Silly and/or Illegal GA Proposals. zOMG!

[Zaklen]

Marijuana Legalization
A resolution to ban, legalize, or encourage recreational drugs.


Category: Recreational Drug Use
Decision: Legalize
Proposed by: Elcana

Description: As the world is finally realizing marijuana has no bad effects, it is time to let our people use it responsibily. By agreeing, your nation will legalize personal use of marijuana and medicinal use of marijuana, and the laws of alcohol use will apply to marijuana use. Selling it without being employed by the government funded "coffe shops" will still be illegal. It's time that marijuana is finally recognized as a harmless drug and becomes legal.

So, if they fixed this so it wasn't a blogposal, it would, in my case, do absolutely nothing, because the only place in Zaklen where alcohol use is legal is in a religious ceremony of a religion that is large enough to be recognized by the state. As far as I know, no form of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, or Buddhism that falls under that category has a ritual requiring pot. Of course, Marijuana is legal in Zaklen anyway.

Rephrase: So, if alcohol isn't legal, this does nothing?

[Bears Armed]

So, if they fixed this so it wasn't a blogposal, it would, in my case, do absolutely nothing, because the only place in Zaklen where alcohol use is legal is in a religious ceremony of a religion that is large enough to be recognized by the state. As far as I know, no form of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, or Buddhism that falls under that category has a ritual requiring pot.

You don't have Rastafarianism?

[Cowardly Pacifists]

Repeal "Rights and Duties of WA States"

A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation

ategory: Repeal

Resolution: GA#2

Proposed by: Alden

Description: WA General Assembly Resolution #2: Rights and Duties of WA States (Category: Political Stability; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: The Nations of the World Assembly,
REJECTING the weak and fool-hardy sentiment of "national sovereignty",
BELIEVING that a strong and empowered centralized international body is necessary for the progress of the world,
LAMENTING the ability of the World Assembly to intervene where and whenever its influence is weak,
EXPECTING the passage of the repeal of General Assembly Resolution #2 to be followed closely by a resolution to finalize the World Assembly's absolute international authority,
HEREBY REPEALS General Assembly Resolution #2.

Approvals: 1 (Koridina)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 74 more approvals)

Voting Ends: in 3 days 5 hours

Is there such a thing as Intfed Only?

I actually don't know if this would be "illegal" per se, but it's definitely Silly.

[Damanucus]

Repeal "Rights and Duties of WA States"

A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation

ategory: Repeal

Resolution: GA#2

Proposed by: Alden

Description: WA General Assembly Resolution #2: Rights and Duties of WA States (Category: Political Stability; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: The Nations of the World Assembly,
REJECTING the weak and fool-hardy sentiment of "national sovereignty",
BELIEVING that a strong and empowered centralized international body is necessary for the progress of the world,
LAMENTING the ability of the World Assembly to intervene where and whenever its influence is weak,
EXPECTING the passage of the repeal of General Assembly Resolution #2 to be followed closely by a resolution to finalize the World Assembly's absolute international authority,
HEREBY REPEALS General Assembly Resolution #2.

Approvals: 1 (Koridina)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 74 more approvals)

Voting Ends: in 3 days 5 hours

Is there such a thing as Intfed Only?

I actually don't know if this would be "illegal" per se, but it's definitely Silly.

Wow, this seems to be the exact opposite of all those resolutions to demolish the WA.

Good luck to them.

[Far Rayeal]

Repeal "A Decriminalization of Suicide"
A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation


Category: Repeal

Resolution: GA#180

Proposed by: Novascotiatopia

Description: WA General Assembly Resolution #180: A Decriminalization of Suicide (Category: Human Rights; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: The World Assembly:

UNDERSTANDS that if a individual is mentally ill, then said person has right to commit suicide.

REGRETS this law allows more people to commit suicide more frequently.

BELIEVES that this law could mean more trips to the hospital for citizens.

