NationStates Jolt Archive

Narcoterrorism Reduction Act
Category: International Security
Strength: Mild
Proposed by: Redundant Bureaucrats

Description: Disturbed by the prevalence of narcoterrorism (terrorism induced by hard drugs such as cocaine and heroin) throughout the world;

Convinced that severe measures must be taken in order to halt this global problem;

Fully aware that some governments are unstable and unsecure, and need assistance in reconstructing their nations without the aid of narcoterrorism;

Taking into account that an immediate shutdown of the drug trade might seriously harm some nations' economic prowess;

Emphasizing that the narcoterrorism problem is complex and internationally prevalent, and that we must attack it from multiple perspectives;

1. Calling upon nations to immediately confer with each other and with NGO's in order to propose plans of action and money distribution towards combating narcoterrorism, in addition to offering an alternative for economies to remain stable without the drug industry;
i. Advocates the implementation of incentive packages such as micro-loans in order to wean a country's interests out of the drug trade over a period of time;
ii. Urges critically drug-ridden countries dependent on the production of drugs to supply an alternative crop or industry so that the lives of innocent farmers are affected in the least possible way.

2. Establishing a UN organization, NAC (Narcoterrorism Advisory Committee) which shall oversee logistics and;
i. Provide monetary assastance in the form of micro-loans and/or donations to countries to help their citizens reduce dependence on the drug trade;
ii. Ensure that the aid will be used properly according to reasonable standards that shall be established by said organization;
iii. Encourage NGOs to contribute to the fight against narcoterrorism;

3. Strongly advocating the implementation of UN sponsored programs in order to educate the populace about the danger of the drug trade and alternative options;
i. Ensure that educational programs target children and adults alike;
ii. Urging education of children in schools through proven programs overseen by trained supervisors

4. Further reccommending that regional sub-bodies of NAC be created in order to decide upon penalties and such, because of the innate differences in each region's situation;
i. These bodies will also direct the funding to where it is most needed;
ii. Each member of the region will have representation in the regional body.

5. Designating NAC to monitor expenditure of aid.

Through these measures, the vile practice of narcoterrorism shall be significantly reduced. More importantly, the men, women, and children who would have had their lives corrupted by either making or using these hard drugs (cocaine, heroin, etc) will be able to contribute to civilized society without the stigma of 'druggie' constantly hanging over them.
Ok, so quite a bit of this is very, very fluffy. And it's not necessarily something we'd support.

But I'm going to put on my snob hat. For a proposal of which I've seen no evidence of drafting, anywhere, from a delegate with no (to my knowledge) legislative history, and that doesn't appear to be copied from anything, isn't this pretty damn good? As much as anything...look pretty format!

Does anyone see potential for a resolution in this?

Very interesting indeed. My primary concern with it is Section 4, particularly the bit about regions.

Very interesting indeed. My primary concern with it is Section 4, particularly the bit about regions.
Well I wasn't saying it was legal either.

I don't think mentioning regions is disallowed, so long as that's all it does. Anything to do with the mechanics is out...but simply "regions" like that is sufficiently vague that it doesn't necessarily mean the game entity, but could refer to general geographical regions anyway.

Ok, so quite a bit of this is very, very fluffy. And it's not necessarily something we'd support.

But I'm going to put on my snob hat. For a proposal of which I've seen no evidence of drafting, anywhere, from a delegate with no (to my knowledge) legislative history, and that doesn't appear to be copied from anything, isn't this pretty damn good? As much as anything...look pretty format!

Does anyone see potential for a resolution in this?

OOC: While I have problems with a good bit of the content, yes, the structure is quite good for someone whom I've never seen on the forums (unless it's someone's puppet).

It caught my eye too, it has potential and a good structure.

Let's invite the author to come to the forum. I like the idea (Yeah, I'm not a fire-eating, razor blade-drinking porcupine) and I think with just a few changes, this could be some excellently written legislation. I'd like to see this one through.

What's it against, though? People getting doped up so bad they agree to do suicide bombings?

That was actually one of the things I want to discuss with the author.

What is narcoterrorism specifically?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcoterrorism

Ok, so quite a bit of this is very, very fluffy. And it's not necessarily something we'd support.

But I'm going to put on my snob hat. For a proposal of which I've seen no evidence of drafting, anywhere, from a delegate with no (to my knowledge) legislative history, and that doesn't appear to be copied from anything, isn't this pretty damn good? As much as anything...look pretty format!

Does anyone see potential for a resolution in this?

Yes. Telegram the author and encourage him or her to pursue this. Frankly I've lost so many softball games in my life, that it isn't the final vote (score) that counts, but how you played the game. In this case, if it pushes the envelope and challenges us to think ... COOL!

Speaking of which, when is the best time of day for me to resubmit Freedom of Assembly. It was gaining steam and I'd like to see it hit the floor for debate sometime before Halloween.

Speaking of which, when is the best time of day for me to resubmit Freedom of Assembly. It was gaining steam and I'd like to see it hit the floor for debate sometime before Halloween.
I think soon. Two proposals have reached queue, meaning between them you have maybe 200 people willing to approve proposals. If you started with them, and then TGed more generally, I think you'd have a good chance of making quorum.

It is indeed well-drafted, though I am reluctant to support a measure that lends credence to the 'War on Drugs', as this implicitly does through use of the term 'narcoterrorism'

* ooc: Unless I've completely misunderstood the Wiki article. *

Benedictions,

Hmm. Yeah, well drafted. Don't think I'd support it though

I came online to a TG from the author of this proposal this morning. He asked me to endorse it, which I can't because I'm not a delegate, but I can do the bit about asking...ah, I'll just post the TG, not like it contains secret info or anything.

http://h1.ripway.com/Arkacia/TG.GIF

This is one of those rare drug proposals I am leaning towards supporting the idea of. Apart from what has already been mentioned, the only thing missing that I can see is something about unstable and/or weak governments who don't control their whole nation, and can't stop organised drug gangs litterally running areas of a nation devoted to drug production, and who force/bully the local population into working for them. If a government can't penetrate these areas of their nations, then they can't introduce these measures.

What's it against, though? People getting doped up so bad they agree to do suicide bombings?

I think others are right to point out that this is more a "War on Drugs" thing ... and I'm thinking "Clear and Present Danger" is more the purpose. Basically governments that are under the gun of drug dealers can appeal to the UN for some form of aid. It would certainly be an interesting discussion.

I've just answered the author's TG, included a link to this thread, and encouraged him/her to join in the discussion.

The idea does have merit, and certainly is worth discussing.

I also got a very friendly TG from the author, but I forgot to mention this thread to them.