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Which provisions would you like to see in a replacement proposal for GA182?

Poll ended at Tue Nov 10, 2015 8:00 am

Founds a World Assembly committee for the open sharing of clean energy research and technology between nations.
4
14%
Requires nations to engage in research sharing through the founding of the aforementioned World Assembly committee.
4
14%
Prohibits the use of shared research in the crafting and advancement of military technology.
3
11%
Declares the destruction of and interference in the operation of clean energy infrastructure an act of war.
4
14%
Compels allied nations to assist each other in the building of clean energy infrastructure.
2
7%
Compels nations to initiate tax incentives that promote the use of clean energy over fossil fuels.
3
11%
Defines clean energy as it pertains to this resolution.
8
29%
 
Total votes : 28

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Abacathea
Minister
 
Posts: 2151
Founded: Nov 17, 2012
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Postby Abacathea » Tue Oct 27, 2015 6:17 am

It's been a while since I set foot in the GA chambers, but lets see if I can't give the ol' critiquing hammer a wee swing eh.

I'm not going to pick the full thing apart, just anything I can see that is flimsy in my view.

Concerned that the proposal of GA182 might have violated the rules regarding proposals on the basis of its implicitly optional nature.


Regardless of whether it did or did not, once it has passed a repeal argument challenging it's legality doesn't hold much swing. Not that it holds none, just not a lot.

Recognizing that GA182 does not compel allied nations to assist each other in the building of clean energy infrastructure

I'm not surprised by this. The title lends itself to believe it wants nations to commit to research, not to commit to building infrastructures. It may have been a nice touch of the author but I don't think an essential one.

Recognizing that GA182 includes a provision to divert 5% of energy production costs towards researching clean energy solutions, many of which already exist and need funding for implementation. However, GA182 does not include a provision that places a tax on manufacturers and commercial customers who must utilize non-renewable energy sources, when adding such a tax would make fossil fuels less economical while making clean energy facilities more attractive to communities within nations


As the author of a former piece of legislation that attempted just that, the answer is usually thus; taxing enterprises across the board regardless of small or large may cripple some businesses to achieve your long term goals. This is usually not acceptable to nations and probably why it wasn't done.

Recognizing that GA182 is overly concerned with reduction in fossil fuel consumption, but does not spend enough time arguing positively for the advancement of clean energy, which is what the title of the legislation suggests the resolution should do.


Probably the most convincing argument I've seen so far, but the title and the text not quite syncing up, is probably still a long shot punt for justifying a repeal.

Disappointed that GA182 does not encourage nations to give tax exemptions to those citizens and industries that successfully establish a clean energy solution on their own, separate from the national power grid if necessary, and without additional government aid


Generally speaking the WA doesn't interfere in domestic taxation per legislation in effect. It can, but it usually doesn't. This seems more a "in my view it didn't go far enough" argument which is fine.


Anywho, I'm not fussed either way, but I haven't critiqued something in a while and this seemed a good place to dust off the cobwebs! Have a nice day!
G.A #236; Renewable Energy Installations (Repealed)
G.A #239; Vehicle Emissions Convention (Repealed).
G.A #257; Reducing Automobile Emissions (Repealed).
G.A #263; Uranium Mining Standards Act
G.A #279; Right of Emigration
G.A #292; Nuclear Security Convention
(Co-Author)
G.A #363; Preservation of Artefacts (repealed)
S.C #118; Commend SkyDip
S.C #120; Commend Mousebumples
S.C #122; Condemn Gest
S.C #124; Commend Bears Armed
S.C #125; Commend The Bruce
S.C #126; Commend Sanctaria
S.C #131: Commend NewTexas
(Co-Author)
S.C #136; Repeal "Liberate St Abbaddon" (Co-Author)
S.C #143; Commend Hobbesistan
S.C #146; Repeal "Liberate Hogwarts"

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Reghana
Secretary
 
Posts: 27
Founded: Aug 04, 2015
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Postby Reghana » Tue Oct 27, 2015 3:13 pm

OOC: Thank you. That has been the most useful post we have had on this thread.
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