REPEALS GA#180, Decriminalization of Suicide

Approvals: 30 (Kleinekatzen, Flibbleites, Mousebumples, Tepes Imperium, The Rhein States, General Hammond, Rockanisha, Karmoy, Oyly, Krioval, Oregon State, CoolBoyGcp, Ad Vitam Adsum, Griffin Somerset, Tatu Rama, Naboompu, The-_Sicarii, The Jub Jub Beast, Vaculatestar64, Macosky, The Eternal Kawaii, Agnosticonia, Trektopolis, Amped designers, Greater Melayu, Greater Tezdrian, Kykl, Koridina, Free Peoples Cheese, Troasta)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 45 more approvals)

Voting Ends: in 2 hours

How did this poortly written crap get so many approvals?

[Damanucus]

Repeal "A Decriminalization of Suicide"
A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation


Category: Repeal

Resolution: GA#180

Proposed by: Novascotiatopia

Description: WA General Assembly Resolution #180: A Decriminalization of Suicide (Category: Human Rights; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: The World Assembly:

UNDERSTANDS that if a individual is mentally ill, then said person has right to commit suicide.

REGRETS this law allows more people to commit suicide more frequently.

BELIEVES that this law could mean more trips to the hospital for citizens.

REPEALS GA#180, Decriminalization of Suicide

Approvals: 30 (Kleinekatzen, Flibbleites, Mousebumples, Tepes Imperium, The Rhein States, General Hammond, Rockanisha, Karmoy, Oyly, Krioval, Oregon State, CoolBoyGcp, Ad Vitam Adsum, Griffin Somerset, Tatu Rama, Naboompu, The-_Sicarii, The Jub Jub Beast, Vaculatestar64, Macosky, The Eternal Kawaii, Agnosticonia, Trektopolis, Amped designers, Greater Melayu, Greater Tezdrian, Kykl, Koridina, Free Peoples Cheese, Troasta)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 45 more approvals)

Voting Ends: in 2 hours

How did this poortly written crap get so many approvals?

It's called "false sense of security". I may just support it myself.

[Flibbleites]

Repeal "Rights and Duties of WA States"

A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation

ategory: Repeal

Resolution: GA#2

Proposed by: Alden

Description: WA General Assembly Resolution #2: Rights and Duties of WA States (Category: Political Stability; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: The Nations of the World Assembly,
REJECTING the weak and fool-hardy sentiment of "national sovereignty",
BELIEVING that a strong and empowered centralized international body is necessary for the progress of the world,
LAMENTING the ability of the World Assembly to intervene where and whenever its influence is weak,
EXPECTING the passage of the repeal of General Assembly Resolution #2 to be followed closely by a resolution to finalize the World Assembly's absolute international authority,
HEREBY REPEALS General Assembly Resolution #2.

Approvals: 1 (Koridina)

Status: Lacking Support (requires 74 more approvals)

Voting Ends: in 3 days 5 hours

Is there such a thing as Intfed Only?

I actually don't know if this would be "illegal" per se, but it's definitely Silly.

Looks like an Honest Mistake violation to me, the author appears to be under the impression that Rights & Duties does something to preserve National Sovereignty, which it doesn't.

[Damanucus]

Minimum Dropout Age Act

A resolution to promote funding and the development of education and the arts.


Category: Education and Creativity


Area of Effect: Educational


Proposed by: Republic of Ryan

Description: ALARMED by the fact a student can drop out of schooling at any age

CONCERNED that children may not be acclimated for "real world situations"

hereby MANDATES the following, subject to any limitations existing in prior international law:
1. Students must participate in schooling for 8 years or the equivalent of 8 years
2. Students are not limited to the type of schooling as long as the schooling has the curriculum that involves math, science, and language arts

Subject to corrections, but doesn't the currently active education resolution already cover this?

[Merfurian]

GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROPOSAL
ID: earth_empire_1334256462
A same currency

A resolution to reduce barriers to free trade and commerce.


Category: Free Trade


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Earth Empire

Description: In order to have free and successful trade we must first have the same currency. The same currency will allow our great nations of the WA to have a stronger economy with better growth. True that we will not have a customized currency for our own nations but inorder to be great, successful, and one, we must have the same currency. Second the WA should always act as one body and by doing this it will make everyday work much easier. A name however must be decided.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 75 more approvals)

Voting Ends: in 3 days 8 hours

Blogposal, no operative clause. Possible hidden call for an amendment ("a name however must be decided" = another reasolution may be passed naming the currency = amendment = illegal)

[Damanucus]

GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROPOSAL
ID: earth_empire_1334256462
A same currency

A resolution to reduce barriers to free trade and commerce.


