The Amistad Declaration on Slavery and the Rights of Man

[Great Manchukuo]

As a fellow Amistad signatory, we of the United States of Aurordeca feel it is our duty to bring this travesty of justice to the attention of all signers.

The legal allowance of slavery within the Twenty Unified Provinces.

We sincerely hope you will all join us in finding this injustice to be utterly unacceptable.

Signed by,
Joaquin Franks, Secretary of State and Freeman

The Great Empire and Dynasty has issued it's countermand to the mentally diseased "politicians" of Castille de Italia for the time being; to suffice it to say we stand with Aurodoreca.

Xun Wu - Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs
[吳迅]
So authorized by Her Divine Imperial Majesty The Empress of Manchuria and Regent of China The Taichang Empress

[Estainia]

"As soon as men decide that all means are permitted to fight an evil, then their good becomes indistinguishable from the evil that they set out to destroy." –Christopher Dawson

Something you all should consider.

[Maltropia]

[OOC: Just an innocent reminder that I'm still not on the list in the OP and would love to be, as per this post, whenever you're able to edit it in.]

[Universal explorers]

To remember this, that any who practice slavery in any form, be it prisoner work camps, genetic engineering, or the use of a less sofisticated species are all to be destroyed, so you plans to blockade and give strong word betray your alliance and show you are a supporter of slavery and require to be destroyed as well. I propose an 8th clause that states "any nation who is found to defend a nation that is found to hold slaves will be considered to be holding slaves themselves and shall be treated thusly" and the 9th "any member nation who doesn't immedately try to destroy a slaver nation is considered a traitor to this group and shall be treated as if it wrre a slave-carrying nation".

[Urmanian]

You realize of course that this is not an alliance or a group but a non-binding treaty and declaration of intent, right?

[Aurordeca]

"As soon as men decide that all means are permitted to fight an evil, then their good becomes indistinguishable from the evil that they set out to destroy." –Christopher Dawson

Something you all should consider.

Believe me, Mr. Dawson, when I say this is something which most of the nations here have considered at length, and we have come to the realization that being reasonable with the unreasonable, using calmly phrased diplomatic entreaties, does not always work out.

Unfortunately, some people you just can't reach, so, you get what we had here this week, and we don't like it any more than you.

Signed by,
Joaquin Franks, Secretary of State and Freeman

[Insel des Mondes]

"As soon as men decide that all means are permitted to fight an evil, then their good becomes indistinguishable from the evil that they set out to destroy." –Christopher Dawson

Something you all should consider.

OOC: Thank you! This is what I have always tried to put into words but couldn't. Ah!

[Virana]

"As soon as men decide that all means are permitted to fight an evil, then their good becomes indistinguishable from the evil that they set out to destroy." –Christopher Dawson

Something you all should consider.

OOC: Thank you! This is what I have always tried to put into words but couldn't. Ah!

You realize of course that this is not an alliance or a group but a non-binding treaty and declaration of intent, right?

Urmanian, this is what I have always tried to put into words but couldn't.

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Recipient(s): Fellow signatories of the Amistad Declaration Encryption: Military - Level 5 Sender(s): Lana Basara, United Republic Secretary of State Subject: Commencement of Antislavery Operations To the esteemed, honorable fellow signatories of the Amistad Declaration of Slavery and the Rights of Man, The United Republic of Emmeria would like to inform all fellow signatories of the Amistad Declaration that the United Republic, alongside the rest of the International Coalition for Expansion, has begun slaver transport interception operations aimed at freeing thousands of individuals brought into forced servitude. The International Coalition for Expansion, or ICE, is an organization dedicated to the enforcement of worldwide human rights. The focal point of our antislavery operations is the region between Gholgoth and Tyrrhenia, an area known for its prime role in the Ralkovian slave trade industry. The Grand Empire of Ralkovia is among the three largest slave exporting/importing nations in the entire world. Unfortunately, we have come to conclude, through intelligence reports and diplomatic missives between the United Republic and Ralkovia, that such operations may almost inevitably lead to war between ICE and Ralkovia. Although in such a conflict Ralkovia would undoubtedly contain allies in its region, particularly the United World Order, as well as supporters and sympathizers in Pardes, such as the Hegemonic Union, it is essential to state that the United Republic will almost certainly not require military assistance. However, monetary donations and other non-military contributions to this cause would be deeply welcome. Additionally, we urge all signatories to pledge their support for the upcoming World Assembly Security Council "Condemn Ralkovia" resolution that is currently in queue. Thank you all for believing in the antislavery cause. Your tireless effort and selfless determination in this crusade has helped millions upon millions of innocent people around the world. The United Republic of Emmeria can only hope to accomplish the same. With all due respect, Lana Basara United Republic Secretary of State Luis Castilla President of the United Republic

