[DRAFT] Repeal "WA Counterterrorism Act"

[Kenmoria]

The General Assembly,

RECOGNISING the positive measures taken by the WA Counterterrorism Act; however,

CONCERNED with various flaws in the target resolution that may prevent it from achieving it's noble goal;

WORRIED that the definition of terrorism given excludes that which is perpetrated by state actors;

NOTING with regret how this means countries or any persons working for a nation's government can engage in terrorist acts without them being labelled as such by the GA;

ALARMED with the definition of civilian provided leading to a member of a nation's armed forces or police that is currently not serving or on holiday to not be considered as a civilian under the resolution;

REALISING that cyber-terrorism and terrorist blackmail are regrettably not counted, as they should be, under the definition of terrorism due to not involving physical violence;

DISTURBED with the conclusions reached in the above clauses meaning that cyber terrorists are not classified as terrorists by the WA;

SADDENED by the aforementioned flaws in the definitions provided preventing the target resolution from properly addressing terrorism; but,

BElIEVING that a replacement draft will better allow member nations to combat the growing and dangerous threat of terrorism;

Therefore,

REPEALS GA #25, WA Counterterrorism Act, so that a better and more comprehensive resolution may be put in place.

GA #25

"Here is the Kenmoria WA mission's draft to repeal this resolution, which we feel does not adequately define the terms used. A flaw that could seriously impede a General Assembly member nation's efforts to combat the growing threat of terrorism. We welcome any feedback on this draft.

We now have a replacement being drafted that you can find on your second left.

The General Assembly,

RECOGNISING the positive measures taken by the WA Counterterrorism Act; however,

CONCERNED with various flaws in the target resolution that may prevent it from achieving it's noble goal;

WORRIED that the definition of terrorism given excludes that which is perpetrated by state actors;

NOTING with regret how this means countries or any persons working for a nation's government can engage in terrorist acts without them being labelled as such by the GA;

ALARMED with the definition of civilian provided leading to a member of a nation's armed forces or police that is currently not serving or on holiday to not be considered as a civilian under the resolution;

REALISING that cyber-terrorism and terrorist blackmail are regrettably not counted, as they should be, under the definition of terrorism due to not involving physical violence;

SADDENED by the aforementioned flaws in the definitions provided preventing the target resolution from properly addressing terrorism; but,

BElIEVING that a replacement draft will better allow member nations to combat the growing and dangerous threat of terrorism;

Therefore,

REPEALS GA #25, WA Counterterrorism Act, so that a better and more comprehensive resolution may be put in place.

The General Assembly,

RECOGNISING the positive measures taken by the WA Counterterrorism Act in combating terrorism; however,

CONCERNED with various flaws in the target resolution that may prevent it from achieving its noble goal;

WORRIED that the definition of terrorism given in the resolution excludes that which is perpetrated by state actors;

NOTING with regret how this means countries or any persons working for a nation's government can engage in terrorist acts without them being labelled as such by the GA;

ALARMED with the definition of civilian provided leading to a member of a nation's armed forces or police that is currently not serving or on holiday to not be considered as a civilian under the resolution;

REALISING that cyber-terrorism and terrorist blackmail are regrettably not counted, as they should be, under the definition of terrorism due to not involving physical violence;

SADDENED by the aforementioned flaws in the definitions provided preventing the target resolution from properly addressing terrorism; but,

BElIEVING that a replacement draft will better allow member nations to combat the growing and dangerous threat of terrorism;

Therefore,

REPEALS GA #25, WA Counterterrorism Act, so that a better and more comprehensive resolution may be put in place.

