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Failed: Repeal "banning The Use Of Landmines" - Antrium - 04-04-2006
The original proposal is here:http://www.nationstates.net/10051/page=UN_...utions/start=39
Category: Repeal
Resolution: #40
Proposed by: Gruenberg
Description: UN Resolution #40: Banning the use of Landmines (Category: Global Disarmament; Strength: Strong) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.
Argument: The United Nations,
RECALLING the many resolutions in UN law forming a fundamental commitment to the protection of citizens' rights,
TAKING NOTE, especially, of Resolution #31, "Wolfish Convention on POW", Resolution #51, "Children in War", and Resolution #111, "Civilian Rights Post War",
REAFFIRMING the intent of these and other resolutions to protect both military and civilian personnel from undue abuse,
RECOGNISING that there exist many non-UN nations who may be hostile to UN member nations and to the UN, and who are not governed by the responsibilities of such resolutions,
LAMENTING that war between UN member nations and non-UN nations is inevitable, and concerned that in such cases non-UN parties will not be bound by international law on the treatment of soldiers and civilians, especially children, and on the use of torture,
ACKNOWLEDGING that the UN can do little to prevent such circumstances, and must allow its members to exercise to the fullest degree possible their ability to deter attack and invasion by non-UN nations,
UPHOLDING the sentiment of Resolution #110, "United Nations Security Act", that 'all member states have the right to construct and utilize any and all weapons that are necessary to defend their nation from attack',
OBSERVING the capacity of landmines to act as an effective deterrent to invading forces, and acknowledging the possibility that they could be used to prevent human rights abuses on the behalf of an occupying force not bound by UN law,
FURTHER NOTING that, in their capacity as 'area-denial munitions', landmines have the capability to divert hostile forces away from settled areas and the civilian populace, and thereby to actually limit civilian casualties,
EXPRESSING FAITH in Resolution #150, "UN Landmine Convention", in tackling the unfortunate potential of landmines to pose risk to civilians after the cessation of hostilities,
RESOLVING that member nations should not be denied the possibility of defending themselves and their citizens from unregulated attack through the responsible deployment of landmines:
REPEALS Resolution #40, "Banning the Use of Landmines".
Failed: Repeal "banning The Use Of Landmines" - Eisophca - 04-09-2006
Against. I can't see how repealing this will improve the quality of life or national security. Landmines just cause problems and aren't necessary for national defense. I'm open to challenges on this though.
Failed: Repeal "banning The Use Of Landmines" - Jonquiere-Tadoussac - 04-09-2006
On the one hand, the original resolution is badly written, and feasibly could be said to not ban land mines ("For this reason the immediate banning of the use of landmines in conflicts carried out by UN counties is called for." Called for, not mandates, requires, etc.) Also, many of the problems are covered by the Demining survey already passed. On the other hand, I really don't see a replacement coming in, rather, I see the DEFCON trying to ram in a blocker. Though I would like to see the problems with this resolution fixed, I don't think it will happen. Against.
Failed: Repeal "banning The Use Of Landmines" - Mikitivity - 04-12-2006
We should post the text of the original resolutions in our debates as well ... as without reviewing the original, my government is at an impasse.
Failed: Repeal "banning The Use Of Landmines" - Keeslandia - 04-12-2006
No way, no how. While the original may be flawed, it is a good indication of intended policy. Until someone can either change the repeal/replace provision or show me a good faith replacement resolution that is better than the original, the Empire is steadfastly against the repeal.
Failed: Repeal "banning The Use Of Landmines" - Antrium - 04-12-2006
MikitivityApr 12 2006, 04:25 PM We should post the text of the original resolutions in our debates as well ... as without reviewing the original, my government is at an impasse. [/quote]
There is a link right above the proposal
Failed: Repeal "banning The Use Of Landmines" - Groot Gouda - 04-13-2006
I am going with Keeslandia here.
Failed: Repeal "banning The Use Of Landmines" - Federalist - 04-13-2006
Agreed, no replacement no "Yes" vote
Failed: Repeal "banning The Use Of Landmines" - Domnonia - 04-13-2006
Quote: RECOGNISING that there exist many non-UN nations who may be hostile to UN member nations and to the UN, and who are not governed by the responsibilities of such resolutions,[/quote]
I despise this argument wherever it is found. We lead by example, not by fear.
Quote: ACKNOWLEDGING that the UN can do little to prevent such circumstances, and must allow its members to exercise to the fullest degree possible their ability to deter attack and invasion by non-UN nations, [/quote]
URGHH.
Failed: Repeal "banning The Use Of Landmines" - Grosseschnauzer - 04-13-2006
I voted AGAINST.
Failed: Repeal "banning The Use Of Landmines" - Antrium - 04-16-2006
This resolution is now at vote. I will cast the region's vote sometime on Wednesday or Thursday.
Failed: Repeal "banning The Use Of Landmines" - Yeldan IDU Territory - 04-17-2006
MikitivityApr 12 2006, 04:25 PMWe should post the text of the original resolutions in our debates as well ... as without reviewing the original, my government is at an impasse.[/quote]
Here is the original:
Banning the use of Landmines
A resolution to slash worldwide military spending.
Category: Global Disarmament
Strength: Strong
Proposed by: Abrizza
Description: All nations are advised that landmines are cruel and unnecessary devices to civilian populations of nations around the world.
These weapons indiscriminately maim and kill civilian targets.
When conflicts end, landmines pose a serious threat to farming and render large portions of land unuseable. The expense and difficulty of removing landmines after hostilities cease means that farmland and other areas might never be useful to populations for any enterprise.
For this reason the immediate banning of the use of landmines in conflicts carried out by UN counties is called for.
Votes For: 14603
Votes Against: 4967
Implemented: Sat Dec 6 2003
http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=7...57&postcount=41
Neither Yelda, nor any of her puppets, contain political units known as "counties", so we are unaffected by this resolution. We are in favor of the repeal only because it will clear the way for more effective legislation. (in other words, a resolution that actually bans landmines.)
Failed: Repeal "banning The Use Of Landmines" - Antrium - 04-19-2006
Based on these poll results:
YES [ 0 ] [0.00%]
NO [ 10 ] [90.91%]
ABSTAIN [ 1 ] [9.09%]
I will cast the region's vote AGAINST the proposal.
Failed: Repeal "banning The Use Of Landmines" - Jonquiere-Tadoussac - 04-21-2006
Can you say gone down in flames?
(sorry, NH)