NationStates Jolt Archive

Maximum Tariff
A resolution to reduce barriers to free trade and commerce.


Category: Free Trade
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: 46566

Description: This proposal will create a cap pf the percenage any nation can tax any good. The Maximum Tariff will be placed at a 20% tax on any product. This proposal will also create a oversite committe to oversee the implementation of this bill. The commite wil also have the power to try cases of nations claimed to be over the limit.



Game mechanics.

Repeal "Fair Criminal Trial"
A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution


Category: Repeal
Resolution: #13
Proposed by: Des Proletarier

Description: WA Resolution #13: Fair Criminal Trial (Category: Human Rights; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: ACKNOWLEDGING still that justice, free of corruption, is a crucial factor in the wellbeing of a society and

CONVINCED that an agreement upon basic legal rights will furthermore enhance synchronization in international trade, business and tourism.

HOWEVER, two articles of the original legislation is of grave concern.

ARTICLE 3 of "Pre-Trial Rights" states that the arrested has the right to know the reason for the arrest... within twenty-four hours of being arrested. For very complex cases especially trials of a political nature, were the arrested to know the reason for the arrest, this could jepodise the trial at a later date. As the arrested is allowed to communicate with the outside world, as stated in ARTICLE 1 of the "Pre-Trial Rights", it is safe to assume that the public/media will know the reason for the arrest. This would result in speculation in the media and amongst the masses, which would then result in the trial becoming unfair to both accuser and the accused. Therefore either ARTICLE 1 or ARTICLE 3 are not fit for purpose.

ARTICLE 4 of "The Hearing" states that the accused has the right to a public hearing. It is however at times impossible to hold a public hearing at the risk of jepodising national security. I therefore argue that the right to a public hearing be removed.

I therefore move for ARTICLE 3 of PRE-TRIAL RIGHTS (OR a redrafting of ARTICLE 1 of PRE-TRIAL RIGHTS) and ARTICLE 4 of THE HEARING be removed and the revised text put forward to the WA for re-consideration.




You have to repeal the whole resolution, not just bits and pieces of it.

The Use of Hybrid Vechiles

A resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry.


Hm, people.. When you submit a proposal, it will help you if you at least spell the title right.

Hm, people.. When you submit a proposal, it will help you if you at least spell the title right.

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: Automobile Manufacturing


Proposed by: Sarcanen

Description: In order to safeguard the enviroment, we propose the following;
1. All car companies must focus 50% of it's profits and time on developing hybrid vechiles.
2. By Hallowen, all cars developed must be 5% hybrid. Each Hallowen this shall increase by 5%.

This will safeguard the enviroment, and make sure tomorrow's world is a world. Not to mention that I've never seen a calendar with "Hollowen" on it.

Category: Recreational Drug Use


Decision: Outlaw


Proposed by: Tripiana

Description: We in Tripiana beleive in freedom, but we also beleive that health is important. Now as a leader in my country I beleive that drugs should be banned recreationally, I beleive that they should be available for medical uses by prescription only. This meaning that marajuana can be used for near death cancer paitents and other paitents who may be in extreme pain, but I don't beleive that citizens with nothing wrong with them should be allowed to walk down the street with a joint hanging out of their mouth. Not only are they hurting themselves but they hurt everyone around them who refrain from using drugs. I would encrouge the WA to also make cigarettes illeagal as well, seeing as it is hidiously repulsive, pollutes the air (which speeds the process of global warming), and it affects people who may or may not wish to be affected. I also encourge a ban on alcohal. It makes good men (and women) into complete fools and/ or idoits, and it increases car accidents, fatalities, and other unfortunate things to happen. Please take what I have said into consideration,
Tripiana PresidentIllegal, branding.

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: Karistina

Description: WE THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD - do hereby recognize the existence of global warming, and deal with this matter accordingly.

1. FULFILLING our obligation to protect the security of the world, we establish a ministry - which shall be known as the CLIMATE SECURITY COMMITTEE, or CSC.

a) The CSC shall be composed of 15 members: experts in the field of climate science, senior public servants, and leaders of the private industry.

Global priority and prerogative shall be afforded to the CSC, and with that comes the obligation of complete financial disclosure of all serving the CSC. Highest consideration will be given to conflicts of interests and the like in the selection of members.

Four year terms are the tenure on this committee; it is a one-term office. When someone is expelled or vacates, anyone on the committee may propose a replacement. That candidate may be elected by two-thirds majority. Simple majority is sufficient to elect a chairperson. All ballots are secret. Proposals are required to have two-thirds, proposals enacted by this committee are binding.

b) Aforementioned committee shall have the obligation to extensively investigate the techniques and methods of mitigation/reduction of greenhouse gasses, in addition to reviewing the technology and so on - regarding global warming in general, with particular reference to a cap and trade system and reduction of carbon emissions 80%, to below 99 levels by 2050.

c) The task of private and public hearings on the subject falls upon the CSC. The CSC must make a public offer to the business community to voice their concerns and recommendations; all this must be finished in a period of time no longer than three months.

That offer must also be extended to the scientific community, the CSC has the discretionary power to offer this opportunity to other communities (with the same time proviso, as mentioned previously).

After theses duties are completed, the CSC is required to conduct public hearings, where the general public shall have the opportunity to express there opinions and so forth, with these understandings. All public participants must have prepared statements, and may not take the floor for a time in excess of five minutes. These hearings will be held in the 10 most populated cities, with one additional public hearing - accessible by telephone, email, Braille, sign language, video, telegram, and smoke-signal.

With regard to our responsibility to the manner of these hearings, there shall be no discrimination on the basis of class, age, color, gender, creed, citizenship, etc. In addition, we must provide handicap accessibility and translators for the 25 most spoken languages; above mentioned hearings will not last for the duration of six months and no longer, with the explicit understanding that in this process all testimony et cetera will be recorded by the CSC.

d) After the undertaking of hearings is concluded, the CSC is required to analyze the information gathered through the investigation process and testimony collected in the hearings. Then, the CSC is obligated to implement binding official legislation based on their findings and conclusions. This legislation, after internal debate, shall come before the full 15 member committee for a vote, in which, to become law it must attain a two-thirds majority.I can't see what this does besides for a committee.

Category: Repeal


Resolution: #2


Proposed by: Leader of planets

Description: WA Resolution #2: Rights and Duties of WA States (Category: Political Stability; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: A resolution to restrict political freedoms in the interest of law and order.:confused:

Category: Repeal


Resolution: #2


Proposed by: Kotire

Description: WA Resolution #2: Rights and Duties of WA States (Category: Political Stability; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: This Act has impinged on the Sovereignty of Imperial Regions who possess protectorate and other dependent regions who require the legislative authority of the centralised government which over-arches them all. So too with pan-national bodies, as the governing body or agency is under the terms of this legislation impotent to act to the fullest extent of their granted authority.

This legislation must be repealed for the sovereignty of the Great Empires and Pan-regional bodies of this world. Oh please, it no more impinges on sovereignty than the WA itself.

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: Automobile Manufacturing


Proposed by: Cakardiceva Srbija

Description: As the world becomes more and more polluted each day, the World Assembly must consider a car that would not destroy the environment and horribly effect human health.This is why the caring nation of Cakardiceva Srbija would like to propose the idea of banning all gasoline powered automobiles and introducing the whole world to use hydrogen powered cars,solar cars,and even cars that run on our own oxygen.And the great thing is there is absolutely no harmful pollution!So vote for this cause,and save our planet!Illegal, branding.

How about one with branding?

Repeal "Freedom of Marriage Act"
A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution

Category: Repeal
Resolution: #15
Proposed by: Epsesia

Description: WA Resolution #15: Freedom of Marriage Act (Category: Human Rights; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: This resolution is in opposition to the ultraconservative-reactionary consensus of the free men of Epsesian lands, and failure to repeal it would necessitate the withdrawal of the great Armed Republic of Epsesia from the World Assembly.

Category: Moral Decency


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Floopi

Description: The International Intellectual Property Bill
Acknowledging that many every individual or group of individuals may have ideas original to him or herself, this bill proposes to protect the rights of all people's ownership of their own intellectual property within not only their own nation, but in all World Assembly nations.

This act is to include ALL media, including, but not limited to, audio, video, text, and design.

Those found in violation of this act, i.e. intentionally using media from another without crediting and acknowledging the original maker, whether that be an author, artist, designer, etc., is liable to a fine equal to all profits made so far and any 50% of any future profits made indirectly from the theft of intellectual property, due to the original owner of intellectual property, as well as fines for breaking international law, paid to the government. Any publication of stolen intellectual property will then be stopped.Oh great, a copyright proposal, someone tell me he isn't back. Oh and I doubt that this falls under "Moral Decency."

Free Pornography for all

A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.

Description: The aims of this resolution is to:

Allow all adults, male or female to have access to free pornography via the Internet, television, or other media.

Allow all adults to have access to either homosexual or hetrosexual pronography.

Make pornography and sexual intercourse more acceptable and important in daily life.

Include stricter guidelines so that minors cannot access pornography.

Make porn stars more well known in every day society.

Include stricter guidelines against bestiality, necrophilia, paedophilia and the like.

And allow free sex for all!

Approvals: 6 (Ugaritic Mot, Jimmy Hart, Gibraltenstein, Pork Land, Yuehan land, Kapoa)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 90 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Tue Sep 9 2008


I swear, seriously. Are you that horny 24/7 that you need to submit a proposal for free porn to the WA. Nations like Jimmy Hart are voting for everything, no matter how stupid.

Nations like Jimmy Hart are voting for everything, no matter how stupid.

Well, I have a strong suspicion that Jimmy Hart used to be known as WZ Forums, who was also known for approving everything. It's stupid to do that, but we can't exactly stop them.

Category: Political Stability


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Armenian Diaspora

Description: REALISING that not all goverments have the capacity of controling a nation.

We, the Union of Asian Nations, after discussing it, PROPOSE to forbid any military or civil strike which could overthrow a legal goverment.

Article 1: Remove the capacity of the military forces of each country to defeat and remove the chief of state from his charge.

Article 2: Give the total control of the military forces to the chief of state.

Article 3: If a governant is not working properly, citizens of the nation can propose a re election and overthrow their chief of state constitucionaly.

Article 4: If a overthrown governant is not willed to leave his position, the military forces must remove him from exercise and therefore, elect the new chief of state.Illegal, branding (region name).

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Sirunia

Description: To repeal the aforesaid act " Freedom of Marriage Act" as it allows for the legalization of unholy and blasphemous acts against two people. This cannot be tolerated in some nations and thus must be repealedIllegal, not filed as a repeal.

Category: Education and Creativity


Area of Effect: Educational


Proposed by: Electrom

Description: George Newton (my butler)was reading the newspaper yesterday and he said "Oh dear lord!! I wish i was born yesterday!!!"

I asked him why he exclaimed "The Educational department Has just announced that they will fail a student if he scores marks under 22%.

I was shocked!!!

I am asking you is education a joke???
Children are our future!!!

That day i was also shocked when i heard that children were flocking to CASINO'S
From this day i have asked my MINISTER OF EDUCATION to promote education!!!

Please divert some of your funds towards EDUCATIONIllegal, branding.

This is for all who can not spell right while trying to write WA proposals. I have taken the liberty to bold misspelled words. Please note that I only selected a few proposals.

Repeal "Freedom of Marriage Act"

A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution
Description: WA Resolution #15: Freedom of Marriage Act (Category: Human Rights; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: Same sex marriage is unhoyl and should be prohibited!

Approvals: 15 (Yuehan land, Ugaritic Mot, Flibbleites, Jimmy Hart, Trekmania, Gibraltenstein, R539, Ingramston, NewTexas, Colbertrica, Gallantaria, Faldawi, Fit battion, The Derrak Quadrant, Beta Epsilon 2)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 81 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Tue Sep 9 2008


Wow!!! Misspelling a 2nd grade word. On to the next proposal.

Prohibition of Slavery

A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.
Description: The World Assembly,

Considering slavery, forced labour and human trafficking to be violations of basic human rights,

Declares:

1. Holding under the law any person to be the possession, property, or chattel of any other person or any legal entity, or binding any person to an employer by a contract to which they have not consented, shall be considered 'slavery' and immediately prohibited in all nations;

2. Requiring any person to work, enter a work contract, or conform to terms of employment, which they have not freely agreed themselves or through a person they have freely appointed to represent them, through such means as abduction, coercion, deception, destitution, or fraud, or threats of such, to themselves or their families, including such acts as violence or criminal damage, or unlawful detention or eviction, shall be considered 'forced labour' and immediately prohibited in all nations;

3. The definition of 'forced labour' excludes:
- conscription or alternative required national service;
- prison labour or community service given as sentence in the course of a fair trial;
- required service of wartime prisoners of war and internees, in accordance with international law;
- required national emergency service;
- normal civic duties;

4. Forcing or inducing the transfer of any person against their freely given will, or assisting or financing such actions, through similar forms of coercion, for the purposes of exploitation, such as slavery or forced labour, or situations approximating to such, sexual exploitation, or unauthorised medical procedures, shall be considered 'human trafficking' and immediately prohibited in all nations;

5. Such conditions shall collectively be referred to as 'servitude';

6. All persons under condition of servitude shall be immediately freed and all contracts or conditions enforcing servitude voided;

7. Persons fleeing servitude shall be accorded refugee status, and refoulement to nations where they would be returned to such conditions or punished for escaping them is prohibited;

8. Reasonable action must be taken to prevent reprisals against such persons, including the passage and enforcement of laws to criminalise such;

9. Discrimination in civil, social, economic, legal and political rights, protection under law, access to public services, travel permission and any other rights afforded by national and international law based solely on prior condition of servitude shall be prohibited, excepting any positive actions taken at the national or more local level to assist with rehabilitation, such as priority access to sheltered accommodation;

10. Goods produced, in whole or in part, through servitude shall be permanently embargoed, and all investment and material support to nations, legal entities and persons practicing servitude immediately ended, except as transition assistance or compensated manumission to free people from such conditions;

11. All nations will take part in a concerted diplomatic effort to end servitude, and to prevent areas having abandoned such from returning to such practices;

12. Nations must apply due scrutiny to such institutions as industries employing significant proportions of migrant workers, legal or commercial sex industries, industries employing minors, and their national organ donation systems to identify catalysts to human trafficking, and to work, where necessary in concert with others, to eliminate such.

Co-authored by Yelda

Approvals: 30 (Quintessence of Dust, RedWalesCymru, Gibraltenstein, Xanthal, The Fat Bakers, The Artic Republics, Khalifistan, Flibbleites, Yuehan land, Illevia, Jimmy Hart, Eiga-Baka, Ugaritic Mot, Wierd Anarchists, Gallantaria, Kapoa, Mendosia, Lord Sumguy, The Radically Irish, Yugovenia, The Derrak Quadrant, Ventei, Charlotte Ryberg, Krioval, Scotchpinestan, Armenian Diaspora, Moon god, Americars, Varavano, Kotire)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 66 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Tue Sep 9 2008

Refoulement... Are we making up words now?


Forbid Military Strikes

A resolution to restrict political freedoms in the interest of law and order.

Description: REALISING that not all goverments have the capacity of controling a nation.

We, the Union of Asian Nations, after discussing it, PROPOSE to forbid any military or civil strike which could overthrow a legal goverment.

Article 1: Remove the capacity of the military forces of each country to defeat and remove the chief of state from his charge.

Article 2: Give the total control of the military forces to the chief of state.

Article 3: If a governant is not working properly, citizens of the nation can propose a re election and overthrow their chief of state constitucionaly.

Article 4: If a overthrown governant is not willed to leave his position, the military forces must remove him from exercise and therefore, elect the new chief of state.

Approvals: 1 (Armenian Diaspora)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 95 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Wed Sep 10 2008

Okay now I give up. Should you find any words I misspelled or used incorrectly, please mock me for reading those proposals has made me stupid.

Refoulement... Are we making up words now?


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/criminalise
"Labour" is the UK spelling of the US "labor".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-refoulement
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/criminalise
"Labour" is the UK spelling of the US "labor".

eh, the forum system was picking it up wrong, so I just went with the flow. See last sentence, lol.

Refoulement... Are we making up words now?

No, we're using technical words correctly. And in English. Next time you decide to be insulting, try to be right.

Indeed, though we often make mistakes in our haste to respond in debate, we are in fact very aware of correct spelling. None of the highlighted "spelling mistakes" in Prohibition of Slavery are incorrect in British English, and since there are no other legal concerns pointed out we fail to see why it is listed here.

yours e.t.c. ,

Category: Recreational Drug Use


Decision: Legalize


Proposed by: Raeptar

Description: 1. Prohibition has failed to control the use and domestic production of marijuana. Cannabis is currently the largest cash crop in the United States, and marijuana is grown all over the planet. Claims that marijuana prohibition is a successful policy are ludicrous and unsupported by the facts, and the idea that marijuana will soon be eliminated from the rest of the world is a ridiculous fantasy.

2. Legalized marijuana would reduce the flow of money from the American economy to international criminal gangs. Marijuana's illegality makes foreign cultivation and smuggling to the United States extremely profitable, sending billions of dollars overseas in an underground economy while diverting funds from productive economic development.

3. Marijuana's legalization would simplify the development of hemp as a valuable and diverse agricultural crop, including its development as a new bio-fuel to reduce carbon emissions. It is important to develop industrial hemp as a bio-fuel source - especially since use of hemp stalks as a fuel source will not increase demand and prices for food, such as corn. Legalization of marijuana will greatly simplify the regulatory burden on prospective hemp cultivation.

4. Marijuana is not a lethal drug and is safer than alcohol. It is established scientific fact that marijuana is not toxic to humans; marijuana overdoses are nearly impossible, and marijuana is not nearly as addictive as alcohol or tobacco. It is unfair and unjust to treat marijuana users more harshly under the law than the users of alcohol or tobacco.

5. Marijuana use has positive attributes, such as its medical value and use as a recreational drug with relatively mild side effects. Many people use marijuana because they have made an informed decision that it is good for them, especially Americans suffering from a variety of serious ailments. Marijuana provides relief from pain, nausea, spasticity, and other symptoms for many individuals who have not been treated successfully with conventional medications. Many American adults prefer marijuana to the use of alcohol as a mild and moderate way to relax. Americans use marijuana because they choose to, and one of the reasons for that choice is their personal observation that the drug has a relatively low dependence liability and easy-to-manage side effects. Most marijuana users develop tolerance to many of marijuana's side effects, and those who do not, choose to stop using the drug. Marijuana use is the result of informed consent in which individuals have decided that the benefits of use outweigh the risks, especially since, for most Americans, the greatest risk of using marijuana is the relatively low risk of arrest.Illegal, RL references.

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: Peace Republic

Description: Nations Of The World Assembly

RECOGNIZE... The environmental issues in the world
REALIZE... If we don't act now it will be to late and we will be Sorry
UNDERSTAND... That Business Is Important to the economy but must be made greener for the sake of our children
PURPOSE... The Creation Of The WEPA
KNOWING... That it Will be crucial for the world to be made greener
HERE BY... Accepting The Creation Of The WEPA
TO... Make a Better World

Section 1. Roles Of WEPA

A)The WEPA will endeavor to safeguard the environment by acting as a watchdog over any and all sources of pollution into the environment.
B)By being forced to abide by EPA regulations, manufacturers _will_ inevitably resort to superior and more efficient products. Such as, for a vehicle to pollute less, it will most likely do a more thorough job of burning fuel, which inevitably leads to greater gas mileage which equates to energy conservation.

Section 2. Tasks Of The WEPA
The EPA will be tasked with...
A) identification
B)suppression
C)eradication
of all forms of environmental pollution.

Section 3. How The WEPA Will Run
The WEPA will...
A. By Placing economic sanctions on the Nations who do not comply with WEPA resolutions
B. The WA shall decide who will become the WEPA Chairman who shall then receive Applications from anyone who is interested
C. The WA shall purpose Regulations that the WEPA shall put in place and if they pass shall go into effect immediately

Section 3 Sub Section A

1. The WEPA needs THE WA to make resolutions for the nations to follow!

This Is not something we can afford to wait for. Everyone who apposes this i guess you don't want to keep our earth alive you don't see that the environment is worst by day and um hello if we don't do something then um ya who is i am sure your not. Ya let us let the environment destroy its self who has to live on earth anyway not me. We need to act now before its to late and then you will be rely sorry. Nations Of The World Assembly The Time To Act Is Now and if you wont act then i will now open up your eyes and fix this problem your not supposed to make the world worst our job is to MAKE THE WORLD BETTER AND THAT'S THE CHANGE WE NEED TODAY AND THAT IS WHY YOU MUST PASS THIS TODAY!!!

CONGRATULATES The WA delegates on making a great choice Today For A better TomorrowIllegal, does nothing but form a committee.

RECOGNIZING that as the World Assembly we carry great real and symbolic power over the peoples of the world who look to us and their governments for guidance.

ACKNOWLEDGING that such a symbolic and actual position of power carries with it the potential for abuse.

BELIEVING that affirmatively stating a self-imposed limitation on that power will serve to reassure the people of the world that the World Assembly exists to serve and protect, rather than rule and dominate

IT IS HEREBY DECLARED:

The World Assembly shall pass no resolution respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition their Government or the World Assembly for a redress of grievances.

Proposed by Wowmaui, as "Recognition of Basic Rights," or some such nonsense.

Basically, a blocker and a copy and paste of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Proposed by Wowmaui, as "Recognition of Basic Rights," or some such nonsense.

Basically, a blocker and a copy and paste of the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

It also has it's own thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=565458).

Category: Social Justice


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Auckhlan

Description: Description: Denounce the incongruities of political speech and deny the resulting political measures.

For decades, even centuries, world politician had lied to their people in order to gain power. The lies had caused enormous fragilities in our societies, in our economies and even in our environment.

Nowadays, the new free open minded societies can judge these unethical acts before they can be taken, by denouncing them on the media, end with political reputation.

This lack of truth and honesty has also to be punished by the law applied in WA nations.

The principle Political ethics:

Article 1: Politician from WA member states must refer to all their positions in all of the nation issues, with transparency and spotlessness.

Article 2: Every contradictory statement made by any politics related person from a WA member sate, must be stripped out and resolved.

Article 2.1: If the statement, which was contradictory, had any negative consequence to any person, institution or environmental niche, the spokesman has to be liable for is words.

Article 3: When a politician taken administrative, institutional or judicial responsibilities, and his decisions are contradictory to his campaign speeches, he must be demoted of his place. And exactly how does this "reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare?"

Establish a standard of rights
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.


Category: Human Rights
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Interior Colonies

Description: The World Assembly,

Reaffirming World Assembly Resolution #13 as well as the many documents published in the past on the issue of personal freedoms and rights,

Acknowledging the reforms and progress made by the passing of World Assembly Resolution #11,

Remembering the goals and accomplishments of World Assembly Resolution #9,

Emphasizing the natural rights and freedoms of all humankind,

1. Defines natural rights and freedoms as being;

i. Freedom of all religions to worship as, when and where they please, so long as such worship does not infringe upon the rights of others or so long as such worship does not violently or verbally threaten the stability or prosperity of the public,

ii. Freedom of all people to assemble on private property so long as permission is given by that property's owner and can be proved in either writing or being, and assembly of any size group is allowed in all cases so long as such demonstrations occur in an orderly, peaceful fashion, are approved by government demonstration permit and do not violently or verbally threaten the stability or prosperity of the public,

iii. Freedom of publishing houses, periodicals, editors, private citizens, etc., to publish and distribute any document without the fear of intervention or retribution as well as protection against such action, so long as publication of said document does not violate global copyright laws and so long as said document does not verbally or thematically threaten the stability or prosperity of the public,

iv. Right to hold one's own legally owned and acquired property, whether monetary or in physical assets and to legally protect said property from police search and seizure, and likewise said searches will only be considered lawful and valid if a search warrant is provided for all items needed for investigation, unless a general warrant is signed by a local magistrate and then presented to property owner at time of search by the conducting officer,

v. Freedom of free speech on private property so long as permission is given by the property's owner and can be proved in either writing or being and while on the owner's property the property owner has sole authority over content permission and has full rights to prevent such speech or action as he/she may deem offensive, inappropriate, in poor taste, etc., and in public property so long as such speech does not interfere with any of the rights and freedoms of others and that said speech does not verbally or thematically threaten violence or treason against the public or the government.




House of cards.

I disagree. It's not contingent on those Resolutions: it just cites them, somewhat irrelevantly.

Yeah, superfluous citing, but not a HoC violation. For a Proposal to have a HoC violation, it needs to be unenforceable or make absolutely no sense if you were to completely remove all the citations. Since all the citations are in a non-binding preamble, it's not critical; this Proposal would stand on its own.

Well, we'll also delete for "excessive referencing," but that's like "driving too fast for conditions": completely up to Moderator discretion; like a Proposal that referenced every previous Resolution or the like. This one has a lot, but not what I'd call excessive.

Deep-Space Waste Management
A resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry.

Category: Environmental
Industry Affected: Automobile Manufacturing
Proposed by: New Hocotate

Description: Realizing that, in modern society, nations cannot exist on a competitive level without technological advancement, and realizing as well that industry and development will always lead to waste and pollution;

Believing that the well-being of the planet should come always before personal gain;

The Republic of New Hocotate submits the following;

Article I) Tangible pollution such as packaging, nuclear waste, and other non-recyclables (henceforth referred to as TRASH) will be loaded into small capsules (hereafter referred to as TRASH ROCKETS).

Article II) In order to preserve dwindling supplies of fossil fuels, the trash rockets would be propelled by a series of small, controlled, nuclear explosions until it reaches the upper atmosphere, whereafter it would drift into the depths of space.

Article III) A built-in pressure gauge would determine when the pressure outside the trash rocket is nonexistent, indicating that said trash rocket is indeed outside the Earth's atmosphere. At this point, the doors would snap open, and the ensuing explosive decompression would cause the trash to fling out across the galaxy, where it would drift into the unknown or burn up upon entry of a far-off planet's atmosphere, or collision with a star.

Article IV) The launching of said trash rockets would be timed so that they would avoid the Sun and moon.

Article V) The launching of said trash rockets would be funded by the companies that produced the trash, with a hefty fine if said companies were discovered dumping their trash on the Earth.
Talk about your classic case of Bad Science. Given that the average citizen of the USA generates about a ton of trash per year, this guy is proposing dumping TRILLIONS of tons of garbage into space, via NUCLEAR ROCKETS. What's more, he doesn't seem to understand the concept of gravity wells, and he's totally missed out on the fact that one of the largest incinerators in the universe is conveniently parked 8 light-minutes away.

Well, at least I can delete it based on category. Auto Manufacturing? Gawd.

Well, at least I can delete it based on category. Auto Manufacturing? Gawd.

Don't forget the branding.

Ban all whaling
A resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry.

Category: Environmental
Industry Affected: All Businesses
Proposed by: Collectivity

Description: Whales are still being hunted by a small number of countries who slaughter them with harpoons - causing them to die in agony. Sometimes mothers are slaughtered leaving their calves to starve to death.

Countries are tolerating a "compromise" which affixes a quota on specific species of whales that can be killed for "scientific purposes". This is sheer hypocrisy as whaling is a commercial enterprise - the slaughtered whales are sold as whale meat.

We the world assembly delegates insist on a complete and permanent ban on whaling in all waters of the world.

Approvals: 3 (Jimmy Hart, Golugan, Benedictinople)
Status: Lacking Support (requires 93 more approvals)
Voting Ends: Sat Sep 13 2008

Illegal, RL reference (and doesn't fit the Category/Area of Effect, too?)


Abolition of Monochratic Rule
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.

Category: Human Rights
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Evornia

Description: Gone has the day of Royal Families. It is time for all nations to be fair and democratic.

Evornia proposes that: all existing monarchies be replaced with a republican model or a presidency. Monochratic rule conflicts with Human Rights laws passed by this assembly.

We ask our fellow member states to act now for justice, democracy and fairness.

Good Day

Approvals: 0 Status:
Lacking Support (requires 96 more approvals)
Voting Ends: Sat Sep 13 2008

Illegal for three reasons: wrong category, branding, and ideological ban... Oh, and it's wrong about the concept of monocratic rule clashing with passed Human Rights legislation, too...

Talk about your classic case of Bad Science.

That's probably the understatement of the year. This is so bad that it's actually funny. The thought of radioactive cargo ships (due in part to the nuclear exlosions caused by the engines) and nuclear waste (along with packaging material ... you have to include bubble wrap in this comedy) circling the earth in near earth orbit (because they ships are ment to deploy the exact moment they leave the atmosphere) is one of those roll on the floor moments. And they throw in the part about avoiding the sun and the moon? Heck, you've deployed short of the International Space Station and the Space Telescope!

This is a job for Quark (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quark_(TV_series))! (They don't make shows like that anymore, and some may say "Thank God!")

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: New Cadmen

Description: Some countries have everything some are poor as dirt.First lets start with the world being a clean place.All power is changed to fuel cell power.Our backup power source is solar.So all countries must have this power of energy all other power station must be demolished and destroyed. No more plastic is made ever all plastic that is here is recycled and reused. All harmful materials well all be recycled. all trash will be collected and taken to facilities to be burned with acid creating no bi product.
Education and crime every human has the right to to an education. All education will be free including college and universities. Even though there is an equal chance of education does not mean I'm suggesting a socialist school society.
Crime is always looked down upon . Enforcers of the law are heavily trained brainwashed if needed . The heaviest crime will be punished with death row.
Health every human has the right to free and equal good quality health care.
Democracy evry country is a democracy. An equal and free democracy. Every party has equal power.
War is not done with out the right of reason. Countries declare war if there people have clearly been hurt financial physically bombing etc.
Infrastructure if all countries with low infrastructure have the right to become part of a country with high fracture. The country will be chosen by the vote of the people.