The General Assembly,

RECOGNISING the positive measures taken by the WA Counterterrorism Act; however,

CONCERNED with various flaws in the target resolution that may prevent it from achieving it's noble goal;

WORRIED that the definition of terrorism given excludes that which is perpetrated by state actors;

NOTING with regret how this means countries or any persons working for a nation's government can engage in terrorist acts without them being labelled as such by the GA;

ALARMED with the definition of civilian provided leading to a member of a nation's armed forces or police that is currently not serving or on holiday to not be considered as a civilian under the resolution;

REALISING that cyber-terrorism and terrorist blackmail are regrettably not counted, as they should be, under the definition of terrorism due to not involving violence;

SADDENED by the aforementioned flaws in the definitions provided preventing the target resolution from properly addressing terrorism; but,

BElIEVING that a replacement draft will better allow member nations to combat the growing thread of terrorism;

Therefore,

REPEALS GA #25, WA Counterterrorism Act, so that a better and more comprehensive resolution may be put in place.

The General Assembly,

RECOGNISING the positive measures taken by the WA Counterterrorism Act; however,

CONCERNED with various flaws in the target resolution that may prevent it from achieving it's noble goal;

WORRIED that the definition of terrorism given excludes that which is perpetrated by state actors;

NOTING with regret how this means countries or any persons working for a nation's government can engage in terrorist acts without them being labelled as such by the GA;

ALARMED with the definition of civilian provided leading to a member of a nation's armed forces or police that is currently not serving or on holiday to not be considered as a civilian under the resolution;

REALISING that cyber-terrorism and terrorist blackmail are regrettably not counted, as they should be, under the definition of terrorism due to not involving violence;

SADDENED by the aforementioned flaws in the definitions provided preventing the target resolution from properly addressing terrorism; but,

HOPING for a more complete resolution to be created by the General Assembly to address the flaws in definitions listed;

Therefore,

REPEALS GA #25, WA Counterterrorism Act, so that a better and more comprehensive resolution may be put in place.

The World Assembly,

RECOGNISING the positive measures taken by the WA Counterterrorism Act; however,

CONCERNED with various flaws in the target resolution that may prevent it from achieving it's noble goal;

WORRIED that the definition of terrorism given excludes that which is perpetrated by state actors;

NOTING with regret how this means countries or any persons working for a nation's government can engage in terrorist acts without them being labelled as such by the WA;

ALARMED with the definition of civilian leading to a member of a nation's armed forces or police that is currently not serving or on holiday to not be considered as a civilian under the resolution;

REALISING that cyber-terrorism and terrorist blackmail are regrettably not counted, as they should be, under the definition of terrorism due to not involving violence;

SADDENED by the aforementioned flaws in the definitions provided preventing the target resolution from properly addressing terrorism;

Therefore,

REPEALS GA #25, WA Counterterrorism Act, so that a better and more comprehensive resolution may be put in place.

The World Assembly,

RECOGNISING the positive measures taken by the WA Counterterrorism Act; however,

CONCERNED with various flaws in the target resolution that may prevent it from achieving its noble goal;

WORRIED that the definition of terrorism excludes that which is perpetrated by state actors;

NOTING with regret how this means a country practising terrorism can do so without it being labelled as such by the WA;

ALARMED with the definition of civilian leading to a member of a nation's armed forces or police that is currently not serving to not be considered a civilian under the resolution;

REALISING that cyber-terrorism is regrettably not counted as it should be under the definition of terrorism due to not involving violence;

SADDENED by the aforementioned flaws in the definitions preventing the target resolution from properly addressing terrorism;

Therefore,

REPEALS GA #25, WA Counterterrorism Act, so that a better resolution may be put in place.

[Imperium Anglorum]

OOC: Last time we tried a repeal, the ambassador was thrown out of a window and suffered a broken leg, so we regret to inform you of the presence of a bodyguard in case you feel the need to do something of that nature again."

It almost seems as you're baiting people to do it again. Just don't accept that it occurs.

[Kenmoria]

OOC: Last time we tried a repeal, the ambassador was thrown out of a window and suffered a broken leg, so we regret to inform you of the presence of a bodyguard in case you feel the need to do something of that nature again."

It almost seems as you're baiting people to do it again. Just don't accept that it occurs.

Edited out.

[Separatist Peoples]

Bell chuckles fondly at the memory of the last repeal attempt, "Ah yes. Good times. Lets make a tradition of it!"