[United British States]

Offical Document
United British States
Subject:The Amistad Declaration on Slavery and the Rights of Man
Classification: 5 - Public

To whom it may concern

At 7:45 this morning (20/11/2012) The Border Enforcement Agency, Radio Controller at Thaxstead port in Norfolk State, received a transmission from Superintendant Steven Hillion

**BORDER ENFORCEMENT AGENCY**
**TAXSTEAD PORT RADIO TRANSCRIPT**
**DATE: 20/11/2012 TIME: 07:45 AM**

BSS London (London): Thaxstead Control, this is the BSS London, over.
Thaxstead Control (TC): BSS London this is Thaxstead Control, over.
London: We have sent a boarding crew onto a cargo freighter called the Skulker, more to proceed, over.
TC: Confirmed London, boarding crew sent to cargo freighter Skulker, will await for futher, out.

**12 minutes later**

London: Thaxstead Control, this is BSS London, over.
TC: BSS London, this is Thaxstead Control, over.
London: Please pass the following information to the duty officer
Message reads,
Cargo freighter Skulker has been seized.
19 crewmembers have been arrested for transporting slaves.
40 people, both men and women, have been recovered from shipping containers.
We have also found ten crates of automatic rifles.
Request a crew to deal with the Skulker
Request paramedics on standby at BEA Thaxstead.
Request Norfolk State Constablary to take prisoners into custody.
Message ends, over.
TC: All recieved and accounted London, we will deal with given requests, return to Thaxstead port, out.

** TRANSMISSION ENDS**

I am not a person who is usually hostile, but in the case of slavery, i totally disagree with it, it is inhuman and cruel, and the people of the United British States wish to put a stop to slavery, we wish to add signatures to the Amistad Declaration.

Enclosed in this document are the signatures of me the Prime Minister of State, Domonic Wood Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kevin Gardener Minister of Defence, Chief Constable James Langart of the Border Enforcement Agency and finally Executive General George S. Heller of the United British States Army.

We are all happy to add our signatures to the declaration.

Regards.

[Great Manchukuo]

Fellow signatories of the Amistad Declaration; it has come to the attention of the Great Empire and Dynasty of Manchuria ongoing events in the 'nation' of Iziq; a foul collection of slavers and like-minded beings which not only believe it is perfectly justifiable to throw men and women into chains, but also to then genocide them without consequence. Unfortunately; Manchuria lacks the power projection to do much about this; and calls on our fellow signatories to put a stop to this disgusting action by this illegitimate un-sovereign state.

Xun Wu - Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs
[吳迅]
So authorized by Her Divine Imperial Majesty The Empress of Manchuria and Regent of China The Taichang Empress

[Hobbiest Republic]

The Hobbiest Republican Empire hereby formally adopts and signs the Amistad Declaration to further purify and improve the ever brighter future of humanity. Our recent actions in the Orphan War have shown that we can only benefit from signing this declaration and continuing our crusade against the demon slaver scum.
-High Pope Catherine Linda Marilquist of the Church of Hobbiesm
Co-Signed President Marimaya Barton-Kushranada of the Hobbiest Republic

[Kouralia]

Communique of HM Government of the Royal Union of Kouralia

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Sent: The Desk of HM, the Queen Alyx Campbell of the Royal Union of Kouralia
Recipient: All Amistad Signatories
Encoding: Medium

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Dear Sirs, or madams,

On behalf of my nation, I feel that it is my duty to thank you for the sterling work done on occasion by the Amistad Nations. Following from the Directive of earlier today, all Amistad ships may receive freedom of port in Kouralian naval facilities provided they do not contain people we would classify as 'War Criminals'. In addition to this, we shall henceforth make all efforts to avoid harming or defeating forces fulfilling the promises of Amistad.

However, despite this support, we believe that we cannot sign the declaration still.

May this message reach you with the blessings of the gods,

Her Majesty, Alyx Campbell

[Estainia]

Because it is acceptable to commend genocidists and blatant murderers but of course.

[Hobbiest Republic]

Because it is acceptable to commend genocidists and blatant murderers but of course.

