Zervok
30-11-2004, 02:38
UN taxation ban
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.
Category: Social Justice
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: Nassland
Description: The UN shall not be allowed to collect taxes directly from the citizens of any member state for any purpose.
Votes For: 4,511
Votes Against: 719
Implemented: Mon Jan 13 2003
The above resolution should not be repealled, but in fact deleted. There are many proposals (such as mine) which get deleted beacuse they infringe upon the UN's legislative power. The UN is supreme. I'll accept that, but not with such a glaring resolution as the above. The UN "is not allowed," if I may quote from the sticky of deleated proposals, "restrict what proposals the UN may consider." Outlawing taxes also clearly restricts proposals. I am fine with the UN having power over nations, but not when there is this double standerd.
However, you could also raise a different point. The UN is allowed to legislate eveything, including to limit itself. There obviously "was" a clear majority for limiting the UN's power. If it is the will of the UN to not get involved, then that should be respected. Dont delete proposals because they call for a limit in UN power. Afterall, these proposals can be repealled, so there is no restriction. Just call for a repeall and replace the resolution with some bill calling for the involvement of the UN. I would also like to point out that several other passed resolutions also are on the edge of violation. Here are some examples:
RBH Replacement #20 "yet it inhibits the rights of national sovereignty by imposing fairly rigid guidelines." Talking about the first Require Basic Healthcare resolution.
The Children Protection Act #25 Article 4 "Nothing in the present resolution shall affect any provisions which are more conducive to the realization of the rights of the minor and which may be contained in: (a) The law of a State Party; or (b) International law in force for that State."
In conclusion, since the UN has already passed a resolution limiting its power, proposals should be allowed. However, if an act limiting the UNs power is illegal, then clearly the 4th resolution should be eliminated. I see no difference between when it was a proposal and now that its a resolution.
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.
Category: Social Justice
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: Nassland
Description: The UN shall not be allowed to collect taxes directly from the citizens of any member state for any purpose.
Votes For: 4,511
Votes Against: 719
Implemented: Mon Jan 13 2003
The above resolution should not be repealled, but in fact deleted. There are many proposals (such as mine) which get deleted beacuse they infringe upon the UN's legislative power. The UN is supreme. I'll accept that, but not with such a glaring resolution as the above. The UN "is not allowed," if I may quote from the sticky of deleated proposals, "restrict what proposals the UN may consider." Outlawing taxes also clearly restricts proposals. I am fine with the UN having power over nations, but not when there is this double standerd.
However, you could also raise a different point. The UN is allowed to legislate eveything, including to limit itself. There obviously "was" a clear majority for limiting the UN's power. If it is the will of the UN to not get involved, then that should be respected. Dont delete proposals because they call for a limit in UN power. Afterall, these proposals can be repealled, so there is no restriction. Just call for a repeall and replace the resolution with some bill calling for the involvement of the UN. I would also like to point out that several other passed resolutions also are on the edge of violation. Here are some examples:
RBH Replacement #20 "yet it inhibits the rights of national sovereignty by imposing fairly rigid guidelines." Talking about the first Require Basic Healthcare resolution.
The Children Protection Act #25 Article 4 "Nothing in the present resolution shall affect any provisions which are more conducive to the realization of the rights of the minor and which may be contained in: (a) The law of a State Party; or (b) International law in force for that State."
In conclusion, since the UN has already passed a resolution limiting its power, proposals should be allowed. However, if an act limiting the UNs power is illegal, then clearly the 4th resolution should be eliminated. I see no difference between when it was a proposal and now that its a resolution.