[DRAFT] On Terrorism

[Diarcesia]

Latest Version

The Security Council,

Defining terrorism as achieving political, religious, or ideological goals through violence and fear, towards targets that do not facilitate tyranny,

Reiterating that rationales based on self-defense and national security can contradict the goal of liberty from tyranny,

Lamenting the prevalence of terrorism in the multiverse,

Noting the numerous Condemnations issued by this august body,

Assessing that the material costs, while significant, is not its most devastating aspect,

Concluding that the bodily costs on sentient beings are incalculable, as no monetary amount can fully compensate for one death, let alone many,

Recognizing that many more suffer injury or experience fear, anxiety, and a general decline in quality of life,

Particularly outraged that ideologies like fascism and systems like slavery inspire many to terrorism,

Saddened that many nations and regions have to divert resources from productive investment into security measures, hampering economic development and welfare for affected citizens,

Deeply concerned of the ongoing suffering caused by such heinous acts,

1. Calls for independent and impartial inquiries on claims of incidents of terrorism
2. Praises all efforts, within commendable means, to combat this scourge
3. Expresses gratitude towards members' commitments to arrest or stifle terroristic activities
4. Encourages members victimized by terrorist attacks to share their experiences publicly with this germane body
5. Exhorts this body to issue Condemnations on nations who engage in state-sponsored terrorism

The Security Council,

Defining "terrorism" based on GAs 25 and 613 as:

The use of violence, threats, or intimidation by non-state actors for the purpose of creating fear or terror...

• to achieve a social, political, or religious outcome not in the interest of securing liberty from tyranny, or
• committed with deliberate disregard or specific targeting of civilians or non-combatants who are not instrumental to the perpetuation of tyranny

Lamenting the prevalence of terrorism in the multiverse,

Noting the numerous condemnations issued by this august body,

Assessing that the imposed material costs, while significant, is not its most devastating aspect,

Acknowledging that the costs inflicted on sentient beings are incalculable, as no monetary amount can fully compensate for one death, let alone many,

Recognizing that many more suffer injury or experience fear, anxiety, and a general decline in quality of life,

Particularly outraged that ideologies like fascism inspire many to terrorism,

Saddened that numerous nations and regions have to divert resources from productive investment into security measures, hampering economic development and welfare for affected citizens,

Deeply concerned of the ongoing suffering caused by such heinous acts,

Opines

• support for all efforts, within the bounds of World Assembly resolutions, by members towards combating this scourge
• gratitude towards defenders' commitment to arrest or stifle the activities of raiders
• encouragement for members victimized by terrorist attacks to share their experiences publicly

The Security Council,

Lamenting the prevalence of terrorism in the multiverse,

Noting the numerous condemnations issued by this august body,

Assessing that the imposed material costs, while significant, is not its most devastating aspect,

Acknowledging that the costs inflicted on sentient beings are incalculable, as no monetary amount can fully compensate for one death, let alone many,

Recognizing that many more suffer injury or experience fear, anxiety, and a general decline in quality of life,

Particularly outraged that ideologies like fascism inspire many to terrorism,

Saddened that numerous nations and regions have to divert resources from productive investment into security measures, hampering economic development and welfare for affected citizens,

Deeply concerned of the ongoing suffering caused by such heinous acts,

Opines

• support for all efforts, within the bounds of World Assembly resolutions, by members towards combating this scourge
• gratitude towards defenders' commitment to arrest or stifle the activities of raiders
• encouragement for members victimized by terrorist attacks to share their experiences publicly

[Weed Smokers]

Too short, maybe add some spice. Some frosting to your cake. Some weed to your brownies. Maybe go more into depth about what terrorism is and why it’s bad.

[Diarcesia]

Updated draft per Weed Smokers's feedback.

The Security Council,

Defining "terrorism" based on GAs 25 and 613 as:

The use of violence, threats, or intimidation by non-state actors for the purpose of creating fear or terror...

• to achieve a social, political, or religious outcome not in the interest of securing liberty from tyranny, or
• committed with deliberate disregard or specific targeting of civilians or non-combatants who are not instrumental to the perpetuation of tyranny

Lamenting the prevalence of terrorism in the multiverse,

Noting the numerous condemnations issued by this august body,

Assessing that the imposed material costs, while significant, is not its most devastating aspect,

Acknowledging that the costs inflicted on sentient beings are incalculable, as no monetary amount can fully compensate for one death, let alone many,

Recognizing that many more suffer injury or experience fear, anxiety, and a general decline in quality of life,

Particularly outraged that ideologies like fascism inspire many to terrorism,

Saddened that numerous nations and regions have to divert resources from productive investment into security measures, hampering economic development and welfare for affected citizens,

Deeply concerned of the ongoing suffering caused by such heinous acts,

Opines

• support for all efforts, within the bounds of World Assembly resolutions, by members towards combating this scourge
• gratitude towards defenders' commitment to arrest or stifle the activities of raiders
• encouragement for members victimized by terrorist attacks to share their experiences publicly

[Weed Smokers]

I would support this would it pass the Delegate approval section.