Any problems with this send me a telegram
hope to see you all in nation states 2Illegal, covers multiple categories, idealogical ban.

Category: Social Justice


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Pagan Love

Description: 1. In order to promote fair wages the World Alliance will have to authority to set a poverty line in World Alliance nation.
2. The World Alliance shall collect a 15% tariff on any items that are grown or produced by workers making 10 percent below the poverty line that are
a. Traded between two WA nations.
b. Sold by a WA nation to a non-WA nation.
c. Made by any WA nation for domestic sale.
3. Any money collected through these tariffs shall be used for social programs to help the poor in WA nations.
4. Employers may (unless forbidden by their national governments) offer other benefits, such as health insurance, to their employees. The value of these services may be deducted from the pay of these employees.
5. Nations may also add tariffs to goods as they see fit.World Alliance? What's that?

Illegal, RL reference (and doesn't fit the Category/Area of Effect, too?)

I'm missing this one. "Whales"? "A small number of countries"? Both exist within NS.

As to the category, it's not a good fit, but it's the best fit. We've done whaling before (http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/index.cgi/page=UN_past_resolutions/start=69) under this category, and I suspect we'll eventually do it again.

I'm missing this one. "Whales"? "A small number of countries"? Both exist within NS.

I suspect that Bears Armed was referring to how it refers to the current RL situation regarding whaling. I also suspect that the mods aren't pedantic enough to consider that a RL reference.

Category: Repeal


Resolution: #10


Proposed by: Socialist1

Description: WA Resolution #10: Nuclear Arms Possession Act (Category: International Security; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: Realizing that nuclear weapons threaten the security of nation states,

Realizing that nuclear weapons can only be used as an offensive weapon,

Realizing that nuclear weapons can be stolen by terrorists,

Realizing that WA member states possessing nuclear weapons only encourages non-WA member states to develop nuclear weapons creating a global arms race

Realizing that WA member states can adequately defend themselves using conventional weapons

1. Requires that all WA member states that possess nuclear weapons safely destroy them.

2. Prohibits all WA member states that don't currently possess nuclear weapons from obtaining them in the future.

3. Requires that all WA member states allow WA weapons inspectors into their country to ensure compliance with this resolution. Illegal, contains new legislation.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Alpha pavonis

Description: ALL CITIZENS OF THE WORLD SHALL HAVE HEALTH CARE IN ALL WAYS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO HOSPITALS, DENTAL, AND EMERGENCY ROOM.Caps Lock, cruise control for cool.

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: The Cul-de-Sac

Description: The hemp act is geared towards the commercial use and growth of hemp. Seven acres of trees can produce as much paper as one acre of hemp. This is crucial for keeping a nice clean envioronment for your people. Hemp can also be used to produce clothes, soaps, & cosmetics. Instead of killing whales for their oils for cosmetic purposes we can grow hemp, a natural growing plant and produce the same amount of cosmetics. I am not proposing legalization of marijuana, just the hemp strain which has no flowering buds on it, so it CANNOT be smoked. Please take into consideration the amount of land and animals saved if we could adopt this system.

TRADITIONAL MARKETS

Fiber. Hemp produces some of the strongest natural fiber for cordage and textiles. Cloth can be rough or fine grade, ranging from canvas to linen. Fabric is "breathable," durable, and absorbs more moisture than cotton. Hemp is commonly blended with cotton to produce garments with best advantages of both fibers. Hemp fiber can be spun in flax mills. Hemp can also be "cottonized," allowing it to be processed in cotton mills, or spinning equipment can be adjusted specifically to accommodate hemp. Today's retail price of hemp/cotton blend clothing is comparable to denim. Hemp fiber is currently a specialty import item; commercial scale domestic production could bring down retail clothing prices. The price factor, combined with growing demand for "natural" clothing, could make production of hemp fiber economically viable for Missouri farmers.

Paper. Hemp produces fiber and wood that can be pulped for paper production. The wood (called "hurds") is left over from fiber production; the same crop can yield fiber and wood. For paper purposes, hemp hurd yields are about four times what can be harvested from the same acreage of forest. Hemp crops could thereby reduce global deforestation. As with textiles, paper can be produced in grades ranging from rough to fine. Hemp paper is strong--sheets can be tissue thickness without tearing easily. It also has a low acid content, meaning the sheets won't grow brittle with age and disintegrate as do high acid papers. Strength and low acid content make hemp especially appealing to book and journal publishers. In France hemp paper is widely used for rolling cigarettes. Markets for hemp paper exist today. If forest log prices increase, hemp markets could expand. An editorial in the June 1991 trade journal Pulp and Paper asked governmental authorities to expedite production of hemp paper. Meal. Hemp seed can be process for food. Traditional markets are birdseed, cattle feed, and huuman food. Hemp has not been widely used as human food in the United States, although specialty items such as granola bars are marketed, and hemp can be processed into breakfast cereal. Hemp is a more common human food in Asia and eastern Europe.

Oil. Hemp has as many food applications as any other vegetable oil. Illegal, RL references.

The rights for a utopian world
*snip*Illegal, covers multiple categories, idealogical ban.... and Metagaming (in the reference to NS2) as well...

I suspect that Bears Armed was referring to how it refers to the current RL situation regarding whaling.

Yes, specifically this sentence _ Countries are tolerating a "compromise" which affixes a quota on specific species of whales that can be killed for "scientific purposes".

Description: WA Resolution #15: Freedom of Marriage Act (Category: Human Rights; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: Marriage between two members of the same sex is morally wrong. For this reason I believe that some serious changes need to be made to this act. Marriage is a sacred union between a man and a women; if we allow same sex marriages then what is next union of a dog and a person?!

Approvals: 11 (Br3ndan, Jimmy Hart, Ingramston, Yuehan land, Flibbleites, Conservative bigots, Saevitius, Aeron Land, The Derrak Quadrant, NewTexas, R539)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 86 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sun Sep 14 2008

I laughed at that last part. I truly hope that person doesn't really think that way.

You know that would be funny, but then again one of my puppets (you remember those crazy werepenguins) had the "tourist" as their national animal and sure enough they hit he daily isue where dogs were breeding with the tourists. So yes, it's definitely good for a laugh.

I truly hope that person doesn't really think that way.

No kidding, you've never heard that argument before? Go search General for threads about Gay Marriage. In every one of them someone will say something about a 'slippery slope' and 'people marrying their pets'. It's one of the most ludicrous yet persistent arguments on the subject.

"Well, I don't think that's a radical view to say we're going to affirm marriage. I think the radical view is to say that we're going to change the definition of marriage so that it can mean two men, two women, a man and three women, a man and a child, a man and animal. Again, once we change the definition, the door is open to change it again. I think the radical position is to make a change in what's been historic." -- Mike Huckabee

Anyway:
The Nations Choice Act
Category: Moral Decency
Strength: Mild
Proposed by: Bibletruths

Description: This Act will enforce a strick [sic] "you choose" policy on such contraversial [sic] topics such as (but not limited to)

+Homosexual Parenting

+Stem Cell Research

+Abortion

+Same Sex Marriage

+Influence of Religions in Goverment

If Passed this Act will relieve the debates and stresses of theese [sic] contraversial topics, and enforce laws Prohibiting Nations from influencing other Nations laws on theese [sic] issues.

Theese [sic] topics are ones which would be better be addresed by individual nations, not world government.
This might just be so poorly written it becomes legal, because it second glance it doesn't seem to ban legislation on the topics, just one Nation influencing another on the subject. But it is a category violation, and the 'but not limited to' renders the proposal 'terminally vague'.

Category: Education and Creativity


Area of Effect: Educational


Proposed by: Vanden-B

Description: public schools are cutting "unnecessary" school activities such as band theater and art
STOP THIS!!!!!!It looks to me like the author would do well to spend less time in Band, Theater or Art and more time learning basic grammar.

As to the category, it's not a good fit, but it's the best fit.If the argument stressed the wrongfulness of killing such intelligent beings, rather than ecological consequences, then maybe 'Moral Decency' instead?

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Raneland

Description: A plague is upon our lands, a plague called New facebook, the idiot Brainchild of a bunch demented psychopaths, who names themselves "The Facebook Team"
This Abommination( new Facebook)((The Facebook Team)) must be erradicated,
and the rightfull facebook restored, so that all people can once again lead prodictive and fruitfull lives.
Please join my petition, so that the worlds can be rid of new Facebook.
Yours Sincerely
Rane I supreeme ruler of RanelandIllegal, RL reference and branding.

Category: Repeal


Resolution: #10


Proposed by: Autonomus States

Description: WA Resolution #10: Nuclear Arms Possession Act (Category: International Security; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: The time of Nuclear Warfare has come to an end, the scientifically developed nations of the WA have more ergonomic weapons. Nuclear weapons could create giant disasters.

#1 All Nuclear Warheads must be dismantled, and the cores either used for nuclear power plants or disposed in a safe way.

#2 Nuclear Warheads must no longer be manufactured.

*Observed By WA Council*"More ergonomic weapons"? In the words of Inigo Montoya, "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." Oh, and it's illegal for containing new legislation.

"More ergonomic weapons"? In the words of Inigo Montoya, "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." Oh, and it's illegal for containing new legislation.

Egronomics: an applied science concerned with the characteristics of people that need to be considered in designing and arranging things that they use in order that people and things will interact most effectively and safely.

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: New Hocotate

Description: Believing that all captive animals are born with certain natural rights, among these being safety, food, and good health, and arguing that it is the role of an animal's captor(s) to ensure that these needs are being met, the Republic of New Hocotate submits the following;

1) The right to safety: As a pet or zoo resident, no animal shall be subjected to deliberate physical or emotional suffering.

2) The right to sustenance: The owners of a captive animal must ensure that an animal is getting nutrition suitable for its size and metabolism.

3) The right to good health: No captive animal may go without medical aid when injury, parasites or disease dictates it.

4) The right to comfort: In a zoo enclosure or in a home, an animal's basic needs for comfort must be met, among these being sufficient space and a safe, sheltered sleeping area.

5) The right to fairness under the law: In the case of an animal injuring a human, or destroying one's property, investigators must look to the owners and the environment to determine if the animal may have been influenced to act.

6) The right to rehabilitation: An animal may only be euthanized if treatment for abuse or diseases proves ineffective in changing its behavior.

7) The right to humane treatment: In product testing, the animal must be protected from unnecessary pain, and any product that is obviously dangerous cannot be tested on animals.Illegal, branding.

Category: Furtherment of Democracy


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Allied Provences

Description: Introduction: It seems these days that the WA is biased towards non-democratic nations.

Article 1: There may be no propostions that disentigrate democracy.

Article 2: Violators of Article 1 will be faced with high treason to the council and may be ejected.

Article 3: There is to be no bias between democratic states and non-democratic states.

Article 4: There is to be no discrimination of democratic states and non-democratic states.

Article 5: Violators of the above articles will be subject to the disiplinary actions outlined in Aricle 2.

Conclusion: There is to be equality between a types of nations and no more bias.Illegal, metagaming, and mandating ejection for non-compliance.

Category: Furtherment of Democracy


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Kcloud

Description: Smoking, though unhealthy, costly and frowned upon, is still an expression of the right of the individual and it's existance furthers democracy.

By pledging to adhere to this resolution, the state maintains that:

Smoking is a democratic right
thus it cannot be outright banned

This does not include
banning in certain areas such as
public places
lines
cars
apartment buildings
homes where children are present

Smoking is a right, which will be enshrined in this resolutionShouldn't this be under Recreational Drug Use?

Category: International Security


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: New Armean

Description: Member nations of the World Assembly hereby...

1) RECOGNIZE the need to prevent and protect people from governments that are carrying out acts of ethnic, religious, or political cleansing.

2) COMMIT to provide peacekeeping forces at any given time where acts of genocide are taking place.

3) PROMISE the peacekeeping forces will not be used for a member nation's personal gain and will withdraw these forces upon stabilization of the region.

4) MANDATE that all peacekeeping forces maintain the highest form of discipline, dignity, and respect for the population of the occupied nation.

5) UNDERSTAND that these operations are to be carried out as peacekeeping missions and are to avoid war like situations, such as raids, air strikes, offensives, sabotage, and other aggressive forms of fighting.

6) APPLAUD any nation that cannot provide peacekeeping forces, that donate some form of relief aid to the operation whether it be food, medical supplies, etc.

7) PERMIT the use of NGOs within the ICRC as stated in WORLD ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION #5, as these organizations see fit.

8) DECLARE that any government leaders and those who carry out orders for these leaders are to be tried for war crimes and sentenced accordingly. Illegal, creates a WA army under the guise of peacekeeping forces.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Bibletruths

Description: THIS ACT WILL ENFORCE A STRICT "YOU CHOOSE" POLICY ON SUCH CONTRAVERSIAL TOPICS AS

ABORTION

STEM CELL RESEARCH

GAY UNIONS/PARENTING

THESE ISSUES SHOULD BE HANDLED INDIVIDUALLY BY THE NATIONS NOT THE WORLD.Illegal, pure blocker, contradiction, and abuse of caps lock.

Category: Gun Control


Decision: Relax


Proposed by: Krkchekz

Description: The almighty Dictatorship of Krkchekz proposes that the laws of gun control for WA members, should be relaxed, in the face of increasing terrorism and aggression the common citizen should not be restricted by laborious, and communist laws.
Guns for all!Illegal, branding.

Category: Moral Decency


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Sinclarnia

Description: Sinclarnia is proposing that all nations should require a Central Religious Site or building where their primary leader in their individually chosen religion will live and govern over the religious activities of the country. These sites will be similar to the Vatican City, in that only religious workers will be allowed into this sanctioned area, although the religious leaders may invite anyone they wish onto the site. Having sacred, religious sites would attract tourism from other nations for each nation, as well as improve nationjal morale by adding a beautiful monasteries, cathedrals, etc. Illegal, RL reference.

Category: Political Stability


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Chemicalblood

Description:


A resolution to increase democratic freedoms.


Category: Furtherment of Democracy


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Omigodtheykilledkenny

Description: This Assembly,

Committed to providing for a stable, reliable source of funding for the World Assembly and its operations;

Convinced, however, that a program of solicited donations from national and private benefactors would serve the WA's purpose much greater than a coerced taxation scheme;

Disappointed by the previous practice of continually establishing programs and imposing mandates upon member states without stipulating how they will be funded;

Concerned by the possibility of corruption and wasteful spending, and determined to prevent such practices in the establishment of WA funding,

1. Declares that the World Assembly shall be funded by donations from member states; the WA will not levy taxes directly upon the citizens or residents of any nation;

2. Establishes the WA General Fund, which shall be the central source for the funding of WA operations, and the monies from which shall be spent only on maintaining the administration of the WA and missions established by a vote of the World Assembly;

3. Establishes the WA General Accounting Office (GAO), to collect donations to the General Fund, calculate available and projected funds for each fiscal year, publish an annual budget for the World Assembly, and certify that all appropriations therein are disbursed and utilized in a responsible manner;

4. Provides that national donations to the General Fund shall be assessed annually by the GAO, according to donors' national wealth and ability to give;

5. Further provides that annual surpluses in the WA budget shall be returned to national donors, in equal proportion to the amount of their contribution;

6. Further instructs the GAO to submit to regular audits from outside agencies;

7. Forbids the WA from engaging in deficit spending; and,

Recognizing that donations given to the World Assembly by member nations are likely to originate from public funds,

8. Affirms the right of member nations to maintain full authority over domestic taxation policies, barring those that may include unfair discriminatory practices;

9. Strongly encourages member states to provide for an appropriate degree of public accountability and transparency in decisions made regarding budgets and taxation.You know, it's pretty bad when they don't even try to hide the fact that they're stealing someone else's proposal.

Category: Social Justice


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Etchasketcha

Description: The Nations of the World Assembly,

NOTING that the occasional imposing of laws based on a governor(s)'s personal beliefs may restrict the personal, political, and civil rights of that country's person;

RESOLVED to insure the rights of a country's population in the event of the imposition of rights restricting, religion based laws.

ADOPT the following Resolution.

Article 1 (Object)

(a) This resolution establishes a ban on the imposistion of restrictive, religious based laws. (i.e., on abortion and other women's rights)

(b) This resolution would not ban a governor's use of spiritual guidance in a country's leadership; indeed, that would be a violation of civil and personal rights.

(c) This resolution is based to protect a population's rights. Secular governing, instead of the limitations that a personal religion imposes on a government, would in many cases be safer for a population, mentally and physically.

Article 2 (Definitions)

(a) Personal Beliefs: the religious beliefs of a governing body.

(b) Religious based laws: Laws biased based on personal beliefs that may restrict the natural rights of a population.

(c) Country's population, or, Population: The citizens of countries that this Resolution applies to.

(d) Goal: Each Nation shall act in a secular manner, not restricting the rights of a population based on Personal Beliefs or a citizen's own (or lackthereof).

Article 3 (Conditions)

(a) No Nation may enact Personal-Religious based legislation that restricts the rights of a Population, whether discriminatory (religions and related laws that harm or restrict the rights of minorities, or members of another Belief)or otherwise. Examples of this include: Laws on Abortion based on a governor's religion; Laws on Personal Dress based on a governor's religion; Laws that harm minorities based on a governor's religion.

(b) Each nation must governor according to a secular way, as so no laws purely based on a Personal Belief that harm or restrict the population are passed.

(c) Each nation may, if necessary, adapt the Resolution according to their needs, as long as it still abides by this Resolution's Goal. Illegal, idealogical ban of Theocracies, and wrong category.

Category: International Security


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Nicaraguense

Description: 1 month airports and natiol monuments are hevily guarded by the army and all officials are put up in planes for 1 month.Somehow I don't think that doing this for only one month qualifies as strong.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Liberty987

Description: The right to act of free will act is an act to pass free will to all citizens of the WA. People will be given a more free choice of mind, as long as this said person is not harming or endangering people around them.

1) All men and woman over the age of adulthood in all WA countries will be given the right to vote.
i) These men and woman will not be discriminated in race, colour, religion or their own backgrounds.
ii) These men will not be forced to vote, be forced to share the occupier of their vote or will their vote be altered, tampered or deleted in any way or form. This includes no pen other than that held by their own hand touch the ballot, no tear in the ballot or no touching the ballot until given to the counters.
iii) These men and woman will not be stopped, spoken to or threatened when entering the hall.

2. No man or woman shall be forced to act by someone without their say in this matter.
i) No man or woman can be threatened, abused, discriminated against to make a decision.
ii) No main or woman shall be bribed or blackmailed to make a decision.
iii) No man or woman shall be judged to make a decision.

3) The right for a man or woman to be allowed to work as they please.
i) No man or woman shall be judged to go for a particular job, occupancy or money making scheme.
ii) No man or woman shall be forced or threatened to go for a particular job, occupancy or money making scheme.
iii) No man or woman shall be bribed or blackmailed to go for a particular job, occupancy or money making scheme.
iv) No man or woman shall be abused or insulted for going for a particular job, occupancy or money making scheme.
v) No man or woman shall be forced or threatened to leave a particular job, occupancy or money making scheme, however an employer may force an employee, fire or lay off an employee, unless on satisfactory grounds.
vi) No man or woman shall be abused or discriminated against to change or leave a particular job, occupancy or money making scheme, by ANY person.

4) No man or woman can be forced to cancel an obligation by someone under any circumstances.
i) No man or woman shall be forced to cancel a: meeting, social event, interview, happening, lesson, school, work, etc. Etc.
ii) No man or woman shall be insulted, discriminated against or abused to cancel an obligation.
iii) No man or woman shall be bribed or blackmailed to cancel an obligation, under any circumstances.
iv) No man or woman shall be forced to make an obligation if he or she does not wish to attend it, under any circumstances.

5) No man or woman can be stopped to going on the streets by a living being through fear or humiliation.
i) No man or woman may be insulted, discriminated or threatened to going out of their property.
ii) No man or woman can be given a threat, blackmail or bribery to going out of their property.
iii) No man or woman shall be stopped, attacked or abused out of, or inside, of their property.
vi) No man or woman may be discriminated about their: race, colour, religion, age, looks, wealth. Etc. Etc.
These shall all become a punishable offence by law. Any entrepreneur committing any of these acts shall have his license to sell taken off him if he does not abide by these rules and will be given jail time. Any man or woman, race or religion, colour or regional presiding can be given 5-life sentence for committing one of these acts. Illegal, idealogical ban.

One Child Under 18
A resolution to restrict civil freedoms in the interest of moral decency.

Category: Moral Decency
Strength: Mild
Proposed by: Lord Kobra

Description: I propose the One Child Under 18 act. This act if passed would limit citizens to only be allowed to have one child under the age of 18. Once the citzens child is over the age of 18, they may have another child if they so wish.

Considering that most Kawaiians are parents themselves by age 18, this would be rather awkward for us. :confused:

"Mild" seems to be an odd choice for strength here.

Aren't most children under the age of 18?

What that proposal is saying is, a family is only allowed to have one child (like RL China).

Definitely not Mild.

What that proposal is saying is, a family is only allowed to have one child (like RL China).

Definitely not Mild.

Or in other words, a demographic suicide pact for all WA nations. I think we've reached a new depth in impractical legislation here.

What that proposal is saying is, a family is only allowed to have one child (like RL China).

It's sort of odd for what it actually says, "limit citizens to only be allowed to have one child." A simple logical reading would imply that no one would be allowed to give birth more than once every 18 years, but actually there is nothing whatsoever about birth mentioned. In theory if children were given off (like orphans) to other people in such a manner that no one citizen would have more than one person under the age of 18 at any one time then this law would still make sense, even if it's still strangely bizzare. I agree, this is far from "mild."

I agree, this is far from "mild."

It's also far from passage. One day left, 3 Approvals (Jimmy Hart, Gibraltenstein, Jacobish). I thought we had more "I'll Approve ANYTHING!" people than that.

(BTW, Jimmy Hart is WZ Forums. The tradition lives.)

(BTW, Jimmy Hart is WZ Forums. The tradition lives.)

I've been suspecting that, thanks for the confirmation.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Plaugeland

Description: Description: This Assembly,

Committed to cleanliness of streets and the right of citizens to walk freely through city streets, will remove homeless individuals.


This legislation will provide:
1. A removal of individuals deemed to be of no income or homeless, who have been in said state for a period of a minimum six months.

2. Establishes the Streets to jobs program, which will provide temp services and counseling to help individuals obtain vocational skills to not be on the streets

3. Creates an anti panhandling laws. While establishing the fact that panhandling is not considered employment.

4. Provides that each company is responsible for the humane treatment of the homeless.

5. Further provides that deportation of non-compliant homeless individuals is legal.

6. Provides a common fund of WA nations to create rehabilitation facilities for the homeless.

7. Recognizes resistance from certain homeless factions, and authorizes deadly force upon those factions after a period with a minimum of 1 year of squatting.

8. Does NOT esttablish a quota for companies to hire said individuals

9. Strongly encourages member states to pass legislation regarding unique issues not covered by this legislation. Any one else think that clause 7 seems a little out of place in a Human Rights proposal?

Needing More Jobs
A resolution to develop industry around the world.


Category: Advancement of Industry
Area of Effect: Labor Deregulation
Proposed by: Nikosvania

Description: Im sure many people see this and we need to do something about it. Many nations' unemployment rate is climbing to an all time high. If people do not have a job, how do you expect that they will be able to pay taxes. Many nations will not be able to handle losing money. We need to do something about this.



OK, I get the message. We need to do something about it. Unfortunately, this proposal doesn't do anything about it.

I read the rule for proposal but couldn't find an answer.

Is it ok to quote a citation from this forum in a proposal?

Also I understand you cannot talk about Real world (like George W. Bush) but is it ok to talk about someone in the game, like my MapleLeafss nation?

MapleLeafss;14031487'] is it ok to talk about someone in the game, like my MapleLeafss nation?

No. That would either be Branding or Metagaming, depending on how it was phrased.

Also, legality questions should be raised in the Moderation forum, not in random threads.

Certainly a passionately written proposal:
Gun Control Act
Category/Decision: Take a wild guess
Proposed by: Joe - Land

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It looks a bit like a magic eye puzzle.

It looks a bit like a magic eye puzzle.I see... a sailboat...

I see... a sailboat...

I see a delete key.

Makes you wonder if these people are really serious, eh?

Also, legality questions should be raised in the Moderation forum, not in random threads.

Sorry, I didn't notice there was more forums...

Repeal "WA General Fund"
A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution

Category: Repeal
Resolution: #17
Proposed by: Shadow-Bonzi

Description: WA Resolution #17: WA General Fund (Category: Furtherment of Democracy; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: This resolution proposes a good idea to help fund the World Assembly however it allows for corruption of WA Member Nations.

The said resolution does not have a system in place that creates a "cap" on the amount of donations. Without any information for a "cap" to be put on the amount of donations or any system in which will prevent corruption this resolution therefore promotes corruption. Corruption is promoted because if a wealthy nations wants to influence the World Assembly all they have to do it provide higher amount donations and thus the return to this nation will be that since they "gave more" we should "give more" to those nations. However any nation that is starting out, or may not be able to provide donations is then left not receiving any assistance since they are not able to provide to the WA.


Therefore the resolution should be repealed and re-written to include "caps" and/or create a system that will prevent any nation from being able to encourage the World Assembly based on how much money they donate. Everyone should have an equal an fair voice whether they donate a large sum of money or a low amount of money.

Approvals: 1 (Gunst)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 95 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sat Sep 27 2008Not sure how "illegal" this one is, but it is based on a faulty assumption. There are no "suggested donations" to the General Fund; the amount of the donations are assessed each year by the GAO, and there really isn't a provision for collecting extra so nations could try to "buy influence" in the WA.

The sad thing is, I really get a kick out of repeals submitted to my resolutions -- usually there are at least half a dozen after the first day -- but this is the first one I've seen thus far. Actually, I haven't been seeing very many new proposals being submitted on any subject. I wonder what's up with that?

Not sure how "illegal" this one is, but it is based on a faulty assumption. There are no "suggested donations" to the General Fund; the amount of the donations are assessed each year by the GAO, and there really isn't a provision for collecting extra so nations could try to "buy influence" in the WA.

Well maybe if the mods doesn't delete this repel, they think it's "suggested donations"?

MapleLeafss;14038703']Well maybe if the mods doesn't delete this repel, they think it's "suggested donations"?

More likely none of them could be bothered, since the chances of it getting to vote are minimal.

Only One Repeal Acts
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.

Category: Social Justice
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: Them BOnes

Description: Anyone else tired of seeing the "Repeal "Freedom of Marriage Act" posted by several people per a page, can vote to ban the marriage act to be proposed by more than one person per a term.

In other words, rather than have it listed 3-5 times at once, only have it listed once, not only will this help the votes equal itself, but it leaves room for other proposals.

This also can go in concerning any other proposal, be it a repeal or otherwise.

Approvals: 3 (Joobie, Jimmy Hart, RedWalesCymru)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 92 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sun Sep 28 2008 Illegal, game mechanics, and also for attempting to deprive Gatesville of hard-earned victories by limiting the number of repeals allowed. Shame on you, Them BOnes!

HOLLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.

Category: Social Justice
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: LEEK SPIN

Description: MILLIONS AND MILLIONS OF CHRISTIANS WERE MURDERED BY THE SOVIET REGIME IN CONCENTRATION CAMPS (GULAGS)AND IN SPECIAL PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTIONS FOR DISSIDENTS. THERE MUST BE A TRIAL FOR THE AUTHORITIES INVOLVED IN THIS GENOCIDE, AND THE DIRECT AND A RETRIBUTION FOR THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT VICTIMS, AND THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ANTICHRISTIAN ACTIONS OF THE JEWS IN THE SOVIET AND POST SOVIET RUSSIA MUST BE EXPOSED, A MONUMENT MUST BUILT AND LAWS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CLEANSE THE WORLD FROM ANTICHRISTIANISM MUST BE FORMED. MORE THAN 100 MILLION CHRISTIANS WERE MASSACRED ALL OVER RUSSIA AND THE SATELITE NATIONS BY SOVIET JEWS, AND THEIR CHRISTIANOPHOBIC MESSAGE IS STILL POISSONING MILLIONS OF MEN. LETS START WITH JUSTICE BY TELLING THE TRUTH AND AMENDING THE HARM DONE BY THE PAST, BEFORE JEWS TURN THE WORLD INTO A BIG ANTICHRISTIAN GULAG.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 95 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sun Sep 28 2008I'll take Blatantly Offensive and RL references for 400, Alex.

FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND BELIEVE
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.

