[IC] [TWI-Only] The League of TWI (Assembly)

[Polar Svalbard]

Stephanie sent a resolution to everyone's tablets and went up to the podium to describe what Polar Svalbard had just put forth. She looked around, "My fellow delegates, Polar Svalbard puts forth what we find to be an important resolution. Something that while not an issue now, will soon become an issue as genetic research marches forward. Thus Polar Svalbard has penned the Mortal Dictata." She read the resolution.

Resolution 10: The Mortal Dictata
The Assembly of the League of the Western Isles

Recognizing that the field of genetics is becoming larger and larger and that it provides tremendous possibilities for Humanity;

Convinced that science is inherently neutral and can be used for both good and evil purposes;

Resolute that genetics must not be used in immoral ways;

Therefore;
1. A human being shall be defined as a person recognized and accepted by a reasonable layperson as being human on basis of form, behavior, or external appearance, and no authority shall be permitted to use any element of a genetic profile to exclude a person from that definition,
2. A human shall not be restricted, selected, or subjected to discrimination on the basis of their genome or genetic profile, whether altered or unaltered,
3. A human shall not be brought into existence with the intent of providing biological material or research data for the use, treatment, or benefit of another,
4. A human being shall not be subject to any commercial claim, patent, or restriction, whether altered or unaltered,
5. A human being, regardless of their genome or introduction of non-human or artificial DNA, shall not cease to be classified as a human under any circumstance,
6. No human being shall be subjected to genetic alteration except in their express and informed consent, or, in the case of a person under 18, with the consent of their legal guardian for the sole purpose of correcting a health defect in their child.
7. A human being or part thereof may not be owned by any individual or organization,
8. A human being shall not be cloned.

Introduced by: Polar Svalbard

"Questions, concerns?"

[Vancouvia]

"It is Vancouvia's belief that genetic alterations can be utilized for positive, radical, and essential change in order to cure diseases, decrease suffering, and create a more efficient, healthier population. We will not step back ten years to assuage your fears."

[Polar Svalbard]

"Delegate I don't think you read the actual resolution, basically the gist is that you cannot bring a human into the world with the express intent to use them for medical or other purposes. That is a screwed up version of slavery, and one that we cannot allow to happen? I do not see where this would send us ten years back."

[The League of TWI]

"We shall begin discussion on Resolution 10."

[Vancouvia]

2. A human shall not be restricted, selected, or subjected to discrimination on the basis of their genome or genetic profile, whether altered or unaltered,

"This alone is nonsense. We do and will 'discriminate' against those who cannot do certain jobs as efficiently as others."

[Polar Svalbard]

2. A human shall not be restricted, selected, or subjected to discrimination on the basis of their genome or genetic profile, whether altered or unaltered,

"This alone is nonsense. We do and will 'discriminate' against those who cannot do certain jobs as efficiently as others."

"You will discriminate against someone who has a genetic defect? Are they not human to you?"

[The League of TWI]

"Sorry to butt in on the conversation but I have received word that the nation of Alesini would like to join the league. The nations of Eutristan and Nankaena still wish to join the league too. Continue."

[Doppler]

2. A human shall not be restricted, selected, or subjected to discrimination on the basis of their genome or genetic profile, whether altered or unaltered,

"This alone is nonsense. We do and will 'discriminate' against those who cannot do certain jobs as efficiently as others."

"You will discriminate against someone who has a genetic defect? Are they not human to you?"

"Well you cant really stop 'discrimination,' it is something we will a see and live through."

[Verdon]

"Well you cant really stop 'discrimination,' it is something we will a see and live through."

"Don't be so passe, delegate. The point is to rule out systematic descrimination undergone by the government. It would, of course, be impossible to eliminate personal discrimination on a citizen to citizen level without a natural culture shift."

[United Great Britian]

A diplomat walks into the room and says, "My name is Fallia Hendrick and I have been sent to join the League of The Western Isles on behalf of United Great Britian. This is the right room, right?"

[Doppler]

"Don't be so passe, delegate. The point is to rule out systematic descrimination undergone by the government. It would, of course, be impossible to eliminate personal discrimination on a citizen to citizen level without a natural culture shift."

