[DRAFT] Contraceptive Rights

[Tzorsland]

Neville: Would anyone like to comment on this proposal?

"I would like to comment on the proposal, with the proviso that my comment is no indication in any way of my feelings towards the proposal. Your proposal states, 'DEFINES contraception, for the purposes of this resolution, as an act to prevent fertilization as a result of sexual intercourse.' In the classical understanding of the term, the prevention of post fertilization implantation is also considered 'contraception' but can be a more passionate area of the subject matter so it is a good thing this isn't in the proposal."

[Imperium Anglorum]

One could also have to realise that contraceptives are primarily objects which are used.

[States of Glory WA Office]

One could also have to realise that contraceptives are primarily objects which are used.

Neville: If you'll excuse me, Ambassador...who is it, again? Anyway, I'm not entirely sure what it is you're trying to say.

Also, the Tzorsland Ambassador makes a good point. To the other Delegations: Should we amend the definition to include the prevention of post-fertilisation implantation or should we leave it as is?

[Bears Armed]

DEFINES contraception, for the purposes of this resolution, as an act to prevent fertilisation as a result of sexual intercourse,

DEFINES a contraceptive device, for the purposes of this resolution, as an item or pharmaceutical that is designed to facilitate the process of contraception,

REQUIRES member states to legalise contraception within their borders,

OOC
A woman could "prevent fertilisation as a result of sexual intercourse" by killing any man who gave signs of planning to attempt sexual intercourse with her. Guns would be a useful type of item for that purpose.
Therefore, illegal for contradiction of GA Resolution, clause 5?

I think that you need to insert the word "specifically" into the 'DEFINES' clause, probably best immediately after the word "designed".

[Constitutional Technocracy of Minecraft]

WORRIED that unwanted pregnancies can lead to poverty, physical and psychological hardship and, in extreme cases, to abortion,

More like "in pretty much all cases, to abortion" realistically. (we're pro-choice btw)

[States of Glory WA Office]

Therefore, illegal for contradiction of GA Resolution, clause 5?

OOC: Murder isn't banned by the WA. Also, which resolution are you referring to?

I think that you need to insert the word "specifically" into the 'DEFINES' clause, probably best immediately after the word "designed".

OOC: I'm not sure how a gun is designed to facilitate contraception, but I'll make the change anyway.

[Bears Armed]

OOC: I'm not sure how a gun is designed to facilitate contraception, but I'll make the change anyway.

OOC
It isn't designed for that purpose, but it could be used (by killing or wounding potential impregnators) for that purpose: that's the point. Modifying the text so that it applies only to items "specifically" designed for contraceptive use means that you don't accidentally extend the proposal's scope to cover firearms...

[States of Glory WA Office]

OOC: I'm not sure how a gun is designed to facilitate contraception, but I'll make the change anyway.

OOC
It isn't designed for that purpose, but it could be used (by killing or wounding potential impregnators) for that purpose: that's the point. Modifying the text so that it applies only to items "specifically" designed for contraceptive use means that you don't accidentally extend the proposal's scope to cover firearms...

OOC: Guns aren't medical items, nor are they pharmaceuticals.

Anyway, the point is moot as I've added the word 'specifically'.

[Excidium Planetis]

"I see that this was submitted, but apparently not campaigned for." Blackbourne remarks. "I would like an explanation from the authoring delegation."

[Wallenburg]

"I see that this was submitted, but apparently not campaigned for." Blackbourne remarks. "I would like an explanation from the authoring delegation."

OOC: Unless there are any further objections, I'll be submitting this for a test run in three days.

[States of Glory WA Office]

OOC: It ensures that I'm not campaigning for a proposal that will be found illegal and it provides me with a list of Delegates that I can TG with ease to begin a campaign.

[Excidium Planetis]

"I see that this was submitted, but apparently not campaigned for." Blackbourne remarks. "I would like an explanation from the authoring delegation."

OOC: Unless there are any further objections, I'll be submitting this for a test run in three days.

OOC:
1) That's not information Blackbourne would have known, since Blackbourne cannot read OOC comments.

2) That was more than three days ago.

OOC: It ensures that I'm not campaigning for a proposal that will be found illegal and it provides me with a list of Delegates that I can TG with ease to begin a campaign.

You know people aren't going to challenge it until after you wasted your stamps, right? People procrastinate on finding things illegal until it looks like they are actually going to vote.

[States of Glory WA Office]

OOC: That was more than three days ago.

OOC: RL caught up with me, so there was a delay of about one day. It happens.

OOC: You know people aren't going to challenge it until after you wasted your stamps, right? People procrastinate on finding things illegal until it looks like they are actually going to vote.

OOC: Firstly, GenSec has found this legal by unanimous decision (so far, at least), so the chances of any legality challenge being successful are rather slim.

Secondly, I don't intend on spending stamps for this proposal. I'm saving them in case a more urgent situation pops up.

[Wallenburg]

OOC:
1) That's not information Blackbourne would have known, since Blackbourne cannot read OOC comments.

OOC: I assumed you asked IC because you didn't know IC or OOC.

2) That was more than three days ago.

Ohmygodawholedayoffhowwillwesurvive.

[Principality of the Raix]

Seems the issue is getting mixed feelings before hitting the ballot. Maybe, someone should take the criticisms given to bring a bipartisan agreement.