Category: Human Rights
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: LEEK SPIN

Description: NUMBERLESS HISTORIANS, VETERANS, SCIENTISTS, AND RESEARCHERS HAVE BEEN PERSECUTED, IMPRISONED AND OSTRACIZED SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY SAY THE TRUTH ABOUT THE NAZI REGIME, AND EXPOSE THE FALSE CLAIMS AND SLANDERS OF JEWS. WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO SPEAK AND HEAR THE TRUTH, AND BE FREE FROM FALSEHOOD SUCH AS THE JEWISH HATE PROPAGANDA: THE HOLLOHOAX. REVISIONIST WHO TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT HISTORY, ARE FREE CITIZENS WITH THE RIGHT TO SPEAK UP FOR THE TRUTH, AND TAKE ACTION TO STOP THE DISSEMINATION OF JEWISH HATE PROPAGANDA.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 95 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sun Sep 28 2008 Probably the funniest bit from this proposal is the thing about "Revisionists who tell the truth about history." Heh. Classic.

HOLLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.

Category: Social Justice
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: LEEK SPIN

Description: MILLIONS AND MILLIONS OF CHRISTIANS WERE MURDERED BY THE SOVIET REGIME IN CONCENTRATION CAMPS (GULAGS)AND IN SPECIAL PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTIONS FOR DISSIDENTS. THERE MUST BE A TRIAL FOR THE AUTHORITIES INVOLVED IN THIS GENOCIDE, AND THE DIRECT AND A RETRIBUTION FOR THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT VICTIMS, AND THE TRUTH ABOUT THE ANTICHRISTIAN ACTIONS OF THE JEWS IN THE SOVIET AND POST SOVIET RUSSIA MUST BE EXPOSED, A MONUMENT MUST BUILT AND LAWS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CLEANSE THE WORLD FROM ANTICHRISTIANISM MUST BE FORMED. MORE THAN 100 MILLION CHRISTIANS WERE MASSACRED ALL OVER RUSSIA AND THE SATELITE NATIONS BY SOVIET JEWS, AND THEIR CHRISTIANOPHOBIC MESSAGE IS STILL POISSONING MILLIONS OF MEN. LETS START WITH JUSTICE BY TELLING THE TRUTH AND AMENDING THE HARM DONE BY THE PAST, BEFORE JEWS TURN THE WORLD INTO A BIG ANTICHRISTIAN GULAG.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 95 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sun Sep 28 2008

I'll take Blatantly Offensive and RL references for 400, Alex.


That's it. I'm cracking a beer before I ever read the proposals section.

Category: Education and Creativity


Area of Effect: Educational


Proposed by: Marcurius

Description: Section 1: Official Name

This resolution shall be officially recognized as the National State University Act.

Section 2: Definition of Terms
2.a National State University - is the sole national institution of higher learning for every nation. The term 'institution' shall refer this.

Section 3: Rationale

This resolution recognizes that every nation needs an institution of higher learning were all disciplines, philosophies and arts of that particular nation and/or other nations are efficiently passed on to younger generations. This ensures the proper survival of such knowledge and the proliferation of highly educated individuals for every nation. Such individuals must be properly selected in a competitive selection process where they're skills and knowledge are tested to their limits.

Section 4: Establishment

A maximum of only one institution can be established by a particular nation. This is to avoid splitting of funds for education and competition between universities. It shall be recognized by the entire population as the sole national state university.

Section 5: Naming

The national state university shall be named by the legislative body of that particular nation. The name of the institution shall be the pride of that nation for it represents their knowledge and contribution to the sciences and arts.

Section 6:Area

The institution shall be built upon solid earth with a minimum 2.0 square kilometers of well maintained land area. This to ensure space for all the different colleges, students and other facilities of the university. This will also allow space for expansion in the future.

Section 7: Campuses

The national state university may have any number of campuses as the particular nation establishing it sees fit.

Section 8: Funding

The nation shall provide adequate funds for the institution for its maintenance, expansion and improvement. The funds shall be handled by the institution's financial board/treasury. All accounting books are required to be open as to assure transparency and to avoid corruption of funds. The minimum funds to be allocated for the institution shall be 1.01 billion Marcurian Marcs or an equivalent of 1127395.71 oz of elemental gold (Au), subject to conversion to a particular nation's currency and inflation rates. Providing funds lower than the minimum amount shall subject the particular nation to the surrender of their institution to the WA until the proper amount of funding is reached. The WA shall seize all the institution assets and have full responsibility of its maintenance until it is returned to the original nation owner.

Section 9: Selection of Students, Faculty and Staff

Students, faculty and staff of the institution shall undergo a competitive selection process were their knowledge and skills of the three major disciplines, Science, Mathematics and Arts, be tested and checked by the Board of Admissions. This is to ensure quality of education learned and passed throughout the institution.

Section 10: Seperability Clause

If for any reason any part or provision of this Act is declared unlawful or invalid,the other parts or provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall remain and continue to be in full force and effect. If mentioning your nation's currency doesn't constitute a branding violation it should.

If mentioning your nation's currency doesn't constitute a branding violation it should.
Not to mention that Section 10 violates Game Mechanics by mandating that the proposal can only be repealed piecemeal.

The resolutions by LEEK SPIN
I wish that I still had some faith in humanity left, because these would be excellent things to lose it over.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Sarilian

Description: This is Article 1 of Sarilian's 30 Phase proposal for the Charter of Human Rights.

We the People of the World Recognize the needs and importance of Human Rights. The following Article is Article 1 of our 30 Phase plan for a complete Charter of Human rights. We humbly ask the World Assembly to pass the following Article for the progress of Human Life, Dignity equality.

ARTICLE 1... All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. Illegal, branding.

Illegal, branding.

Is this even legal? I mean, proposing just the first article of a larger charter as a proposal? Would the later articles have to be struck down as amendments? Just wondering.....

Doesn't matter, as the proposal doesn't do a thing. Which means it's also a strength violation.

More Stringent WA Screening
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.


Category: Social Justice
Strength: Mild
Proposed by: McEnthailand

Description: Many countries of the WA are not at all aligned with the goals of this organization. I move that the interview proccess be more stringent to get into the WA, instead of just accepting all comers. This would include not allowing unfair forms of government, human rights violators, and environment-destroyers out of this organization. I also move that a committee of the 100 best players in the game be implemented to determine if a nation is worthy of being able to regulate all the others. Each of these nations would be given a few applications per day and either approve or disprove of the applicant. Of course, this system might take a bit longer, but i believe that in the long run it would be worth it to have a catharsis of sorts in the body that governs the world of NationStates.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 95 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Tue Sep 30 2008

Illegal. Metagaming. Plus, this is the sort of thing that spawned SCAR.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Sinclarnia

Description: REALIZING that religion is a personal choice and that no one should be forced to partake in worship of any kind.

BELIEVING that each nation would benefit in both moral decency and support as well as financially in terms of tourism upon establishment of a sanctioned "Holy Area" not unlike Vatican City.

BELIEVING that individual nations or governments can have a preferred religion(s) of their own choosing, and can establish the "Holy Area's" leader individually.

DEFINES a "Holy Ground", as a section of land established by each World Assembly member within their own nation, where the nation's chosen religion can perform sacred rituals or acts, worship freely, and govern their religious decisions without government or public interference.

DEFINES a "leader of the Holy Area" as an individual governing over the Holy Area indefinitely, living in the area and being held of the highest regard by all of the other religious officials within the nation. Is also responsible for every religious decision within the nation and is held solely responsible for its consequences.

DEFINES a "religious decision" as a decision regarding religious principles, concepts or arguments. I.e. religious debates would be held on the "Holy Areas." Should the religious leader sanction a "Holy War", such as a Jihad or Crusade, the government officials CAN intervene.

MANDATES that all religious institutions through out each nation present the "Holy Area" with a percentage of their yearly earnings, regardless of its earning process. This way any tax payers who have not chosen a particular religion will not be taxed on the upkeep of the "Holy Areas."

PERMITS nations to name their "Holy Area" to their liking. Meaning: It doesn't have to be called "Holy Ground" or "Vatican City."Illegal, RL reference.

Clean Air Act
A resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry.


Category: Environmental
Industry Affected: All Businesses
Proposed by: Arbores Canadia

Description: Whereas the member states of this Assembly understand that the Environment is an essential part of this earth, our health, and our wellbeing.

Whereas the member states of this Assembly recognizes that the result of the usage and burning fossil fuels is causing long term negative effects on the environment.

Now, therefore, the World Assembly enacts the following:

I. DEFINITIONS

"fossil fuels" means hydrocarbons used for energy, and can included coal, methane, gasoline, crude

"Assembly" means the World Assembly

"members" and "states" means the member states of the World Assembly

“power plants” means coal-burning power plants

II. AUTOMOBILES

1. By 2030, all automobiles produced, bought, sold, and used by the citizens of members shall not be fully dependent on fossil fuels, and shall have a maximum dependency of 50% for fuel or energy.

2. Member states shall, to the best of the abilities, find safe alternative environment friendly energy and/or fuels to power vehicles and automobiles.

III. POWER PLANTS

1. By 2030, member states shall dismantle coal burning power plants. Acceptable replacements include hydro-electric, wind, solar, and nuclear.

IV. TREES AND FORESTS

1. Members states shall do their best to maintain and expand natural forests, plant new trees each year to help reduce the damage from the burning of fossil fuels.

V. PENALTIES

1. If a member were to violate this act, the penalty will be 0.001% of the annual GDP.

2. Corporations of member states who violate this act will be subject to a penalty of 0.1% of their quarterly profits.

Approvals: 9 (Misplaced States, Ventei, Imperium De Mundi, The Land of Nephi-Lehi, Yissing Scalies, Eckhart Tolle, Arch druid, Filth-y Hippies, Them BOnes)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 85 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Wed Oct 1 2008

I'm pretty sure this one violates the WA General Fund.

Global Education Act
A resolution to promote funding and the development of education and the arts.


Category: Education and Creativity
Area of Effect: Educational
Proposed by: Recluses Victory

Description: 1a) Knowing that the Children are are Future, of our neighborhoods, cities, counties, countries, alliances, etc.

1b) Knowing that without Children, the population of our mentioned above will fall.

1c) Also noting on how test scores of the generations of children lately have been rising immensely and statically.

We suggest that there shall be a law enacted and enforced for a Global Education Program to teach the basics to third-world countries with financial aid from the WA if the country isn't able to afford the expenses.

With the leading nations advancing and leaving the poorer nations in the dust, in the areas of Social, Economic, and Others. Education has fallen behind. Without basic education, the country will fall from within, with poor literacy and those who can't read can't follow and put forth their best efforts to better there country. These propotions are as followed:

1. Basic Education is Kindergarden-12 Grade (seniors in high school)

2. If the so-named-country can't afford building of the schools, the WA will step in and help finance the buildings.

3. Teachers will be provided until teachers are taught in so-named-country to start the progress pront.

4. Once their own teachers are in place, WA will pull out, and help whenever there is a need.

5. WA teachers requirements:
a) Must have at least a Masters in Education.
b) Must have five (5) years of teaching in an education institute.
c) Must be from a WA State.
d) Must consent to a background check.
e) Must have a Traveling Visa and/or written consent.
f) Must be accepted to the position through a Board of Educators.

6. Board of Educators must be nominated by the WA President and voted upon. To be accepted into the positions:
a) Must have a Doctorate in Education of any sorts.
b) Must be nominated by the President of the WA.
c) Must be accepted by 2/3 of the WA Regional Delegates.
d) Must be accepted by 1/2 of the State Delegates.

7. Every five (5) years, tests will be taken within the WA States to see if Literacy Rates have been consistant or improving.

8. States with rates that lowered will be asked to consent to WA help for the next year to help raise to last known rates. If they are lower in the five(5)years they will be tested every year to see if they are approving on their faults.

9. This Act can be improvised and editted for better causes.


Approvals: 1 (Recluses Victory)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 93 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Thu Oct 2 2008

RL reference.

Same-Sex Marriage
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.


Category: Human Rights
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Celtic Republic People

Description: With this proposal, I would like to get same-sex marriage legal in all nations.

This is a basic human right. All men and women should be allowed to marry. And have the same benefits as other married couples.

This in my opinion would add to the overall health of citizens. And hate crime may go down as well.



Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 94 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Thu Oct 2 2008

Already covered by Freedom of Marriage.

I'm pretty sure this one violates the WA General Fund.

I'm not sure this voilates the WA General Fund as a "penalty" is not the same as funding or a tax. It is still kind of odd and probably violates something since resolutions are applied on a national basis so if the government is being "penalized" who gets the penalty?

I'm pretty sure this one violates the WA General Fund.
I don't think so, but those penalty clauses feel like metagaming somehow.

RL reference.
Clearly I'm being thick today (must have been the beer at lunchtime), but I'm not seeing the RL reference. It breaks the committee rules pretty thoroughly though, so it doesn't matter much. Plus, it's an education proposal, of course it's riddled with spelling and grammar errors!

I think they mean the "(senior in high school)" part.

I'd hardly call that a "real world" reference. It's at best a system of measurement, in this case the measurement of school "grades."

Global Education Act

RL reference.I don't think so, but those penalty clauses feel like metagaming somehow.
Clean Air Act 'penalty clauses' are dubious at best, but Section 6 of the Global Education Act is massively metagamed. 2/3 of Delegates? 1/2 of All States? Nominated by the President of the WA? Are you guys blind or what?

Clearly I'm being thick today (must have been the beer at lunchtime), but I'm not seeing the RL reference. It breaks the committee rules pretty thoroughly though, so it doesn't matter much. Plus, it's an education proposal, of course it's riddled with spelling and grammar errors!I think they mean the "(senior in high school)" part.

Not a chance. There's no actionable RL reference in this one.

I don't think so, but those penalty clauses feel like metagaming somehow.

Either way, it probably won't make it to quorum any time soon anyway.

Clearly I'm being thick today (must have been the beer at lunchtime), but I'm not seeing the RL reference. It breaks the committee rules pretty thoroughly though, so it doesn't matter much. Plus, it's an education proposal, of course it's riddled with spelling and grammar errors!

Travelling Visas is the RL reference I was referring to.

5. WA teachers requirements:
a) Must have at least a Masters in Education.
b) Must have five (5) years of teaching in an education institute.
c) Must be from a WA State.
d) Must consent to a background check.
e) Must have a Traveling Visa and/or written consent.
f) Must be accepted to the position through a Board of Educators.

But, since it's not actionable, it's not a problem.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Palms and Coconuts

Description: Children are the future of all WA member nations.
Therefore their physical and mental health, quality of education and conditions they grow up in are directly related to the level of prosperity, civilization and progress of the nations the children are born in.

Proofing adults as parents is essential in providing every child the environment and conditions he/she deserves to be born in.

1- No WA member citizen can obtain a parenting license until he/she is 18 years old
2- The total years of education of (2) parents must be 10 or more
3- Parents must show proof of financial which is considered minimum by nation-specific conditions to raise and support a child for the following 5 years
4- At least of the parents has a job with at least a minimum national wage
5- At least of the parents is mentally stable, by national mental health institutions
6- At least one of the parents has physical ability to raise and support the child. In case of both parents being physically challenged, their financial situation is investigated by nations. Upon approval of the financial stability of the couple and state authorities being convinced that these physical challenges will not affect child's growth and care and parents are able to get the care for their physical inabilities and therefore are able to care for the child a license may be obtained
7- All adult willing to be a parent must take the parenting course provided by state for free(in high schools or national academic institutions) or/and by private institutions
8- A marriage license is not required for a parenting license

This proposal is for the well-being of children and a wealthy and peaceful future of all WA member nations. I'd say this is illegal because it's in the wrong category (requiring a license to have kids would fit better in Moral Decency), but since it never actually says that you have to have one of these licenses to have kids it really doesn't do anything.

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: Bradiak

Description: In every Nation the environment is going to a Critic niveau with need some attension. there are huge holes in the ozone layer, thats a natural prosses but still cars are makeing it worse, so we need to do the following things to reduce nature damage, and ozon layer holes.

To protect our environment these points will help:

(a)All Natons of the Wa must spend some goverment money at there environment.

(b)The goverment of the nation must mark a area where woodcutting is still available.

(c) Uranium mining must be reduced so that no creature gets on brink of extinction, and that the woods are not cut for uraninum.

(d) Cars are one of the problems that makes the holes in the ozon layer, The more the car consumes petrol for 1 km, the more expensive the car is.

(e) When a animal is at the brick of extinction, a group of this kind must be placed in a wildlife sanctuary for protection.

(f) every nation that is a member of the WA must build a wildlife sanctuary where animals can live without interverance of human's who destroy nature. And in other news, catgirls around the world mysteriously dropped dead from unknown causes.

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: Topinkis

Description: The air quality is low and visibility is to so rules most be enforce because of the high distinction of animals.


1. All uranium mines can't clear more than 5.5 acres.

2. Recycling is necessary.

3. Limited trees cut in a year 500.

4. Alternative fuel sources for cars

Punishment for rule breaking

1. TAX INCREASES

2. KICKED OUT OF THE WA

3. BOMBINGS ON YOUR NATION FROM AL WA MEMBERSIllegal, mandates ejection from the WA as punishment.

I'd hardly call that a "real world" reference. It's at best a system of measurement, in this case the measurement of school "grades."


One which is completely specific to certain real world nations though. And certainly not universal enough to really exempt it from being tied to the real world.

And certainly not universal enough to really exempt it from being tied to the real world.

Real world concepts are not subject to the "Real World Reference" ruling. Whether you call them grades or marks or something else, it's a relatively universal concept.

The RW ruling was put into place to prevent people from bitching about Rwanda or Putin or the Chinese Olympics. It's not intended to shut down discussion of real world concepts or events.

Illegal, mandates ejection from the WA as punishment.

Can't we make an exception, though?

I mean, I really want to enact Article 2 (Punishment)'s third paragraph...

Can't we make an exception, though?

I mean, I really want to enact Article 2 (Punishment)'s third paragraph...

Somehow I doubt bombing the heck out of countries would improve air quality.

Category: Free Trade


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Llama couches

Description: The whole world is being oppressed.
We need to have a free trade of cheese law that states that all nations can freely trade cheeses of all types without being prosecuted by the regional governments.

I propose,

1) All regional government leaders will lift the ban on all cheese sales and trades.

2) All cheese will be sold at the same price as selected by the regional leaders.

3) All types of cheeses will be included in this Act.

We could all use a little economy boost and the free trade of cheese act will grant that and more.Anyone else think this proposal is gouda?

Can't we make an exception, though?

I mean, I really want to enact Article 2 (Punishment)'s third paragraph...

Sorry, you can't. WA laws don't apply to non-WA nations. For some reason, that seems relevant right now ...

# 2 minutes ago: The Dictatorship of Topinkis was ejected from the WA for rule violations.
# 2 minutes ago: The Disputed Territories of New walteroia was ejected from the WA for rule violations.
# 2 minutes ago: The Democratic Republic of Walteroia was ejected from the WA for rule violations.

I really don't understand people who create multis to endorse themselves, just so they can submit illegal proposals. Does it not occur to them that we'll check for multi status when they post dumb stuff? (Well, duh!)

Law of the Sea

A resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry.


Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: the Sons of Somerled

Description: LAW OF THE SEA

NOTING: There are no international laws regarding the definition and enforcement of internal waters, territorial waters, exclusive economic zones, and international waters.

BELIEVING: Internationally recognized rules relating to the sea, and its resources, would improve worldwide economies and allow each individual nation to have more security and control over its ports, seaways, and oceanic resources.

FURTHER NOTING: There is a need for all nations to be able to exercise their full authority and sovereignty over their own nation’s lakes, bays, ports, seaways, coastlines, and oceanic territories, as well as all the natural recourses held within.

THE WORLD ASSEMBLY HEREBY ESTABLISHES THE “LAW OF THE SEA", WHICH DEVIDES THE WORLDS LAKES, BAYS, SEAS, OCEANS, AND OTHER WATERS AS FOLLOWS:

1. Baseline
Defined as the mean low water mark of the shoreline (average low tide line) of inhabited land in a sovereign nation.

2. Internal Waters
Defined as all water and waterways on the landward side of the baseline. The coastal nation is free to set laws, regulate use, and use any resource. Foreign vessels have no right of passage within internal waters.

3. Territorial Waters
Defined as waters out to 50 nautical miles from the baseline. The coastal nation is free to set laws, regulate use, use of any resource, and permit or disallow passage of foreign vessels. Foreign vessels are given the right of "innocent passage" through any nations territorial waters (given they display the flag of their home country), with strategic straits allowing the passage of military craft as "transit passage", in that naval vessels are allowed to maintain postures that would be illegal in territorial waters. "Innocent passage" is defined as passing through waters in an expeditious and continuous manner, which is not “prejudicial to the peace, good order or the security” of the coastal state. Fishing, polluting, weapons practice, and spying are not “innocent", and submarines and other underwater vehicles are required to navigate on the surface and to show their flag. Nations can also temporarily suspend innocent passage in specific areas of their territorial seas, if doing so is essential for the protection of said nation’s security.

4. Exclusive Economic Zones
Defined as waters out to 300 nautical miles from the baseline. Within this area, the coastal nation has sole exploitation rights over all natural resources. Foreign nations have the freedom of navigation and over flight, subject to the regulation of the coastal states. Foreign states may also lay submarine pipes and cables.

5. Overlapping Claims
In the event that two or more states have overlapping internal waters, territorial waters, or exclusive economic zones a median line will be drawn dividing the waters based on which country has the closest natural Baseline.

6. International Waters
Any worldly waters not included in the previous territorial definitions, are hereby open to use by any nation, given that said nation does not “affect the environment in a way that is detrimental to the preservation of the natural life forms of said environment, in said environment.”

ALL OF THE WORLDS LAKES, BAYS, SEAS, OCEANS, AND OTHER WATERS, INCLUDING ALL DISPUTED CLAIMS, SHALL HEREBY BE DIVIDED AND INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ACCORDING TO THIS “LAW OF THE SEA

This seems to be illegal due to the fact it does not deal primarily with environment, but with settling internation border issues

Establishment World Police

A resolution to improve world security by boosting police and military budgets.


Category: International Security


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Kremeta

Description: In the interest of a unified task force and standard prosecution system, The World Assembly will establish the World Police System and contribute forces to said force without question.
The WPS will be assigned to collect intelligence on known criminals, find such criminals, and prosecute them with all due diligence. The WPS will not interfere with the military of any nation, but aid them in their pursuit for an eternally crime-free society.

Approvals: 2 (Rome of the Balkans, Jimmy Hart)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 91 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Mon Oct 6 2008

:rolleyes:

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: Tonarius

Description: Should sports teams and leagues in nations be allowed?
Reasons this could be a good idea or a bad idea:
- The purchase of tickets, fan items, player purchasing, and more can help the economy.
- The fans could begin riots and injuries or deaths could happen.
- Youths would have plans for the future, and sports could be part of their career.
- Youths and others could become huge fans of teams in the leagues and it could affect their mind during school.
There are many other good and bad reasons, and YOU get to help choose.Ignoring the fact that this doesn't do anything, how is this environmental?

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Confaederacy

Description: Every One Age 10 Or Over Should Be Allowed To Have Sex, As Long As They Use A Birth Control Pill, Or A Condom If They Are Under the age of 18.We Really Need To Bring Back Resolution 245A Proper Grammar (http://www.nswiki.net/index.php?title=Resolution_245A_Proper_Grammar_(removed)).

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Furqanistan

Description: D.A.V. = Discrimination, Abusiveness, Victimization

Short address from the president of Furqanistan to the WA member countries:
"In order to achieve a just and peaceful social order, it is of vital importance for the governments in charge to make a concreted, continual effort to guarantee that everyone lives in optimum circumstances and that no one is discriminated, abused or victimized for despicable reasons.
Therefore, I and my cabinet have come to put a bill(henceforward referred to as the Anti-D.A.V. Bill) to the vote; a bill that is intended to help build up D.A.V.-free societies within the countries having been admitted to the World Assembly.
Depending on the outcome of the balloting for the bill, the fact that the majority is either bigoted or intellectually developed will become manifest."
Yours Truly,
The President of the Democratic States of Furqanistan
Furqan Francisco
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Article 1) Regardless of
a. their sexes, sexual identities, sexual orientations,
b. their political, ethical, religious adherences,
c. their ages,
d. their physical appearances, physical and/or mental challenges,
e. their national, ethnic, lingual etc. differences,
f. their alternative-lifestyles,
Each citizen of any of the WA member states is equal and protected (by all means) against all sorts of discrimination, verbal and/or physical abuses, victimization; excuses for which any of the above-mentioned qualities might be viewed as.
Article 2)
a. The violation of the Article 1 is punishable up to life in prison (e.g. homicide based on hate) in accordance with the repercussions of the criminal offence on the victim party.
b. Custodial sentence cannot be replaced with fine imposition. The disobedient are to be jailed.
c. If the victim demands that he/she be granted punitive damages, the verdict is up to the judge or the jury of the country where the crime has taken place. Illegal, branding.

Category: Free Trade


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Patrachus

Description: Proposes:
(1)that a unit be created that will be the standard by which the strenth of each nations currency can be tested against
(2)this unit will be called the Index Marker (I.M)
(3)one (I.M) would be the equivilant to the price of a standard loaf of bread in a country with no bread shortages or surpluses ie. a standard supply

The beifits:
(.)Very helpfull to all businesses who are trying to move into a foreign market as they can acertaine better statistics of the nations economy

(.)Creats an easier monetary system to conduct international trade through:rolleyes:

Category: International Security


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Turkeys with guns

Description: Space is the final frontier, and I think all nations should have a right to explore it. Every nation should be able to launch satellites and shuttles into space as long is it’s not to start war or spy.

If this bill should pass:

1 Every nation will be able to explore space and have satellites, as long as it isn’t for war-like purpose.

2. Nations using space vehicles/satellites shall be punished severely

3 Every nation can only have up to 5 satellites (to save space).

4. The WA shall have the ability to stop nations from using satellites/space vehicles.

5. Space pollution shall be controlled. Let me get this straight, you want to encourage space exploration by punishing anyone who does it (read clause 2).

WA Free Trade Agreement
A resolution to reduce barriers to free trade and commerce.


Category: Free Trade
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: MYSEF

Description: Recognising that there is a 3:1 comparison of non-member nations and WA Nations and in an attempt to improve the economy by allowing free trade amongst WA nations and hence having a strong positive impact on the WA Nation’s economies so we can become a stronger force on the world market together.

Defines Free Trade as a system in which the trade of goods and services between or within countries flows unhindered by government-imposed restrictions. Such government interventions generally increase costs of goods and services to both consumers and producers. Interventions include taxes and tariffs, non-tariff barriers, such as regulatory legislation and quotas.

Defines Aggremennt as an agreed upon legislation to promote stronger trade and commercial ties between participating countries.

This Agreement seeks to:

1)Able Free Trade of goods and services between WA Nations
2)Limit the amount of Taxes, Tariffs and non tariff barriers (regulatory legislation, quotas and quarantine)
3)Unify the WA Nations as a economic superpower (of sorts) and hence increasing the economy of all WA nations
4)To make the WA seem more appealing for other nations

CONDITIONS:
1)A WA Trade Council will be elected and will be re-elected every 6 months
a.There will be 50 Ambassadors voted into the council and they will elect a President of the council.
b.The council will meet to discuss issues monthly
c.The Ambassadors will stand for re-election every 12 months (other Ambassadors may stand for election)
d.A president may sit only for one term at a time.
e.The president may take the committee in any direction they feel necessary
f.Ambassadors must come from varying economic and political backgrounds to assure constancy and that various views are acknowledged.
2. All nations must work togeather to make the FTA work as well as possible considering there economic placement

3. Some nations may be eligable for special excemptment but will not benifit form the FTA but can still be a member of the WA.





Illegal, metagaming.

Repeal "Neutrality of Nations"
A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution


Category: Repeal
Resolution: #14
Proposed by: LionGod

Description: WA Resolution #14: Neutrality of Nations (Category: Global Disarmament; Strength: Strong) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: other nations should have the right to attack and/or invade a neutral country for reasons such as,

1. the neutral nation could be providing the enemy with war tools

2. Preemptive strike, can't be too careful

3. and last, neutrality is made clear when full and COMPLETE involvement in a war is abolished.




Well, clause 1 contadicts itself, and the others...I'm not sure what they're saying.

Criteria to Impose Sanctions
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.


Category: Human Rights
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Donetelli

Description: This proposal lists the requirements that must be met before the W.A. may impose economic and military sanctions on a nation. This proposal will help promote global peace and stability and avoid unnecessary harm to a nation that becomes a victim of extreme sanctions. These guidelines provide that proper assessment of whether or not sanctions should be employed in order to get desired results.

Article 1: ought not be employed without good reason, viz., clear and systematic acts of aggression or repression on the part of the offending nation.

Article 2: Less harmful ways of resolving the problem ought to be employed first, and the imposition of sanctions should not be seen as the end of diplomatic negotiations but as leverage in the negotiating process. There should be a serious political strategy accompanying sanctions, not just an open invitation to talk. Without real effort at a political solution, sanctions become not an instrument of diplomacy but a means of war by attrition.

Article 3: The goal of the sanctions should be clearly stated so that the targeted government and the sanctioners both know what must be done to have the sanctions lifted. Clear goals also help to avoid the charge of ineffectiveness at home by those with unrealistic expectations of what sanctions can accomplish.

Article 4: Sanctions should be selective and aimed primarily at those responsible for the crisis. Discrimination is needed in targeting. Arms embargoes and seizure of foreign assets ought to be employed before imposing general or comprehensive trade embargoes. Sanctions that pressure a nation's elite who influence policy are to be preferred to undermining the well-being of the average citizen. To accomplish this, each situation requires discernment; what is appropriate in one case - an oil embargo - may not be so in another case. In any event, humanitarian concern requires that basic foodstuffs and medicines not be denied the general population.