"Then systematic discrimination should be added instead of just discrimination as a whole.

[Polar Svalbard]

Stephanie, "Delegates do we not have anything more to add?"

[The League of TWI]

"I have recieved word that the nation of United Great Britian would like to join. The nations of Alesini, Eutristan and Nankaena still wish to join the league too. Continue."

[Doppler]

"I have recieved word that the nation of United Great Britian would like to join. The nations of Alesini, Eutristan and Nankaena still wish to join the league too. Continue."

"Doppler vouches for all. The more nations the better."

[Athara Magarat]

A short Asian man with a goatee walked into the room and bowed, "Greetings, everyone! I am Ramesh Garbuja. The governemnt of Athara Magarat sent me. We would also like to ask for the membership of the League. Thank you listening to us."

[Covonant]

"The Union vouches for all nations that have requested to join."

"Are we still debating the proposal?" Asked Mr. Baptiste

[Dashgrinaar]

"We vouch for all nations."

[Polar Svalbard]

"Polar Svalbard will vouch for all nations." She turned to the delegate from Covonant, "Yes we are still debating the resolution and I was hoping we could get more input on it."

[Covonant]

"I have a few queries with the resolution brought forward" exclaimed Mr. Baptiste

"The definition of what is accepted as human seems to exclude certain humans that may not fit the definition such as those that may be deformed such as conjoined twins or those with natural possessed bodies that may not resemble the average man or woman. Another issue that may cause concern for Covonant is that concerning age of consenting to use of genectic alteration. The age of consent in the Union for most event is 21 with 16, 17 and 18 being granted for certain events, but according to our Charter, one may exercise full rights upon turning 21. I am sure most nations in the Western Isle have different age of consenting which may cause conflict with granting one access to genetic alterations."

[Miklania]

"Miklania will vouch for all nations."

"We also support the resolution currently under debate."

[Doppler]

"Doppler also supports the following resolution."

[Polar Svalbard]

"I have a few queries with the resolution brought forward" exclaimed Mr. Baptiste

"The definition of what is accepted as human seems to exclude certain humans that may not fit the definition such as those that may be deformed such as conjoined twins or those with natural possessed bodies that may not resemble the average man or woman. Another issue that may cause concern for Covonant is that concerning age of consenting to use of genectic alteration. The age of consent in the Union for most event is 21 with 16, 17 and 18 being granted for certain events, but according to our Charter, one may exercise full rights upon turning 21. I am sure most nations in the Western Isle have different age of consenting which may cause conflict with granting one access to genetic alterations."

Stephanie smiled, "I see your point on the Age of Consent and it shall be changed accordingly, but where does it exclude certain humans? It is supposed to include every human no matter what they look like or how their genome has been altered."

Resolution 10: The Mortal Dictata
The Assembly of the League of the Western Isles

Recognizing that the field of genetics is becoming larger and larger and that it provides tremendous possibilities for Humanity;

Convinced that science is inherently neutral and can be used for both good and evil purposes;

Resolute that genetics must not be used in immoral ways;

Therefore;
1. A human being shall be defined as a person recognized and accepted by a reasonable layperson as being human on basis of form, behavior, or external appearance, and no authority shall be permitted to use any element of a genetic profile to exclude a person from that definition,
2. A human shall not be restricted, selected, or subjected to discrimination on the basis of their genome or genetic profile, whether altered or unaltered,
3. A human shall not be brought into existence with the intent of providing biological material or research data for the use, treatment, or benefit of another,
4. A human being shall not be subject to any commercial claim, patent, or restriction, whether altered or unaltered,
5. A human being, regardless of their genome or introduction of non-human or artificial DNA, shall not cease to be classified as a human under any circumstance,
6. No human being shall be subjected to genetic alteration except in their express and informed consent, or, in the case of a person under the Age of Consent in said nation, with the consent of their legal guardian for the sole purpose of correcting a health defect in their child.
7. A human being or part thereof may not be owned by any individual or organization,
8. A human being shall not be cloned.

Introduced by: Polar Svalbard

[Polar Svalbard]

"I move to vote on the Resolution."

[Jagellion]

Jagellion vouches for all the nations.

[Doppler]

"I move to vote on the Resolution."

"Second the motion."