[Hekp]

I think that's mighty fine.

[Bhang Bhang Duc]

Not seeing a clear operative clause, so illegal.

In general this declaration has more holes in it than a Swiss cheese.

[Bisofeyr]

Not seeing a clear operative clause, so illegal.

In general this declaration has more holes in it than a Swiss cheese.

To me, "Opines" reads as operative.

Opposed for many reasons, not the least of which is basing the definitions on General Assembly resolutions. Create your own definition.

[Diarcesia]

New version. Changes:

• Addresses state-sponsored terrorism
• Changed the definition of terrorism away from deriving from GA resolutions
• Addressed potential illegality with respect to Rule 3b. Clarified the wording such that (a) the GA cannot address the issue; or (b) they support the due diligence towards submitting another SC resolution
• Removed mentions of raiders and defenders

The Security Council,

Defining terrorism as achieving political, religious, or ideological goals through violence and fear, towards targets that do not facilitate tyranny,

Reiterating that rationales based on self-defense and national security can contradict the goal of liberty from tyranny,

Lamenting the prevalence of terrorism in the multiverse,

Noting the numerous Condemnations issued by this august body,

Assessing that the material costs, while significant, is not its most devastating aspect,

Concluding that the bodily costs on sentient beings are incalculable, as no monetary amount can fully compensate for one death, let alone many,

Recognizing that many more suffer injury or experience fear, anxiety, and a general decline in quality of life,

Particularly outraged that ideologies like fascism and systems like slavery inspire many to terrorism,

Saddened that many nations and regions have to divert resources from productive investment into security measures, hampering economic development and welfare for affected citizens,

Deeply concerned of the ongoing suffering caused by such heinous acts,

1. Calls for independent and impartial inquiries on claims of incidents of terrorism
2. Praises all efforts, within commendable means, to combat this scourge
3. Expresses gratitude towards members' commitments to arrest or stifle terroristic activities
4. Encourages members victimized by terrorist attacks to share their experiences publicly with this germane body
5. Exhorts this body to issue Condemnations on nations who engage in state-sponsored terrorism

[Refuge Isle]

New version. Changes:

• Addresses state-sponsored terrorism
• Changed the definition of terrorism away from deriving from GA resolutions
• Addressed potential illegality with respect to Rule 3b. Clarified the wording such that (a) the GA cannot address the issue; or (b) they support the due diligence towards submitting another SC resolution
• Removed mentions of raiders and defenders

The Security Council,

Defining terrorism as achieving political, religious, or ideological goals through violence and fear, towards targets that do not facilitate tyranny,

Reiterating that rationales based on self-defense and national security can contradict the goal of liberty from tyranny,

Lamenting the prevalence of terrorism in the multiverse,

Noting the numerous Condemnations issued by this august body,

Assessing that the material costs, while significant, is not its most devastating aspect,

Concluding that the bodily costs on sentient beings are incalculable, as no monetary amount can fully compensate for one death, let alone many,

Recognizing that many more suffer injury or experience fear, anxiety, and a general decline in quality of life,

Particularly outraged that ideologies like fascism and systems like slavery inspire many to terrorism,

Saddened that many nations and regions have to divert resources from productive investment into security measures, hampering economic development and welfare for affected citizens,

Deeply concerned of the ongoing suffering caused by such heinous acts,

1. Calls for independent and impartial inquiries on claims of incidents of terrorism
2. Praises all efforts, within commendable means, to combat this scourge
3. Expresses gratitude towards members' commitments to arrest or stifle terroristic activities
4. Encourages members victimized by terrorist attacks to share their experiences publicly with this germane body
5. Exhorts this body to issue Condemnations on nations who engage in state-sponsored terrorism

I would mark this as illegal via 3b for being a proposal that would be better suited to the GA (Category: Political Stability/mild), or re-tailored for International Security. You could almost drop this in verbatim, with very mild modifications. Typically in Condemnations and Commendations, authors use metaphors and colourful stories to talk about r/d, specific RP continuities, census stats, or other gameplay aspects. Without any specific context, just dropping "the prevalence of terrorism" and the "[many] deaths" it causes, "hampering economic development and welfare", I can only assume this is a more generic, GA-themed RP which should be kept to its right place.