Article 5: A monitoring system to assess the effect of the sanctions should be instituted. Private groups may be better situated to provide this oversight than disputing governments. Perhaps human-rights groups, medical-emergency teams from neutral countries, the International Red Cross, Red Crescent, and similar organizations can be asked to provide on-site investigations to assess the consequences of the sanctions.

Article 6: In those cases where sanctions are imposed for humanitarian or human-rights purposes, as in South Africa, there should be support for the sanction policy among those who are the victims of a regime's injustice. That is, within the targeted nation there ought to be substantial support for sanctions in order to determine whether the remedy is creating greater hardship than the original injustice. In extreme situations of governmental oppression and control where it is difficult to know what the general population thinks about sanctions, great care must be taken in designing them. Especially in these cases - selective, not comprehensive - sanctions, aimed at the ruling elite, are to be preferred.

Article 7: Arguments for sanctions should be persuasive enough so that support for the policy is widespread, even if the actual imposition of the sanctions is carried out unilaterally or by only a few governments.




Game mechanics, metagaming, and RL references...this one's got it all!

Illegal, metagaming.
Also has its own thread, thank you...

Category: Furtherment of Democracy


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Faltz

Description: The purpose of this act is to merge our oil-based economies with alternative energies. Oil is running out. We don't know when for sure, but we know it will eventually. Let's be ready when it does.
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TERMS
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1. Oil Companies DON'T NEED TO BE CLOSED.

2. Alternative Energy Plants MUST be built, and are required.

3. Countries and members are STRONGLY URGED to research alternative energies, however it is not required

4. HYBRID VEHICLES must be PROVIDED in ALL countries, but are not required. How in the blue hell does this increase democracy?

Category: Free Trade


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Saturni

Description: Historical Resolution #125: Repeal "DVD region removal" shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Realizing:

A. New ruling should be held upon the subject.

B. Regions in media affects the trade system internationally.

Regretting:

A. The Historical Resolution #125 contains no new ruling, just leaves the previous ruling void.

In light of this resolution ineffectiveness and failure to expand to other media types, be it resolved that:

A. Resolution #125, Repeal "DVD region removal" is left void and ineffective.

B. Regions over any media type be removed, making Region 0 or ALL standard among all media types, including, but not limited to: DVD, HD-DVD, Blu-ray and any future media type. Let's see:
A) You can't repeal repeals
B) You can't repeal resolutions passed by the UN anymore.
C) Contains new legislation

All in all, there's not a legal thing about this proposal.

Category: Political Stability


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Socialised States

Description: Given that the World Assembly accepts the illegality of murder;
and given that the World Assembly accepts the illegality of rape;
and given that the Weird Place of Wierd Anarchists promotes the freedom to rape and murder within its anarchist agenda:

This resolution calls on the World Assembly to expel The Weird Place of Wierd Anarchists from the Assembly forthwith, and call an immediate election for Intelligensia Islands members to choose a new World Assembly delegate.Illegal, attempts to affect only a single nation and tries to eject said nation from the WA.

Category: International Security


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: McEnthailand

Description: Since crime is a problem in nations worldwide, the WA should create the IPS to act as an enforcement group for the legal ends of the WA. They would oversee individual national police systems and crack down on international criminals and terrorists. Make the world a safer place for little Johnny and Susie. Give them a future. A safe future.Do I have to say it?

Category: Education and Creativity


Area of Effect: Artistic


Proposed by: Faltz

Description: This act will reinstate the Education For All Act, as well as strengthen our citizens knowledge.
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ACT ONE (1)
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The Education for All act was designed to make it manditory to:

PROVIDE everyone with an education

ENFORCE the freedom of an education

and to END the reign of over-taxed school districts and residents.
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ACT TWO (2)
==========

"Money is NO WAY to determine if a child has rights to go to a certain school. HE or SHE WILL CHOOSE and SHOW us how gifted and academic he or she is. Therefore, under the Revised Education Act, Colleges of all kinds will have a maximum tuition fee of strictly $50,000. NO MORE!!! Colleges are to find students by means of their academic abilities."

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ACT THREE (3)
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Below is the [currently repealed] Education for All act.


"Description: To give every child under the age of 16 the right to a free education.


Votes For: 4,515
Votes Against: 1,081

Implemented: Wed Jan 8 2003"

==========
FINAL ACT
==========

This Act will not only REINSTATE the Education for All act, but PROVIDE our citizens and members of this fine assembly with the educations they ALL DESERVE. As if plagiarizing an old UN resolution wasn't bad enough, the area of effect on this is probably wrong too.

Repeal "Freedom of Marriage Act"
A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution


Category: Repeal
Resolution: #15
Proposed by: Faltz

Description: WA Resolution #15: Freedom of Marriage Act (Category: Human Rights; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: This "Freedom of Marriage Act" does not meet the standards of WA.

UNDERSTANDING that "Marriage" by definition is "a bond of love between to individuals of opposite sex."

REALIZING that those who are of a different orientation may still share a bond of love, but not under the same terms as "Marriage"

Further UNDERSTANDING that those who are of a homosexual orientation are in fact a MINORITY and therefore obviously should not have a different classification if not failed to be mentioned in texts and laws unless in some way related to the orientation.

REPEALING the Freedom of Marriage Act, yet implementing new and more justified rules so both those who are heterosexual and homosexual are content

IMPLEMENTING of NEW RULES and TERMS

1. Only those who are heterosexual may bear or be granted custody over a child, because those of homosexual orientation are a minority, and are not scientifically nor mentally fit to raise a child.

2. Those who are of the above mentioned minority still have equal rights in government, the economy.

3. There is nothing wrong with relationships in this minority, but marriage is not accepted. How strict dating laws are are up to the countries themselves.





Illegal, contains new legislation within a repeal.

Habeas Corpus
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.


Category: Human Rights
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: MrNougat

Description: The World Assembly,

RECOGNIZING the right of individuals to be free from imprisonment without charge,

And RESPECTING the laws of sovereign nations,

ESTABLISHES the official right of Habeas Corpus.

1: Individuals who are detained or imprisoned by state governments, their agents, or proxies shall be afforded a public hearing where charges will be levied.

2: This public hearing shall take place within three months of the individual's detention or imprisonment, and the arrested party shall be present at this hearing.

3: The charges levied in this hearing shall be supported by the code of law within the sovereign nation, and of the World Assembly as it applies, as of the date of detention or imprisonment.

4: If the law under which the individual is being held is codifed in The World Assembly, the hearing shall be presided over by a tribunal of judges selected from The World Assembly member nations by lottery.

5: The right of Habeas Corpus shall also apply to house arrest.

6: The right of Habeas Corpus shall not apply to prisoners of war until cessation of military conflict.

It should further be recognized that public hearings of Habeas Corpus are not intended to determine the guilt or innocence of the arrested party, but only to publicly levy charges against the accused, and for a court to determine whether the arresting party has the authority to hold the prisoner.




I was about to question whether this was similar enough to Fair Criminal Trial...then I noticed that clause 4 is metagaming.

Not that this is additional grounds for illegality, but...

1. Only those who are heterosexual may bear or be granted custody over a child, because those of homosexual orientation are a minority, and are not scientifically nor mentally fit to raise a child.

:eek2:

I was about to question whether this was similar enough to Fair Criminal Trial...then I noticed that clause 4 is metagaming.

No, and mostly no. 'Selected by lottery' is close enough to 'sprung intact out of the ground' for me. As long as there is no required gameplay mechanism, I'm not going to pull it for metagaming.

If somebody wants to argue the point, start a new thread about it please.

Off Shore Drilling
A resolution to develop industry around the world.


Category: Advancement of Industry
Area of Effect: Environmental Deregulation
Proposed by: The Spanish Al-Andalus

Description: Sometimes desparate times call for desparate measures. If we were ever to need oil, we should get where we know all the oil is. I say that we should drill and get oil off of the oceans. Offshore drilling should be allowed.

Approvals: 6 (Jimmy Hart, Seviember, Jorvik gods, Port de Land, Lord Tothe, Bullardstan)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 86 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Wed Oct 8 2008

Offshore drilling is currently allowed by the WA. Why is this one necessary?

Repeal "Restrictions on Child Labor"
A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution


Category: Repeal
Resolution: #4
Proposed by: The Spanish Al-Andalus

Description: WA Resolution #4: Restrictions on Child Labor (Category: Human Rights; Strength: Strong) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: What happens if a child lives in a poor family and the parents aren't making enough money. So, this poor soul wants to help his/her family out but these child labor laws say that he/she can't work. It would only be fair to let this child work. I say we amend the restrictions on child labor.

Approvals: 6 (Mushet, Jimmy Hart, Rashuta, Naughty Slave Girls, Lord Tothe, Seviember)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 86 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Wed Oct 8 2008

This is a repeal that calls for an amendment. I'm unsure if this is legal or not, but submitting it here because it seems that way to me.

Educational Funding Act
A resolution to promote funding and the development of education and the arts.


Category: Education and Creativity
Area of Effect: Educational
Proposed by: Dendodgia

Description: Description:
RECOGNISING the unavoidable need for skilled workers in any nation,
This resolution
CREATES the World Assembly Educational Committee (WAEC),
PROMISES funding to all nations in order to improve standards of education.
This resolution
MANDATES that all World Assembly (WA) member nations recognise the WAEC as an official committee of the WA.
This resolution
ENSURES constant funding for the WAEC by taking 5% of all money entering WA hands through the current donation and taxation schemes, and by writing, buying and selling educational textbooks which are approved by the committe as not promoting racism or other internationally undesired traits.
This resolution
SHARES WAEC profits among WA member nations proportionate to the number of citizens in the nation’s educational system every month.
This resolution
ASSURES all that the WAEC is a non-profit organisation, and that the WAEC’s monetary balance will be shared out in its entirety.
This resolution
DENIES the WAEC the right to restrict or abolish funding to any WA member nation.
This resolution
ALLOWS nations to reject funding from the WAEC, but the amount the nation pays to the WA will NOT change.
This resolution
THEREFORE
IMPROVES all WA member nations’ educational system by offering extra funding, and
IMPROVES international relations by allowing donators and taxed nations to see the effect their money can have, which may, in turn,
INCREASE WA funding.
This resolution
DOES NOT affect taxation in any way.

Approvals: 6 (Dendodgia, Rashuta, The Artic Republics, Misplaced States, Jimmy Hart, Espan)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 86 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Thu Oct 9 2008

I think I see two problems with this.

1) The WA is prohibited from taxing nations.
2) Part of the proposal seems geared entirely towards arguing why it shouldn't be deleted... which counts at least as silly in my book.

Hookers and gambling

Description: Prostitution is legal in all casinos.
Casinos pay 85% of revenue to government.

The greatest proposal to date. In the silly category I mean :hail:

Not that this is additional grounds for illegality, but...



:eek2:



O.O.C. And what in the name of god does this bit even mean?


"Further UNDERSTANDING that those who are of a homosexual orientation are in fact a MINORITY and therefore obviously should not have a different classification if not failed to be mentioned in texts and laws unless in some way related to the orientation."

Really i'd love to know, i'm completely mystified :confused:

This is a repeal that calls for an amendment. I'm unsure if this is legal or not, but submitting it here because it seems that way to me.

Well, since the way to "amend" resolutions is by repealing and replacing them, I'd say it's not much different than calling for a replacement in your repeal.

Category: International Security


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Gewehrfelin

Description: A Joint Military would help immensely to further the protection of all WA nations.
It would provide for an effective and responsive military force. Also, this Joint Military would boost domestic security, unlike anything we have seen before.

Details

a) Joint Military will be made up of contributions of soldiers,vehicles, and equipment from each current and future WA members.

b) Will be funded by an equal amount of money, but not too much as to affect smaller nations negatively, from each current and future WA members

c) Provides permission for Joint Military units to set up checkpoints on major border crossings in the effort to prevent terrorism, and to aid in the capture of domestic and international fugitives of the law.

d) Each nation shall have the right to maintain its original military forces

e) Joint Military soldiers must follow the laws of any nation they are stationed in.

f) The Joint Military will respond to any request for help that a WA nation may require; be it search, rescue, and aid in light of natural disasters, or reinforcing a nations forces in war against a non-WA member. On the other hand, this is obviously illegal.

Category: Free Trade


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Freedomonia1985

Description: Calls for a system in which the trade of goods and services within countries of the World Assembly flows unhindered by government-imposed restrictions


a. trade of goods without taxes (including tariffs) or other trade barriers (e.g., quotas on imports or subsidies for producers)
b. trade in services without taxes or other trade barriers
c. The absence of trade-distorting policies (such as taxes, subsidies, regulations or laws) that give some firms, households or factors of production an advantage over others
d. Free access to markets
e. Free access to market information
f. Inability of firms to distort markets through government-imposed monopoly or oligopoly power
g. The free movement of labor between and within countries
h. The free movement of capital between and within countries Considering the scope of this proposal, this should be filed as Strong (of course, clause g earns it a "no fraking way" from me anyway).

Category: Repeal


Resolution: #20


Proposed by: Beluzia and Bailon

Description: WA Resolution #20: Suppress International Piracy (Category: International Security; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: As Emperor of the Glorious Island Empire of Beluzia and Bailon, I propose that the WA repeal the resolution put forward to Suppress International Piracy. I propose this for these reasons:

1) Piracy in itself can form the basis of a nations economy.
2) Pirates are much reduced in number anyway.
3) Acts of Piracy are so rare that it does not warrent a WA resolution.
4) Piracy is FUN!

Signed Emperor Sean Rutter Illegal, branding.

Military and Police Increase
A resolution to improve world security by boosting police and military budgets.


Category: International Security
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Control You

Description: 1.Police
A. All nations will increase 30% on all police spending's to gt more training to academy's.
B. All nations will abide by having a over average amount of patrol officers.
C. Recruitment will be 1/4 of nation population. Every 2nd people born will be recruited.
2. Military
A. All nations will increase military spending 40% on training academy's.
B. All nations will use 2/4 of nation population for recruitment.
C. Every 4th baby born will be recruited. No if, and, or buts.
D. Military bases will spend 20% of the budget on weaponry and vehicles.
E. 40% of the budget will be spent on food supply if shipped out of nation. Applys to attacks on enemy soil.
F. 15% will be spent on shipment of resupply of ammo, and vehicle, weapon research.
G. 25% will be spent on nation military base defenses and all foreign bases of occupation. Such as Anti Aircraft guns, auto base defense, and security squads.
H. Nation border will be holding 30% of troops for nation defense of foreign attacks. 20% will be spent on foreign aid if alliance of other nations are under attack. 50% will be spent on attacking a foreign nation.

If nation has low economy and is not stable enough. This will apply once nations hit a stable enough economy. If economy is low this will not effect. Military funding's need increased if you want big enough defense and attack force against or to withstand.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 92 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sat Oct 11 2008

It's because of proposals like this that my desk is developing a forehead-shaped indentation.

The Right to Bear Arms
A resolution to tighten or relax gun control laws.


Category: Gun Control
Decision: Relax
Proposed by: Kazimar

Description: Greetings to the members of the World Assembly,

INTRODUCTION:

This Document is one of significant consequence, to both the Civilian and the State. The right to bear arms, a right that some nations follow and some don't. A right, some nations are unsure about, or completely ignore. It is the right, Ladies and Gentlemen of the World Assembly, that must have its final imprint stamped into all Nations. The right to bears arms is as follows:

"A person may, at his own expense, any or all expenses, choose, by his/her own inalienable right, to purchase, keep, use in any method within the laws of any given Nation, sell, reserve, and/or withhold any type of weaponry limited to standard armament laws, (E.G. No WMDs, No ICBM's, etc. [Unless with Government Approval]) at his/her own home, any property owned by him/her, and/or at any home or property sanctioned by, with permission of, the immediate owner of the vicinity."

In Short, a person may buy, own, and/or sell, any weapon within the limits of the law, and keep his/her weapon at any location owned by himself/herself, or at any place with permission of the immediate owner.

The Laws of Concealed weaponry is entirely up to the pending Nation and will not be discussed here.

THE RIGHTS OF THIS AGREEMENT PLACED UNTO THE NATIONS OF THE WA:

This agreement has only 5 sections to it which shall be imposed unto WA member Nations if passed.

1. Any person over the age 18 shall be able to purchase, own, and/or sell any weapons within limiting law of the Nation.

2. Any person over the age of 18 may at his/her own choice, carry, those said weapons, into public, whilst in view and not concealed, depending on the host Nation's Governmental law.

3. Any person over the age of 18 may NOT carry a weapon into any place whilst it conflicts with the will and rules of the immediate owner of the said place.

4. Any person over the age of 18 may use weaponry in self-defense, and even so, may be subject to Trial at Court to determine if the use was legitimate. That said person may also use weaponry to hunt with proper licenses and only in hunting areas as allowed per the Government or the immediate owner if not public land.

5. With the purchasing, owning, and selling of weaponry, a person over the age of 18 may also purchase, own, and sell ammunition for any weaponry legalized with this agreement. (E.G. A person may not own Uranium-235 unless given permission from the Government.)

CONCLUSION:

Again, it is a person's inalienable right as a man and as a citizen of any given nation, to be able to exercise his/her right as a human being to purchase, own, or sell weaponry within legal limits.

I ask only that we allow anyone over the age of 18 to exercise his natural right, and to know that it is within the law to do so. I am not asking you to take away or give anything to the Nations of the WA, I ask simply that you allow your citizens to take hold of a right that is by nature so his/hers.

Thank you for your time, Ladies and Gentlemen of the World Assembly

Sincerely,

WA Member,

The Empire of Kazimar

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 92 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sat Oct 11 2008

I hate to say it, but if it wasn't for the age item and one other, I'd find myself bugging my region's delegate to support this one.

Illegal, branding.

Firearm Act 2008
A resolution to tighten or relax gun control laws.


Category: Gun Control
Decision: Relax
Proposed by: Gaudita

Description: Introduction:

The World Assembly,

REALIZING that protection is necessary for the survival of our race,

ACKNOWLEDGING that all people have an equal right to defend themselves,

UNDERSTANDING that, in some point, they may be robbed, and, need to protect themselves and their family,


ENACTS this proposal.

Article 1
Proposal Description

1a)When a citizen of any country decides that their lives are in danger, they must defend themselves.


1b)So, when a person reaches a reasonable age (preferably around adolescence), they, under the protection of the WA, they reserve the right to be in possession of a firearm to be used for self defense.


1c)If a person has been convicted of any robbery, rape, or murder, their application will be automatically denied.


1d)If the person is a registered child molester, their application will be denied.


1e)If the person is a child abuser, their application will be REVOKED, and this decision may be appealed.

Article 2
Conditions for Lethal and Nonlethal shooting

2a)A person may shoot if they feel that their life is in danger.

2b)A person may not shoot if they use it as a method to settle disputes over money or gambling, etc.

2c)A person may shoot NON LETHALLY if they feel threatened such as a rape threat or a robbery threat

2d)A person may shoot LETHALLY OR NON LETHALLY if they are approached by a suspicious figure that threatens their life in a direct way.


In Conclusion

The World Assembly, upon passing this proposal, will accept, all in all, the good outcomes of this proposal, no matter the bad. Thank you all.



Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 92 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sun Oct 12 2008

Firearm Act 2008 Revised
A resolution to tighten or relax gun control laws.


Category: Gun Control
Decision: Relax
Proposed by: Gaudita

Description: The World Assembly,

REALIZING that protection is necessary for the survival of our race,

ACKNOWLEDGING that all people have an equal right to defend themselves,

UNDERSTANDING that, in some point, they may be robbed, and, need to protect themselves and their family,


ENACTS this proposal.

Article 1
Proposal Description

1a)When a citizen of any country decides that their lives are in danger, they must defend themselves.

1b)They may apply for a permit to be given by the state/province/city, and a 3 day a week, 2 week, 4 hour class is required to receive one.


1c)So, when a person reaches a reasonable age (preferably around adolescence), they, under the protection of the WA, they reserve the right to be in possession of a firearm to be used for self defense.


1d)If a person has been convicted of any robbery, rape, or murder, their application will be automatically denied.


1e)If the person is a registered child molester, their application will be denied.


1f)If the person is a child abuser, their application will be REVOKED, and this decision may be appealed.

Article 2
Conditions for Lethal and Nonlethal shooting

2a)A person may shoot if they feel that their life is in danger.

2b)A person may not shoot if they use it as a method to settle disputes over money or gambling, etc.

2c)A person may shoot NON LETHALLY if they feel threatened such as a rape threat or a robbery threat

2d)A person may shoot LETHALLY OR NON LETHALLY if they are approached by a suspicious figure that threatens their life in a direct way.


In Conclusion

The World Assembly, upon passing this proposal, will accept, all in all, the good outcomes of this proposal, no matter the bad. Thank you all.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 92 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sun Oct 12 2008

Okay, I'm pretty sure one of them is illegal due to being a duplicate...

It's because of proposals like this that my desk is developing a forehead-shaped indentation.

The math on recruitment on that one is mind boggling. Let's break it down.
For Police...C. Recruitment will be 1/4 of nation population. Every 2nd people born will be recruited.One quarter of a nation's population is 25%, while every other person born is 50%. The last time I checked 25%=/=50%.

And for military it's even worse...B. All nations will use 2/4 of nation population for recruitment.
C. Every 4th baby born will be recruited. No if, and, or buts. First off, 2/4 should be simplified down to 1/2 or 50% which is completely unrealistic. Then they want every 4th child born to be recruited which would be 25%. Again 25%=/=50%.

And that's ignoring the ludicrous notion of having babies serving in the police and military.

The math on recruitment on that one is mind boggling.

Oh, it gets even better. There's this gem at the end:

If nation has low economy and is not stable enough. This will apply once nations hit a stable enough economy. If economy is low this will not effect.

Considering that it's a logistical impossibility to do what the proposal wants, then this little item that allows it to not apply to some nations of the WA makes it actually apply to none of them.

Oh, it gets even better. There's this gem at the end:

If nation has low economy and is not stable enough. This will apply once nations hit a stable enough economy. If economy is low this will not effect.

Considering that it's a logistical impossibility to do what the proposal wants, then this little item that allows it to not apply to some nations of the WA makes it actually apply to none of them.

Actually, that little gem pretty much renders this whole thing illegal since it makes it so that the proposal doesn't affect all WA members.

Actually, that little gem pretty much renders this whole thing illegal since it makes it so that the proposal doesn't affect all WA members.

I know. That's why I posted it here :D

I know. That's why I posted it here :D

I actually was going to post it simply because of the silly math, I didn't even read all the way down to that part.

Category: Gun Control


Decision: Relax


Proposed by: Kazimar

Description: Greetings to the members of the World Assembly,

INTRODUCTION:

This Document is one of significant consequence, to both the Civilian and the State. The right to bear arms, a right that some nations follow and some don't. A right, some nations are unsure about, or completely ignore. It is the right, Ladies and Gentlemen of the World Assembly, that must have its final imprint stamped into all Nations. The right to bears arms is as follows:

"A person may, at his own expense, any or all expenses, choose, by his/her own inalienable right, to purchase, keep, use in any method within the laws of any given Nation, sell, reserve, and/or withhold any type of weaponry limited to standard armament laws, (E.G. No WMDs, No ICBM's, etc. [Unless with Government Approval]) at his/her own home, any property owned by him/her, and/or at any home or property sanctioned by, with permission of, the immediate owner of the vicinity."

In Short, a person may buy, own, and/or sell, any weapon within the limits of the law, and keep his/her weapon at any location owned by himself/herself, or at any place with permission of the immediate owner.

The Laws of Concealed weaponry is entirely up to the pending Nation and will not be discussed here.

THE RIGHTS OF THIS AGREEMENT PLACED UNTO THE NATIONS OF THE WA:

This agreement has only 5 sections to it which shall be imposed unto WA member Nations if passed.

1. Any person over the age 18 shall be able to purchase, own, and/or sell any weapons within limiting law of the Nation.

2. Any person over the age of 18 may at his/her own choice, carry, those said weapons, into public, whilst in view and not concealed, depending on the host Nation's Governmental law.

3. Any person over the age of 18 may NOT carry a weapon into any place whilst it conflicts with the will and rules of the immediate owner of the said place.

4. Any person over the age of 18 may use weaponry in self-defense, and even so, may be subject to Trial at Court to determine if the use was legitimate. That said person may also use weaponry to hunt with proper licenses and only in hunting areas as allowed per the Government or the immediate owner if not public land.

5. With the purchasing, owning, and selling of weaponry, a person over the age of 18 may also purchase, own, and sell ammunition for any weaponry legalized with this agreement. (E.G. A person may not own Uranium-235 unless given permission from the Government.)

CONCLUSION:

Again, it is a person's inalienable right as a man and as a citizen of any given nation, to be able to exercise his/her right as a human being to purchase, own, or sell weaponry within legal limits.

I ask only that we allow anyone over the age of 18 to exercise his natural right, and to know that it is within the law to do so. I am not asking you to take away or give anything to the Nations of the WA, I ask simply that you allow your citizens to take hold of a right that is by nature so his/hers.

Thank you for your time, Ladies and Gentlemen of the World Assembly.Humanocentric proposals make nonhuman members cry.

Category: Furtherment of Democracy


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Tyroxin

Description: We have all most likely noticed there are some dictatorships in the world, I think we must take action on this immediately!
We must find these Dictators and stop them to give their nations freedom of speech and help the corrupt leaders come back to great Democracy! Illegal, idealogical ban.

A Resolution for the Trees
A resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry.


Category: Environmental
Industry Affected: Woodchipping
Proposed by: Raiyan

Description: Although we need trees for medicinal purposes, oxygen, and resources, cutting them down is bad for several environmental reasons.
Firstly, forests are delicate ecosystems, which provide habitats and shelter to thousands of species of living creatures. Removing the forests obviously destroys their homes and upsets the natural ecological equilibrium of any given area on a large scale. This effect of deforestation speaks for itself and needs little explanation.
Secondly, the destruction of forests can lead to erosion, which is not a good thing. over time, as the roots of the old trees decay, their grip will loosen on the soil. As the soil becomes more loosely packed, rain, strong winds, and other weather conditions can contribute to sandstorms, mudslides, and floods.
Thirdly, in some extreme cases, deforestation can lead to desertification as is the case in Africa where every year rainforest land is turned to desert. This occurs naturally but is the result of slash and burn methods of farmers and actions of logging industries.
However, although it is true that life could not exist without trees, it is not because of oxygen as everyone seems to think. Protists, in the worlds many oceans, lakes, and rivers, produce 98% of the world's oxygen as members of the protist kingdom contain chlorophyll and chloroplasts, the micro organs necessary for photosynthesis, the process of turning H20 and CO2 into usable O2. Trees and plants are necessary because they provid food and shelter to animals who in turn are sources of food for larger animals, who in turn are sources of food for larger animals, and so on.
Now that I have told you about this horrible problem, I will now tell you my proposal on how to solve this: We can take a small portion of a forest and use that for medicine and resources. In addition, if we follow this plan, not only will it benefit animals by letting them have their homes and ecosystems, but it also benefits us humans. We won't have to be as enviornmentally-concious as before. That way, only a certain amount of tree will be used, and our enviornment will be much cleaner because their are more trees that will provide oxygen for us. By using those trees, we can get herbs, and/or medicinal type chemicals that may help infectious, horrible diseases such as AIDS or Cancer. The scientests can study these chemicals and can further enhance our medicinal understanding thus far.
In conclusion, we should follow my resolution for the trees because it will make our nations the best they can possibly be for our generation, and many more to come.

-Ian H.,
Vice President of the Republic of Raiyan

Approvals: 2 (Arch druid, Ventei)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 90 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Mon Oct 13 2008

Illegal. Real life reference, branding, and the industry affected is wrong.

Global Act of Democracy
A resolution to increase democratic freedoms.


Category: Furtherment of Democracy
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Aetherodermis

Description: Since the conception of civilization, many rulers have oppressed the citizens of their own nation. Examples of this oppression include the following:

1.Monetary oppression: Heavy taxation has placed a tight hold on the citizens through monetary gain of little worth.
2.Iron Curtain barrier: The Iron Curtain of a nation severely limits freedoms of traveling and the obtaining of information.
3.Socialist policy: Although citizens of a Socialist state may not consider the policies to be offensive, the long term effect is devastating due to the destruction of the local economy.
4.Totalitarianism: To the ruler, this may be an ideal state, but for the people residing in the nation, this form of government destroys their freedoms.
5.Plutocracies: This state of government may have slightly more freedoms than totalitarianism, but power is still in the hands of the elite.
6.Racism: Racism is a deplorable form of oppression and the number of victims has always been high and still grows.

With knowledge of several of the forms of human rights violations, we must liberate the many oppressed nations of the world. There are many ways to do so but the following are examples from extreme to gentle:

1.Force democracy on all nations and punish uncooperative states.
2.Suggest democracy and place trade sanctions on those that refuse.
3.Propose democracy and act quickly only if the people are directly threatened by oppression.
4.Create a democratic state and let the unresponsive nations become the odd ones out.
5.Establish a democratic state and act if and only if one's national desires are directly threatened
6.Simply produce a democracy in one's nation and disregard those uncooperative states

It is suggested that Option 3 is done do to the gentle nature of the plan. Agreement implies that one agrees with Options 1-3 and disagreement 4-6. Voting is not mandated but is recommended so as to prevent a genocide, oppression, or violence. The following are the terms of the Global Act of Democracy:

I. Politics
A. Establishment of democracy is fulfilled
B. Sustainment of democracy is done
II. Economy
A. A state near laissez faire is created
B. Taxation is reduced
III. Social
A. Equality is maintained
B. Racism is abolished
IV. Legal
A. Due process of law is practiced to its fullest extent
B. Innocence until proven guilty

Approvals: 1 (Arch druid)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 91 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Mon Oct 13 2008

Okay, I'm pretty sure there are multiple things illegal with this. I may be wrong on a couple, though.

