[OOC: This thread is about the repeal of GA #58, not the replacement. I have drafted a replacement, it has its own thread here. Even though the threads are closely related let's try to keep the conversation as focused on the draft at hand as possible.]
"Right to Privacy was a well intended resolution which has a couple short comings that need to be fixed. I've drafted a repeal so that I can propose my replacement once the old resolution is out of the way.
I'll take a moment to outline the problems I have with the original resolution.
A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation
Category: Repeal
Resolution: GA #58
Proposed by: Weed
Description: The General Assembly,
Applauding the intent of General Assembly Resolution #58,
Regretting the resolution fails to account for certain aspects of the privacy issue,
Observing the text defines privacy, and establishes types of privacy, but does not specifically state that a person has a right to privacy, or that the government cannot infringe on all of those types of privacy,
Believing the text should clearly state that 'consent' to infringe on ones privacy can be considered given by seeking to enter a secure location or someone else's property, or by trying to use services like transportation or hospitals,
Realizing the resolution forbids secret espionage programs that monitor citizens or gathers their personal information, but then adds "unless authorized by law" which removes all protection for citizens from such programs,
Noticing the resolution creates no restrictions on when a government can make private information public which it finds in the course of an investigation,
Understanding a more effective resolution is needed to fully provide the protection of personal privacy,
Hereby repeals General Assembly Resolution #58 Right to Privacy.
Please let me know what you think about the repeal and any way I could improve the repeal!
WA Ambassador from Weed,
Clinton Tew