Teken
15-12-2004, 19:30
I have 15 minutes to write this so I appologise for it's breifness, if anyone would like me to elaberate please ask and I will do so at a later date.
To begin I am shocked that this repeal has been approved by the delegates of the UN. The 40 hour work week is one of the finest, well written and humanistic resolutions the UN has ever voted on. It seems that this is not obvious for everyone so I have quickly come up with seven valid reasons why we should keep this resolution and vote AGAINST the repeal.
1. Circadium Rhythms: These are located in the hypothalmus oof the lower reigions of the brain. Basically it is a posh word for your body clock. By excesivly working or staying awake these can become very distorted and effictivly a mental health problem occurs. Studies have shown working too many hours or doing bad shifts is damaging and causes MANY MORE INJURIES IN THE WORK PLACE. (New York based DJ Peter Tripp can be used as an example of malfunctioning circadium rhythms).
2. Social Class: Lower socio-economic groups will be 'forced to work harder. This is highly unethical and encourages the rich and powerful to take advantage of these workers. In a sence this resolution stops disguised slavery.
3. Voluntary Work: People will end up working more and there will be less voluntary work (e.g. firemen, policemen) - these volunteers are cucial for the community.
4. National Emergencies : In national emergenicies this resolution won't apply, a national emergency is decided by the nation. So all you war go getters can still have fun.
5. Defence This doesn't apply to military defence or civil defence - so you nation is always has security with the resolution.
6. It is a very well written/worded resolution, with barely any flaws. Which is more than can be said for most UN resolutions.
7. It is an issue that has never been raised before, it is inventive and ethical, and should remain a resolution.
PLEASE VOTE AGAINST THE REPEAL ON "THE 40HOUR WORK WEEK".
To begin I am shocked that this repeal has been approved by the delegates of the UN. The 40 hour work week is one of the finest, well written and humanistic resolutions the UN has ever voted on. It seems that this is not obvious for everyone so I have quickly come up with seven valid reasons why we should keep this resolution and vote AGAINST the repeal.
1. Circadium Rhythms: These are located in the hypothalmus oof the lower reigions of the brain. Basically it is a posh word for your body clock. By excesivly working or staying awake these can become very distorted and effictivly a mental health problem occurs. Studies have shown working too many hours or doing bad shifts is damaging and causes MANY MORE INJURIES IN THE WORK PLACE. (New York based DJ Peter Tripp can be used as an example of malfunctioning circadium rhythms).
2. Social Class: Lower socio-economic groups will be 'forced to work harder. This is highly unethical and encourages the rich and powerful to take advantage of these workers. In a sence this resolution stops disguised slavery.
3. Voluntary Work: People will end up working more and there will be less voluntary work (e.g. firemen, policemen) - these volunteers are cucial for the community.
4. National Emergencies : In national emergenicies this resolution won't apply, a national emergency is decided by the nation. So all you war go getters can still have fun.
5. Defence This doesn't apply to military defence or civil defence - so you nation is always has security with the resolution.
6. It is a very well written/worded resolution, with barely any flaws. Which is more than can be said for most UN resolutions.
7. It is an issue that has never been raised before, it is inventive and ethical, and should remain a resolution.
PLEASE VOTE AGAINST THE REPEAL ON "THE 40HOUR WORK WEEK".