1. Real life reference- the Iron Curtain item.
2. Attempted ideological ban of multiple ideologies.
3. It proposes multiple methods of dealing with the problem, but actually requires nothing. Thus, it's the wrong strength.
4. It actually attempts to effect things across multiple WA categories.
5. It ultimately does nothing due to the wording.

Category: Education and Creativity


Area of Effect: Artistic


Proposed by: MacEnthailand

Description: Since the Fine Arts are an integral part of our cultural and educational system and are the basis of education as a whole, and students involved in them score better on exams, this bill will increase funding for the Fine Arts.

1) The Fine Arts are anything under the following categories: theatre/drama, art, music, dance, writing.
a. anything performed for an audience or exhibited in a show of any sort is a Fine Art.

2) Every nation, under this bill, will have a Department of Creativity under the overpower of the Department of Education. This department will control funding for educational Fine Arts.

3) Each nation will increase the budget for the furtherment of Fine Arts by 20% of what it is now.
a)Unless the nation contributes <$1,000,000 to the Fine Arts already, then funding will be taken up to $1,000,000.

4) Each nation will create scholarship programs for Fine Arts students, or expand the existing programs.

5) Overall education funding will be increased by 20% also.

6) The WA will have a Board of Fine Arts to distribute our own funds.
a) This board will give out WA scholarships for Fine Arts and bring all programs from the nation level to the universal level.

7) In every prison there will be Fine Arts classes for the convicts, to rehabilitate their souls.

8) These proposed spending hikes will be met by extending the fine for violent crime.

With these adendums to the world's Fine Art's programs our students will be smarter and work harder. This is absolutely neccesary. In closing, as renowned photographer Ansel Adams once remarked:
"There are no rules for good photographs, only good photographs."
And the same applies to the arts. The WA has made every effort to save our bodies, now let's save our souls. Vote yes to this bill.Illegal, Rl reference.

Not to mention how, according to paragraph 3a), unless you contribute less than $1,000,000, the investment in the Fine Arts will be raised to 1,000,000. Kind of hard to raise something to a level if anything under that level is exempt from that raise.

Plus, according to paragraph 4), what happens if a government invests 100% of it's coffers in education? Kind of hard to raise that by 20%...

Not to mention how, according to paragraph 3a), unless you contribute less than $1,000,000, the investment in the Fine Arts will be raised to 1,000,000. Kind of hard to raise something to a level if anything under that level is exempt from that raise.That's the kind of math that leads to 25% equaling 50%.

Plus, according to paragraph 4), what happens if a government invests 100% of it's coffers in education? Kind of hard to raise that by 20%...

Obviously those nations will have to increase their income by 20% too.

Category: International Security


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Heardmania

Description: Allowing the Security Council to adopt binding measures under Chapter VI(Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter deals with peaceful settlement of disputes. It requires countries with disputes that could lead to war to first of all try to seek solutions through peaceful methods such as negotiation, enquiry, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, judicial settlement, resort to regional agencies or arrangements, or other peaceful means of their own choice." If these methods of alternative dispute resolution fail, then they must refer it to the UN Security Council. Under Article 35, any country is allowed to bring a dispute to the attention of the UN Security Council or the General Assembly. This chapter authorizes the Security Council to issue recommendations but does not give it power to make binding resolutions; those provisions are contained Chapter VII. Chapter VI is analogous to Articles 13-15 of the Covenant of the League of Nations which provide for arbitration and for submission of matters to the Council that are not submitted to arbitration) would undermine the structural division of competencies foreseen by Chapters VI and VII, respectively. The whole aim of separating these chapters is to distinguish between voluntary and binding measures. Whereas the pacific settlement of disputes provided by the former is underpinned by the consent of the parties, binding measures in terms of Chapter VII(Chapter VII of the sets out theWA Security Council powers to maintain peace. It allows the Council to "determine the existence of any threat to the peace, breach of the peace, or act of aggression" and to take military and nonmilitary action to "restore international peace and security".
Chapter VII also gives the Military Staff Committee responsibility for strategic coordination of forces placed at the disposal of the UN Security Council. It is made up of the chiefs of staff of the five permanent members of the Council.
The UN Charter's prohibition of member states of the UN attacking other UN member states is central to the purpose for which the UN was founded in the wake of the destruction of to prevent war. This overriding concern is also reflected in the Nuremberg Trials' concept of a crime against peace "starting or waging a war against the territorial integrity, political independence or sovereignty of a state, or in violation of international treaties or agreements..." (crime against peace), which was held to be the crime that makes all war crimes possible).
are characterised by the absence of such consent. A further indication of the non-binding nature of measures taken in terms of Chapter VI is the obligation on members of the Security Council who are parties to a dispute, to refrain from voting when resolutions under Chapter VI are adopted. No similar obligation exists with respect to binding resolutions adopted under Chapter VII... If one applies this reasoning to the Namibia opinion, the decisive point is that none of the Articles under Chapter VI facilitate the adoption of the type of binding measures that were adopted by the Security Council in Resolution 276(1970)... Resolution 260(1970) was indeed adopted in terms of Chapter VII, even though the ICJ went to some length to give the opposite impression.Where do you start with the illegalities on this one?

Category: Advancement of Industry
Area of Effect: Protective Tariffs
Proposed by: Caius Cassius II

Description: The World Assembly,

APPRECIATES the global nature of businesses,

REALISES the international effects of entrepreneurial decision made by corporations in any country in the WA,

ACCEPTS that the international market needs to be eased so as to allow businesses to operate profitably,

RELAXES protective tariffs which inhibit multinational businesses from investing and operating in countries outside of their original center of operations,


ENCOURAGES businesses through financial and non-financial means to invest in international markets and not restrict themselves to their own nation,

INTRODUCES funds to aid small companies to deal with an influx of competition from foreign nations,

CREATES a government-run division to search and find niche markets for small businesses to operate in,

PROHIBITS individual nations from introducing new taxes aimed at foreign businesses.
This got my hopes up with the Category and Subcategory. Unfortunately it's actually Free Trade.


Category: Gun Control
Decision: Tighten
Proposed by: Beygand

Description: Guns should be legalized for the security and safety of all nations. As long as guns are illegal, the government has no control over them and underground organizations like the mafia are making millions because of it. If we legalized guns then governments could control who has the right to own a gun, the safety of citizens and this will help stomp out organizations like the mafia. Think of the benefits for the world economy. Also rather than have gangs of teenagers going round shooting innocent people, they could go to a Rifle Safety Recreation Organization or RSRO, were they could learn that guns are not toys but can be used in useful and even peaceful situations.
This is relaxing guin (sic) control, not tightening it.


Category: Human Rights
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Dabberland

Description: What are the principles?
• The Mental Health Act is based on principles that respect basic human rights and ensure, to the greatest extent practicable, a person’s participation in decisions made about them under the Act.
• The particular needs and circumstances of the person are to be taken into account, including the particular cultural, religious and language needs.
• Treatment given under the Act can only be provided if it is appropriate to promote and maintain the person’s mental health and wellbeing.
The Mental Health Act 2008 deals with the purpose and application of the legislation.

• A person’s right to confidentiality must be recognised and taken into account, subject to specific provisions in this and other relevant legislation.
• Any power or function exercised under the Act must be exercised so that a person’s liberty and rights are affected only if there is no less restrictive way to protect the person’s health and safety or to protect
others.
• If the person’s liberty or rights are to be affected, the effect is to be the minimum necessary in the circumstances.

Definitions
The legislation contains a list of definitions in
the Act.

1. Mental illness is defined as—

“a condition characterised by a clinically significant disturbance of thought, mood, perception or memory”.

The decision must be made in accordance with internationally accepted medical standards.

Exclusions from the definition. These exclusions are behaviours, conditions or circumstances that cannot, on
their own, be considered mental illness. For example a persons race, previous treatment for mental illness or antisocial or illegal behaviour.

The presence of one or more of the exclusions does not prevent a person from having a mental illness. For example:
• a person may have a mental illness that is caused by drugs or alcohol, whereas the taking of drugs or alcohol alone cannot be considered a mental illness
• a person will not be excluded from the definition if they have a dual diagnosis (eg a mental illness and an intellectual disability). However, an intellectual disability on its own is excluded from the definition of
mental illness.
These provisions ensure that services are not denied to people who would benefit from treatment of their mental illness. However the application of the legislation is limited to those with a genuine mental illness and for
whom involuntary treatment in a mental health service would be effective.
OK, I give up, does this actually do anything?

Repeal "Living Wage Act"
A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution


Category: Repeal
Resolution: #21
Proposed by: Conservative-Values

Description: WA Resolution #21: Living Wage Act (Category: Social Justice; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: The act does not take into account the fact that many small businesses are struggling and can't afford to pay employees 25% (that is 1.25 times more the current poverty rate) more compensation than the poverty rate. Businesses will be forced to cut production and work force, which will lead to lower unemployment rates and poverty levels.

The minimum wage should be abolished for the sake of both workers and small businesses. If one feels they are not given a fair compensation they have the liberty to quit their job and search for one that is suitable. I am positive one would rather have a position with a smaller wage than no job at all.




I'm sure this wasn't the author's intent, but the last paragraph is new legislation ina repeal.

Education Promotion
A resolution to promote funding and the development of education and the arts.


Category: Education and Creativity
Area of Effect: Educational
Proposed by: The Pang Team

Description: WE should provide more free college and lower-level school education plans,

WE should give out more scholarships to promote and boost student school attendance and interest,

WE should provide more opportunities for students to show their knowledge, as in competitions,

WE should inform teachers of competitions around the world, in hope of them getting their students involved,

WE should impose stricter guidelines on purposely skipping school and disrupting classes,

WE should find better methods of school security and weapons detection in school, so that students will not be afraid in school of an attack,

WE should put more criminals in jail to stop gang violence and participation.

Vote on this issue for better education and a better environment for students.

Thank you for your participation!




Does absolutely nothing.

I'm sure this wasn't the author's intent, but the last paragraph is new legislation in a repeal.Seems to me "should" is more a suggestion than mandate.

Global Economy Protection Act
A resolution to reduce barriers to free trade and commerce.


Category: Free Trade
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: De Locke

Description: WEARY of the current international economy's vulnerability to serious financial downturn,

UNSATISFIED with the level of bank regulation certain nations currently uphold,

COMMITTED to the World Assembly's promise to protect global citizens from instances of economic disadvantage,

ACKNOWLEDGING the globalized financial state of the modern world,

NOTING the potential global catastrophe that current bank regulation could cause,

FEARING future international credit crises,

and

DETERMINED to prevent such potential crises occurring,

Hereby

1. CALLS for the establishment of a World Assembly Economic Forum (WAEF) to help overcome potential global financial issues;

2. INVITES all member nations to uphold secure bank regulation, thus preventing the meltdown of capitalism and ensuring no financial risk against non-capitalist nations;

3. REQUESTS each member state to implement internal administrations, to monitor national credit security, thereby securing each country's own finances;

4. ASKS for each member nation to implement a strong standard of bank regulation ensuring nations globally are secure with their respective trade partners;

and

5. CALLS upon all WA members to stay actively seized in the matter.

Approvals: 1 (The Artic Republics)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 89 more approvals)

Actually does nothing. Oh, and it's the wrong category.

Actually does nothing.It reads like an appropriate Mild proposal, although it isn't classified as Mild, and you're right, Free Trade is not the right category.

Category: International Security


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Shaciria

Description: I.) Across the world. Many nations struggle with crime everyday due to low funding and high mortality.
In order to solve this, I propose the following.

II.)Increase the life insurance of police officers by 25% from the original life insurance amount of the individual nation.
A.) This will aid families where the one parent or spouse was the supporter in their finances. Increased life insurance will also aid those said families so that they may afford a funeral, and also allow themselves to provide food.

III.)Provide a 9.5% increase the law enforcement funds from the original amount of any individual nation affected by this act. Thus allowing them to be more independent and use less of state and government funds.

IV.)Allow citizens to provide financial support by annualy having fund-raisers, and also to create a Anti-crime volunteer force.

V.) Finally, when police officers are off duty. They not be called into action for any reason until it is time for them to clock-in.

I urge the delegates of regions whom have nations where crime is a problem and where the police force have no funds as well as a high death-rate.Illegal, branding, region name in title.

I'm sure this wasn't the author's intent, but the last paragraph is new legislation ina repeal.
I've got to agree with Kenny, that's just more justification for the repeal, not new legislation.

Category: Repeal


Resolution: #21


Proposed by: Thgz Mansion

Description: WA Resolution #21: Living Wage Act (Category: Social Justice; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: Economically, minimum wage is a standard that has proven to be utterly ruining. It naturally increases inflation by drastic amounts. It keeps small businesses from flourishing. It drives business out of the country that has adopted it and into those without (non WA members in this case). It increases the disparity between the rich and the poor as the "blue collar" jobs retain a set value relative to the minimum wage while the white collar jobs increase exponentially. Regulating and enforcing the laws costs billions to the governments implementing them every year. And worst of all, they don't help the workers they are intended to help, as the employers of those workers will simply outsource their labor to somewhere more profitable and instead of low wages they will recieve none.

All of these patterns cna be observed in the failed minimum wage laws in America, except the inflation problem would be a million times worse with this law as inflation would naturally increase as wages increased, and wages would increase to compensate for inflation. This would lead to Hyperinflation, which is utterly economically devastating, or poverty from labor exports. This proposal should never have even been considered and needs to be repealed before we ruin our countries.

Blue-collar workers who have now been promised wage hikes they may not recieve may not understand the macro-economic principles involved here and will feel personally screwed. My urge to them would be to demand higher wages of their own companies, form small businesses, find some niche that allows them to make a fair living. A good solution is to tax your wealthy citizens and use the money for socialist programs like schools and cheapened housing so that they can live adequately. Minimum wages, especially as proposed here, will only harm them dramatically.Illegal, RL reference.

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: Uranium Mining


Proposed by: Keystaa

Description: This proposal will help civilians of all nations to live for a lot longer. Uranium is higly poisioning and must be stopped. Miners should mine something less harmful like coal or gold. Think about the civilians!!1But what if a nation doesn't have coal or gold deposits to mine? Think of the miners who would be out of work!!!11!!!ONE!!!

Category: Advancement of Industry


Area of Effect: Environmental Deregulation


Proposed by: Diekatze United

Description: International Industrial Cooperation

During a state visit from The empire of Diekatze united to The Holy Empire of Roman Italy1989 the two nations came to an WA-proposal to promote the international industry. The objective is a bigger production in every WA-country and to promote the international trade. The WA will invest in poor regions. There are some conditions and they can be seen below:

-Every WA-Country has to pay 10% of his tax income to a special WA-fund. This money will be used to invest in the industry in every WA-country. The international cooperation will ensure effectiveness. In this way, countries can get their invested money back with profit
-Poor regions have to pay 5% of their tax income in stead of 10%. The poorest regions don’t have to pay anything.
- There will be free trade between the WA-countries. Countries are aloud to protect their markets. WA-countries can collect import tax and can provide export subsidy. The WA can intervene if there is too much protection.
- The WA will discuss with the WA-countries how the money will be used. All investments has to be profitable
- The money collected for industrial cooperation, has to be spend on it. The money can’t be used for other purposes
- The WA also need a special commission who inspects this policy and the WA can use sanctions to countries if they abuse the policy.Illegal, branding.

Nuclear Weapons Act
A resolution to slash worldwide military spending.


Category: Global Disarmament
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Yanbania

Description: World Assembly Members,

This Resolution:

1) Considers nuclear missiles and other nuclear weapons more destructive than they are helpful.

2) Deems that countries who stockpile nuclear weapons are simply preparing for an all out war in the coming future.

3) Believes that the use of nuclear weapons as a deterret is dangerous to both the user and the country that is being deterred.

4) Believes if steps are not taken in the near future that an unstoppable nuclear war will break out.

This resolution seeks to:

1) Cap the number of nuclear weapons produced in any given country at any given time to a maximum of 20 missiles or warheads.

2) Make aware the public that nuclear weapons usage is not justifiable by the victory gained.

3) Make aware the rebel and paramilitary groups who are threatening to unleash nuclear weapons that nuclear weapons will not cause any worthwile gain if used.

4) Allow World Assembly nations to legally open fire without warning on nations who have been repeatedly warned to stop producing nuclear weapons because they have gone over the cap of allowed weapons.

5) Use any scrapped or dismantled nuclear weapons for more peaceful purposes such as nuclear power.

Approvals: 5 (Jimmy Hart, Monacia, Neo-Celts, Wencee, Earth Worshippers)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 85 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sat Oct 18 2008

Okay, this one is illegal for three reasons.

1) It comes into conflict with Nuclear Arms Possession Act
2) Parts of it copy Nuclear Arms Possession Act (Note: This one is wrong)
3) It's attempting to enforce WA rules on non-WA nations.

Furtherment of Industry Act
A resolution to develop industry around the world.


Category: Advancement of Industry
Area of Effect: Environmental Deregulation
Proposed by: South Von

Description: NOTING that environmental regulation is inherently harmful to businesses, especially those specializing in profitable deforestation and chemical dumping;

FURTHER NOTING that these industries have given us much money and told us that deforestation and chemical dumping is helpful to all;

FURTHER NOTING that endangered species are going to die anyways;

IT IS PROPOSED to eliminate all regulations that deal with these industries, and allow unlimited deforestation and chemical dumping;

BUT individual nations will still be allowed to individually regulate their industries.

IT IS EXPECTED that this will increase profitability of all industries in WA member states, leading to an increase in taxable profits.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 90 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sat Oct 18 2008

This one actually contradicts itself. It wants to eliminate all regulation, yet it also wants to let nations regulate themselves.

Illegal, branding.

That's not the only reason it's illegal. It's also illegal because it puts a tax on WA nations.

Okay, this one is illegal for three reasons.
Nuclear Weapons Act
A resolution to slash worldwide military spending.


Category: Global Disarmament
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Yanbania

Description: World Assembly Members,

This Resolution:

1) Considers nuclear missiles and other nuclear weapons more destructive than they are helpful.

2) Deems that countries who stockpile nuclear weapons are simply preparing for an all out war in the coming future.

3) Believes that the use of nuclear weapons as a deterret is dangerous to both the user and the country that is being deterred.

4) Believes if steps are not taken in the near future that an unstoppable nuclear war will break out.

This resolution seeks to:

1) Cap the number of nuclear weapons produced in any given country at any given time to a maximum of 20 missiles or warheads.

2) Make aware the public that nuclear weapons usage is not justifiable by the victory gained.

3) Make aware the rebel and paramilitary groups who are threatening to unleash nuclear weapons that nuclear weapons will not cause any worthwile gain if used.

4) Allow World Assembly nations to legally open fire without warning on nations who have been repeatedly warned to stop producing nuclear weapons because they have gone over the cap of allowed weapons.

5) Use any scrapped or dismantled nuclear weapons for more peaceful purposes such as nuclear power.

Approvals: 5 (Jimmy Hart, Monacia, Neo-Celts, Wencee, Earth Worshippers)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 85 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sat Oct 18 2008
1) It comes into conflict with Nuclear Arms Possession Act
2) Parts of it copy Nuclear Arms Possession Act
3) It's attempting to enforce WA rules on non-WA nations.

No, it doesn't conflict with my resolution, this doesn't ban possession it merely limits it. I also fail to see what parts are copied from my resolution. I think you've got the third point right though.

No, it doesn't conflict with my resolution, this doesn't ban possession it merely limits it. I also fail to see what parts are copied from my resolution. I think you've got the third point right though.

The main conflict itself comes from the opposing viewpoints of the resolutions. Your's was written in such a way as to allow for the use of weapons as a deterrant, while this one approaches from the viewpoint that using the weapons as a deterrant will inherently cause problems. While in actual legislative sense it doesn't come across as a contradiction, it is a contradiction in ideologies, specifically with it looking like the WA is being a hypocritical organization.

And the parts taken from it: You're right. I was thinking of the wrong proposal when I wrote that one.

The main conflict itself comes from the opposing viewpoints of the resolutions. Your's was written in such a way as to allow for the use of weapons as a deterrant, while this one approaches from the viewpoint that using the weapons as a deterrant will inherently cause problems. While in actual legislative sense it doesn't come across as a contradiction, it is a contradiction in ideologies, specifically with it looking like the WA is being a hypocritical organization.

The viewpoints aren't a problem, the contradiction rules are about the effect that a resolution has. And in this case as long as the limitation placed on the number of nukes is greater than zero, it's perfectly legal. In fact, someone could write a resolution banning the use of nuclear weaponry and still not contradict my resolution.

Anonymous Voting Act
A resolution to increase democratic freedoms.


Category: Furtherment of Democracy
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Tijl

Description: APPLAUDING the current successfull attempt to maintain democracy while voting on World Assembly Acts, however

REALIZING that a nations vote can be swayed by the knowledge of how other nations have voted,

OBSERVING that the current system of displaying vote tallies has not resulted in a breakdown of democracy, is

REQUESTING that democracy be kept free of bias and strengthened, by way of

PROHIBITING the displaying of general vote tallies until a Resolution has been passed or struck down, while still

ENCOURAGING the display of how a nations Regional Deligate has voted.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 90 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Mon Oct 20 2008

Illegal. Game mechanics.

Freedom For All?
A resolution to increase democratic freedoms.


Category: Furtherment of Democracy
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: Hardy Crash Pointe

Description: There are people being held as slaves still, but we banned it long ago. Why should we allow this slavery to continue?

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 90 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Tue Oct 21 2008

Wrong category.

WA Tax Ban
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.


Category: Social Justice
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: Turkeys with guns

Description: The WA shall not be allowed to collect taxes directly from the citizens of any member state for any purpose.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 90 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Tue Oct 21 2008

This is already covered by a passed resolution.

Repeal "Freedom of Marriage Act"
A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution


Category: Repeal
Resolution: #15
Proposed by: Klemonland

Description: WA Resolution #15: Freedom of Marriage Act (Category: Human Rights; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: With the passing of this resolution, the WA:

RECOGNIZES that different nations have different peoples with different beliefs of the subject and scope of marriage,

ASSERTS that the governments of individual nations have the right to decide of the scope and legality of marriage within their own countries,

ADMITS it was mistaken to pass resolution 15, enforcing the beliefs of a narrow majority on all WA nations,

MANDATES the WA to pass a seperate resolution to allow governments of individual nations to adminster marriage law for their own countries,

and

REPEALS WORLD ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION #15: Freedom of Marriage Act

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 90 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Tue Oct 21 2008

I'm not entirely sure about this one. Is it a game mechanics violation or a new legislation within a repeal violation?

I just had to post this...


Fuck you all

A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.


Category: Social Justice
Strength: Mild
Proposed by: Heardmania

Description: hey you WA mondeters fuck you all. you stupid bastards you can't keep me off Wa i will just create another nation with different e-mail addresss and stuf so try to stop me you dicks cant kick my ass and i am going to keep doing this so try to stop me FUCK YOU hahahahaha.

All you nations are gay you little pussy and you cant stop me you cant stop me peace out bitch

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 89 more approvals)

Where do I start...

The views expressed by the submitter of this proposal do not represent those of the poster. The moderators are our friends.

The mods should consider something like this (http://www.theonion.com/content/amvo/gmail_offers_drunk_e_mail).

I just had to post this...
Fuck you all

A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.


Category: Social Justice
Strength: Mild
Proposed by: Heardmania

Description: hey you WA mondeters fuck you all. you stupid bastards you can't keep me off Wa i will just create another nation with different e-mail addresss and stuf so try to stop me you dicks cant kick my ass and i am going to keep doing this so try to stop me FUCK YOU hahahahaha.

All you nations are gay you little pussy and you cant stop me you cant stop me peace out bitch

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 89 more approvals)

Where do I start...

The views expressed by the submitter of this proposal do not represent those of the poster. The moderators are our friends.

Personally, I'd start with something like this.
♪♫Na na na na, na na na na, Hey hey hey, goodbye♪♫

Registration or Confiscation
A resolution to tighten or relax gun control laws.


Category: Gun Control
Decision: Relax
Proposed by: Godownonapus

Description: Allow citizens who have met certain criteria (no felons, sex offenders or known drug abusers) among other standards to legally posses firearms with having them registered through a governmental agency. The government has their hands in too much of our citizens personal life they shouldn't be allowed in this. If someone could contact me and we could word it better and work out some of the details I believe this could be a ground breaking propsal.

Approvals: 2 (Jimmy Hart, Indian Gangs)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 87 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Wed Oct 22 2008

Is it a bad thing when you stop feeling pain in your forehead? Because this one seems to have caused that problem.

Description: Stopping WA Delegates from being ejected/banned from a region unless voted out to prevent founders maintaining control of a region against it's nations wishes.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 89 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Thu Oct 23 2008


illegal, game mechanics violation

Nuclear Arms Legalization Act
A resolution to improve world security by boosting police and military budgets.


Category: International Security
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Janachistan

Description: Nuclear arms have been an important part of the military system for decades. Many people feel that Nuclear arms are wrong and immoral. Those people are wrong and immoral. Nuclear arms are needed in the event that a nation comes and levels another nation, and the leveled nation cannot fight back. Nuclear arms can change that.

This act hereby legalizes all nuclear arms building, testing and research in any region or nation of the world. This act also requires all nations under compliance of this act to posess at least one functioning nuclear reactor and nuclear arms manufactuering facility in the nation. This act will strengthen those who have a strong military, and make it even better.

Approvals: 2 (Trialina, Cristina n Brandon)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 87 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Wed Oct 22 2008

Partially replicates Nuclear Arms Possession Act.

Compulsary Education Act 2008
A resolution to promote funding and the development of education and the arts.


Category: Education and Creativity
Area of Effect: Educational
Proposed by: Cerial

Description: 1)All children between the age of 4 - 18* should be in compulsary eduction.

*For those between the ages of 16 - 18 should be allowed to choose between college, sixth forms or apprenticeships.

2)Every child between the ages of 4 - 16 are given free school dinners.

3)State provided transport to and from educational institutions for those between the ages of 4 - 16.

3)Maths, English, Science, Psyhical Education and Sex education made compulsary for those aged between 7 - 16.

4)No school fees.

This act will ensure that the next generation of our nations will be intelligent and serve our global community well. The act will enable equality of opportunity and give everyone the chance to gain qualifications which will provide them with well paid jobs in the future. Thus, improving each member states economies and eradicated poverty.

Approvals: 1 (Cristina n Brandon)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 88 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Thu Oct 23 2008

1) What in the name of all that is holy is a sixth-form?

2) What is Psyhical Education? Is this mandating that nations must train people to be psychics?

3) Why sex education so young? Most humans are really not going to understand certain topics at that age.

4) Humanocentric. Burn it!

5) Equality? All this does is mandate I stick them in some school. It doesn't mandate I teach them all the same thing. Just the same topics.

Edit: Spotted this gem while still browsing.

Voting Rights Act
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.


Category: Human Rights
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Authority is Truth

Description: Recognizing that some WA member nations halts minority citizens from voting.

Establishes the WA Voter Registration Agency to enforce the registration of all eligible voters in all WA member nations.

This resolution hereby makes any abridgement of voting rights on the basis of ethnicity, race, age, or gender, illegal.


Approvals: 5 (Earth Worshippers, Jimmy Hart, Indian Gangs, South Lorenya, Kapoa)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 84 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Wed Oct 22 2008

1) Voting is an act of democracy, not human rights. As long as my nation treats people fairly, denying them the privilage of voting does not actually harm them. Besides, they can always overthrow the government if they don't like it. So, I would say this is the wrong category.

2) Doesn't apply to all WA nations, since quite a few don't have voting.

3) Why sex education so young? Most humans are really not going to understand certain topics at that age.




O.O.C. Really? And on what do you base that assertion? And in any event how does this clause make this resolution any sillier or more illegal?

U.

Really? And on what do you base that assertion? And in any event how does this clause make this resolution any sillier or more illegal?

On the fact that most of it involves biology education that builds upon education most people wouldn't fully have until their teens (unless they started school at the age of 3) in modern-day societies. Such educational tendencies are not likely to change as humanity advances in science, due in part to certain of those concepts being a result of natural biology and not a result of actual educational training. Putting it earlier may actually cause interesting issues with psychology, which would actually need to be studied far more. Or, at least, that's how it was explained when I attended one particular class on secondary education, so it may be wrong (which wouldn't surprise me).

And, yes, it kinda does make this sillier. Especially when you consider that an educational course of that particular length in years allows for enough time to not only teach them about the science behind sex and how to have it safely, but to cover (in depth) a good portion of mainstream kinks and even have them sufficiently educated in the ones that are not mainstream. With said education including demonstrations of said kinks and having the students try it out themselves.

