28-03-2004, 06:06
A few facts about the voting on the last resolution:
1) 45% of U.N. member nations (38'496 as of March 27, 2004) voted
in the last resolution
2) 53% of U.N. member nations who voted, voted FOR
3) 47% of U.N. member nations who voted, voted AGAINST
4) 24% of U.N. member nations voted FOR
5) 21% of U.N. member nations voted AGAINST
The first item shows that a minority is dictating laws for the majority. Now why 55% of the U.N. member nations aren't voting is a valid question and I'm sure they have their reasons, but the 45%, for all we know, could be corrupt nations with nothing but cruel intent. I am not condemning past resolutions, in fact, most resolutions are brought fourth with good intent for civilization and do pass with an overwhelming majority (as shown in items two and three). The point is that while these resolutions pass with a majority, it is not a true majority (as shown in items four and five). This brings about another issue of debate of Voting Majorities, but not the issue at hand. The main concern for the citizens of Bytek is that should a resolution ever arise that is perhaps unfair to smaller, less politicaly powerful nations, that they should have a right to challenge any U.N. resolution, no matter how much of a majority feels it just. Now this is not to say that one nation can challenge any resolution at random, there must be a popular support behind the call for a referendum. An overwhelming outcry from many nations to take any resolution off the books. All we are asking for is that this right be permenantly made available for all nations. All questions, comments and criticisms are welcome.
1) 45% of U.N. member nations (38'496 as of March 27, 2004) voted
in the last resolution
2) 53% of U.N. member nations who voted, voted FOR
3) 47% of U.N. member nations who voted, voted AGAINST
4) 24% of U.N. member nations voted FOR
5) 21% of U.N. member nations voted AGAINST
The first item shows that a minority is dictating laws for the majority. Now why 55% of the U.N. member nations aren't voting is a valid question and I'm sure they have their reasons, but the 45%, for all we know, could be corrupt nations with nothing but cruel intent. I am not condemning past resolutions, in fact, most resolutions are brought fourth with good intent for civilization and do pass with an overwhelming majority (as shown in items two and three). The point is that while these resolutions pass with a majority, it is not a true majority (as shown in items four and five). This brings about another issue of debate of Voting Majorities, but not the issue at hand. The main concern for the citizens of Bytek is that should a resolution ever arise that is perhaps unfair to smaller, less politicaly powerful nations, that they should have a right to challenge any U.N. resolution, no matter how much of a majority feels it just. Now this is not to say that one nation can challenge any resolution at random, there must be a popular support behind the call for a referendum. An overwhelming outcry from many nations to take any resolution off the books. All we are asking for is that this right be permenantly made available for all nations. All questions, comments and criticisms are welcome.