[PASSED] Repeal "Disease Naming Compact"

[Gorundu]

The World Assembly,

Understanding the intention of the resolution to create an international standard for naming novel diseases,

Skeptical, however, of the resolution's premise that "there is no international consensus on the naming of novel communicable diseases" and that it would "[imperil] the safety of those infected and the sanity of doctors",

Asserting that it is very likely, in the scenario of a novel disease being discovered, that an unofficial international consensus would be formed on its naming due to the need for clear communications between governments,

Noting that even if there is no international consensus on the name of a disease, it is unlikely that doctors would have to "slug through pages of bureaucracy simply to find out what is to be treated", as foreign names of diseases would be public knowledge in its country of origin and thus easily identifiable,

Finding it ironic that the resolution proposed to solve the supposed problem of bureaucracy by establishing a worldwide bureaucracy,

Recognising that it would be extremely difficult to create a name that is "appropriately informative" for all member states, as languages and writing systems vary widely and many words may not have suitable translations in other languages,

Concerned that the requirement on member states to "refrain from funding internal attempts to name such diseases" may inadvertently restrict support for necessary research, such as work that involves identifying and categorizing disease-causing viruses or organisms, or that seeks to improve public health communication

Concluding that this level of micro-management is unnecessary for the World Assembly,

Hoping for future efforts to promote international cooperation on vital matters that necessitate coordinated government action, rather than micro-managing member states or imposing top-down policies on issues best addressed independently by the medical and scientific community.

Hereby repeals GA#484 "Disease Naming Compact".

[Candlewhisper Archive]

I don't know GA Drafts, but I know common sense when I see it.

Bravo.

[Kelssek]

As would be obvious from our comments in the debate, we support this move and suggest the following language may help passage.

Whereas requiring member states to "refrain from funding internal attempts to name such diseases" may inadvertently restrict support for necessary research, such as work that involves identifying and categorizing disease-causing viruses or organisms, or that seeks to improve public health communication;

Encourages future efforts to promote international cooperation on vital matters that necessitate coordinated government action, rather than micro-managing member states or imposing top-down policies on issues best addressed independently by the medical and scientific community.

Gérard Poullet
Ambassador to the WA

[Sancta Romana Ecclesia]

I am normally against legislating a repeal to such a fresh resolution, but it is justified here in my opinion, the redtape created by GA#484 is totally unnecessary.

[Charax]

Will happily vote for this if given the opportunity. The original resolution is completely redundant.

[Outer Sparta]

The original resolution doesn't do much and I don't know how it passed in the first place. Once this draft is perfected, I'll vote for its repeal.

[Gorundu]

As would be obvious from our comments in the debate, we support this move and suggest the following language may help passage.

Whereas requiring member states to "refrain from funding internal attempts to name such diseases" may inadvertently restrict support for necessary research, such as work that involves identifying and categorizing disease-causing viruses or organisms, or that seeks to improve public health communication;

Encourages future efforts to promote international cooperation on vital matters that necessitate coordinated government action, rather than micro-managing member states or imposing top-down policies on issues best addressed independently by the medical and scientific community.

Gérard Poullet
Ambassador to the WA

Thanks for those additions! I have incorporated them into the draft. I'm not sure, though, if the use of the word "encourages" implies an attempt to legislate in a repeal in terms of legality. Anyway, since I have taken your clauses almost word-for-word, would you like to be listed as a co-author?

[Bears Armed]

Thanks for those additions! I have incorporated them into the draft. I'm not sure, though, if the use of the word "encourages" implies an attempt to legislate in a repeal in terms of legality.

OOC
It's probably just over the line, yes. Replacing it with something like "Hope for" would be less problematic in that respect.

[Gorundu]

Thanks for those additions! I have incorporated them into the draft. I'm not sure, though, if the use of the word "encourages" implies an attempt to legislate in a repeal in terms of legality.

OOC
It's probably just over the line, yes. Replacing it with something like "Hope for" would be less problematic in that respect.

Understood and changed.

[Gorundu]

I intend to submit this soon if there are no further comments.

[Cosmosplosion]

"We fully support this proposal, and look forward to seeing it become a resolution."

[Gorundu]

This has been submitted, with Kelssek added as co-author (they have given permission via telegram).

[Waldenes]

I will admit that at the time, the original proposal sounded good, and so we the people of Waldenes supported it. However, though I still believe the original proposal to be well intentioned, the strong points brought up here cannot be ignored. I am now convinced the original proposal could cause more harm than good. So we the people of Waldenes hereby support the repealing of said Disease Naming Compact. This is not a decision taken lightly, nor was our original decision to support the original proposal. However we the people of Waldenes would like to consider alternative options to the original proposal. Do we have a global health organization of any sort? Forgive us for we are new and are still acquainting ourselves. If we do not, that would be my first suggestion.

[Tinhampton]

Do we have a global health organization of any sort?

Yes - the World Health Authority was created by GA#31 (also called "World Health Authority") and has been mentioned in many other resolutions, including in passing in Article a of Disease Naming Compact.

[Of the United Kingdom and south iptica]

I would happily vote to approve the repeal.

[Cisairse]

"Having abstained from voting on the target resolution due to mild objections, Cisairse has designed to vote for its repeal."

—Mave Mac Conmara, Cisairse Minister of World Assembly Affairs

[Araraukar]

"Due to the idiocies of the target, no question that this gets a for vote from us."

[The Pantheons]

I think this highlights the issue that many resolutions are voted on without much thought given. Repealing a resolution that just passed with 54% of our support should not so easily be dismissed with 90% of our support.

[The Palentine]

I think this highlights the issue that many resolutions are voted on without much thought given. Repealing a resolution that just passed with 54% of our support should not so easily be dismissed with 90% of our support.

The good but unwhosesome Senator Sulla speaks up,
"I can feel your pain, old bean. Many years ago I did a comprehensive study of the voting habits of the ambassadors here in the Festering Snakepit. It consisted of careful observation and pulling numbers out of my ass in a drunken bourbon induced bender. The results are eye opening."
The Senator roots around his desk an pulls out a lamentated sign that reads

80% Only read the title, and vote accordingly.
10% Actually read the entire damned resolution before voting.
5% Pay attention to and/or participate in the Forum debate before voting.
2% Vote by the warm and fuzzy feelings the resolution gives them.
2% use a magic eight ball to make their decision.
1% gut a sheep, and fondle the entrails, looking for a divine augary on how to vote.

"Hopefully that explaains everything that goes on here, old bean. Now I think I'll hobnail my liver with so.e Wild Turkey. Cheers!"

[Greater Spokane]

Greater Spokane, on behalf of all 95X-associated-nations, publicly states its vote for repeal. Furthermore, on behalf of national sovereignty interests everywhere, we urge greater care in considering topics of further resolutions.
(This message is in-character and may not necessarily reflect the personal opinions of the poster.)

[Tinhampton]

Repeal "Disease Naming Compact" was passed 12,939 votes to 2,006.