Or, quite possibly, you could also educate them in the sexual practices of humans, plants, and quite a few animals. Most of which is only necessary if the nation includes sentient nonhumans or allows people to wed houseplants and/or common animals. Or if the nation requires everyone to have a massive education in biology for some strange reason.

On the fact that most of it involves biology education that builds upon education most people wouldn't fully have until their teens (unless they started school at the age of 3) in modern-day societies. Such educational tendencies are not likely to change as humanity advances in science, due in part to certain of those concepts being a result of natural biology and not a result of actual educational training. Putting it earlier may actually cause interesting issues with psychology, which would actually need to be studied far more. Or, at least, that's how it was explained when I attended one particular class on secondary education, so it may be wrong (which wouldn't surprise me).

And, yes, it kinda does make this sillier. Especially when you consider that an educational course of that particular length in years allows for enough time to not only teach them about the science behind sex and how to have it safely, but to cover (in depth) a good portion of mainstream kinks and even have them sufficiently educated in the ones that are not mainstream. With said education including demonstrations of said kinks and having the students try it out themselves.

Or, quite possibly, you could also educate them in the sexual practices of humans, plants, and quite a few animals. Most of which is only necessary if the nation includes sentient nonhumans or allows people to wed houseplants and/or common animals. Or if the nation requires everyone to have a massive education in biology for some strange reason.



O.O.C. Evidence suggests that children learn the greater part of what they know about sex by the time they reach late adolescence outside of a school environment and in fact mostly from family members and friends. This process takes place from the moment a child is capable of understanding certain very basic concepts indeed. I know i knew a fair bit about sex before i was eight and at the very least had a number of erroneous misconceptions about it fed to me by class mates, which i was actually really glad to be disabused of in my teens.

Before the modern era humans learnt about sex in an organic fashion frequently starting at e very early age and not as an adjunct of some science or other.

Indeed many argue that the psychological and emotional effects of sex should be dealt with in education as early as possible to prepare young adolescents for a real world in which teens actually do have sex with each other ( whether or not they attended the Human Reproduction portion of their biology curriculum ) regardless of the wishes of their parents and society at large.

As for the length of the course in Sex Ed. well yes it might seem long if all one was teaching was the physical basics, but if one includes the emotional and psychological aspects can anyone ever say they have learnt all there is to learn about sex?

Anyway i'm guessing Frisbeeteria is about to stamp all over me at any moment with a warning of some kind probably about this not being General and to take this elsewhere.

Really i'm trying to say that, yes the resolution in question is absolutely woeful and totally below standard but not because it recommends sex education to eight year olds.

U.

You actually have a good point on that one. While you were posting, I was doing research on my own protestation, out of curiousity.

Still, with psychology... you're still going to be covering a lot of kink and a lot of things which they may not be ready for with that span of years. Honestly, it's an issue where their suggestion may end up, if applied, crossing quite a few boundaries that shouldn't be crossed. But, that's me, and why I consider the age chosen silly for the kind of education program their starting. You also have a good point on it, so... Meh. I can see it really going either way, depending on how it's handled.

You actually have a good point on that one. While you were posting, I was doing research on my own protestation, out of curiousity.

Still, with psychology... you're still going to be covering a lot of kink and a lot of things which they may not be ready for with that span of years. Honestly, it's an issue where their suggestion may end up, if applied, crossing quite a few boundaries that shouldn't be crossed. But, that's me, and why I consider the age chosen silly for the kind of education program their starting. You also have a good point on it, so... Meh. I can see it really going either way, depending on how it's handled.



O.O.C. It doesn't say continuously educate children over this period in this subject nor comprehensively or even accurately for that matter so unless a nation wished to educate their children in such topics all this (dreadful ) resolution would require is a programme of Sex Ed which began at 7 and finished at 16.

U.

Anyway i'm guessing Frisbeeteria is about to stamp all over me at any moment with a warning of some kind probably about this not being General and to take this elsewhere.

Spot on.

Spot on.

How reassuring.

U.

Partially replicates Nuclear Arms Possession Act.

Ironically, it also comes dangerously close to contradicting N.A.P.A.

Category: International Security


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Tiberiusa

Description: UNDERSTANDING that there is no current proposal to address the possibility of an extraterrestrial encounter, either sapient or not.

FURTHER UNDERSTANDING that said invasion or event threatens the well-being of the planet as a whole, not that of a singular nation.

BELIEVING that in the best interests of humanity there should be one effort to establish contact or defend the planet.

The World Assembly thus:

(A) Defines an 'extraterrestrial' as anything that originates from beyond the planet.

(B) Defines an encounter as contact with a living being from beyond the planet.

(C) Defines an event as detection of a non-living object that threatens the well-being of the planet as a whole and not a specific nation.

(D) Requires that all member nations supply a reasonable detachment of their military to be used by the WA in a coalition.

(E) Creates a WA emergency committee who has full authority to use the coalition to protect the planet or establish contact.

(F) Designates that said committee can only be called in evidence that an encounter or event is beyond reasonable doubt.

RESTATES that only an event of scale that threatens multiple nations is subject to this Act.Somehow I think a WA MIB would constitute a WA military/police.

1) What in the name of all that is holy is a sixth-form?

Back in the mists of time (or now, for various public and independent schools), the year divisions in UK secondary schools were called "forms". The twelve-year-olds were in the first form, thirteens in the second form, and so on up to the sixteen year-olds in the fifth form. At the end of fifth form you sit your GCSEs, which mark the end of compulsory schooling.

Sixth form, you might think, would be the seventeen year olds doing the first of their two years preparation for going to university. You'd be partly right; it actually refers to both years, splitting into "lower sixth" and "upper sixth". At the end of your upper sixth year you sit your A-level exams, and depending on the results you do or don't move on to the university of your choice.

In other words, this is someone who is failing to think outside the UK education box, instead of the US one.

Anonymous Voting Act
A resolution to increase democratic freedoms.


Category: Furtherment of Democracy
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Skunk Ridge

Description: RECONIZING that nation voting can be swayed by seeing vote tallies.

RESPECTING that the current system has worked alright,

REQUESTS that true democracy be upheld, by

prohibiting the display of voter tallies on WA Acts, while

encouraging the display of regional delegate votes.

BELIEVING if this act is passed, all of the nations will benefit greatly

Co-authored by: The Commonwealth of Tijl

Approvals: 2 (Saevitius, Zuper dogs scout)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 87 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Thu Oct 23 2008

This is still illegal. Didn't they learn from the last time (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=14109013&postcount=630) they submitted it?

Extraterrestrial Security Act
A resolution to improve world security by boosting police and military budgets.


Category: International Security
Strength: Mild
Proposed by: Tiberiusa

Description: UNDERSTANDING that there is no current proposal to address the possibility of an extraterrestrial encounter, either sapient or not.

FURTHER UNDERSTANDING that said invasion or event threatens the well-being of the planet as a whole, not that of a singular nation.

BELIEVING that in the best interests of humanity there should be one effort to establish contact or defend the planet.

The World Assembly thus:

(A) Defines an 'extraterrestrial' as anything that originates from beyond the planet.

(B) Defines an encounter as contact with a living being from beyond the planet.

(C) Defines an event as detection of a non-living object that threatens the well-being of the planet as a whole and not a specific nation.

(D) Requires that all member nations supply a reasonable detachment of their military to be used by the WA in a coalition.

(E) Creates a WA emergency committee who has full authority to use the coalition to protect the planet or establish contact.

(F) Designates that said committee can only be called in evidence that an encounter or event is beyond reasonable doubt.

RESTATES that only an event of scale that threatens multiple nations is subject to this Act.

Approvals: 3 (Recluses Victory, Jacobish, Lord Tothe)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 86 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Thu Oct 23 2008

Creates a WA-controlled military force. Illegal.

Creates a WA-controlled military force. Illegal.
Flibbleites beat you by better than five hours. Read up before posting, please.

Somehow I think a WA MIB would constitute a WA military/police.

Flibbleites beat you by better than five hours. Read up before posting, please.

Oops. Thought I had.

Ironically, it also comes dangerously close to contradicting N.A.P.A.

Somehow I think a WA MIB would constitute a WA military/police.

And of course the proposal's author was apparently ignorant of the fact that the WA actually has some extraterrestrial nations amongst its members...

Repeal "Freedom of Marriage Act"
A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution


Category: Repeal
Resolution: #15
Proposed by: Titarkasus

Description: WA Resolution #15: Freedom of Marriage Act (Category: Human Rights; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: This act is entirely and morally wrong. The definition of marriage must be redefined as being between a man and a woman. If nothing else, it is to further the population. If this gets out of hand, someday all men and women could be homosexual and the species would be in crisis.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 88 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Fri Oct 24 2008

I think this one is attempting to introduce new legislation in a repeal.

The Pierce Act
A resolution to tighten or relax gun control laws.


Category: Gun Control
Decision: Relax
Proposed by: Lunar Suns

Description: RECOGNIZING the significance of the resolution proposed by my esteemed colleague, Gowdownonapus.

BELIEVING that the right to bear arms is an unalienable human right.

NOTING that law enforcement man power is often wasted on the frivolous task of prosecuting gun registration offenders.

REALIZING, however, that some individuals are unfit to own bear arms.

1. Hear by establishes that any eligible individual is not required to register firearms with any government agency.
2. Defines an eligible individual as one that:
-Has not been convicted of a violent crime such as: Rape, Assault, Homicide, or Theft.
-Has not been convicted on two or more drug related charges.
-Has received a government sponsored mental screening.
-Is a legal adult in their country of residence.

Inspired by the resolution of The Holy Empire of Godownonapus.

Approvals: 1 (Imladris-Angrenost)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 87 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Fri Oct 24 2008

Pretty sure it's a branding violation.

I think this one is attempting to introduce new legislation in a repeal.No, it isn't; "must" is just an expression of opinion in this case. Not everything needs to be taken literally, you know.

No, it isn't; "must" is just an expression of opinion in this case. Not everything needs to be taken literally, you know.

Omigodtheykilledkenny must be beaten with a stick for not noticing the words "I think" as an indication of my lack of surety on the subject in my reply :tongue:

My serious point: You can't tell intent from the wording. To me, it looks like an attempt at putting through new legislation, since I have no way to confirm the word "must" is intended to be only understood as opinion. I'm merely erring on the side of caution.

Anti-Discrimination Proposal
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.

Category: Human Rights
Strength: Mild
Proposed by: Boriken Isla

Description: This is a proposal to end Discrimination of race,ethnicity,orientation,social class to give equal rights to humans of WA nations.

1. No Person shall be denied job or rights because of discrimination
2.Universal Suffrage to all races no matter Orientation,Ethnicity,orientation,or social class
3.When Passed all nations must abide to the Anti-Discrimination Laws

Approvals: 7 (Jimmy Hart, Midancient, Mengjiang, Alagaziar, Graalium, The Artic Republics, Neo-Celts)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 81 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Fri Oct 24 2008

Illegal; clause #1 fits the category, but clause #2 is 'Furtherment of Democracy' instead (and is illegal, in itself, as an ideological ban), and the whole thing would certainly be more than 'Mild' in strength...



Peace
A resolution to restrict political freedoms in the interest of law and order.

Category: Political Stability
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: Blue boys

Description: instead of fighting in war try talking about it and sighning a peace treaty to help world peace

Approvals: 1 (Neo-Celts)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 87 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sat Oct 25 2008[/i]

Illegal, wrong category (should be 'Global Disarmament')... and appears to be just a suggestion, which means that it should only be classed as 'Mild' in strength.

Illegal; clause #1 fits the category, but clause #2 is 'Furtherment of Democracy' instead (and is illegal, in itself, as an ideological ban),...I dare say the "regardless of race, etc." part is more HR than FoD. And no, not every little provision to assure democratic standards or religious nondiscrimination is an ideological ban. Haven't we discussed this before?

No, it isn't; "must" is just an expression of opinion in this case. Not everything needs to be taken literally, you know.


No, perhaps not literally, but legally.

I dare say the "regardless of race, etc." part is more HR than FoD. And no, not every little provision to assure democratic standards or religious nondiscrimination is an ideological ban. Haven't we discussed this before?

Going from a purely legal standpoint, it is actually a bit of an ideological ban in that the requirement of suffrage actually is effectively a ban on government systems that exist without allowing the common person the right to vote.

No, perhaps not literally, but legally."We must do this" is an urging, not an requirement. Context is important too, not just the literal definition of the word.

Going from a purely legal standpoint, it is actually a bit of an ideological ban in that the requirement of suffrage actually is effectively a ban on government systems that exist without allowing the common person the right to vote.It doesn't say nations have to hold elections, now does it?

"We must do this" is an urging, not an requirement. Context is important too, not just the literal definition of the word.

The wording of the actual item in question:

The definition of marriage must be redefined as being between a man and a woman.

There is no "we must" within that wording. It is a statement of requirement, not a statement of suggestion.

It doesn't say nations have to hold elections, now does it?

Depending on which definition of "suffrage" you use, this could be mandating prayer, elections, or the right to vote. The first one is obviously not the intention; that leaves us with the choice between mandating elections or the right to vote. In the case of a nation with no elections, they amount to the same thing; if there's no elections at all, then the nation is effectively disallowing the populace to vote and is in violation of it. However, the issue of holding elections at all is actually irrelevant to the point I was making.

The point I was making was systems that don't allow the common person to vote. Forensatha is a prime example of this; read the factbook contained in my signature, specifically the part about government. It does hold elections, but the elections themselves are very limited in when they happen and who the candidates are. Not to mention in who can even vote.

Going from a purely legal standpoint, it is actually a bit of an ideological ban in that the requirement of suffrage actually is effectively a ban on government systems that exist without allowing the common person the right to vote.

Every WA proposal is an ideology ban on anyone who disagrees with it. This doesn't cross the threshold of what disqualifies a proposal.

Every WA proposal is an ideology ban on anyone who disagrees with it. This doesn't cross the threshold of what disqualifies a proposal.

I normally do not argue with your decisions on these matters, since you're a mod and someone who's job it is to decide whether or not these are worth deletion to begin with. Considering it's your job to make those kinds of decisions and your job to maintain the rules, it's kinda hard to make an argument that you're making a wrong decision ;)

In this case, I'm going to say that I do disagree. In particular because of this definition (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suffrage), which I hope is from a dictionary that all involved can agree is respectable. It's certainly easy to find.

Here's how the clause changes, using the second and third definitions:

2.Universal electing a person for an office to all races no matter Orientation,Ethnicity,orientation,or social class

2.Universal right to vote to all races no matter Orientation,Ethnicity,orientation,or social class

The problem is, in the context of the resolution in question, both definitions actually make sense for the topic matter and intentions of the proposal. Since the proposal fails to say which is which, I am left in a situation to where I cannot say which was the intended definition. And given that it's an important right that the proposal is granting, the issue of which it means or even if it means both is paramount.

I apologize for speaking against your decision like this.

"We must do this" is an urging, not an requirement. Context is important too, not just the literal definition of the word.





No doubt the author of the resolution in question may have been expressing an opinion but the language in which they did so unequivocally forces the w.a. to redifine a definition a per- " The definition of marriage must be redefined as being between a man and a woman " unfortunately many would see the word "must" in this context as a legal imperative and an order to do something, not merely as an expression of opinion.

If the repeal had said " the w.a. should redefine e.t.c. " or " the w.a. must consider redifining e.t.c. " or other words to this effect then perhaps it might not have appeared to be a legal imperative.

This is becoming increasingly silly. I could say "I'm going to kill you," and outside of context the phrase would sound very alarming. But it could have been said in jest, as hyperbole, as a metaphor, or otherwise not literally. You have to take words and phrases in context. You can't just take the literal meaning of words and declare that "legally" a passage requires something it does not.

This is becoming increasingly silly. I could say "I'm going to kill you," and outside of context the phrase would sound very alarming. But it could have been said in jest, as hyperbole, as a metaphor, or otherwise not literally. You have to take words and phrases in context. You can't just take the literal meaning of words and declare that "legally" a passage requires something it does not.


It's not silly to suggest that the context in question being a piece of repeal legislation and not a polemical text might suggest that the wording of this legislation should be interpreted legally and not arbitrarily with some other criteria.

I think this one is attempting to introduce new legislation in a repeal.

One must remember that nothing in an argument section for a repeal is implied to actually take effect if voted. It is merely a mechanism whereby the proposing nation can explain more about why the repeal should happen.

One must remember that nothing in an argument section for a repeal is implied to actually take effect if voted. It is merely a mechanism whereby the proposing nation can explain more about why the repeal should happen.

Which doesn't stop people from attempting to use a repeal to pass new legislation anyway or change the fact that attempting to do that with repeals is illegal under WA rules.

Which doesn't stop people from attempting to use a repeal to pass new legislation anyway or change the fact that attempting to do that with repeals is illegal under WA rules.

Yeah, and Hack and I delete those that egregiously cross the line. Sometimes we leave lesser offenses in place because ... well, it's a game, not a legal practice, and it's obvious to us which ones have a chance and which don't. We've only ever missed one that made it to the floor, and both of us were on vacation that week.

Can we get back to posting silly and illegal proposals now?

Can we get back to posting silly and illegal proposals now?

Sure thing, boss!


Category: Education and Creativity
Area of Effect: Artistic
Proposed by: Marxterra

Description: Understanding that Nations with peoples with an inferior education only perputate the cycle of a stagnent economy that has no significant growth.

This Act will
A. Reguire that attendence in primary school be mandatory and the goverment shall subsidize the schools if a lack of funding exists

B. Have secondary school available to any one who wishes to further there education which shall also be subsidized by the government

C. Have University level study available to anyone. However university level education shall only be partially subsidized by the goverment understanding at this point in a persons the person should be a functioning member of society and should be able to help pay for there education.

The Subsidy Clause
Noting that a govermnet may only have a limited amout of funds to subsidize education only 5% of a nations total budget is mandatory to subsidize education in which of proper funds are still lacking the nations lotto will be taxed to help further subsidize education.
Wrong Area of Effect, the percentage in the Subsidy Clause is at least marginally impinging on the Game Mechanics rule, and even by the low standards of Education proposals this has bad spelling and grammar.


Category: Gun Control
Decision: Relax
Proposed by: Kazshlakistan

Description: Children should be shown how to defend themselves using any means necessary; and if that means guns, so be it.
Showing children how to use firearms sensibly then less crime might arise from this. If we just continue to tighten laws then children will grow to want what they are not allowed, and gun crime will soar!
Passing this move will teach children to learn to control their violent urges and show them how dangerous projectile weapons really are.
Wrong category; this is that rare thing, the correctly spelt Education proposal. It's also an essay, but never mind that.

this is that rare thing, the correctly spelt Education proposal.

But still horribly written.

Children should be shown how to defend themselves using any means necessary; and if that means guns, so be it. [shouldn't that just be a comma?]
Showing children how to use firearms sensibly then less crime might arise from this. [fragment, not to mention overall junky word-choice] If we just continue to tighten laws then children will grow to want what they are not allowed ["to have"], and gun crime will soar!
Passing this move (since when was NS a football match?] will teach children to learn to control their violent urges and show them how dangerous projectile weapons really are.

Animal Anti-Euthanasia Act
A resolution to slash worldwide military spending.


Category: Global Disarmament
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: Titarkasus

Description: This act proposes to eliminate unnecessary animal euthanasia.

DEFINES unnecessary animal euthanasia as any "mercy killing" or any other killing of an animal not considered a danger to itself and other animals, not in terrible pain and/or mutilated beyond repair, and any animal, claimed or unclaimed, killed because of overpopulation or lack of space in homes or shelters.

ALLOWS the euthanasia of an animal who is in danger of killing or severely injuring itself or another animal, or an animal who is dying slowly and painfully and has no hope of cure. Also ALLOWS hunting as a sport or for food but REQUIRES a special permit and maintains a limit on the number of killings set at the equivalent of 3 deer.

REQUIRES that all animals considered pets be spayed and neutered, with the exceptions of owners who do not wish to do so for moral, ethical, or breeding reasons who may obtain a permit which must be carried on their person at all times. This permit may be obtained for a price determined by the government of the native country.
RECOGNIZES that the human species is, in fact, an elevated animal species, and as such have a duty to respect all animals and to protect them.

DECLARES that all shelters that give homes to animals without any form of euthanasia being performed within the building, on the property, or by any employee of the shelter, will be given government grants to fund their organization, as well as tax exempt.

This act will eliminate the unnecessary euthanasia of any animal species and help to futher the environmental good of the world.


Approvals: 1 (Titarkasus)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 87 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sun Oct 26 2008

1) Wrong category.
2) Humanocentric. Do I have to magically transmute my nation to sentient cats and have them go around using nations that write humanocentric proposals as litter boxes to get the point across?
3) Multi-topic (euthanasia and spaying).

Trees go, industry no
A resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry.


Category: Environmental
Industry Affected: Uranium Mining
Proposed by: Etroa

Description: All trees and forests have a mandate protecting them from any harm no matter what circumstance. Trees keep us alive and well, we should return the favor.

Approvals: 2 (Jimmy Hart, New Hamilton)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 86 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sat Oct 25 2008

Wrong industry affected.

Category: Social Justice
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: The Fires

Description: Believing that it is a fundamental obligation of a government to provide for the basic welfare of its citizens by way of basic health, education, and general well-being the following proposal is submitted. Within the course of a human life the need for proper medical treatment and a basic education become necessary so that a person may interact in the world without a diminished capacity for a normal life. Among the obligations within the scope of government lies national defense. It is within the interest of this inter-governmental body to recognize that the basic well being of its citizens benefits the overall security of a nation.

Section One, Education
It is the right of every citizen to receive a broad and cumulative education which prepares one for a life in the global economy and to prosper as a functioning member of society.
1) All citizens, with no discrimination of economic advantage,race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, or political ideology, are provided a free secondary and college education.

Section Two, Healthcare
It is the right of every citizen to obtain and maintain a "healthy life." A healthy life will further a nations economic growth, lower a nations initial healthcare costs and increase the general well being of a nations citizens.
1) All citizens are guaranteed free healthcare
2) No citizen shall be discriminated against based upon race, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity, gender, preexisting conditions, religion, or political ideology.
3) Every citizen is entitled to access and use the National Healthcare Program and receive an excellent provision.
4) All prescription medication shall be priced fairly and equally at no more than $10.00

Section Three, Well Being and Happiness
It is the right of every citizen to petition legislators and dictate domestic policy as far as the well being of their fellow citizens are concerned. Legislators have an obligation to set aside ideals and bias in order to serve the greater good.
1) Every citizen has the right to a free and excellent health care entitlement and free and excellent education entitlement
2) No government shall ever alter or abolish the right of its citizens to maintain their life, livelihood, or general well being.
3) It is the right of every government to encourage the growth of the medical field, in the spirit of economic competition and general progress of the medical community.
Category violation. This is Social Justice, but it's also Education, Furtherment of Democracy, and probably Human Rights as well.


Category: Environmental
Industry Affected: All Businesses
Proposed by: Former Russian Feder

Description: Seeing the need for the governing and management of the global environment. It has been deemed necessary that a World Environment Protection Agency must be created.

Due to to these reasons:

1. Most environmental hazards happen across borders into international territories.

2. That many nations need assistance in maintaining good environmental standards.

3. To set a standard universal laws in which nations can agree upon to protect their environment and better human life.

4. To prevent the decline of usable lands and to decline the toxic sites in the world.

5. To create and invest in research that will be dispersed to nations to provide them with the technology to keep up with the environmental upkeep.

6.To monitor and limit mans impact on the globe

7. To pass judgment on international environmental criminals in the Judicatory Environmental Court. The branch of the WEPA that handles all environmental suits and brings charges against law breakers.

8. To push forward the use of environmentally responsible technologies.
Does this actually do anything? I'll allow that it probably creates the Agency (though the language is ambiguous), but it doesn't introduce any laws with it as far as I can tell.

Category violation. This is Social Justice, but it's also Education, Furtherment of Democracy, and probably Human Rights as well.

And this clause4) All prescription medication shall be priced fairly and equally at no more than $10.00is either a RL reference, branding (if they mean a specific nation's currency), or metagaming (if they mean an international currency that's used in RP).

And this clauseis either a RL reference, branding (if they mean a specific nation's currency), or metagaming (if they mean an international currency that's used in RP).
The mods have repeatedly expressed the opinion that it isn't enough to hang a proposal, which is why I ignored it. It's just bad proposal writing.

Category: International Security


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Flying Werewolves

Description: Times are dangerous for the people of all nations. People are scared. We obviously need to fix it, or enact something to lessen the war burden on the people of the world. My proposal suggests:

1.There will be a coucil of 21 elected officials from all over the world called the World Military Committe or WMC to help work out disputes between countries.

2. If a dispute between two or more or countries becomes very violent, steps need to be taken to prevent the dispute from turning into an all out war. This means that the generals and leaders of the two or more sides shall meet before declaring war on the other side.

3. Refering to clause 2, the meeting will be overviewed by the WMC.

4. If war breaks out in one country, as in a civil war, the WMC will not help until called upon.

5. If no leaders or generals for one country that is in a dispute with another country come to a meeting then the country will have a fine anywhere from $1,000.00 to $1,000,000.00 depending on the seriousness of the issue.
This will help for funding of the WMC. The WMC will vote on the amount of the fine.

6. The WMC can also call countries back to a meeting if they feel the need to.

7. The WMC will charge money from the countries every year. They will hand out military and police budget boosts where they feel is needed. This can only be handed outwhile a country is not in a war or about to enter one. Also, countries where the members of the WMC are from are will not eligible to receive this funding.

8. At no time shall there be two or more members of the WMC from one country.

This proposal is necessary and will really help out national security issues around the world. Vote yes to this proposals.You know, there really ought to be some sort of test to insure that people have read and understand the proposal rules that must be passed before anyone can submit proposals.

With humiliating punishments if you fail it :)

International Defense Agency
A resolution to improve world security by boosting police and military budgets.

Category: International Security
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Yanbania

Description: World Assembly Members,

This resolution knows:

1) International security is at all time lows.

2) Extremist terrorist groups are beginning to become a strong power, not just the nuisance we originally took them as.

3) If an international defense force is not created soon, terrorist groups may see a chance to mount crippling attacks against weaker nations.

4) Terrorists taking over a country is a dangerous, but possible threat.

5) Countries who have terrorist governments are harmful to their surrounding nations.

6) Civilians and other innocents may be harmed or killed during the fighting against terrorism unless an official committee is established to oversee the war versus terrorism. Innocents being defined as people who are not armed and not involved in the war directly.

This resolution seeks to:

1) Establish the IDA (International Defense Agency).

2) Have World Assembly Nations allot 5% of their total budget for the use by the IDA.

3) Allow the IDA to have its own army, navy, and airforce.

4) Have World Assembly Regional Delegates oversee the IDA and guide it.

5) Allow the IDA to impose martial law on a country as long as it is voted by the Regional Delegates that said country is in danger of being taken over by terrorists or has been taken over by terrorists.

6) Allow the IDA to donate funds to a country whose military is short on funds and whose political situation is degrading to violence.

Approvals: 2 (Midancient, Duffys Beertopia)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 85 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Tue Oct 28 2008

Illegal: breaks the 'No WA Military' rule, breaks the rule about committees, and meta-gaming...

Category: Global Disarmament


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Iridonia and Ardalonia

Description: Nuclear Weaponry has been a threat to the very existence of humanity since the day the first two bombs were detonated. For decades, we have lived in the shadow of nuclear bombs, fearing an atomic war.

We understand every nations need for security and stability, but nuclear weapons do not give security, but they in fact take that security away.

This is why we propose a set of regulations to curb, and eventually fully ban all nuclear weapons.

1. All WA nations with nuclear weaponry do in fact agree to reduce the number of said weapons by 15% within 5 years.

2. All WA nations with nuclear weaponry agree not to construct any new nuclear weapons.

3. All WA nations without nuclear capabilities agree not to pursue any sort of nuclear weaponry research program and agree not to construct any nuclear bombs.

4. All WA nations agree to completely dismantling their nuclear arsenals within 15-20 years.

This resolution does not ban nuclear research with the purpose of energy production, nor does it put a ban on nuclear power plants and nuclear energy. It is the purpose of this resolution to ensure that rouge nations and terrorists do not get atomic capabilities, as well as eliminating the risk of a global nuclear holocaust.Illegal, contradicts Nuclear Arms Possession Act.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Nilanie

Description: Everyone who found guilty to paedophilia and/or raping must be castrated.Illegal, wrong category.

Misrepresentation of People
A resolution to increase democratic freedoms.


Category: Furtherment of Democracy
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: Slovalia

Description: The Misrepresentation of the People Act

The people of a democracy nation are sovereign.

They grant this sovereignty to their elected representatives in Parliament.

Whilst representing their sovereignty, the elected representatives have fundamental obligations to be honest, transparent and accountable to them.

They are entitled to formal, legal, independent courses of action for a breach of these fundamental obligations.

The Misrepresentation of the People Act is a resolution to ensure honesty, transparency and accountability from the representatives of the People of a democracy nation and their employees. The obligation for honesty and transparency in matters of government by those elected to represent the People and their employees is absolute.

They act on behalf of the People; their sovereignty flows from the people and is conditional upon such honesty and transparency.

Section 1: Where an elected representative of the people or an agent employed on their behalf recklessly or with intent to deceive, publishes or causes to be published in their employment in office, a statement or account which to their knowledge is or may be misleading, false or deceptive in a material particular, they shall be guilty of an offence under this Act.

