nations voting: 37.7%​

Recommendation: The Ministry of WA Affairs cannot decide if we should be dumbfounded or impressed. It is incredible that the collective fragility of CoCD's egos was able to produce such a profound, instantly back-firing garbage fire. Not only was there actual monetary investment in a campaign to support the proposal, but there was also an apparent lack of spellcheck. This concoction of utter incompetence has led to the most impressive aspect of this proposal, the record for the quickest discarded proposal in SC history.

The Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recognizes that the vote now no longer matters but recommends a vote Against regardless. Furthermore, we award you zero points and may the Civil Defence Siren have mercy on your souls.
"Commend Severisen"
Status: Passed
Delegate's Vote: For​
Final Vote (World): For: 11236 Against: 3701
Final Vote (TNP): For: 516 Against: 37 Percentage of WA nations voting: 38.3%​

Recommendation: This commendation is generally well written and properly exemplifies the achievements and contributions of Severisen to the communities he has spent time with and the greater NS community. Amoung things not mentioned for whatever reason, Severisen has also been active in and contributed to The North Pacific during different times in his NS career. Furthermore, it can be found that Severisen is widely acknowledged as being 'good people', and the ability to maintain that overall impression among a wide cross-section of one's peers, after nearly a decade-and-a-half, is a testament to the quality of their character. Seeing this long standing reputation and his previous contributions, Severisen is quite deserving of this commendation.

In accordance with reasoning presented above, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote For this commendation.
 
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[right][i]by Marcus Antonius, Deputy Minister of Communications[/i][/right]
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[COLOR=green]General Assembly[/COLOR]
[I]Improving the world one resolution at a time.[/I][/CENTER]
[h][/h][CENTER][B]Repeal: “Defending The Rights Of Sexual And Gender Minorities”[/B]
Status: [B][COLOR=Red]Failed[/COLOR][/B]
Delegate's Vote: [B][COLOR=red]Against[/COLOR][/B]
Final Vote (World): For: [B][COLOR=green]4088[/COLOR][/B] Against: [B][COLOR=red]11740[/COLOR][/B]
Final Vote (TNP): For: [B][COLOR=green]128[/COLOR][/B] Against: [B][COLOR=red]457[/COLOR][/B] Percentage of WA nations voting: [B]40.2%[/B][/center]

[b]Recommendation:[/b]  The targeted resolution, in application, is one of the most far reaching and beneficial pieces of civil rights legislation in recent WA history. While there are certainly holes to be filled and issues to still be addressed, a full repeal is not the way to achieve this. In knowing that the author had the best intention for those who have lacked civil rights in the past, this ministry hopes that extraneous legislation is introduced to patch the potential loopholes pointed out by the repeal. 

In conclusion and hopes for additional legislation to be introduced, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommended a vote [b]Against[/b] this repeal.
[h][/h][CENTER][B]Repeal: “On Tobacco And Electronic Cigarettes”[/B]
Status: [B][COLOR=Red]Failed[/COLOR][/B]
Delegate's Vote: [B][COLOR=red]Against[/COLOR][/B]
Final Vote (World): For: [B][COLOR=green]3230[/COLOR][/B] Against: [B][COLOR=red]12698[/COLOR][/B]
Final Vote (TNP): For: [B][COLOR=green]61[/COLOR][/B] Against: [B][COLOR=red]521[/COLOR][/B] Percentage of WA nations voting: [B]40.5%[/B][/center]

[b]Recommendation:[/b] This repeal focuses on the issue of the word "should", and how the interpretation of its application may affect compliance in member nations. The use of "should" allows some optionality in how member nation can print labels for the products covered by the proposal, which further allows nations to use the appropriate language that would most benefit certain communities. As such,the intent of GAR 459 was never to create overbearing regulation on member nations. In the event warning labels are printed in a language that would be ineffective and deliberately avoid the intended effects of this proposal, member nations would still be required to educate smokers and non-smokers alike on the dangers of tobacco and the greater safety of electronic cigarettes as an alternative. Barring the possible consequences of nations applying this resolution unfaithfully, this resolution will still benefit the majority of NS communities and ultimately achieve what it set out to do.For these reasons, 

The Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote [b]Against[/b] this proposal.
[h][/h][CENTER][B]"The Cloning Conventions"[/B]
Status: [B][COLOR=red]Failed[/COLOR][/B]
Delegate's Vote: [B][COLOR=red]Against[/COLOR][/B]
Final Vote (World): For: [B][COLOR=green]6001[/COLOR][/B] Against: [B][COLOR=red]9185[/COLOR][/B]
Final Vote (TNP): For: [B][COLOR=green]131[/COLOR][/B] Against: [B][COLOR=red]429[/COLOR][/B] Percentage of WA nations voting: [B]38.8%[/B][/center]

[b]Recommendation:[/b] This resolution attempts to deal with the cloning of organisms and the legal landscape surrounding that process. Unfortunately, there are several concerning issues that arise from its mandates. The proposal attempts to limit the cloning of prenatal sapient organisms without a direct consent from the organism which couldn't possibly be provided. Further, there is no allowance for a parent or legal guardian to give that consent on behalf of the organism, regardless of its viability. Given that these organisms lack the capacity for cognizance or feeling, due to low development, this prohibition places unnecessary limitations on medical research, and specifically in the creation of cloned organisms for the beneficial harvest of stem cells. This resolution, in clause 5, permits the cloning of organs or like unfeeling organisms from people. It does not include a requirement making that cloning contingent on consent. Insofar as the proposal permits people to have their genetic material harvested without their consent, it may be in violation of previously passed resolutions.

In accordance with the reasoning above, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote [b]Against[/b] this proposal.
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[COLOR=red]Security Council[/COLOR]
[I]Spreading interregional peace and goodwill, via force if necessary.[/I][/CENTER]
[h][/h][CENTER][B]"Condemn Civil Defence Siren"[/B]
Status: [B][COLOR=red]Failed[/COLOR][/B]
[center]Delegate's Vote: [B][COLOR=Red]Against[/COLOR][/B][/center]
Final Vote (World): For: [B][COLOR=green]2016[/COLOR][/B] Against: [B][COLOR=red]13366[/COLOR][/B]
Final Vote (TNP): For: [B][COLOR=green]46[/COLOR][/B] Against: [B][COLOR=red]497[/COLOR][/B] Percentage of WA nations voting: [B]37.7%[/B][/center]

[b]Recommendation:[/b] The Ministry of WA Affairs cannot decide if we should be dumbfounded or impressed. It is incredible that the collective fragility of CoCD's egos was able to produce such a profound, instantly back-firing garbage fire. Not only was there actual monetary investment in a campaign to support the proposal, but there was also an apparent lack of spellcheck. This concoction of utter incompetence has led to the most impressive aspect of this proposal, the record for the quickest discarded proposal in SC history.

The Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recognizes that the vote now no longer matters but recommends a vote [b]Against[/b] regardless. Furthermore, we award you zero points and may the Civil Defence Siren have mercy on your souls.[h][/h][CENTER][B]"Commend Severisen"[/B]
Status: [B][COLOR=green]Passed[/COLOR][/B]
[center]Delegate's Vote: [B][COLOR=green]For[/COLOR][/B][/center]
Final Vote (World): For: [B][COLOR=green]11236[/COLOR][/B] Against: [B][COLOR=red]3701[/COLOR][/B]
Final Vote (TNP): For: [B][COLOR=green]516[/COLOR][/B] Against: [B][COLOR=red]37[/COLOR][/B] Percentage of WA nations voting: [B]38.3%[/B][/center]

[b]Recommendation:[/b] This commendation is generally well written and properly exemplifies the achievements and contributions of Severisen to the communities he has spent time with and the greater NS community. Amoung things not mentioned for whatever reason, Severisen has also been active in and contributed to The North Pacific during different times in his NS career. Furthermore, it can be found that Severisen is widely acknowledged as being 'good people', and the ability to maintain that overall impression among a wide cross-section of one's peers, after nearly a decade-and-a-half, is a testament to the quality of their character. Seeing this long standing reputation and his previous contributions, Severisen is quite deserving of this commendation.

In accordance with reasoning presented above, the Ministry of World Assembly Affairs recommends a vote [b]For[/b] this commendation. [h][/h]
 
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