Category: Free Trade


Strength: Mild


Proposed by: Earth Empire

Description: In order to have free and successful trade we must first have the same currency. The same currency will allow our great nations of the WA to have a stronger economy with better growth. True that we will not have a customized currency for our own nations but inorder to be great, successful, and one, we must have the same currency. Second the WA should always act as one body and by doing this it will make everyday work much easier. A name however must be decided.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 75 more approvals)

Voting Ends: in 3 days 8 hours

Blogposal, no operative clause. Possible hidden call for an amendment ("a name however must be decided" = another reasolution may be passed naming the currency = amendment = illegal)

There's also the fact that it may affect game mechanics too. (After all, he's asking for the same currency to be used across member nations.)

[Flibbleites]

Blogposal, no operative clause. Possible hidden call for an amendment ("a name however must be decided" = another reasolution may be passed naming the currency = amendment = illegal)

There's also the fact that it may affect game mechanics too. (After all, he's asking for the same currency to be used across member nations.)

It's either Game Mechanics (if he wants the ability to name our currencies taken away) or Metagaming (if he just wants us all to name our currencies the same thing).

[Flibbleites]

Freedom to Bear Arms

A resolution to tighten or relax gun control laws.


Category: Gun Control
Decision: Relax
Proposed by: Castille de Italia

Description: Recognizing that in some nations, gun bans are common and unfair.

Acknowledging that some people have no way to defend themselves if an intruder enters their home. Guns would be necessary to protect lives.

Also Acknowledging that it is necaessary that guns not be outlawed, because people should be gauranteed the right to bear arms, as with any other right.

Stating that education on guns can teach young people responsibility, and will provide them trust, which in turn they will give more respect.

Also Stating that if a intruder enter a home, people should at least be able to have a gun to protect their lives and their families.

Noting that some peoples should not be permitted to own weapons however, such as, felons, mentally impaired, and registered sex-offenders.

In Conclusion all gun bans should be lifted, to increase civil and personal liberties, to decrease burgalry rates, to decrease all crime altogether.

Ignoring the atrocious spelling, you have to wonder what the last two clauses are doing in the same proposal. One states that some people should not be allowed to own guns, then the last clause lifts all gun bans which presumable includes those that prevent people like those mentioned in the previous clause from owning weapons.

[Grays Harbor]

Freedom to Bear Arms

A resolution to tighten or relax gun control laws.


Category: Gun Control
Decision: Relax
Proposed by: Castille de Italia

Description: Recognizing that in some nations, gun bans are common and unfair.

Acknowledging that some people have no way to defend themselves if an intruder enters their home. Guns would be necessary to protect lives.

Also Acknowledging that it is necaessary that guns not be outlawed, because people should be gauranteed the right to bear arms, as with any other right.

Stating that education on guns can teach young people responsibility, and will provide them trust, which in turn they will give more respect.

Also Stating that if a intruder enter a home, people should at least be able to have a gun to protect their lives and their families.

Noting that some peoples should not be permitted to own weapons however, such as, felons, mentally impaired, and registered sex-offenders.

In Conclusion all gun bans should be lifted, to increase civil and personal liberties, to decrease burgalry rates, to decrease all crime altogether.

Ignoring the atrocious spelling, you have to wonder what the last two clauses are doing in the same proposal. One states that some people should not be allowed to own guns, then the last clause lifts all gun bans which presumable includes those that prevent people like those mentioned in the previous clause from owning weapons.

But I thought self-contradiction was a time honoured hallmark for "bloody stupid".

[Grays Harbor]

Enforcement of Drug Use
A resolution to ban, legalize, or encourage recreational drugs.


Category: Recreational Drug Use
Decision: Outlaw
Proposed by: Dubriland

Description: In order to keep our citizens of our nations healthy and safe, and seeing as the usage of drugs lowers both health and safety in our citizens, the World Assembly announces the enforcement of the following laws:

-All non-pharmaceutical drugs are illegal, and the creation, trading, purchasing, and usage of them are crimes.

-The usage of prescription drugs for recreation is illegal.

-The usage of cigars, cigarettes, and other similar items are banned.

-The smuggling of any of the above mentioned into a country is illegal.