Section 2: It shall be an offence under this Act for a representative of the people, or agent employed on their behalf to –

1. Publish a statement, promise or forecast which he knows to be misleading, false or deceptive in a material particular, or

2. Dishonestly conceals any material facts whether in connection with a statement, promise or forecast published by him, or

3. Recklessly publishes (dishonestly or otherwise) a statement, promise or forecast which is misleading, false or deceptive in a material manner.

Section 3 It shall be a defence for any person charged with an offence under section 2 to show that at the time of the offence he -

1. Did not know, or could not have been reasonably expected to know that his act or conduct would create an impression that was false or misleading, or

2. Had no intent to deceive or conceal, or

3. Had no part in causing or permitting the publication of the statement or any part thereof, or

4. Could not reasonably be expected to have known that the statement to which the charge relates was inaccurate and misleading, or

5. Took all due care to ensure the accuracy of the statement, or

6. Acted in the interest of National Security.

Section 4: Where a person causes any wasteful employment by knowingly making to a person a false report tending to show an offence has been committed, or tending to show he has information material to any police enquiry, he shall be liable for this offence on indictment only.

Section 5: A person guilty of an offence of misrepresenting the people under this Act shall be liable on summary conviction and or indictment, to be disqualified forthwith from being elected to stand as a representative of the people, whether elected or otherwise.




Section 5 sounds like game mechanics, if you consider WA delegates to be representatives of the people.

Section 5 sounds like game mechanics, if you consider WA delegates to be representatives of the people.

Personally I'd consider that to be a bit of a stretch since it seems to target intra-national politics.

Category: Free Trade


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: 46566

Description: The idea of a common currency is for the ease of trade among all member nations. With the creation of the creation CCAI(common currency Agency)

The common currency will be named the WA.

The purpose of a common currency is to help devloping WA nations get a fairer balance of trade from the trades it does. The reason being it can be hurt by it's own weak currency.

Having a common currency will help the travel industry of all nations by not having the tourist have to worry about current exchange rates to move country by country.

The WA will be implemented in 5 years to allow for every nation to reach the same standards that the CCA states as it's standards.

The CCA

The CCA will have the power to Determine the exchange rates between each member nations currency and the WA currency. The CCA then will exchange the money for the WA based on those exchange rates.

The CCA will also have the power to set the bare minimum of goverment standards.

The CCA will also have the power to issue sanctions against nations who fail to reach said standards.

The CCA also has the power to state what the maximum a member nation can rasie it's tarriafs on WA nationsOh great, another international currency proposal.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Dublin and the rest

Description: RECOGNISING: That it is the tradition of countries to have monarchies and to adore them

But also we have to enforce the human rights law that everybody is born free and equal. Therefore by following this law monarchies of all sorts should be banned as they get unfair privelages just for being born into the right family.

Therefore anyone that follows human rights strictly should agree that monarchies of sorts should be banned for the sake of human rightsIllegal, idealogical ban and wrong category.

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: Buffett and Colbert

Description: The rising price of oil is a problem that has been plaguing the economies of nations worldwide. The world’s oil supply is diminishing rapidly and we need to find solutions to combat this dire crisis.

The most immediate solution to start the struggle against the emerging dilemma would be the investment of renewable energy. Each country would benefit from this. If many start using alternative energy sources, many will benefit. This would do good to everyone because each country could invest in a certain energy source according to their geological position. Trans-Saharan countries, for instance, could invest in solar power because of their proximity to the Sahara Desert. If major solar power plants were created in the region, much energy would be produced because of the great deal of sunlight.

Funding would be a simple matter. Certain tax and other incentives would be given to companies that would be willing to establish a renewable energy manufacturing plant in a country that would have the resources and willingness to allow the company to enter. The incentives might include a fifteen year no income, property or other taxes. This would entice companies to establish plants in these areas. Countries would benefit from an agreement such as this because the surplus of energy produced could be sent to the country in which the company is established.

The investment of renewable energy is the key way to end the crisis but perhaps this is being made more difficult than it has to be because of the oil companies that have bought the patents to mechanisms used to produce renewable energy. If oil companies have the patents, they can slightly control the use of these energy sources. If it is an oil company that possesses the patents, of course they would try to prevent the usage of renewable energy as much as possible so that the populace continues to purchase oil, natural gas and coal. The solution to this problem would be the making of all patents to renewable energy devices open to the entire world. If one company possess the power to control the usage of devices that supply renewable energy, that company possess the power to dictate the amount of energy produced, and possibly where it would be produced. Everyone should have the right to help save the world via clean energy.

The creation of these or similar policies can help bring this economic crisis to an end within a reasonable amount of time if, and only if, we have global cooperation. The cooperation of one country wouldn’t contribute much to the resolving of this conflict. However if the majority of the nations collaborate together, a difference can be made. Illegal, RL reference.

Repeal "Diplomat Protection Act"
A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution

Category: Repeal
Resolution: #22
Proposed by: Socialist1

Description: WA Resolution #22: Diplomat Protection Act (Category: Furtherment of Democracy; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: The Diplomat Protection Act must be repealed because it enables diplomats to commit crimes without any fear of prosecution.

No person for any reason should ever be given immunity from prosecution. All persons must be treated equally under the law. There can be no rule of law when certain individuals or institutions are placed above the law. Tyranny is the logical consequence of giving certain persons immunity from prosecution.

Approvals: 6 (Mikeswill, Dievas, Jimmy Hart, NewTexas, Wencee, 1-502nd Airborne Inf)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 81 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sat Nov 1 2008 A simple reading of the resolution reveals that even diplomats with immunity can still be tried by their home nations, host nations may detain diplomats if they pose a threat to others, and diplomats may be expelled for any reason. A simple reading of Social Studies 101 reveals that "tyranny" may be the "logical consequence" of a lot of things, but refusing to prosecute people isn't one of them.

Illegal, idealogical ban and wrong category.
Does it actually do anything? Look at the final clause _

Therefore anyone that follows human rights strictly should agree that monarchies of sorts should be banned for the sake of human rights

Agreeing with a principle doesn't necessarily involve taking action accordingly, and this clause only asks for agreement rather than action... and anyway, unless a monarchy really does "follows human rights strictly" they wouldn't even have to agree with the suggestion in the first place...

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: The_Ones_Land

Description: Observing that there is currently no guarantee of justice for those accused of criminal acts.
Noting that convictions are often unsafe due to the absence of any legal requirements for a trial under international law

Remarking that miscarriages of justice are common.

Believing that it should be everyone’s right to be protected from malicious and unfair prosecution by law.

Further believing that the more rigorous examination of evidence seen in a fair trial will lead to fewer innocent people being unfairly punished.

Hereby mandates that all WA member nations guarantee a fair trial to anyone facing prosecution in their territory, in accordance with the following requirements:

That the accused be seen as innocent until proven guilty beyond all reasonable doubt, thus placing the onus of proof on the prosecuting authority.

That the defendant be given the right to present his case or to be represented by a person of his choosing.

That the evidence shall be considered by an impartial jury of no less than 5 people and presided over by a judge with knowledge of the laws being applied and the requirements for a trial.

That all persons shall have the right to remain silent when questioned, and exercising this right shall not be used as evidence against them in court.

That information and testimony may not be extracted under duress or using any form of physical or psychological torture.

That the defendant shall have the right to question any witness who provides evidence.

That the defendant be entitled to appeal against both the sentence and verdict that has been passed.

That any punitive sentence passed by a court be proportional to the crime committed.

That the proceedings of the trial conclude within a reasonable time period.
Don't we have one of these already?

OK, this one I've got to rip apart piece by piece.Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: WynneAsADictator

Description: REALIZING that nations throughout the world have been illegally killing animals through the form of hunting.Unless they legalized hunting in which case the killings are perfectly legal.

KNOWING that this can be stopped through a form of prison time and fines.

SHOWING in studies that in areas where there is no hunting the animals average life expectancy and average amount of a species per square mile.I think the author forgot part of this clause.

PROVING that there is no need for hunting as the hunted are only used as trophies and achievements to show to others. Also that no business purchases dead carcasses of hunted animals.Apparently the author has never heard of people eating the meat from deer, elk, bear, buffalo, etc.

UNDERSTANDING that a ban on hunting will increase animal life expectency by at least fifty percent.I'd love to see how they did the research on this one.

The World Assembly hereby declares that every one of its members shall:

1. May never in any form, hunt any living thing for personal gain.Personal gain like sustenance?

2. May never buy or sell any hunted animal.

3. If ever caught in the act of hunting/killing any animal you will be
1. Fined at the minimum of at least two thousand (2,000.00) of the countries form of currency.
2. Put in jail for a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 5 years, starting the day of the court ruling that you commited the offense.
3. Forced to pay for the recompense of the animal and pay for its death by the means of manual labor for a maximum of 1 month.I feel sorry for people in any nation who may never see 2,000 of their nation's currency in their lifetime.

4. If ever caught as an accomplice of such form of killing, you will be fined a minimum of five hundred (500.00) of the countries form of currency.See previous comment only substitute 500 for 2,000.

I feel sorry for people in any nation who may never see 2,000 of their nation's currency in their lifetime.On the other hand, in a nation with hyperinflation, 2000 might essentially be pennies.

Animal Rights
A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.

Category: Social Justice
Strength: Mild
Proposed by: Shnuper

Description: No animal under any circumstances should be tortured in any way. Nor shall there be any strange or cruel ways of killing these animals. All deaths of animals whether it be for food, clothing, etc. shall be killed in a quick painless way. Also, there will be a set limit for how many animals a country can kill in 1 time period.

Approvals: 4 (Yuehan land, Jimmy Hart, Ventei, Arunsey)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 82 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sun Nov 2 2008

Illegal, wrong category.

Category: Recreational Drug Use


Decision: Promote


Proposed by: Capa Bloods

Description: A group of scientist have discovered that smoking marijuana increases thoughts and intelligence.I think I can guess what those scientists were smoking.*rimshot*

Category: Social Justice


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Gadia

Description: 1. The prosecution may not use statements, whether exculpatory or inculpatory, stemming from questioning initiated by law enforcement officers after a person has been taken into custody or otherwise deprived of his freedom of action in any significant way, unless it demonstrates the use of procedural safeguards effective to secure the right and privilege against self-incrimination.

(a) The atmosphere and environment of incommunicado interrogation as it exists today is inherently intimidating and works to undermine the privilege against self-incrimination. Unless adequate preventive measures are taken to dispel the compulsion inherent in custodial surroundings, no statement obtained from the defendant can truly be the product of his free choice.

(b) The privilege against self-incrimination, which has had a long and expansive historical development, is the essential mainstay of our adversary system and guarantees to the individual the "right to remain silent unless he chooses to speak in the unfettered exercise of his own will," during a period of custodial interrogation.

(c) The decision in Escobedo v. Illinois, 378 U.S. 478 , stressed the need for protective devices to make the process of police interrogation conform to the dictates of the privilege.

(d) In the absence of other effective measures the following procedures to safeguard the Fifth Amendment privilege must be observed: The person in custody must, prior to interrogation, be clearly informed that he has the right to remain silent, and that anything he says will be used against him in court; he must be clearly informed that he has the right to consult with a lawyer and to have the lawyer with him during interrogation, and that, if he is indigent, a lawyer will be appointed to represent him.

(e) If the individual indicates, prior to or during questioning, that he wishes to remain silent, the interrogation must cease; if he states that he wants an attorney, the questioning must cease until an attorney is present.

(f) Where an interrogation is conducted without the presence of an attorney and a statement is taken, a heavy burden rests on the Government to demonstrate that the defendant knowingly and intelligently waived his right to counsel.

(g) Where the individual answers some questions during incustody interrogation he has not waived his privilege and may invoke his right to remain silent thereafter.

(h) The warnings required and the waiver needed are, in the absence of a fully effective equivalent, prerequisites to the admissibility of any statement, inculpatory or exculpatory, made by a defendant.

2. The limitations on the interrogation process required for the protection of the individual's constitutional rights should not cause an undue interference with a proper system of law enforcement, as demonstrated by the procedures of Law Enforcement and the safeguards afforded in other jurisdictions.Illegal, RL references and wrong category.

Plus it's plagiarism: it's the Miranda decision. And it was submitted twice.

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: Buffett and Colbert

Description: (Note: This Proposal would help most industries rather than hinder them)

The rising price of oil is a problem that has been plaguing the economies of nations worldwide. The world’s oil supply is diminishing rapidly and we need to find solutions to combat this dire crisis.

The most immediate solution to start the struggle against the emerging dilemma would be the investment of renewable energy. Each country would benefit from this. If many start using alternative energy sources, many will benefit. This would benefit everyone because each country can invest in a certain energy source according to their geological position. Trans-Saharan region could invest in solar power because of their proximity to the Sahara Desert. If major solar power plants were created in the region, much energy would be produced because of the great deal of sunlight.

Funding would be a simple matter. Certain tax and other incentives would be given to companies that would be willing to establish a renewable energy manufacturing plant in a country that would have the resources and willingness to allow the company to enter. The incentives might include a fifteen year no income, property or other taxes. This would entice companies to establish plants in these areas. Countries would benefit from an agreement such as this because the surplus of energy produced could be sent to the country in which the company is established.

The investment of renewable energy is the key way to end the crisis but perhaps this is being made more difficult than it has to be because of the oil companies that have bought the patents to mechanisms used to produce renewable energy. If oil companies have the patents, they can slightly control the use of these energy sources. If it is an oil company that possesses the patents, of course they would try to prevent the usage of renewable energy as much as possible so that the populace continues to purchase oil, natural gas and coal. The solution to this problem would be the making of all patents to renewable energy devices open to the entire world. If one company possess the power to control the usage of devices that supply renewable energy, that company possess the power to dictate the amount of energy produced, and possibly where it would be produced. Everyone should have the right to help save the world via clean energy.

The creation of these or similar policies can help bring this economic crisis to an end within a reasonable amount of time if, and only if, we have global cooperation. The cooperation of one country wouldn’t contribute much to the resolving of this conflict. However if the majority of the nations collaborate together, a difference can be made. Oh look, this one's back and it still has the RL reference.

Category: Political Stability


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: YoshiTheBlue

Description: Nuclear Weapons are dangerous things, and if they are used regularly in wars, the Planet will suffer permanent damage, affecting not only the environmet, but humans as well. That is why I propose Nuclear Weapon Laws. This will not only ensure the world is a healthy placeto live, but will also ensure an increased safety for innocents during war time. Under this Act, no nation will be able to own more than 1,000 Nuclear Weapons. Nuclear Weapons can only be used during a war involving at least 5 other nations. A ntion must pay a tax for manufacturing Nuclear Weapons, as well as a tax if they own more than 100 Nuclear Weapons. Any nation caught breaking these laws will be fined, and the amount of Nuclear Weapon they can own will be reduced by 50, the minimum being 100 Nuclear Weapons. Illegal, wrong category, should be Global Disarmament.

Category: Education and Creativity


Area of Effect: Educational


Proposed by: The Great U S A

Description: This proposal will give each child the right to have an education.
No matter what race or gender.
If A student can not pay for an education they will be given an appropriate amount of money to get them by. Time to laugh at yet another Education proposal with a misspelled word.

Category: International Security


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Drathicus

Description: Nuclear Redistribution of the World Assembly

Issue

The number of rogue nations which do not adhere to the rules & bylaws of the WA threaten all peace loving nations throughout the world. A growing number of these nations have obtained nuclear weapons & use them to bully their neighbors - many of which are WA member states.

Proposal

1) This proposal would allow all WA nations to trade and/or sell their nuclear weapons to other WA nations without fear of repercussions or sanctions.

2) Furthermore, it would require all WA members to contribute 10% of their nuclear arsenals directly to the World Assembly.

3) The WA, in turn, will evenly distribute these weapons to all members currently lacking nuclear capabilities.
Any WA nation that does not want a nuclear stockpile may opt out of the redistribution process.

4) All nuclear weapons handed over to the WA shall be stored on neutral WA territory (see Resolution #8).

5) An oversight committee on Nuclear Arms Redistribution (NAR) shall be created to oversee the redistribution process.

6) Senior Leadership of this committee shall be comprised of 21 WA nation representatives. All WA members will vote annually on which nations shall send representatives to the NAR.

7) In the event that a WA member sells/trades nuclear weapons/technology to non-WA nations or private organizations, that nation will immediately be expelled from the WA.

A safe & peaceful world is a nuclear armed world. Long live the World Assembly! Illegal, creates a WA Nuclear Arsenal which falls into the same vein as a WA military and it's got a committee rules violation too.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: PorkChopper

Description: Euthanasia, a topic that would effct every country to a very high degree is it better to allow the sick and dieing a chance at a fast painless death or a slow dragged out over time death.

Options:

1. Don't allow euthanasia to exist and allow people to live their lives the way they are supposed to. Allowing no one to play "God" with their lives.

2. Allow euthanasia to exist and give people the option to avoid pain and suffering. Is it inhumane to end someone's life if that is what the truley want. Allow someone to play "God" and appoint a board of directors to go over every case a choose wether the person qualifies for euthanasia or not. Probable Formatting violation since it's written like it's a daily issue.

Category: Recreational Drug Use


Decision: Legalize


Proposed by: Spartan Provinces

Description: The war on drugs is an expensive battle, as a great deal of resources go into catching those who buy or sell illegal drugs on the black market, prosecuting them in court, and housing them in jail. These costs seem particularly exorbitant when dealing with the drug marijuana, as it is widely used, and is likely no more harmful than currently legal drugs such as tobacco and alcohol. There's another cost to the war on drugs, however, which is the revenue lost by governments who cannot collect taxes on illegal drugs. In a recent study for the Fraser Institute, Economist Stephen T. Easton attempted to calculate how much tax revenue the Canadian government could gain by legalizing marijuana.

The study estimates that the average price of 0.5 grams (a unit) of marijuana sold for $8.60 on the street, while its cost of production was only $1.70. In a free market, a $6.90 profit for a unit of marijuana would not last for long. Entrepreneurs noticing the great profits to be made in the marijuana market would start their own grow operations, increasing the supply of marijuana on the street, which would cause the street price of the drug to fall to a level much closer to the cost of production. Of course, this doesn't happen because the product is illegal; the prospect of jail time deters many entrepreneurs and the occasional drug bust ensures that the supply stays relatively low. We can consider much of this $6.90 per unit of marijuana profit a risk-premium for participating in the underground economy. Unfortunately, this risk premium is making a lot of criminals, many of whom have ties to organized crime, very wealthy.

* Legalize en tax marijuana
* Amnesty marijuana offenders.Illegal, RL reference.

Category: Furtherment of Democracy


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: GRAS

Description: SINCE
The world is a big place, and region number had climb for over four digits;

SINCE
The amount of neccesary regional delegates approval had been lowered to a democratically laughable level of 6%;

SINCE
The amount of time given for the regional delegates to approve proposals is merely couple of days;

And SINCE
The percentage of proposal that can reach the whole world assembly, meaning passing the preliminary phase of delegate approval, is close to nill;

THE WORLD ASSEMPLY PROPOSES THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIVE:
That the amount of time given to each proposal for reaching the neccesary quaorum will be extended three-folds, giving proposal the ability to reach enough momentum to reach the world assembly.Illegal, game mechanics.

Defence

A resolution to improve world security by boosting police and military budgets.


Category: International Security


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Grimmorzzz

Description: We need a defensive missile system to counter nuclear missiles,

Umm, huh? Where should I begin? Strength violation. Completely unfinished (yes, this is the entire proposal). Doesn't do a single thing.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Tijl

Description:
For the consideration of the World Assembly:

RECOGNIZING the importance of determining an age at which a child can form Mens Rea, while further

RECOGNIZING the importance Mens Rea plays in the assumption of Doli Incapax, while

DEFINING Mens Rea (Latin;"Guilty Mind") as a necessary element of crime which refers to the mental element of an offence, and further

DEFINING Doli Incapax as the age at which a child may be held legally responsible for their actions, under the

CONSIDERATION of medical studies which suggest that a child is not capable of reasoning as an adult until they are 14 years of age, would

REQUIRE member nations of the World Assembly to

LEGISLATE within their Nations a Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) which outlines Doli Incapax at the age of 14, the same age at which a child can form reasonable Mens Rea, for the

FURTHERMENT of youth human rights.Can anyone cut through the Latin bullshit and explain to me what exactly this does?

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: Uranium Mining


Proposed by: Grand Bosnia

Description: Uranium is a valuable resource to our land. But I think that rainforests are also valuable resource to us. If there is no any rainforest than we wouldn't be able to live. I think that we shouldn't destroy our rainforests for uranium and we should find some other way to mine that resource and not by destroying rainforests. So I propose next:
1) To make an resolution that forbids destroying rainforest for uranium.
2) To find a way to approach the uranium and not destroy rainforest.
I hope that we would adopt this.Someone obviously got the uranium deposit issue.

Can anyone cut through the Latin bullshit and explain to me what exactly this does?14 year olds can be tried as adults.

Can anyone cut through the Latin bullshit and explain to me what exactly this does?

Someone obviously got the uranium deposit issue.

Well, on the first one, there's also the problem with the human-centrism (I forgot the actual terminology :$ ) of 14-year-old.

And I love how he only defines Mens Rea (including the direct translation) after using it twice.

And the second one is pretty funny: it's a proposal to write a proposal.

14 year olds can be tried as adults.

Now the question is, why couldn't the author have just said that?

Now the question is, why couldn't the author have just said that?

The other question is, is this really a Human Rights proposal?

Category: Gun Control


Decision: Relax


Proposed by: Sarunji

Description: People have the right to use guns and to own them in their home for protection against terrorists, corrupt government, and petty thieves! Its not guns that kill people its people that kill people, there will always be a black market with guns and there will always be corrupt government. The people have the right to defend themselves, people in my country stab each other to death in a duel instead of shooting,I don't know about you but I would rather die faster then slower if that ever does happen. Personally I don't agree with murder but like the United States the Second Amendment should exist in all nationsIllegal, RL reference.

Category: International Security


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Auba

Description: Lets enter the age of the Mobile Suit, and spice thaing up a bit.

We need a more fututeristic military force, having gundam's and mobile armors around would be great!!
So come on support my proposal...Illegal RL reference.

Category: International Security


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Auba

Description: Allow all nations to close off their skies to the enemys. with state of the art (AACN) Anti-Air Craft Nets.

This system will stop any and all unknown air crafts from entering your Air space with out permission.

(any air unit that comes in contact winth the net is distroyed instantly.)Anyone else picturing these as some sort of giant butterfly net?

So, nobody repels my resolution? "Assurance of Suffrage"? That's great.

Illegal, RL reference

Anyone else picturing these as some sort of giant butterfly net?

I'm picturing it more like a force field. He does says "instantly destroyed". Which is pretty funny. And disturbing. Imagine a commercial aircraft that was struck with lighting and thus the navigation system fails? Emergency landing? No. Instant annihilation. :mad:

So, nobody repels my resolution? "Assurance of Suffrage"? That's great.
Your proposal nonetheless appears to be illegal. You cannot make proposals optional for non-democratic governments: they have to apply to all WA member states. Nor, under the Ideological Ban rule, can you require nations to allow universal suffrage.

Also, the proposal has a lot of grammatical errors, some of which render it nonsensical. If you don't use English as your first language, you can usually get help on wording by posting a draft in this forum.

I'm picturing it more like a force field. He does says "instantly destroyed". Which is pretty funny. And disturbing. Imagine a commercial aircraft that was struck with lighting and thus the navigation system fails? Emergency landing? No. Instant annihilation. :mad:

Yeah, but that's not as funny.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Aergentinien

Description: The Act establishes two programs to increase research and education about blood cancers. Rather than setting a dollar amount for funding, the Act provides "such sums as may be necessary for current fiscal year and each subsequent fiscal year" according to each nation.

Dr. C Program
Its purpose is to "expand, intensify, and coordinate programs for the conduct and support of research with respect to blood cancer, and particularly with respect to leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma."

Aergentinian Program
Its purpose is "to establish and carry out a program to provide information and education for patients and the general public with respect to blood cancer, and particularly with respect to the treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma." The program will work "in collaboration with private health organizations that have national education and patient assistance programs on blood-related cancers." Illegal, branding.

Category: International Security


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: The british colony

Description: increase budgets for armed forces to help improve security for all nations and try to reason with delegates who abuse their power.Something about that part about delegates who abuse their power doesn't seem quite kosher to me.

Category: Furtherment of Democracy


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Apollo2

Description: The members of the World Assembly hereby define personhood as:

I. A Human Being
i. regardless of race, color, sex, religion, nationality and ideaology Illegal, wrong category of course there really isn't a right one either.

Category: Moral Decency


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Mckinland

Description: Gay marriage should be band because, being gay is wrong and allowing gays to marry would be promoting moral indecency.Is that what the WA member nations want, to promote moral indecency, I know I don't. Illegal, contradicts Freedom of Marriage Act and possibly Grossly Offensive.

I'll second the grossly offensive.


Category: International Security
Strength: Mild
Proposed by: Sparros

Description: The Reccommended controls over Mercenaries and Parent Companies

Aritlce I-Clause I-Weapons Use
Mercenaries and Private Millitary Company are hereby BANNED from using any biological, chemical and nuclear weapons. Any Mercenary or Private Millitary Company found to be using chemical or biological warfare shall have:
All contracts terminated and permently shut down. Any Mercenary/company found to be in possesion of a biological or chemical weapon will be tried by a court of international law.
[snip]
Apart from the lousy spelling and dubious strength, does the WA actually have the authority to do this? It seems to be trying to deal with all mercenaries everywhere, which it clearly can't do. Mercs based in WA nations or paid by WA nations I could believe (in which case there's a minor duplication of Prevention of Torture, a more serious one of the POW convention, and a headache where any human rights laws are concerned), but I'd suggest this is loosely enough written to be outright illegal.


Category: International Security
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Mandolore 6

Description: In the dawn of the "age of terror" each and every country under this law will be obliged to have their own military programmes to protect its citizens and ensure peace. As is said "To secure peace is to prepare for war"
Um, does this do anything? Is "Strong" even remotely applicable?

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: Apocalyptic Nihilism

Description: SITUATION: mass starvation, pollution and lack of basic resources is a growing issue and must be dealt with immediately.

THREAT: global starvation, global rioting and environmental collapse.

SOLUTION: reduce national populations in a humane and non discriminating manner, while maintaining existing economic and political structures. While primarily focusing on reducing environmental damage.

1. Calls for all nations to reduce there populations below 95% to solve several existing national issues that threaten the existence of the planet.

2. Requires the elimination of the said 95% of all national populations done in a non discriminatory fashion and humanly through execution.

3. Authorizes the creation of the National Population Control and Environment Association (N.P.C.E.A).

4. Directs the N.P.C.E.A to oversee the following:
4a. Choosing of the 95% of the individual national populations to be extinguished
4b. The respected methods chosen to achieve those goals in compliance of each individual nations laws. If laws are not present or are violated, then N.P.C.E.A creates the needed structures to comply with this act
4c. Oversight of the protection of the environmental integrity of the planet while extinguishing the populations
4d. Negotiates the capture and execution of persons who choose to evade this act with there respected governments
4e. Controls information with individual governments regarding methods or participants in order to reduce rioting and panic

5. Encourages that the nations maintain there populations below 95% as set out in this act and maintain stiff environmental policies if possible.That's odd, we haven't noticed any mass starvation, pollution or lack of resources in Flibbleites (besides reducing populations is a game mechanics issue).

I'm surprised this one didn't get nailed yet.

Outlaw Exploitation of Minors

A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.


Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Vaeskt

Description: Given that human rights' and religious organizations agree that sexual abuse is a crime against young, vulnerable persons, and

Given that psychologists agree that exploitation of minors does irreversible and severe mental damage, and

Given that many countries have already outlawed this despicable practice,

This resolution moves to outlaw sexual abuse of all minors (being defined by anyone under the age of eighteen). Anyone who commits a crime of sexual abuse against a child (defined as sexual contact with any minor) This resolution shall also create a committee of the World Assembly dedicated to funding and improving police efforts against sexual abusers, as well as defining appropriate punishment for this crime.

Already covered in the Child Protection Act. And it could be seen as amending the CPA to add a committee as well.

International Initiative Act
A resolution to increase democratic freedoms.

Category: Furtherment of Democracy
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Rossimus Maximus

Description: This act would establish an initiative and referenda - aka direct democracy - process in every country at every level of government. Each country, however, could determine how to run their own process. Based on legislation that can be read at http://www.ni4d.us

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 84 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Tue Nov 11 2008

Illegal, for ideological ban and RL reference (the included url...).


Definition of Marriage
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.

Category: Human Rights
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Left-Libertarians

Description: Marriage is a ceremony between two or more human individuals, regardless of sex. By law, it is associated with no specific religion, and can not be used to discriminate in any way.

Approvals: 2 (Left-Libertarians, Neo-Celts)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 82 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Tue Nov 11 2008

Unacceptably speciesist.


Reducing Corruption
A resolution to restrict political freedoms in the interest of law and order.