We aren't killing humans, they're barely animals!

[Universal explorers]

Because it is acceptable to commend genocidists and blatant murderers but of course.

We aren't killing humans, they're barely animals!

I thought your nation was made up of Drow (or a race similar to them) so why do you care about humans?

[Unilisia]

We aren't killing humans, they're barely animals!

I thought your nation was made up of Drow (or a race similar to them) so why do you care about humans?

Slavers renounced their rights as sentient beings associated with the human species when they started enslaving their own kind.

OOC: Oh the irony...

[Estainia]

Because it is acceptable to commend genocidists and blatant murderers but of course.

We aren't killing humans, they're barely animals!

You just lost the right to speak even faster than the rest of these lot.

[Allanea]

And here a fascist proposes to lecture us on human rights. Will wonders never cease?

~~Maverick Monningham, United States Department of State.

[The Union of Myanmar]

The Democratic People's Republic of The Union of Myanmar hereby signs The Amistad Declaration on Slavery and the Rights of Man to become an "Amistad Nation".

The Myanmari government is appalled by acts of slavery and nations that proudly boast such degrading practices.

In addition to signing this document, the Myanmari Foreign Ministry will be sending telegrams to the current signatories regarding a specific, sensitive situation of slavery that is currently being carried out.

For Freedom from Fear,
Sima Sheng
Prime Minister

General Khin Maung Saw
Commander-in-Chief

[Estainia]

And here a fascist proposes to lecture us on human rights. Will wonders never cease?

~~Maverick Monningham, United States Department of State.

A Monarchist and Compassionist lectures you on human rights, not some ax-waving buffoon who emulates Rome. And you among all of these gathered are little more than barbarians who hound at the gates of civilized peoples whom besides practicing something abhorrent are completely innocent of any reason to genocide them from existence; and yet you excel at that, do you not; Barbar?

[The Union of Myanmar]

— CLASSIFIED —

[Aurordeca]

The greatest single mark of civilization is the respectful and humane treatment of one's fellows. If you cannot show respect to others, you have no right to honestly demand respect from others. Any nation which utilizes slavery cannot, to our estimation, honestly claim to be civilized.

Time and again reasoning and diplomacy with slavers has been shown to fail, yet anybody who does not use these methods alone and accept the lack of any results as the best possible outcome is denounced, in many cases more harshly than the slavers. As those they were the victims.

I have no respect for a state which defends the slaver more ardently than the slave. They annoy me almost more than the slavers.

Before anybody tries that line "do unto others as you would have done to you," I will state that if my nation ever, for any reason, begins to practice the horrid injustice that is slavery, it is my firmest wish to God that she be eradicated utterly from His universe.

Signed by,
Joaquin Franks, Secretary of State and Freeman

[Hobbiest Republic]

We aren't killing humans, they're barely animals!

I thought your nation was made up of Drow (or a race similar to them) so why do you care about humans?

OOC: ... Have you read the factbook link in my sig at all? population distro is still fairly accurate( Probably +.5- 1million humans), although I need to account for the cloning vats being reactivated and the Human Orphans we just adopted. I've RPed with one drow character in a minor RP and dozens of non-drow major characters in my nation for several exponentially more important RPs.

Estainia: IC: "The right to speak is not something that can just be taken away. But I encourage you to move against us in the attempt to take it from those who hold liberty dear." - Richard Horn, Grand Master of the Scarlet Index Unofficial spokesman for the Battle Clans in the Hobbiest Republic.

[Universal explorers]

I thought your nation was made up of Drow (or a race similar to them) so why do you care about humans?

Slavers renounced their rights as sentient beings associated with the human species when they started enslaving their own kind.

OOC: Oh the irony...

So that means that enslaving members of other species is fine then? Good job creating a huge loophole in the proclamation. Now slavery is permited as long as it is of a dofferent species so that means FT nations are eximpt from your delairation, good show!

[Hobbiest Republic]

Slavers renounced their rights as sentient beings associated with the human species when they started enslaving their own kind.

OOC: Oh the irony...

So that means that enslaving members of other species is fine then? Good job creating a huge loophole in the proclamation. Now slavery is permited as long as it is of a dofferent species so that means FT nations are eximpt from your delairation, good show!

Pretty sure that Amistad still reads (more or less) as this following (over simplified) Boolean Statement

nation x="subject nation";
while(x.slavery==true){
x.destroy;
}