[PASSED] Repeal "Nuclear Material Safeguards"

[The Puddle Jumping Wads of Wrapper]

ARI: Ambassador Turner, we think you're wasting time on that one. You know, the Nifty Weed nation?

(Ahume mimes smoking a joint.)

ARI: Oh, knock it off. I think he got it.

[Comminor]

Voting against to protect the sovereign right of nations to acquire nuclear weapons by any means and to use them freely in times of war.

[Wallenburg]

Voting against to protect the sovereign right of nations to acquire nuclear weapons by any means and to use them freely in times of war.

"Existing legislation already restricts the use of nuclear weapons."

[Imperium Anglorum]

Huh. Someone just submitted a resolution to repeal Nuclear Material Safeguards. While there is a resolution at vote that is clearly winning which does so. Are not repeal proposals for repealed resolutions removed?

[Wrapper]

Huh. Someone just submitted a resolution to repeal Nuclear Material Safeguards. While there is a resolution at vote that is clearly winning which does so. Are not repeal proposals for repealed resolutions removed?

Not until this passes.

[Leronto]

does this repeal also put into play the idea of being able to start up nuclear reactors? nuclear reactors are one of the most fuel efficient ways energy can be produced. not only that but U-238 and U-235 can be used. U-235 can fission down to lead and U-238 can double beta decay into plutonium which will fission down to U-237 which we can shoot neutrons at fast enough to return to U-238 to restart the whole process. i think that by repealing this WA code would be very beneficial to many nations

[Glorie]

"We feel conflicted on how to vote here: On the one hand, the protection of WA members is crucial, and repealing GA#351 will provide an opening that may allow anti-WA powers to act in hostility towards now unprotected WA nations. However, it is true that the wording of GA#351 is flawed in some ways.

As we would like to see a similar, more thought-out, but still effective Nuclear Arms Safeguard resolution passed, we feel it necessary to announce that we will only vote for the repeal if we can be guaranteed that a refined version of GA#351 is passed as soon as possible. Thank you."

*edited for clarity*

[Imperializt Russia]

does this repeal also put into play the idea of being able to start up nuclear reactors? nuclear reactors are one of the most fuel efficient ways energy can be produced. not only that but U-238 and U-235 can be used. U-235 can fission down to lead and U-238 can double beta decay into plutonium which will fission down to U-237 which we can shoot neutrons at fast enough to return to U-238 to restart the whole process. i think that by repealing this WA code would be very beneficial to many nations

U-235 and Pu-239 fission into two parts, typically with a weight distribution of 40/60.
Plutonium will never fission to U-237 and U-235 will likely not fission to lead.

U-238 is fissionable by fast neutrons, but that requires a fast reactor. I've never even heard of U-237 before, I was honestly surprised to hear it mentioned.

[John Turner]

As we would like to see a similar, more thought-out, but still effective Nuclear Arms Safeguard act passed, we feel it necessary to announce that we will only vote for the repeal if we can be guaranteed that a refined version of GA#351 is passed immediately after. Thank you."

The you can for this in confidence my good man.

[Imperium Anglorum]

As we would like to see a similar, more thought-out, but still effective Nuclear Arms Safeguard act passed, we feel it necessary to announce that we will only vote for the repeal if we can be guaranteed that a refined version of GA#351 is passed immediately after. Thank you."

The you can for this in confidence my good man.

On the one hand, the protection of WA members is crucial, and repealing GA#351 will provide an opening that may weaken deterrent powers against the numerous anti-WA powers. However, it is true that the wording of GA#351 is flawed in some ways.

Parsons: Yes, yes, the legislation that you are proposing, stating that nations cannot be allowed to receive nuclear arms, knowledge, or material from other nations (without having developed them themselves), would actually be against the aims we noted in their statement.

[John Turner]

The you can for this in confidence my good man.

On the one hand, the protection of WA members is crucial, and repealing GA#351 will provide an opening that may weaken deterrent powers against the numerous anti-WA powers. However, it is true that the wording of GA#351 is flawed in some ways.

Parsons: Yes, yes, the legislation that you are proposing, stating that nations cannot be allowed to receive nuclear arms, knowledge, or material from other nations (without having developed them themselves), would actually be against the aims we noted in their statement.

There is nothing stopping those nations from approaching a bona fide nuclear power and asking them for help is there?

[Paffnia]

ARI: Whoa is right. Ty! Go find three of the largest baskets of cheer you can find, and send them to the delegates of The North Pacific, 10000 Islands and Europeia immediately!

Gift basket much appreciated! The opinion of the 10000 Islands has been FOR repeal since the original passed, and I have cast my vote accordingly.

[Wallenburg]

Wallenburgian Cabinet of War
Message from Representative Mikael Ogenbond

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After careful deliberation, I have chosen to follow my predecessor's established opinion on the target of this repeal resolution. I strongly support the protection of states' right to possess nuclear material. Nevertheless, "Nuclear Materials Safeguards" inadequately legislates toward that goal. It contains too many flaws, and leaves too much room for abuse, for me to defend its continued existence as active law. Therefore, I cast my vote in favor of this repeal, in hopes of a replacement that may address properly the faults of the target.

[The New English Commonwealth]

I'd be in favor of repealing this resolution if there were promise of implementing a stronger version.

[John Turner]

I'd be in favor of repealing this resolution if there were promise of implementing a stronger version.

Doesn't really matter. Unless you can scrounge up 13000 votes in the next 17 minutes it is going to pass.

[Wrapper]

Repeal "Nuclear Material Safeguards" was passed 15,559 votes to 2,520.

[John Turner]

Congratulations to the Wads on another triumph. Have a round at the bar and have Neville send me the tab.

[Imperium Anglorum]

I feel I should link the original thread of this resolution here as a matter of linking relevant posts. I will be updating the big thread (RexisQuexis) when the recent bout of activity subsides.