Category: Political Stability
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Buffett and Colbert

Description: (*Note: this proposal does not restrict politcal freedoms)

The world should recognize the dilemma of corruption within certain countries. Throughout the history of our Earth, corruption has inflicted a great deal of strain upon the populace numerous countries. Various leaders in charge of different countries create a fraudulent environment. An example might be certain organizations such as drug cartels and others threaten political officials with violence should they not comply with their orders. The definition of corruption is, “The abuse of entrusted power for personal gain.” Sadly, a large number of nations use their power to steal money and other things. A nation might bribe or threaten another so as to have them do something for them. Foreign investment can help these countries become more independent with these amounts of money coming from a wider variety of nations. What many of these nations need is better international monitoring in trade relationships. While corruption is indeed evil and unjust, it may not be the country’s government’s fault. Corruption is most often occurring in developing countries. These countries often do not have the monetary resources to make all of their laws and transactions legal and fair. Many are most likely being forced into making the decision of whether to let their country suffer or acquire assistance illegally. While this is indeed dishonorable, it is not done without a reason. Perhaps if these countries were not so economically deprived, they would not see the need to acquire more money through illegal means. Should the World Assembly help a developing nation or nations seeking to be democratic not have financial difficulty, much of the reason to be corrupt would be eliminated. If a developing country is having trouble gaining basic necessities, its citizens may have to resort to attaining the money from specific companies and organizations. A nation should be able to request a certain amount of money and this can be used for the projects it needs completed. The country would only have to state what the money would be used for and agree to supervision regarding the use of the money. This will provide the assistance needed to do away with corrupt deeds. This type of arrangement can be negotiated through the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank under the assumption equity of terms. All of the less fortunate nations in the world have not had the opportunity to prove themselves as a honest nations. This proposition could significantly reduce the amount of corruption taking place worldwide. Economical difficulties often lead to the stealing of money. Specifically this proposal would work like this:

• World Assembly should assess the level of corruption in each young country
• The assessment would determine what areas of government and public enterprise need improvement
• The country should be given time to improve its situation
• Based upon the level of improvement, foreign countries and banks should be able to invest in the country

Should this plan be implemented properly, the level of corruption should decrease over time. With less corruption, everyone can live in better conditions.


Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 84 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Tue Nov 11 2008

Illegal for RL references ("the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank"), and for being in the wrong category (Would it qualify as 'Furtherment of Democracy'?) too.

Illegal, for ideological ban and RL reference (the included url...).

Definition of Marriage
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.

Category: Human Rights
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Left-Libertarians

Description: Marriage is a ceremony between two or more human individuals, regardless of sex. By law, it is associated with no specific religion, and can not be used to discriminate in any way.

Approvals: 2 (Left-Libertarians, Neo-Celts)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 82 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Tue Nov 11 2008Unacceptably speciesist. More importantly it contradicts passed legislation and is thus illegal.
Reducing Corruption
A resolution to restrict political freedoms in the interest of law and order.

Category: Political Stability
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Buffett and Colbert

Description: (*Note: this proposal does not restrict politcal freedoms)

The world should recognize the dilemma of corruption within certain countries. Throughout the history of our Earth, corruption has inflicted a great deal of strain upon the populace numerous countries. Various leaders in charge of different countries create a fraudulent environment. An example might be certain organizations such as drug cartels and others threaten political officials with violence should they not comply with their orders. The definition of corruption is, “The abuse of entrusted power for personal gain.” Sadly, a large number of nations use their power to steal money and other things. A nation might bribe or threaten another so as to have them do something for them. Foreign investment can help these countries become more independent with these amounts of money coming from a wider variety of nations. What many of these nations need is better international monitoring in trade relationships. While corruption is indeed evil and unjust, it may not be the country’s government’s fault. Corruption is most often occurring in developing countries. These countries often do not have the monetary resources to make all of their laws and transactions legal and fair. Many are most likely being forced into making the decision of whether to let their country suffer or acquire assistance illegally. While this is indeed dishonorable, it is not done without a reason. Perhaps if these countries were not so economically deprived, they would not see the need to acquire more money through illegal means. Should the World Assembly help a developing nation or nations seeking to be democratic not have financial difficulty, much of the reason to be corrupt would be eliminated. If a developing country is having trouble gaining basic necessities, its citizens may have to resort to attaining the money from specific companies and organizations. A nation should be able to request a certain amount of money and this can be used for the projects it needs completed. The country would only have to state what the money would be used for and agree to supervision regarding the use of the money. This will provide the assistance needed to do away with corrupt deeds. This type of arrangement can be negotiated through the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank under the assumption equity of terms. All of the less fortunate nations in the world have not had the opportunity to prove themselves as a honest nations. This proposition could significantly reduce the amount of corruption taking place worldwide. Economical difficulties often lead to the stealing of money. Specifically this proposal would work like this:

• World Assembly should assess the level of corruption in each young country
• The assessment would determine what areas of government and public enterprise need improvement
• The country should be given time to improve its situation
• Based upon the level of improvement, foreign countries and banks should be able to invest in the country

Should this plan be implemented properly, the level of corruption should decrease over time. With less corruption, everyone can live in better conditions.


Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 84 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Tue Nov 11 2008Illegal for RL references ("the International Monetary Fund or the World Bank"), and for being in the wrong category (Would it qualify as 'Furtherment of Democracy'?) too.

My question is, if it doesn't restrict political freedoms like it claims, what the hell is it doing in the Political Stability category?

Category: Global Disarmament


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Canhaven

Description: Nuclear arms are a devestating thing. They destroy people, cultures, cities, the environment and more. The effects of the use of a nuclear weapon are felt worldwide, bringing strange disfigurements and health problems to everyone. If there is a dispute between nations let it be resolved by conventional means, not through nuclear action-- for that is an attack on the world.
This resolution calls for the disarmament of all nuclear weapons in ten years time. Starting with the passing of the resolution, all production of nuclear arms will stop. Any nation caught still producing nuclear arms will suffer economic isolation and a boycott on any product leaving the nation.
Stand up for the world, unite! Once again, the use of nuclear weapons on a nation is not only an attack on them but you too!I can't believe I managed to miss seeing this one since it contradicts my resolution.

Category: Gun Control


Decision: Relax


Proposed by: The british colony

Description: To build specific weapons for example if we built satellites there would be no use for spying if we build multifunctional machines we can disarm to make space for them because if we had a multifunctional weapon system that does spying, demolition, and repair thats 3 things that we could get rid of for the space of just one it would cut world armys by half and cut armed forces bugets.I'm not entirely sure what this is supposed to do, but I don't think it relaxes gun control laws.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Seperatist Nations

Description: Description: Marrige is difined as a man and a women united in holy matrimony. Homosexuals and lesbians wish to change all that. It is not taking away their righs, but protecting the rights of everybody else.

Remember: God made Adam ad Eve NOT Adam and Steave Illegal, contradicts passed legislation and wrong category.

A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.


Category: Human Rights


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Amnazia

Description: many countries still hold civil and criminal laws against women, they r subjet to more injustice, all developed and human right avctivists from all around the world should develop a commitiee that surveys researches, reoprts and take actions in order to empower those women and give them equal oppurtunities and fight for theior cases

Approvals: 2 (Pokemonman, Jimmy Hart)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 82 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Tue Nov 11 2008

Wouldn't this one phail because it uses bad grammer/spelling and l33t speak?

so the basic purpose of this thread is to name or talk about all the bad proposals put up in the first place? that doesn't seem very progressive. do the people who introduce unprofessional or badly written proposals suffer in any way? are they warns on further action? if not, i don't really see the importance of such a thread.

Wachichi

I thought it was so that Moderators don't have waste time to look, and so all the community has to do is pin-point, and the mods destroy.

Unacceptably speciesist.Once again, your personal crusades are not ours. There is nothing in the rules that prohibits people from writing to only humans. Flib is correct about the real reason it's illegal.

so the basic purpose of this thread is to name or talk about all the bad proposals put up in the first place? that doesn't seem very progressive.Who said we were progressive?

Remove Gun bans!

A resolution to tighten or relax gun control laws.


Category: Gun Control


Decision: Relax


Proposed by: Sarunji

Description: People have the right to use guns and to own them in their home for protection against terrorists, corrupt government, and petty thieves! Its not guns that kill people its people that kill people, there will always be a black market with guns and there will always be corrupt government. The people have the right to defend themselves, people in my country stab each other to death in a duel instead of shooting,I don't know about you but I would rather die faster then slower if that ever does happen. Personally I don't agree with murder but like the United States the Second Amendment should exist in all nations
the second amendment is a real life reference

Not to mention branding lol

Also, the phrase 'I don't agree with murder but' is pretty awesome.

Ban Gay Marrige
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.

Category: Human Rights
Strength: Significant
Proposed by: Seperatist Nations

Description: Description: Marrige is difined as a man and a women united in holy matrimony. Homosexuals and lesbians wish to change all that. It is not taking away their righs, but protecting the rights of everybody else.

Remember: God made Adam ad Eve NOT Adam and Steave

Includes a quote from one of the Christian holy books (RL).

That's not a quotation from the Bible. Adam and Steve get surprisingly little play in Genesis.

And anyway, I'd be uncomfortable with the mods ruling the Bible a RL reference: there are obviously many Christian nations within NS.

Edit: you know, I just now noticed Fris's first post. It doesn't really matter, but could the references to 'UN' be changed?

so the basic purpose of this thread is to name or talk about all the bad proposals put up in the first place? that doesn't seem very progressive. do the people who introduce unprofessional or badly written proposals suffer in any way? are they warns on further action? if not, i don't really see the importance of such a thread.

Wachichi

I thought it was so that Moderators don't have waste time to look, and so all the community has to do is pin-point, and the mods destroy.Exactly, it also serves as an example of what not to do when writing proposals

Includes a quote from one of the Christian holy books (RL).
Psst, posted already (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=14186716&postcount=713), only with the real reason it's illegal.
That's not a quotation from the Bible. Adam and Steve get surprisingly little play in Genesis.

And anyway, I'd be uncomfortable with the mods ruling the Bible a RL reference: there are obviously many Christian nations within NS.Actually, considering that there are references to Catholics in issues (the Supreme Court Nomination and the Ban the Burka ones come to mind) I would assume that the Bible does exist in NS.

Category: Political Stability


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Larell

Description: The government haveing MORE control over the nation, president, tax amount, businesses opening, buying land, building, etc... As to, the government ruling less of what happens in the nation. Who wins as president, opening businesses, buying land, etc...I'm not entirely sure what this does since it seems to contradict itself, but it sound like Game Mechanics.

Category: Advancement of Industry


Area of Effect: Environmental Deregulation


Proposed by: Adanas

Description: First of all we should give new buisnesses that are opening up no taxes for the first few weeks.It will stableize them and overall be better for our economies, but when they are all settled we should slightly lower the working classes taxes and raise theirs. The last thin we should do is for the countries with a bad economy we should bail out their large buissnesses to put the country back on track. This will stablize everyones economy and leave people to deal with important matters like national security, political rights, and civil rights.If you're trying to alter tax rates why is this filed under Environmental Deregulation?

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Fradzor

Description: Homosexuals and bisexuals deserve the same rights as heterosexuals. Sexual Orientation will not be a reason to judge people unfairly. Every Human deserves the same basic rights, Gays, lesbians, and bisexuals ARE to be recognised as Human by all.

any group of society should not be allowed to take away the basic rights of any other group of society.

This Proposal will Legalise Gay marriage and Gay adoption.

This Proposal will give equal rights to homosexuals, bisexuals, and heterosexuals.

This Proposal will not tolerate Homophobia.

This proposal will change lives.Possibly illegal as gay marriage has already been done, but this could be like the UNCoESB where it does enough else to overlook the duplication. But more importantly, this give me the opportunity to ask the question, What's the deal with all the "Gay" themed proposals lately?

But more importantly, this give me the opportunity to ask the question, What's the deal with all the "Gay" themed proposals lately?

Most likely because of the US elections and the sheer amount of media coverage Proposition 8 (aka, definition of Marriage in California) has received.

A resolution to reduce income inequality and increase basic welfare.


Category: Social Justice


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Geopak

Description: Vampires have long been regarded as being beyond life. They are intelligent and should have equal rights with less life-challenged.

Approvals: 8 (Masclins, Worldia555, WynneAsADictator, The Mindless Blob, Callisdrun, Jimmy Hart, Somekindaplace, Jacobish)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 75 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Wed Nov 12 2008

Does this even do anything? Since when are there Vampires?

Does this even do anything? Since when are there Vampires?

Considering that there are several nations with Vampires in the region I'm in, I'm sure they'd support this proposal just cause it's supporting Vampires. Heh.

In any case, I agree. It doesn't do anything.

Well if it's supporting vampires, and it doesn't do anything, what's REALLY the point?

i got a question. Why should we ban gay marriages? Why, do you have a problem with the gay?

Those proposals are written by people who haven't bothered to look at the Freedom of Marriage Act, which legalizes gay marriage. Most of them are illegal because they're contradicting previous legislation, though a few are illegal because they're just downright offensive.

That's not a quotation from the Bible. Adam and Steve get surprisingly little play in Genesis.

And anyway, I'd be uncomfortable with the mods ruling the Bible a RL reference: there are obviously many Christian nations within NS.

Edit: you know, I just now noticed Fris's first post. It doesn't really matter, but could the references to 'UN' be changed?

Of course there are Christian nations but there could be some Gnostic nations or Pelagian ones or even nations which practice some form of futuristic off shoot of Christianity. These and many other types of nation could have completely different versions of the bible ( as RL protestants and roman catholics do ) meaning that a reference to any RL version of the bible is clearly aligned with real world reality. Where are the NS versions of these scriptures written down in full so that we can verify them? How can these be verified without seeking real world reference materials?

Many in my nation are Mongols if they used quotes from Rubruk's account of his trip to China under the Mongols in a resolution it would be found to be a RL reference no? Or to make the comparison closer, if Urgench used quotes from the Yasaq ( the law of Genghis Khan, which has a spiritual nature for some Mongolians to this day ) it would be ruled illegal as a real world reference no?

Or how about if a Satanistic state used quotes from Necronomicon or the Gospel of Simon Magus? Real world reference no?

Just putting it out there.

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: Mattheis

Description: This bill will push for the cease of killing all wildlife who are endangered,threatened, or are on the verge of scarce. Many people dont think their actions will do much on the wildlife population. Though, if you think back in history there were millions of buffulo roaming the great plains. But with the introduction of the railroad and recreational hunting it made there numbers into the mere hundreds. This bill must be passed!Illegal, RL reference (what happened to the buffalo).

Category: Free Trade


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: British Orange

Description: Air Traffic Control Act
The World Assembly,

BELIEVING that International air travel needs regulation and standardisation across WA member nations,

REALISING that aeroplane accidents can be caused due to inadequate Air Traffic Control measures or differing and confusing systems in different nations,

RECOGNISING individual member nation’s right to provide levels of fund they deem adequate for Air Traffic Control systems in their own countries,

The Air Traffic Control Act provides that:

1. Air Traffic Controllers and Aeroplane Pilots must use Esperanto as the only communicating language in order to standardise communication and remove language barriers when aircraft switch from system to system;

2. Air Traffic Control services must be available for private, military and commercial aircraft;

3. Air Traffic Control services must be available in all airspace in WA member nations, provided by and the responsibility of that WA member nation which the airspace falls in the borders of;

4. Terminal/Airport control services (relating to aircraft on the terminal surface or airborne in the immediate area and En-route control services must have different centres and different Air Traffic Controllers;

5. No call signs of aircraft can be the same across all WA member nations. This Act establishes the WA Call Sign Assignment Agency which has power to assign call signs;

6. Air Traffic Controllers must be of sufficient and adequate body and mind, deemed and regulated by the individual WA member nations.Would Esperanto count as a RL reference?

Illegal, RL reference (what happened to the buffalo).

Would Esperanto count as a RL reference?

couldn't Esperanto be used as an NSlanguage though? I see many languages from RL used in NS. But of course I'm not a mod so it's only my opinon. Sorry for the thread crashing heh ( :$ )

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: The Great U S A

Description: 1. Since life begins at conception, abortion is akin to murder as it is the act of taking human life. Abortion is in direct defiance of the commonly accepted idea of the sanctity of human life
2. No civilized society permits one human to intentionally harm or take the life of another human without punishment, and abortion is no different.
3. Adoption is a viable alternative to abortion and accomplishes the same result. And with 1.5 million American families wanting to adopt a child, there is no such thing as an unwanted child.
4. An abortion can result in medical complications later in life; the risk of ectopic pregnancies doubles, and the chance of a miscarriage and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease also increases.
5. In the instance of rape and incest, proper medical care can ensure that a woman will not get pregnant. Abortion punishes the unborn child who committed no crime; instead, it is the perpetrator who should be punished.
6. Abortion should not be used as another form of contraception.
7. For women who demand complete control of their body, control should include preventing the risk of unwanted pregnancy through the responsible use of contraception or, if that is not possible, through abstinence.
8. Many Americans who pay taxes are opposed to abortion; therefore it's morally wrong to use tax dollars to fund abortion.
9. Those who choose abortions are often minors or young women with insufficient life experience to understand fully what they are doing. Many have lifelong regrets afterwards.
10. Abortion frequently causes intense psychological pain and stress.
The only exceptions our 1.rape
2. Incest
3. Mother will die Illegal, wrong category and RL reference.

Illegal, wrong category and RL reference.

I'm curious as to how "incest" got in there with "rape" and "mother's death".

I'm curious as to how "incest" got in there with "rape" and "mother's death".What's so scandalous about it?

Age that guns should be aloud

A resolution to tighten or relax gun control laws.


Category: Gun Control


Decision: Tighten


Proposed by: Blue boys

Description: we should make the age that it is legal to own a gun 21 like the drinking age

Approvals: 1 (Jimmy Hart)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 81 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Fri Nov 14 2008


I don't know enough to call this illegal, so I'll just say it's stupid. It's only one poorly punctuated sentence, and he (assumed gender) can't even spell "allowed" correctly.....

Category: Repeal


Resolution: #10


Proposed by: Masta Baiters

Description: WA Resolution #10: Nuclear Arms Possession Act (Category: International Security; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: Although members of this world who are not part of the WA may outnumber the members in the WA nuclear weapons are not needed to defend a nation.

Seeing that only members of the WA are the only nations that need to abide by these rules why would a nation want to spend money on Nuclear Weaponry? The only members who are in this kind of dealing would be working secretly to sell there goods to other nations outside of the WA.

If all members of the WA are supposed to work together and see that the world is a safe place for all to live why would nations that only seek peace want to develop such weapons.

This is to say that nations seeking peace are "doing it in defense". All nations in the WA will be defending one another the need or want for Nuclear weapons is not needed in a peace keeping organization.

This Repeal would make it ILLEGAL for any nation in the WA to work with, or manufacture Nuclear weapons. Illegal, contains new legislation.

Category: Furtherment of Democracy


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: ZiDean

Description: This proposal is one which demands compulsory voting by all those eligible to vote, from council elections to the the very top tiers of Government.

It also proposes that alongside compulsory voting, that all nations should implement the use of Proportional Representation as its electoral system. To the degree that if a party recieves 20% of the votes cast, the party would recieve 20% of the Parliamentary seats.

This Act would legitimise the result of Elections and would ensure that no-one is mis-represented. This would be a cornerstone of World Civilisation and an achievement so spectacular that surely nothing after this would be so important, and this achievement would be recognised as an achievement for the Pacific first and the World second.Illegal, idealogical ban.

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: Apocalyptic Nihilism

Description: SITUATION: overwhelmed public services, billions wasted on non productive citizens and environmental destruction due to overpopulation.

THREAT: economic collapse, destruction of entire ecosystems, propagation of genetics vulnerable to contagious diseases and rioting due to food shortages.

SOLUTION: legalize eugenics and euthanasia.

1. Calls for all nations to legalize eugenics and allow N.E.E.C to oversee any subsequent programs in relation to eugenics or euthanasia.

2. Requires the Eugenics programs to not target race, colour, creed or class but age and genetic defects.

3. Allows euthanasia to be used at the discretion of the patients who request the service.

4. Authorizes the creation of the National Eugenics and Euthanasia Coalition (N.E.E.C)

5. Directs the N.E.E.C to oversee the following:
5a. Oversee that nations do not target race, colour, creed and class
5b. Suggest humane methods of Eugenics to governments
5c. Demand nations use environmentally safe methods of disposal
5d. Negotiate complaints or conflicts with euthanasia or eugenics programs

6. Suggests all nations recognize global warming and use eugenics effectively to reduce environmental damage.I don't know what category this should be under, but Environmental is not it.

DRUGS SPEADS

A resolution to ban, legalize, or encourage recreational drugs.


Category: Recreational Drug Use


Decision: Outlaw


Proposed by: UnitedNationss

Description: ON 1 THING WE MUST CONSIDER THERE ARE DRUGS EVERYWHERE LOCAL BARS ARE IN u know err bad AND ALSO PEOPLE ARE DIEING OUTRAGEOUSLY FROM INTELIGANCE THAT ITS THE DRUGS I PROPOSE TO BAN THE FOLLOWING DRUGS:MAROWANA,WEED,CRACK,COCAINE well theres a report for banning it but it only got to A FINE

Could someone explain exactly what this does? For that matter, can someone please translate from the atrocious spelling? :eek:

RRR, you beat me to it! That's a real classic.

A resolution to increase the quality of the world's environment, at the expense of industry.


Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: Automobile Manufacturing


Proposed by: Greymain

Description: too long have us humans poisoned the earth. i believe we can do more good than bad if we realy want to. i wish to ask all of you to please pass this proposal. if you do so many automoblies may be baned. if you do not stand with me than the planet will be on its way to the grave along with us. i the people's republic of greymain has allways stood up for the enviroment. now i ask you to.

Approvals: 1 (Fisenesia)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 80 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sun Nov 16 2008

Illegal, Branding, little-to-no understanding of proper grammar/spelling, does nothing, just plain stupid.




A resolution to increase democratic freedoms.


Category: Furtherment of Democracy


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: The british colony

Description: in times of war countrys desperate for a change of the law are boged down with the time costly way of voting, with this we will stop voting for new laws when war is being waged this would give goverments more power and they would be able to change things more quickly. yes you may be thinking this is a bad thing but you must think countrys could fall because they couldent get the law changed and this law could only be used during war time.

Approvals: 1 (Vibrosa Intatta)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 80 more approvals)

Voting Ends: Sun Nov 16 2008

I must be on crack or something, how does giving government more power further democracy?

Also another grammar/spelling mess.

Category: Free Trade


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Mattheis

Description: This act will free up and regulate all markets. This will improve economy and decrease chance of a global economic meltdown.

-All buisness must submit weekly reports on stock trades
-All mortgages must be approved by a elected council of small and large nations
-In the council there is 20 nations. 10 large and 10 small for fare representation
-All loans have a maximum interest of 5.175%
-Forclosures can be sold back to the people kicked out
-All banks cant sell bad mortgages to other banksHow do new restrictions reduce barriers to free trade and commerce?

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: Uranium Mining


Proposed by: Minndom

Description: I propose that all nation's have to build nuclear power plant's. Nuclear Power is efficient and is a safe way for each of our nation's to gain energy stability. It produces no carbon-emmision's and is safe for the environment. By building these power plant's we will also produce alot of new job's. More job's in the construction industry, and more job's for scientist's and engineer's. It is a perfect way for each nation to produce there own energy and it will give each nation a sense of self reliance.Apparently the author of this one fails to realize that Environmental, Uranium Mining proposals reduce the mining of uranium.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Maxpayne50

Description: Any nation commiting a genocide will be ejected from the World Assembly and proper action will be taken against the offending nation.Illegal, mandates ejection for non-compliance.

Could someone explain exactly what this does? For that matter, can someone please translate from the atrocious spelling? :eek:

It's just ultra-stupid and silly. :p

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Maxpayne50

Description: Genocide disgusting criminal offense by the government committed against their own people.
1.Genocide kills hundreds of thousand of people a year.
2.It may sperate families due to one of the family members dieing.
3.It may cause severe psychological pain and suffering such as post-traumatic stress disorder.
4.In most cases the government who is commiting a genocide is deeply corrupted.
5.We need to step up for these people who have no voice an help the nation commiting genocide(s)Illegal, doesn't do anything.

Category: Political Stability


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Mattheis

Description: This Act will set a goverment for all nations.
-The Goverment will be capatilistIllegal, idealogical ban.

Illegal, doesn't do anything.Not only that, it says we should "help the nations committing genocide." :eek2:

I believe this is Strike 2 for "Maxpayne50."

Category: Environmental


Industry Affected: All Businesses


Proposed by: Radicum

Description: As you know Global Warming is an important issue in today's world.

What this proposal is trying to do is stop all forms of fossil fuels being burnt, mined and drilled.

Types of energy excluded from this proposal:
Biomass energy
Solar energy
Tidal energy
Hydropower energy (Dams)
Wind energy
Nuclear energy
Geothermal energy Hmm, I didn't know fossil fuels could sin.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Xanderovia

Description: SITUATION: Millions illiterate, homeless, jobless

THREAT: economic collapse, destruction of entire societys, Food Crisis'.

SOLUTION: Create a Free Public Education

1. Calls for all nations to provide a Free Public Education of 25 students per class room, starting at the age of 5 untill the age of 18.

2. Requires Schools to not descriminae based on gender colour, money, or race.

3.Makes Public Education Compoulsory among all citizens ot the WA.

4. Mandates all Nations to provide Free ublic education by teachers who have gone through 4 years of Post-Secondary Education.

5. Requires all nations to not outlaw Private schools, as doing such would create teacher shortages

6. Requires Nations of the WA to not raise taxes due solely to this rsolution to provide a Free Public Education. Illegal, wrong category, and let us not forget the delicious irony of typos in an education proposal.

Civil Rights Act of 2008

A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.


Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: The Quebecoise

Description: People in the world today are not equal to one another and my nation proposes we change this. Before anything can be fixed we need to address what is wrong to begin with.

1)Women don't receive equal pay for equal work.

2)Affirmative Action is still legal in some places.

3)Age discrimination is still a problem that plagues many areas of society.

4)Gay couples are not allowed to be married because governments choose to lead their nations with religion.

5)Racial Profiling is used by police and government agencies to capture criminals.

Here are 5 problems that need to be fixed to so that the people of the world can be more equal. Here are 5 solutions to those 5 problems.

1)The governments of the world should be made to force businesses to give equal wages for all regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual preference, age, or religion.

2)Affirmative Action should be outlawed because if governments set quotas that businesses have to hire a certain number of each minority then other people get stepped over and then qualified people can be left out of consideration for a job. By banning affirmative action all people regardless of the color of their skin will have equal opportunity to get a job.

3)Age discrimination mostly happens in business and in the medical field so I will address those two areas. When people are looked at for jobs some times the employer will notice you are just old enough to be able to apply and can sometimes step over you and hire someone that is a few years older than you figuring they have better experience and that shouldn't be allowed. Younger people should be considered for jobs too not just the people a little older. Everyone has to get their start somewhere. Also senior citizens in nursing homes and in the hospital are sometimes abused and neglected because either people think they are to needy or just a pain in the butt. This should never happen these people are there because they can't help themselves and they need our help so you don't abuse or neglect them. So bottom line is age discrimination eeds to be outlawed.

4)Gay Marriage should be allowed but it should be called a Civil Union which has all the same rights as a regular marriage. The only difference is that marriage is something specifically defined and named by religion and to call a union between people of the same sex a marriage is just insulting to people of those faiths so I propose that Gay Marriage be legalized but just be called a Civil Union.

5)Lastly racial profiling is something I believe should be banned. The reason I feel this way is because say someone robs a liquor store or a gas station because of racial profiling everyone automatically thinks black guy and that isn't right because someone who robs a liquor store or gas station could be any race not just black. Another example is someone says there was a terrorist attack and everyone thinks the people responsible were Muslim and Arab and that is another example of how racial profiling makes an entire race look bad for something one person did it isn't right therefore racial profiling should be banned.

I feel that these small changes in society would be a gigantic step toward equality for all people around the world. Thank you

#4 primarily since the Freedom of Marriage act has already covered it. #5 also has RL references.

There's probably other problems with it, but those were the two I spotted.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Strong


Proposed by: Iminimi

Description: i simply think that Marajuana should be legal worldwide. It has some significant health benefits and people should be able to do what ever they want with their bodies. it's their life they're living.Illegal, wrong category.

Illegal, doesn't do anything.

So...it's illegal not to do anything?

/rubbing my stomach, patting my head, hopping up & down and running around in circles

So...it's illegal not to do anything?

/rubbing my stomach, patting my head, hopping up & down and running around in circles

It's illegal for a proposal not to do anything.

Category: Human Rights


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: EG-X

Description: Should countries make drugs in their country legal?Even if this did anything (which it doesn't) it's in the wrong category.

Category: Advancement of Industry


Area of Effect: Environmental Deregulation


Proposed by: North Defese

Description: Advantages-
Nuclear power generation contributes about 35 percent of the electricity used by Progress Energy customers, enough electricity to power 2.6 million homes.
In addition to being reliable, cost-effective and resource-efficient, nuclear energy is a safe and clean energy source that helps meet the increasing energy demands of today’s technology-driven society.
Well-constructed nuclear power plants have an important advantage when it comes to electrical power generation -- they are extremely clean. Compared with a coal-fired power plant, nuclear power plants are a dream come true from an environmental standpoint. A coal-fired power plant actually releases more radioactivity into the atmosphere than a properly functioning nuclear power plant. Coal-fired plants also release tons of carbon, sulfur and other elements into the atmosphereHmm, that bit about "Progress Energy customers" smells like a RL reference (http://www.progress-energy.com/) to me.