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THE PROTECTION OF INDUSTRY ACT
A resolution to develop industry around the world.

RECOGNIZING the difficulties of underdeveloped nations and their struggling economies,

NOTING the necessity of the tariff to protect national industry for the purposes of growth and economic self-sufficiency,

THE PROTECTION OF INDUSTRY ACT hereby declares that:

1) The government of any nation has the right to implement a protective tariff (or tariffs) for the purpose of protecting national industry and increasing economic self-sufficiency.

2) The government of any nation has the right to establish the rate of the tariff as they see fit without fear of outside interference by another nation or this body.

I believe the protective tariff is a necessary policy for underdeveloped nations and their economies, and even established economies that are going through economic difficulties.

Good to know the WA left actually does support sovereignty blockers from time to time. This one, however, is illegal, as it does not require or even urge WA members to do anything. I'd also suggest a more honest title, like "Protection of Big Labor Act," "Protection of Lazy Workers Act," "Protection against the Filthy Foreigners Act," "Protection of Ingrained Xenophobia and Prejudice Act," "The DEY TOOK OUR JERBS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goobacks)!!! Act" -- something like that. http://209.85.48.12/6802/45/emo/emotions33%5B1%5D.gif

Good to know the WA left actually does support sovereignty blockers from time to time. This one, however, is illegal, as it does not require or even urge WA members to do anything. I'd also suggest a more honest title, like "Protection of Big Labor Act," "Protection of Lazy Workers Act," "Protection against the Filthy Foreigners Act," "Protection of Ingrained Xenophobia and Prejudice Act," "The DEY TOOK OUR JERBS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goobacks)!!! Act" -- something like that. http://209.85.48.12/6802/45/emo/emotions33%5B1%5D.gif

What do you mean "sovereignty blocker"? It is my opinion that this resolution promotes sovereignty more than it does block sovereignty. It prevents corporate interests within other nations (and the WA) from preventing a nation to set a tariff it believes is absolutely necessary. The establishment of a tariff would allow nations to become economically self-sufficient, as opposed to depending on other nations for help.

And your comment on lazy workers...When jobs are being outsourced because of the misguided corporate-backed trade policies of the capitalists, I don't think you can accuse them of being "lazy." They don't have a damn job.

I think you've kinda rush here a bit . I voted support, not because I am going to endorse right now but I think there is a potential if you took some time to think carefully how to make it a mandatory resolution. Words like Permits, Mandates and more creatively Affirms might be good. I think there may need to be some limits to the matter so it doesn't get out of hand.

Finally, keep it clear and simple.

What do you mean "sovereignty blocker"? It is my opinion that this resolution promotes sovereignty more than it does block sovereignty. It prevents corporate interests within other nations (and the WA) from preventing a nation to set a tariff it believes is absolutely necessary. The establishment of a tariff would allow nations to become economically self-sufficient, as opposed to depending on other nations for help.
What the respected Kennyite ambassador means, a remark with which we must concur, is that this proposal is illegal because its protection of sovereignty is done solely by means of blocking future legislation. The proposal has no active clauses that even urge member nations to do anything.

We recommend a brief study of the rules for submission of proposals (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=420465), particularly the opening paragraph.

Clear and simple seems to be a good idea, but at the same time I'm sure similar issues to this one are still in all our minds considering the most recent repeal. If this proposal is going to be along the same lines, then let it expand to include other things as well. Otherwise it will stand in the way of more explicit and involved legislation.