-All government officials shall discourage the use of drugs.

-No exceptions shall be placed in any of the above laws, and every person convicted, no matter what, shall face equal charges.

The World Assembly, hoping to give citizens a safer, healthier, happier life, bans all drug creation and usage.

I don't know whats worse, the "make weed legal, man" proposals, or the draconian "make everything illegal" proposals. And why is tobacco included with recreational drugs?

[Frisbeeteria]

And why is tobacco included with recreational drugs?

Why not? It's certainly not medicinal. I wouldn't ding a Rec Drugs proposal if it were only about tobacco or alcohol.

[Sionis Prioratus]

And why is tobacco included with recreational drugs?

Why not? It's certainly not medicinal. I wouldn't ding a Rec Drugs proposal if it were only about tobacco or alcohol.

Strange as it may sound, smoking tobacco is actually good for your health if you happen to have ulcerative colitis.

http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=smo ... i=scholart

[Bears Armed]

Enforcement of Drug Use
A resolution to ban, legalize, or encourage recreational drugs.


Category: Recreational Drug Use
Decision: Outlaw
Proposed by: Dubriland

Description: In order to keep our citizens of our nations healthy and safe, and seeing as the usage of drugs lowers both health and safety in our citizens, the World Assembly announces the enforcement of the following laws:

-All non-pharmaceutical drugs are illegal, and the creation, trading, purchasing, and usage of them are crimes.

-The usage of prescription drugs for recreation is illegal.

-The usage of cigars, cigarettes, and other similar items are banned.

-The smuggling of any of the above mentioned into a country is illegal.

-All government officials shall discourage the use of drugs.

-No exceptions shall be placed in any of the above laws, and every person convicted, no matter what, shall face equal charges.

The World Assembly, hoping to give citizens a safer, healthier, happier life, bans all drug creation and usage.

I don't know whats worse, the "make weed legal, man" proposals, or the draconian "make everything illegal" proposals. And why is tobacco included with recreational drugs?

Illegal for "title doesn't match contents"? After all, the title clearly suggests that the proposal would promote drug-use rather than outlaw it...

[Damanucus]

I don't know whats worse, the "make weed legal, man" proposals, or the draconian "make everything illegal" proposals. And why is tobacco included with recreational drugs?

Illegal for "title doesn't match contents"? After all, the title clearly suggests that the proposal would promote drug-use rather than outlaw it...

Not really...it may seem like that upon first impressions, but read through it, and you realise very quickly that the title matches it perfectly, it just requires a little rethinking on definition.

[Bears Armed]

Illegal for "title doesn't match contents"? After all, the title clearly suggests that the proposal would promote drug-use rather than outlaw it...

Not really...it may seem like that upon first impressions, but read through it,

Which many of the ambassadors voting probably won't do...

[Damanucus]

Ban Extraordinary Rendition

A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.


Category: Human Rights


Strength: Significant


Proposed by: Of the Free Socialist Territories

Description: The General Assembly;

APPALLED by the practice of 'extraordinary rendition' (whereby detainees are transferred from a nation that does not allow torture to one which does, to "ease the flow" of testimony from the suspect),

SICKENED that even in today's supposedly civilised day and age, this barbaric and unethical practice still goes ahead,

ALARMED that no action has been taken, nor resolutions passed, by the World Assembly to combat this worldwide breach of the human right to humane treatment,

MANDATES the following actions against nations who practice extraordinary rendition, regardless of the crimes the detainee is alleged to have committed:

1) Condemnation proposals to be put to the Security Council for all nations that extraordinarily render their detainees,
2) Trade sanctions for all nations that extraordinarily render their detainees,
3) Expulsion of ambassadors of all nations that extraordinarily render their detainees,

and HEREBY BANS the foul practice known as 'extraordinary rendition'.

I think this has already been covered; Extradition Rights certainly makes reference to that.
Edit: Yes it is: Clause 4 of Prevention of Torture

[Grays Harbor]

Freedom to Bear Arms
A resolution to tighten or relax gun control laws.


Category: Gun Control
Decision: Relax
Proposed by: Castille de Italia

Description: Recognizing that in some nations, gun bans are common and unfair.

Acknowledging that some people have no way to defend themselves if an intruder enters their home. Guns would be necessary to protect lives.

