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Repeal "Education For All"

A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution


Category: Repeal


Resolution: #3


Proposed by: Luna Amore

Description: UN Resolution #3: Education For All (Category: Social Justice; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: The text of the 3rd UN resolution 'Education For All' clearly states its purpose as: "To give every child under the age of 16 the right to a free education."


The text of the 28th UN resolution 'Free Education' clearly states its purpose as: "To give every person under the age of 18 the right to a free education."


Taking into account that the 28th resolution proposed the same thing only granting a greater age free education,

Keeping in mind that they are the same in strength,

Luna Amore proposes that the 3rd resolution of the United Nations 'Education For All' be repealed as it has been improved upon and passed in the form of the 28th resolution, 'Free Education'.

Thank you for your support.

The Philosophers of Luna Amore

Approvals: 3 (Luna Amore, North Folder, NewTexas)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 130 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Fri Oct 8 2004


What is everyone's opinion on my proposal to repeal this resolution?
If you agree, please approve of this proposal. Or if you aren't a delegate, bring it to the attention of your delegate.
If you don't agree, please explain why.

Short, concise and to the point. I like it, but as neither a UN member or as a member of a region which currently has a delegate, can't do much to help your cause. Sorry about that.

The only difference I can find between the two is with one resolution they have the right to a free education (implying to me that it is optional), whilst the other would appear more absolute?

The only difference I can find between the two is with one resolution they have the right to a free education (implying to me that it is optional), whilst the other would appear more absolute?I don't see that. The only difference is the changing from '16' to '18' and 'child' to 'person.'

If this doesn't make it through this time, keep it up and telegram the delegates that supported it previously.

This seems a fairly solid argument for repeal. I'll contact my delegate to approve it.

I don't see that. The only difference is the changing from '16' to '18' and 'child' to 'person.'

It's not much of an issue, certainly....I'm just nitpicking between the two resolutions.

Thank you Chipmunks.

Granted it's not a big deal, but now that we have the ability we should clean up the passed resolution list. It doesn't need to be there, so let's get it out.

And to all the people who voted 'No', please explain why. Sometimes I wonder if people actually do read the proposals, or just see the 'Repeal :Education for All' , assume I'm some looney, and vote 'no.'

Well, technically, no one voted "no" on your proposal. They just didn't vote "yes" (or 'approve' it).

There could be a few reasons for this. It could be because enough of the delegates that looked at it thought it wasn't worth it. Or, it could be because not enough delegates knew about the proposal. A delegate has the governing of a region on his or her mind, and often doesn't have the time to go through the 15-some-odd pages of proposals and read through.

If you want it to be passed, you're going to have to telegram individual delegates, get them on board, and gather enough approvals through a series of submissions. All while maintaining the validity of your proposal in the forum.

I suggest that you use the current resolution up for vote as a way to get delegate names. During the last day, or the next to the last day of voting on it, click on "delegate votes" to show you how all the delegates that voted did so. Copy this page. Now you have a large list of at least semi-active delegates to telegram and tell about your proposal. Make sure the telegrams are informative, short, well-reasoned, and, above all, polite. Once a delegate approves your proposal put it on a special list and make sure you tell this delegate (or these delegates) every time you resubmit.

Eventually, with enough time and effort, you should get it through.

No repeals!

Thank you for the advice Chipmunks. I am in the process of doing that, but the no's I was refering to, were the people who voted on the poll in this thread. I'll keep at it though. I'm not sure if I'll get enough approvals the first time around, but I can always resubmit.

No repeals!
Where ya been, OP? Repeals have been legal for weeks now.

Thank you for the advice Chipmunks. I am in the process of doing that, but the no's I was refering to, were the people who voted on the poll in this thread. I'll keep at it though. I'm not sure if I'll get enough approvals the first time around, but I can always resubmit.
Oh, my apoligies. I didn't even think of that; I really should pay more attention.

Oh well, good luck with the repeal!

theres really not much point repealing this despite the fact that it is covered by another resolution. I suggest you keep it, just incase. It never hurts, as if the second resolution were also binned then at least you would have it free to 16, rather than none at all.