[Bears Armed]

WORRIED that the definition of terrorism given excludes that which is perpetrated by state actors;

NOTING with regret how this means a country engaging in terrorist acts can do so without them being labelled as such by the WA;

ALARMED with the definition of civilian leading to a member of a nation's armed forces or police that is currently not serving or on holiday to not be considered a civilian under the resolution;

REALISING that cyber-terrorism and terrorist blackmail are regrettably not counted as they should be under the definition of terrorism due to not involving violence;

"Nothing In GA Resolution #25 bars you from addressing those possibilities through separate proposals, does it?"

Artorrios o SouthWoods,
ChairBear, Bears Armed Mission at the World Assembly.

[Kenmoria]

WORRIED that the definition of terrorism given excludes that which is perpetrated by state actors;

NOTING with regret how this means a country engaging in terrorist acts can do so without them being labelled as such by the WA;

ALARMED with the definition of civilian leading to a member of a nation's armed forces or police that is currently not serving or on holiday to not be considered a civilian under the resolution;

REALISING that cyber-terrorism and terrorist blackmail are regrettably not counted as they should be under the definition of terrorism due to not involving violence;

"Nothing In GA Resolution #25 bars you from addressing those possibilities through separate proposals, does it?"

Artorrios o SouthWoods,
ChairBear, Bears Armed Mission at the World Assembly.

"I feel as though a resolution that aims to counter terrorism should at least have the effect intended in the title. In Kenmoria, most terrorism is done by terrorist states, something this act does nothing to address. It also leaves the World Assembly with very faulty definitions."

[Separatist Peoples]

WORRIED that the definition of terrorism given excludes that which is perpetrated by state actors;

NOTING with regret how this means a country engaging in terrorist acts can do so without them being labelled as such by the WA;

ALARMED with the definition of civilian leading to a member of a nation's armed forces or police that is currently not serving or on holiday to not be considered a civilian under the resolution;

REALISING that cyber-terrorism and terrorist blackmail are regrettably not counted as they should be under the definition of terrorism due to not involving violence;

"Nothing In GA Resolution #25 bars you from addressing those possibilities through separate proposals, does it?"

Artorrios o SouthWoods,
ChairBear, Bears Armed Mission at the World Assembly.

"A more comprehensive approach would probably be more effective, and GAR#25 could interfere with that comprehensive approach."

[Kenmoria]

"Any more feedback? We have placed two more drafts up, which fix a few grammatical points."

[Araraukar]

"Any more feedback? We have placed two more drafts up, which fix a few grammatical points."

OOC: Do you have a replacement drafted? It'll be hard to repeal anything with "terrorism" in the name, given the rabid RL attitudes towards the word, without having a better replacement ready.

[Bears Armed]

"Any more feedback? We have placed two more drafts up, which fix a few grammatical points."

OOC: Do you have a replacement drafted? It'll be hard to repeal anything with "terrorism" in the name, given the rabid RL attitudes towards the word, without having a better replacement ready.

OOC: seconded.

[Kenmoria]

"Any more feedback? We have placed two more drafts up, which fix a few grammatical points."

OOC: Do you have a replacement drafted? It'll be hard to repeal anything with "terrorism" in the name, given the rabid RL attitudes towards the word, without having a better replacement ready.

(OOC: I'll start work on a replacement now, though I can't say when it'll be ready for forum drafting.)

[Kenmoria]

"We wish to announce the placement into the drafting floor of our replacement for GA #25, WA Counterterrorism Act."

[Masurbia]

HOPING for a more complete resolution to be created by the General Assembly to address the flaws in definitions listed;

If you have a replacement draft up, this can be deleted.

[Kenmoria]

HOPING for a more complete resolution to be created by the General Assembly to address the flaws in definitions listed;

If you have a replacement draft up, this can be deleted.

It has been altered to reflect the current draft in progress.

[Kenmoria]

"Does any delegation have any more feedback for us?"

