NationStates Jolt Archive

Would people be interested in reading / posting position statements summarizing where our nations stand on the major proposal categories?

Maybe if some of us that complain about the types of proposals we see could see other nations that shared our points of view, there may be the workings for collaborative proposals?

What I had in mind is people would just take an issue a week and right a paragraph or two describing in general how their government feels about the general category.

10kMichael

Sounds like an idea, but wouldn't it be easier to come up with some kind of survey that everyone can quote and answer in these posts?

Sounds like an idea, but wouldn't it be easier to come up with some kind of survey that everyone can quote and answer in these posts?

The problem with a survey is everybody supports increased trade, human rights, environmental protection, etc. The issue is *how* they practice each of these items. The devil is in the details.

I'll post a second reply to this thread with my government's position on "Human Rights" issues. No details to a plan of action, but a clever diplomat can read between the lines and hopefully see on what human rights issues the Confederation of Mikitivity will vote yes on and what issues we'd lobby against. ;)

Not that I have anything against polls either. They are easier to survey! And kinda useful in their own right.

10kMichael

Position Statement on Human Rights: Confederation of Mikitivity

Simply put, governments are loose associations of people who come together for a common goal. Sentient societies are both a product of their environment and the amount of interaction they have with other societies. In essence, the Confederation of Mikitivity (CoM) puts the ancient Miervatian moto: Infinite Diversity in Infinite Culturals into practice both on a national and international scale.

The very word Human Rights is misleading. It suggests that: (1) only humans have the rights that should be enjoyed by all sentients, and (2) that the rights can be separated from beings that are self aware. As true as the saying, "The Spice must flow" is to the longevity of the Confederation, the basic tenet of the Confederation's national and international policy is that all sentients are equal.

By placing a higher value on sentient life than personnel possessions, societies can overcome much of the greed and conflict that often associates the loss of civil liberties. Governments that do not provide protection for all of their citizens, especially including those that require the most protection: child, minorities, and the unskilled, stand to loose more than just a part of their society. They stand to loose that which makes their society not only unique from other societies, but that would separates sentient communities from the communities of non-self aware species.

CoM supports the basic ideals that governments: (1) do not have the right to put their citizens to death, (2) that the torture or cruel punishment of sentients is an abhorrent practice, (3) that any sentient species (including clones and transhumans) should be afforded the same rights, (4) that governments should actively pursue sustainable long-term policies to prevent discrimination, (5) that individuals should refrain from imposing their will on other individuals. With that in mind, these basic sentient rights are not only things to be carefully protected by national level governments, but recognizing: (1) that the circumstance of birth is not by choice, and (2) that with population growth, the interaction between societies has increased to the point to where a monocultural threatens to destroy the value systems (and potential advantages) of many smaller cultures. Though peace can not be enforced, it can be nurtured. In the event of extreme circumstances, appalling abuses of sentient rights may call for extreme short-term measures followed by a commitment of long-term planning in order to establish basic sentient freedoms.

With this in mind, if any nation is interested in some of these ideals as well, feel free to telegram CoM's UN Embassy. CoM would welcome the change to create resolutions and campaign within the UN to achieve these ends.

I believe in the right of the average citizen to keep and arm bears.

oops make the keep and bear arms.


I also believe inm other things and will add them as that survey becomes available,

Enodia you gonna sticky this?

The lore of Benicius c1985AD

1. The President is always right.
2. Should the President prove wrong, refer to lore number 1.
3. Individualism is to be upheld above the collective, except on occassions of national importance.
4. Opposition for opposition's sake is punishable by death.
5. Hippies are evil.
6. If we are right, what are you?
7. Criminals are not citizens.
8. All people are created equal; though some more equal than others.
9. Thou shalt not praise the minority at the expense of the majority.
10. Blindly follow your leaders and you shall live freely.

You know, a sticky where a nation could come to place its feelings on certain set issues, like, some kind of international cork board would be cool ,you could like, type in the nations name in a search field, and BLAM! There opinions on set issues could pop up for you to behold.

E.g. The Rep of Komokom (tm) displays his nations opinions,

:idea: (Current at this time of posting)

1 ) :!: We are valiantly *pro*-homosexual rights, both to general equality and more specifically the right to *marriage*. No surprise there, we've been lately a *tad* vocal on this. Mainly cause the "anti-gay" bible bashers are driving us crazy, by this I mean those who say religion is the end all argument. Which just so p*sses me off so much... :wink:

2 ) :!: We are *pro* the womans choice on abortion. Amazing, I said it and a bomb did not kill the security guard outside my office...

3 ) :!: We are *pro* the right to use contraception. :)

4 ) :!: We are *pro* fire amrs, however, think there should be some definitive control system in place, and police should certainly have greater defensive powers. :)

5 ) :!: We are *pro* euthanasia, within sensible limits, we feel the actual N.S. issue was more then effective for ithe issue, and that no U.N. issue was needed. :roll:

6 ) :!: We are *pro* religious freedom !SURPRISE! provided they are practices within reason, and do not violate U.N. or national regulations/control, example, we will not tolerate religions which main or kill/sacrifice people, or animals, or advocate it. Nor-would we allow a practitioner of a religion to place a "curse" on another person, as this would violate their right to freedom from intimidation/duress. Oh yeah, and while religions may disagree with us and are naturally allowed to, we are a free country, if they take hostile action that threatens the governments soverignty, like, you know, bombing cafes or bus stops, then I will SO hit them with a big legal stick, metaphorically speaking.

7 ) :!: My country will never actively engage in open warfare with another nation, however we reserve the right to defend ourselves in the event our borders are violated, using what-ever force we deem required to repel or expel attackers, nor can we promise we will not pursue our attackers to the end of the earth and dance like pagans on their graves if they so much as harm the hairs on the head of my national brothers and sisters. :D Such individuals include invading forces, terrorist groups, or internal insurgents. Then again, I usually have the last two vanish in the night to a remote polar location... :wink:

8 ) :!: Naturally, none of these terms are final or totally definitive, which is natural in my opinion, however we are a reasonable country and are not a bunch of nutters. By this I mean we won't turn about and toss nukes into your national capital. We like to consider ourselves to be a sane, calming influence on the international stage, trying to promote our responsible, liberal if slightly restrained ideals and hopes. 8)

That said, think about this proposed idea, when I did read it and mulled it over it seemed quite good.,

A Rep of Komokom.

(P.S. This would be so cool if like there was no G Mech issues... ? )

The views of Enodia will be progressively updated as our ambassadors are briefed.

OOC: Probably no sticky here just as yet, although it's a useful thread.