04-29-2005, 06:22 PM
I've decided to vote against the proposal because of some concerns about the wording of the resolution in the form it reached the floor for a votw.
Some of the word selection creates contradictions and inconsistencies that would create problems. For example, the definition and application of "persona non grata" as well as the provision about house arrest being limited to 24 hours in the event of a threat to public health and safety.
My concern is not with the concepts contained in the proposal, but the poor wording choices that were made in the process.
So I have cast my UN vote against the proposal, and vote against the proposal as far as a recommendation to our UN delegate.
Some of the word selection creates contradictions and inconsistencies that would create problems. For example, the definition and application of "persona non grata" as well as the provision about house arrest being limited to 24 hours in the event of a threat to public health and safety.
My concern is not with the concepts contained in the proposal, but the poor wording choices that were made in the process.
So I have cast my UN vote against the proposal, and vote against the proposal as far as a recommendation to our UN delegate.