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Recognising that sometimes, nations may have points of honour which though pressing, are best settled by actions short of war or embargoes,

Further recognising that most such cases result from national leaders or government officials committing a grave breach of diplomacy, in word or deed,

Believing that speedy conflict resolution should be a top priority for all UN member states,

Convinced that the escalation of relatively minor disputes into more serious conflicts is in no-one's interest,

Noting that duels are an accepted method of conflict resolution in many cultures,

1) Suggests that international disputes resulting from breaches of diplomatic etiquette might be resolved in future by means of gladiatorial combat between the parties in question;

2) Strongly recommends such contests to be one-on-one affairs strictly between the individuals concerned, with no seconds appointed;

3) Suggests that such contests be televised live for the satisfaction of the world's citizens;

4) Welcomes the adoption of any alternative methods of resolving matters of national honour and pride without resorting to cessation of diplomatic relations or wider conflict.

Bit of a quirky Proposal, this one, but I would suggest it could be fun. :)

Tactical Grace
UN Delegate / Minister of War / Defence Consultancy
Mercia The Next Generation (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_region/region=Mercia_The_Next_Generation)

Given that many of our senior political figures are high-level aikidoka, we see no reason to oppose this. We would also be glad to note that this would result in the elimination from the political scene of many old, fat, hate-filled chickenhawks.

This could be a good thing... Most of my political figures are Elvish, might let me get rid of some peopel I'd love to get rid off legally too... I'll see what i can do with my delegate :)

how is death an acceptable conflict resolution in an international spectrum? Something like this might promote more war than it stifles and it creates bitter blood feuds. Internally, I'm all for combat but this seems a bit like imposing personal cultural traits upon others.

This Proposal serves only as a suggestion that nations resolve some of their disputes in this manner, if they so wish.

Also, it need not end in death. Duels often end in stalemate, and the universal convention is that honour is satisfied at that point.

Tactical Grace
UN Delegate / Minister of War / Defence Consultancy
Mercia The Next Generation (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_region/region=Mercia_The_Next_Generation)

It would probably better be emphasised in the proposal that, in the interests of human rights, there should be an explicit right of refusal to duels, and that the challenged party chooses weapons. (Otherwise, this could easily be used as a quick and dirty method of assassination).

It's also worth mentioning that this is only to do with breaches of etiquette, i.e. situations where nothing genuinely wrong has been done and the matter is really just a tiff between individuals.

It would probably better be emphasised in the proposal that, in the interests of human rights, there should be an explicit right of refusal to duels, and that the challenged party chooses weapons. (Otherwise, this could easily be used as a quick and dirty method of assassination).

It's also worth mentioning that this is only to do with breaches of etiquette, i.e. situations where nothing genuinely wrong has been done and the matter is really just a tiff between individuals.

A duel is not for etiquette only sir. But I agree with opponent/challnged person choose set of weaponry from ones Host party has. There is a right to say no but you would be looked as a coward possibly. Oh and not all duels are to the death. Also rules such as fair play are required.

* Smiles.

"Finally, something other then another series of Big Brother."

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"And there is even a chance the person you don't like gets wacked!"

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Quelle est tolérance ? C'est la conséquence de l'humanité. Nous tous sommes constitués du frailty et de l'erreur ; pardonnons réciproquement chaque folie d'other's, celle est la première loi de la nature. - Voltaire.

"I can no reason not to endorse this proposal... what are you looking at?! I jssch bsccht in joo! I never danced!.............. find my shoe? What cow?! I'll take yousch on dog-boy!"

Hon. Drunken Bum
Ambassidor to United Nations
Advisor on humorus UN Proposals

As a nation of peace-lovers, Insanica doubts we would have a problem with this resolution. As a country where people are activly encoraged to use their right to arms, to the extent that everyone over the age of twelve owns one, we once again think that this proposal would not trouble us. We think it deserves support. :D

No...No!.....Goddamnit, NO!

That's all the future people's of the jovian worlds have to say about this...

g.e.
spokesperson for the future peoples of the jovian worlds

Hows about Duel by Drag Race? 8)

Hmm, not as young as we used to be, hem...still, might be invigorating to heft the old claymore?

The other option would be a paintball duel; that one with DuctTapeLand came out a draw, could have done worse...

Then again, the Gladatorial combat does not HAVE to be to the Death. (gives new meaning to Sudden Death)

American Boxing was derived on Gladatorial Combat. The Knightly event of Jousting was also used to resolve conficts. And then there's Professional Wrestling...

I have mixed feeling on this. I love the originality, but since The World boasts of Beings that are not strictly human, a gladatorial Combat between a human and a dragon will be a little one-sided.

so this is what the un has come to? seems to be moveing more backwards than forwards. you do realize that this will only lead to more bloodshead than before. because say a country does loose int hr battel they will just attack anyway. this is redicouls and to televise it is scandelous and wrong

Hmm, looks like it needs re-writing a bit. I am more hopeful about another project I have in the pipeline . . .

Tactical Grace
UN Delegate / Minister of War / Defence Consultancy
Mercia The Next Generation (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/target=display_region/region=Mercia_The_Next_Generation)

Moves closer to T.G. with ears perked up ... :wink:

( Oh, oh, oh, or instead of paint ball, that new military paint-ball-esque laser warfare games, he he he, I'd love to do that, but so expensive in my country of reality, and only one playing range as of now I think )