[Bisofeyr]

New version. Changes:

• Addresses state-sponsored terrorism
• Changed the definition of terrorism away from deriving from GA resolutions
• Addressed potential illegality with respect to Rule 3b. Clarified the wording such that (a) the GA cannot address the issue; or (b) they support the due diligence towards submitting another SC resolution
• Removed mentions of raiders and defenders

The Security Council,

Defining terrorism as achieving political, religious, or ideological goals through violence and fear, towards targets that do not facilitate tyranny,

Reiterating that rationales based on self-defense and national security can contradict the goal of liberty from tyranny,

Lamenting the prevalence of terrorism in the multiverse,

Noting the numerous Condemnations issued by this august body,

Assessing that the material costs, while significant, is not its most devastating aspect,

Concluding that the bodily costs on sentient beings are incalculable, as no monetary amount can fully compensate for one death, let alone many,

Recognizing that many more suffer injury or experience fear, anxiety, and a general decline in quality of life,

Particularly outraged that ideologies like fascism and systems like slavery inspire many to terrorism,

Saddened that many nations and regions have to divert resources from productive investment into security measures, hampering economic development and welfare for affected citizens,

Deeply concerned of the ongoing suffering caused by such heinous acts,

1. Calls for independent and impartial inquiries on claims of incidents of terrorism
2. Praises all efforts, within commendable means, to combat this scourge
3. Expresses gratitude towards members' commitments to arrest or stifle terroristic activities
4. Encourages members victimized by terrorist attacks to share their experiences publicly with this germane body
5. Exhorts this body to issue Condemnations on nations who engage in state-sponsored terrorism

I would mark this as illegal via 3b for being a proposal that would be better suited to the GA (Category: Political Stability/mild), or re-tailored for International Security. You could almost drop this in verbatim, with very mild modifications. Typically in Condemnations and Commendations, authors use metaphors and colourful stories to talk about r/d, specific RP continuities, census stats, or other gameplay aspects. Without any specific context, just dropping "the prevalence of terrorism" and the "[many] deaths" it causes, "hampering economic development and welfare", I can only assume this is a more generic, GA-themed RP which should be kept to its right place.

Obviously I'm not the one making these decisions, and I know there are a few discussions pending with 3b as per here, but to me I would label the most pressing concerns related to 3b would be "Calls" and "Encourages", and if those were to be excluded I would be satisfied (in terms of legality, not quality) because the operative clauses are then pertaining specifically to commendations and condemnations, which seems acceptable.

[Bhang Bhang Duc]

The Security Council,

Defining terrorism as achieving political, religious, or ideological goals through violence and fear, towards targets that do not facilitate tyranny,

Reiterating that rationales based on self-defense and national security can contradict the goal of liberty from tyranny,

And what has any of this to do with Gameplay?

Lamenting the prevalence of terrorism in the multiverse,

Where is it?

Noting the numerous Condemnations issued by this august body,

A complete and total non sequitur. How many Condemnations have been awarded for terrorism?

Assessing that the material costs, while significant, is not its most devastating aspect,

Concluding that the bodily costs on sentient beings are incalculable, as no monetary amount can fully compensate for one death, let alone many,

Recognizing that many more suffer injury or experience fear, anxiety, and a general decline in quality of life,

Again, what does any of this have to do with GP?

Particularly outraged that ideologies like fascism and systems like slavery inspire many to terrorism,

Do they? Where’s the evidence?

Saddened that many nations and regions have to divert resources from productive investment into security measures, hampering economic development and welfare for affected citizens,

Sounds more and more like a GA problem.

Deeply concerned of the ongoing suffering caused by such heinous acts,

1. Calls for independent and impartial inquiries on claims of incidents of terrorism
2. Praises all efforts, within commendable means, to combat this scourge
3. Expresses gratitude towards members' commitments to arrest or stifle terroristic activities
4. Encourages members victimized by terrorist attacks to share their experiences publicly with this germane body
5. Exhorts this body to issue Condemnations on nations who engage in state-sponsored terrorism

Condemnations are issued for nations/regions that have successfully IC played the villain for a long time. Like me. And I’m not a terrorist.

As I said earlier this has more holes in it than a Swiss cheese and really belongs in the GA.

[United Calanworie]

Seconding Refuge Isle here -- 3b violation.

[Outer Sparta]

Agreed that this fits far better in the GA than anything to do with a SC declaration. The proposal in itself seems to follow a GA structure (without the mandates) rather than a declaration.

[Diarcesia]

So it looks like my choices are either to move this to the GA (I'll just need change the operative clause to better fit actual legislation) or find RP/GP examples of multiversal terrorism and frame it as "because of the prevalence of events like X, Y, and Z, the SC denounces terrorism"