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The United Nations,

EMBRACING the noble intent expressed in "Stem Cell Reseach Funding" to find cures for debilitating diseases, such as Cancer, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s,

CONCERNED that "Stem Cell Research Funding" does not in any way set up oversight to assure that the funds provided for stem cell research will be used according to ethical and scientific standards, while,

CONSIDERING the discovery that non-embryonic stem cells extracted from umbilical cord blood and the amniotic fluid are better suited to the purposes of medicine,

SPECIFICALLY NOTING that the use of these non-embryonic stem cells does not cause the malicious tumor growth that can occur due to the use of embryonic stem cells,

RECOGNIZING that scientists have confirmed that these non-embryonic stem cells have the ability to form new nerves, bone, muscle, liver tissue, cartilage, and other biological tissue,

FURTHER NOTING that stem cells from umbilical cord blood and amniotic fluid lack the ethical controversy surrounding the destruction of human embryos,

BELIEVING that the United Nations should not practice scientific favoritism, especially towards fields of medicine surrounded by significant moral controversy,

CERTAIN that the scientific priorities of member nations can best be decided by member nations themselves, as legislating these issues on an international scale ignores availability of scientific and medical technology as well as the ethical and religious concerns, which are specific to each member nation,

REPEALS United Nations Resolution #82 "Stem Cell Research Funding"

AUTHORED by the members of ACCEL

Constructive criticism and expressions of support will be appreciated. :)

since it is easier to look at both on the same topic:

Stem Cell Research Funding



A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.

Category : Human Rights
Strength : Strong
Proposed by : Nykibo

Description : The use of Stem Cells is an amazing new breakthrough in the fields of science and medicine. Scientists know that these cells, harvested from human embryos, could eradicate many diseases, including Cancer, Type 1 Diabetes, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's. But while the list of diseases that Stem Cells could cure gets longer and longer, the amount of what little funding is present continues to dwindle. I admit, some people do insist that harvesting something from a human as if it was an experiment is immoral, but allowing millions of people to die each day is much worse. This is the best chance we have at beating these diseases. The one thing standing in the way of this is funding. Stem Cell Research is very costly, and without proper funding, this plane will never take off the ground. In this proposal, I ask that funding be provided to the scientists of all UN member nations, if they so desire to research Stem Cells and their benefits. I urge my fellow UN members to stand up to these diseases, and fund Stem Cell Research.

Votes For : 13,907

Votes Against : 5,231

Implemented : Tue Nov 30 2004

How did it end up being Human Rights, Strong? I never noticed the strength before. All it does is "ask that funding be provided" and "urge my fellow UN members".

It was done in 2004 - simpler times back then, when Hirota was still young and had a glimmer in its metaphorical eyes.

Still look upon such times with nostalgia - probably why I don't mind the quality of the resolutions back then.

It was done in 2004 - simpler times back then, when Hirota was still young and had a glimmer in its metaphorical eyes.

Still look upon such times with nostalgia - probably why I don't mind the quality of the resolutions back then.


Or the lack thereof. ;)

Thank you Hirota for posting the original resolution in this thread. I must say that I consider one of the most powerful arguments in favor of this repeal is the resolution itself. I certainly am glad that the UN has matured past resolutions such as this, which is why I considered now a good time to repeal it.

How did it end up being Human Rights, Strong? I never noticed the strength before. All it does is "ask that funding be provided" and "urge my fellow UN members".

The reason is because the person who wrote it didn't really know what he was doing at the time. It's simply an absurd resolution and needs to go.

The Democratic Republic of Ritico, standing for principles developed through years of faith in God and morality, supports this repeal. Embryonic stem cell research is not only a moral step backwards, but it's an unsuccessful and so-far dangerous practice. I support this repeal and I support the reasoning given, and I urge all member nations to look into avenues of non-embryonic research. We can find cures without stepping on our principles.

The Democratic Republic of Ritico
Member: Conservative Republics

I'm glad to have your support, Ritico.

It shouldn't be to long now before the telegram campaign begins.