[DRAFT] Standards in Zoos

[Raurosia]

Standards in Zoos
Category: Moral Decency
Strength: Mild

The World Assembly,

NOTING the value of having zoos, including increased awareness about endangered species, animal conservation, and education about animals,

REALIZING the need to be sure that animals in zoos are properly treated,

DEFINES:
Zoo- an area or facility, run by the government or a non-profit organization, which is primarily used to exhibit animals to the public

MANDATES:
1. That zoos provide animals with an environment that is suitable for their species and is reasonably similar to their natural habitat

2. That zoos provide animals with a diet that is suitable to their species and is reasonably similar to their natural food source

3. That zoos provide animals with medical attention to insure them the longest lifespan possible, within reason

STIPULATES that this Resolution applies only to animals in zoos, and does not apply to animals serving as pets, animals to be used as a food source, or animals living in the wild or in animal preserves

[Mahaj]

you have got to be kidding me.

[Mallorea and Riva]

Zakath walked into the debate hall and looked quizzically at the proposed legislation. He furrowed his brow for a moment and then spoke
So why exactly do we need international legislation on this? And what about Zoos that operate for profit? This legislation would have no effect in Mallorea and Riva since ALL zoos are privately owned and operated. Overall it simply seems to be unnecessary micromanagement. Opposed.

[Grays Harbor]

unneccesary. opposed.

[Casta Nal Expeditionary Forces Command]

I am sure even the International Federalists will be against this. Next is the fair treatment of rocks.

[Monikian WA Mission]

I am sure even the International Federalists will be against this. Next is the fair treatment of rocks.

Talik Narzhan glared at the delegation from Casta Nal. "You shouldn't give the IntFed morons ideas."

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"Okay, lets see what kind of problems we can expose with this, shall we?

DEFINES:
Zoo- an area or facility, run by the government or a non-profit organization, which is primarily used to exhibit animals to the public

"I'm pretty sure everyone here knows what a 'zoo' is. However, does it need to be run by the government? In Monkiah zoos are not run by the government, they are private educational enterprises, controlled by the workers. Though I'm pretty sure that the concept of a 'zoo' requires that they are a place where non-sapient animals are kept for public display and amusement.

1. That zoos provide animals with an environment that is suitable for their species and is reasonably similar to their natural habitat

"You realize in order to do that an Terran Lion would have to be given over 100 square kilometers of range in a savanna type grassland. Would this mean then that small nations could not have zoos? Or only zoos that housed small animals? Yeah I don't think this will go over well.

2. That zoos provide animals with a diet that is suitable to their species and is reasonably similar to their natural food source

"So the Tok-unlar!z zoo would need to feed its Tyrannosaurus Rexs 500 kilograms of raw dinosaur meat every day rather than simply keep it in permanent stasis? I suppose we could import a couple dozen obese humans from some other nations but that might make the poor thing sick.

3. That zoos provide animals with medical attention to insure them the longest lifespan possible, within reason

"I'm pretty sure that any reasonable nation that had zoos already does this.

"Unnecessary, Reasonable Nations Do This Already, Micromanagement, DO NOT WANT OPPOSED"

[Charlotte Ryberg]

No. Conservation comes under education, not moral decency.

[Separatist Peoples]

Representative Sa'Diablo looked at the copy of the proposal on his desk, and immediately facepalmed angrily.

"NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!!" he shouted, repeatedly stabbing the copy with a letter opener until it was little more then tatters. Calming himself down and smoothing his hair, he continued, "I'm afraid we cannot support this bit of incredibly unnecessary micromanagement. Zoos are often in the business for profit. Wheres the profit for killing your animals? Besides, animal rights is HARDLY an international issue of such importance as to merit our attention."

[Connopolis]

I agree with the intent behind the legislation, but my delegation can't support it, as it isn't necessary, and may be a bit too invasive for my taste.

[Darenjo]

I am sure even the International Federalists will be against this. Next is the fair treatment of rocks.

"Well, according to my 4-year old daughter, her pet rock is quite alive.

"Anyways, you'd be right. Even the IntFeds are against this. To be honest, before I read the draft I thought it was a joke."

- Dr. Park

[Black Marne]

Completely and one hundred percent (100%) UNNECESSARY

[Casta Nal Expeditionary Forces Command]

I need to get a knives to throw at authors of idiotic proposals... scratch that waste of resources.

[Wazkyraque]

Is this really a international issue?

[Monikian WA Mission]

"I'm pretty sure that WA Building Management would have a problem with that. I'm not allowed to shoot them with my phase-pistol." Talik said while caressing his weapon which he had named Vestna.

[Isere]

While the idea/concept seems plausible, I do agree with others that this proposal should not and does not fall under the purview of the WA...furthermore this isn't really even a federal issue in most situations. Quite frankly, it should be delegated to states, provincial or regional govts.

[Morlago]

Standards in Zoos
Category: Moral Decency
Strength: Mild

The World Assembly,

NOTING the value of having zoos, including increased awareness about endangered species, animal conservation, and education about animals,

REALIZING the need to be sure that animals in zoos are properly treated,

DEFINES:
Zoo- an area or facility, run by the government or a non-profit organization, which is primarily used to exhibit animals to the public

MANDATES:
1. That zoos provide animals with an environment that is suitable for their species and is reasonably similar to their natural habitat

2. That zoos provide animals with a diet that is suitable to their species and is reasonably similar to their natural food source

3. That zoos provide animals with medical attention to insure them the longest lifespan possible, within reason

STIPULATES that this Resolution applies only to animals in zoos, and does not apply to animals serving as pets, animals to be used as a food source, or animals living in the wild or in animal preserves

Thank the Lord that most of the zoos in Morlago are privately-owned... You must be kidding me...

[Bisim]

This is an international issue how again?

[Madsen-Zandar]

My government concurs that the standards of zoos in nations of the WA should be regulated for the purposes of animal rights.

[Monikian WA Mission]

My government concurs that the standards of zoos in nations of the WA should be regulated for the purposes of animal rights.

"So basically you've just admitted your nation is incapable of establishing its own standards for zoos, defining what a zoo is and what animals are, and whether or not they have any 'rights'. That still does not make this an international issue. Just because one nation or hell many nations for that matter can't get their crap together is no reason for the WA to involve itself in things that quite frankly are none of its damned business."

[Mahaj]

Do International Zoos actually exist?

[Bisim]

This reminds me of my own crazy attmept to make canniblism (which i still can't spell) an internatioanal crime, ghis is a local issue.

[Baptovia]

Okay! So a government-run or non-profit zoo would be feeding the savannah lions baby hippos or some such to educate the children of the world on exactly how survival of the fittest works? Sounds like a lot of fun for the psychoanalysts.

[Monikian WA Mission]

Do International Zoos actually exist?

"Just one, its called the WA."

[Connopolis]

Do International Zoos actually exist?

"Just one, its called the WA."