[DRAFT] Repeal: Declaration On Hippopotamuses

[Moduland]

The new Ambassador from Moduland, a white furred deer with long, red horns, approaches. In her hands (hooves) she holds a picture on it of a pygmy hippo. "Our staff has reviewed tirelessly to find the most adorable pictures out there. And what did we find? Pygmy Hippos! Since they do exist, we proposed a repeal of this silly resolution.

Oh, also, here is an adorable picture and information on the pygmy hippo, which is totes adorbs."

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Category: Repeal| Resolution SCR #361

The Security Council,

Recognizing the historic nature of Declaration of Hippopotamuses as among the first declarations approved by the Security Council.

Further recognizing the important history of hippopotamus-related legislation by the World Assembly.

Acknowledging the declaration rightly recognizing that some hippopotamuses are quite large.

Noting that within the multitude of nations represented in the World Assembly there are many other non-sapient animals which may also be classified as quite large.

Questioning why a hippopotamus should specifically be included in a declaration of the World Assembly.

Concerned that despite the claims of the declaration, there are, in fact, species of hippopotamus which are classified as pygmies reaching maximum heights of 100 centimeters, lengths of 175 centimeters, and masses of 275 kilograms.

Wondering if the declaration is inaccurate why it should remain on the record of The World Assembly.

Hereby Repeals Declaration on Hippopotamuses.

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[quote][b]Repeal: Declaration On Hippopotamuses[/b]

[b]Category:[/b] Repeal| [b]Resolution[/b]  [URL='https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=361/council=2']SCR #361[/URL]

The Security Council,

Recognizing the historic nature of Declaration of Hippopotamuses as among the first declarations approved by the Security Council.

Further recognizing the important history of hippopotamus-related legislation by the World Assembly.

Acknowledging the declaration rightly recognizing that some hippopotamuses are quite large.

Noting that within the multitude of nations represented in the World Assembly there are many non-sapient animals which may also be classified as quite large.

Questioning why a hippopotamus should specifically be included in a declaration of the World Assembly.

Concerned that despite the claims of the declaration, there are, in fact, species of hippopotamus which are classified as pygmies reaching maximum heights of 100 centimeters, lengths of 175 centimeters, and masses of 275 kilograms.

Wondering if the declaration is inaccurate why it should remain on the record of The World Assembly.

Hereby Repeals Declaration on Hippopotamuses.[/quote]

[Nezukolandia]

Yeah, you should have not submitted that. The forum is for drafts, once you have had enough feedback, then you should submit it. But apart from that, it is a good proposal

[Yelda]

Always post your draft here first, before submitting. I don't care how smart you are or how good of a writer you are, you will make mistakes that you cannot see. Others will see them though. We all have blind spots when it comes to our own writing. That's why proofreaders and copy editors exist.

[Moduland]

OOC: This was originally drafted in the SC forums a while back under my main (Namwenia). However, the only comments at the time were "NO, YOU ARE THE WORST" (i.e. nothing of value). So, after thought and consideration, I decided to submit this now again under my current WA Nation.

Feel free to provide commentary, but the repeal has been submitted.

[Bhang Bhang Duc]

So basically the same old rubbish submitted under a different name. No support, the original is quite amusing and should stay on the books.

[Bormiar]

Always post your draft here first, before submitting. I don't care how smart you are or how good of a writer you are, you will make mistakes that you cannot see. Others will see them though. We all have blind spots when it comes to our own writing. That's why proofreaders and copy editors exist.

This. Many of Shakespeare’s greatest lines were typos.

It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times.

[Yelda]

It was the best of times, it was the blurst of times.

That’s a great episode!

[Bears Armed]

Many of Shakespeare’s greatest lines were typos.

There are six surviving examples of his signature that the experts generally consider authentic... and each of those uses a different spelling for his surname...

[Outer Sparta]

Nah, I still love hippos.

[Wallenburg]

"After consulting Comrade Trevanyika on the exact rules for our office's voting behavior, I have confirmed that this proposal violates section 4 of our Minimum Standard Policy, requiring me to schedule our opposition to it at Vote."