Also Acknowledging that it is necaessary that guns not be outlawed, because people should be gauranteed the right to bear arms, as with any other right.

Stating that education on guns can teach young people responsibility, and will provide them trust, which in turn they will give more respect.

Also Stating that if a intruder enter a home, people should at least be able to have a gun to protect their lives and their families.

Noting that some peoples should not be permitted to own weapons however, such as, felons, mentally impaired, and registered sex-offenders.

In Conclusion all gun bans should be lifted, to increase civil and personal liberties, to decrease burgalry rates, to decrease all crime altogether.

Before reading the text, I thought this was another one of those jokes, "the right to arm bears", which pop up every now and then.

[Individuality-ness]

GENERAL ASSEMBLY PROPOSAL
ID: geezy_for_life_1334706213

International Security Reform
A resolution to improve world security by boosting police and military budgets.


Category: International Security

Strength: Strong

Proposed by: Geezy For Life

Description: International security consists of the measures taken by nations to ensure mutual survival and safety. These measures include military action and diplomatic agreements such as treaties and conventions. International and national security are invariably linked.
Violence impedes human freedom to live safely and securely and can sustain poverty traps
in many communities.
As the world become a more dangerous place, The World Assembly member nations must act swiftly in the interests of peace. By increasing military budgets worldwide will we be able to increase international peace and global security.
This resolution, if passed, will have strong significance to improving international security.

Approvals: 0

Status: Lacking Support (requires 76 more approvals)

Voting Ends: in 3 days 3 hours

This time I read it a few times. Blogpostal that definitely doesn't do anything.

[Grays Harbor]

Alcohol usage only above 21yrs
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.


Category: Human Rights
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: USI

Description: This proposal is based on: To make Alcohol consumption mandatory only for ages 21 years and above. Below 21 years would lead to judicially scrutinizing the respected person and legally jailed.

Article 1: The World Assembly makes it mandatory for all the nation members to allow Liquor or Alcohol consumption only for people aged 21 years and above.

Article 2: If persons below the age of 21 years caught consuming liquor or alcohol would be prosecuted legally and awarded the highest punishment of their respective countries.

I'd say wrong category, micromanagement, and that last bit makes me cringe. If below 21 then they get the "highest punishment", which could make underage drinking rather annoying for nations with the death penalty.

All in all, poorly thought out, category violation, poorly written and just nonsense.

[The Republic of Lanos]

Alcohol usage only above 21yrs
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.


Category: Human Rights
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: USI

Description: This proposal is based on: To make Alcohol consumption mandatory only for ages 21 years and above. Below 21 years would lead to judicially scrutinizing the respected person and legally jailed.

Article 1: The World Assembly makes it mandatory for all the nation members to allow Liquor or Alcohol consumption only for people aged 21 years and above.

Article 2: If persons below the age of 21 years caught consuming liquor or alcohol would be prosecuted legally and awarded the highest punishment of their respective countries.

I'd say wrong category, micromanagement, and that last bit makes me cringe. If below 21 then they get the "highest punishment", which could make underage drinking rather annoying for nations with the death penalty.

All in all, poorly thought out, category violation, poorly written and just nonsense.

I get Blogposal too but that's just me being American having to wait until turning 21.

[Damanucus]

Alcohol usage only above 21yrs
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.


Category: Human Rights
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: USI

Description: This proposal is based on: To make Alcohol consumption mandatory only for ages 21 years and above. Below 21 years would lead to judicially scrutinizing the respected person and legally jailed.

Article 1: The World Assembly makes it mandatory for all the nation members to allow Liquor or Alcohol consumption only for people aged 21 years and above.

Article 2: If persons below the age of 21 years caught consuming liquor or alcohol would be prosecuted legally and awarded the highest punishment of their respective countries.

I'd say wrong category, micromanagement, and that last bit makes me cringe. If below 21 then they get the "highest punishment", which could make underage drinking rather annoying for nations with the death penalty.

All in all, poorly thought out, category violation, poorly written and just nonsense.

Oh hell, he's one of mine!
Edit: I've sent a TG to USI, explaining the situation, and how he can go about proposals for next time. I'm glad he's been picked up now on his first attempt, instead of further down the line.