[Araraukar]

REALISING that cyber-terrorism and terrorist blackmail are regrettably not counted, as they should be, under the definition of terrorism due to not involving violence;

OOC: Cyber-terrorism is largely addressed by another resolution, thogh. Also, what's "terrorist blackmail"?

Also there's a typo "thread" instead of "threat" later on in the proposal.

[Kenmoria]

REALISING that cyber-terrorism and terrorist blackmail are regrettably not counted, as they should be, under the definition of terrorism due to not involving violence;

OOC: Cyber-terrorism is largely addressed by another resolution, thogh. Also, what's "terrorist blackmail"?

Also there's a typo "thread" instead of "threat" later on in the proposal.

(OOC: Even if cyber-terrorism is being addressed by another resolution, it should still be counted as terrorism by the WA. It wouldn't have any actual effect and would be more symbolic but not counting it just feels odd. Terrorist blackmail is just a terrorist group blackmailing someone into joining their ranks or, in the case of politicians, not addressing their actions, which happens quite a lot RL, especially with the Taliban. The typo has been addressed.)

[Kenmoria]

(OOC: Two week bump,)

[Kenmoria]

(OOC: Another bump. Is the fact that there are a few commenters an indication of a good proposal, or a bad one?)

[Imperium Anglorum]

(OOC: Another bump. Is the fact that there are a few commenters an indication of a good proposal, or a bad one?)

Usually the former more so than the latter. People can always find something to complain about. I’ll look into it more in depth later today (if I have time and remember, etc.)

[Araraukar]

REALISING that cyber-terrorism and terrorist blackmail are regrettably not counted, as they should be, under the definition of terrorism due to not involving physical violence;

OOC: This, still:

OOC: Cyber-terrorism is largely addressed by another resolution, though.

[Kenmoria]

REALISING that cyber-terrorism and terrorist blackmail are regrettably not counted, as they should be, under the definition of terrorism due to not involving physical violence;

OOC: This, still:

OOC: Cyber-terrorism is largely addressed by another resolution, though.

(OOC: This was already partly answered a few posts back; cyber-terrorism should still be counted as terrorism by the WA, even if it I said addressed by another resolution. A faulty definition means that any perpetrators of cyber-terrorism would not be counted as terrorists by the WA, fixing this would not have any actual effect but it would be symbolic. This will be clarified in the next draft.)

[Rafterland]

OOC: This, still:

(OOC: This was already partly answered a few posts back; cyber-terrorism should still be counted as terrorism by the WA, even if it I said addressed by another resolution. A faulty definition means that any perpetrators of cyber-terrorism would not be counted as terrorists by the WA, fixing this would not have any actual effect but it would be symbolic. This will be clarified in the next draft.)

OOC : Then the more precise resolution should be replaced to fix that instead of including it in this one's replacement , right ? Your replacement resolution could consolidate the definition of terrorism and it's counters while special forms of terrorism, conceptually different from violent terrorism, could get a separate treatment without too much hassle.

[Kenmoria]

(OOC: This was already partly answered a few posts back; cyber-terrorism should still be counted as terrorism by the WA, even if it I said addressed by another resolution. A faulty definition means that any perpetrators of cyber-terrorism would not be counted as terrorists by the WA, fixing this would not have any actual effect but it would be symbolic. This will be clarified in the next draft.)

OOC : Then the more precise resolution should be replaced to fix that instead of including it in this one's replacement , right ? Your replacement resolution could consolidate the definition of terrorism and it's counters while special forms of terrorism, conceptually different from violent terrorism, could get a separate treatment without too much hassle.

(OOC: Including cyberterrorism under the definition of terrorism without first repealing GA #25 would be a violation of the amendment rule as it would necessitate changing a definition in an already existing proposal. I am not intending to replace the resolution about cyberterrorism, it looks fine how it is. Although you are correct that the new proposal I have will mention and partly address cyber terrorism.)

[Araraukar]

Although you are correct that the new proposal I have will mention and partly address cyber terrorism.)

OOC: As long as you remember to dance around the existing one on the topic.