[Idinist Imauggland]

SUBMITTED HERE

The new Ambassador from Moduland, a white furred deer with long, red horns, approaches. In her hands (hooves) she holds a picture on it of a pygmy hippo. "Our staff has reviewed tirelessly to find the most adorable pictures out there. And what did we find? Pygmy Hippos! Since they do exist, we proposed a repeal of this silly resolution.

Oh, also, here is an adorable picture and information on the pygmy hippo, which is totes adorbs."

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Repeal: Declaration On Hippopotamuses
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Category: Repeal| Resolution SCR #361

The Security Council,

Recognizing the historic nature of Declaration of Hippopotamuses as among the first declarations approved by the Security Council.

Further recognizing the important history of hippopotamus-related legislation by the World Assembly.

Acknowledging the declaration rightly recognizing that some hippopotamuses are quite large.

Noting that within the multitude of nations represented in the World Assembly there are many other non-sapient animals which may also be classified as quite large.

Questioning why a hippopotamus should specifically be included in a declaration of the World Assembly.

Concerned that despite the claims of the declaration, there are, in fact, species of hippopotamus which are classified as pygmies reaching maximum heights of 100 centimeters, lengths of 175 centimeters, and masses of 275 kilograms.

Wondering if the declaration is inaccurate why it should remain on the record of The World Assembly.

Hereby Repeals Declaration on Hippopotamuses.

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[quote][b]Repeal: Declaration On Hippopotamuses[/b]

[b]Category:[/b] Repeal| [b]Resolution[/b]  [URL='https://www.nationstates.net/page=WA_past_resolution/id=361/council=2']SCR #361[/URL]

The Security Council,

Recognizing the historic nature of Declaration of Hippopotamuses as among the first declarations approved by the Security Council.

Further recognizing the important history of hippopotamus-related legislation by the World Assembly.

Acknowledging the declaration rightly recognizing that some hippopotamuses are quite large.

Noting that within the multitude of nations represented in the World Assembly there are many non-sapient animals which may also be classified as quite large.

Questioning why a hippopotamus should specifically be included in a declaration of the World Assembly.

Concerned that despite the claims of the declaration, there are, in fact, species of hippopotamus which are classified as pygmies reaching maximum heights of 100 centimeters, lengths of 175 centimeters, and masses of 275 kilograms.

Wondering if the declaration is inaccurate why it should remain on the record of The World Assembly.

Hereby Repeals Declaration on Hippopotamuses.[/quote]

Even if there are possible errors in the past legislation, it is incredibly important that the WA has hippo-related resolutions

[Bears Armed]

By the way, this is pointless_
Repeals cancel their target resolutions' effects, but as a declaration has no effects on member nations beyond stating an opinion to them there isn't really anything to cancel as that opinion would effectively remain stated: It would remain in the official list of resolutions that have been passed, albeit then with its text struck through, so that people could still see that information... and the repeal would just provide an additional link to that opinion.

[Refuge Isle]

By the way, this is pointless_
Repeals cancel their target resolutions' effects, but as a declaration has no effects on member nations beyond stating an opinion to them there isn't really anything to cancel as that opinion would effectively remain stated: It would remain in the official list of resolutions that have been passed, albeit then with its text struck through, so that people could still see that information... and the repeal would just provide an additional link to that opinion.

Strictly speaking, repealing a declaration clarifies that the opinion established by the declaration is no longer the official position of the Security Council. It does not delete the resolution from history, but the IC implications of the posture change could be significant depending on the context.

[Moduland]

This has been pulled from the queue, for now.

Genuine comments that aren't just "Oh, never do this repeal" are always welcome.

[Bhang Bhang Duc]

This has been pulled from the queue, for now.

Genuine comments that aren't just "Oh, never do this repeal" are always welcome.

Actually you don’t get to determine who says what.

Glad to see this pulled, would have been another defeat.

[Fachumonn]

By the way, this is pointless_
Repeals cancel their target resolutions' effects, but as a declaration has no effects on member nations beyond stating an opinion to them there isn't really anything to cancel as that opinion would effectively remain stated: It would remain in the official list of resolutions that have been passed, albeit then with its text struck through, so that people could still see that information... and the repeal would just provide an additional link to that opinion.

Just more publicity for the hippos

[Midlona]

This has been pulled from the queue, for now.

Genuine comments that aren't just "Oh, never do this repeal" are always welcome.

Midlona supports this repeal and hopes that the authoring nation pushes for a vote!