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 Repeal Arms Trade Convention, to get the Insta-repeal ball rolling.
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Monkiah
Posted: Apr 21 2011, 02:46 PM


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Okay as we all know Glen-Rhodes has made it known to all that he is an enemy of states being able to purchase arms. Now he has submitted his draft "Arms Trade Convention".

I thought it would be a great idea to start working on a repeal for it now just in case it ever passed. I am hoping that won't happen and if there is an counter-campaign I'd love to help.

Anyway without further adieu.

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Repeal Arms Trade Convention

The World Assembly,

Believing that the goal of reducing the likeliness of war is laudable;

Convinced that the Arms Trade Convention does not in fact reduce the the likeliness of war;

Dismayed by the broadness of the legislation;

Concerned that including in the definition of  arms: “data-processing and communications systems, “ would prevent the trade in electronics, communications devices and computers;

Further Concerned that including in the definition of arms: “Dual-use items that can be used for military, security and police purposes, when such use can be anticipated.” would prevent the trade in any item that could, conceivable by a reasonable person, be used as a weapon, including but not limited to such items as flashlights, pencils, hammers, and screwdrivers;

Understanding that arms being inanimate objects lack the ability to discriminate between combatants and civilians;

Understanding that the risk of hijack, however small, is present in the transport of any commodity, the resolution prohibits the transport of weapons both internationally and within the territories of member states;

Repeals <Insert Resolution number here> “Arms Trade Convention”.
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Embolalia
Posted: Apr 21 2011, 03:51 PM


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I don't care what else is said in the resolution or repeal; I'll be damned if I'll let computers be classified as weapons. If the EFF saw this, I think they might have Dr. Castro assassinated...
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Monkiah
Posted: Apr 21 2011, 05:06 PM


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Maybe he should be. I know I've been thinking of declaring war on him for some time now.
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Knootoss
Posted: Apr 22 2011, 05:22 AM


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Believing that the Arms Trade Convention was authored with good intent;

Why do we have to start off this repeal with a lie?
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Eternal Yerushalayim
Posted: Apr 22 2011, 07:23 AM


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QUOTE (Knootoss @ Apr 22 2011, 05:22 AM)
Believing that the Arms Trade Convention was authored with good intent;

Why do we have to start off this repeal with a lie?

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Monkiah
Posted: Apr 22 2011, 03:18 PM


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QUOTE (Knootoss @ Apr 22 2011, 07:22 AM)
Believing that the Arms Trade Convention was authored with good intent;

Why do we have to start off this repeal with a lie?

It is a lie, I know. But I figure that if it passed, the fluffies would be "all but it has good intentions". Never once thinking about the road to hell being paved with good intentions.

Fluffies tend to be naturally stupid.

That said, I'm not married to it. I personally think that Glen-Rhodes is incapable having good intentions.
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Mousebumples
Posted: Apr 22 2011, 10:51 PM


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You could weasel around it by saying something like: "Believing that the goal of decreasing the likelihood of war is laudable" or whatever. Not saying that that's what GR is actually trying to do, but that might be fluffy-friendly enough without actually giving GR any props ....
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Monkiah
Posted: Apr 23 2011, 06:54 AM


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That would work. I've revised the draft.
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Flibbleites
Posted: Apr 23 2011, 12:15 PM


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QUOTE (Knootoss @ Apr 22 2011, 11:22 AM)
Believing that the Arms Trade Convention was authored with good intent;

Why do we have to start off this repeal with a lie?

I'm sure in GR's mind the intent was good.
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Sionis Prioratus
Posted: Apr 23 2011, 01:17 PM


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QUOTE (Flibbleites @ Apr 23 2011, 02:15 PM)
QUOTE (Knootoss @ Apr 22 2011, 11:22 AM)
Believing that the Arms Trade Convention was authored with good intent;

Why do we have to start off this repeal with a lie?

I'm sure in GR's mind the intent was good.

Some people say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions... Smoking_Devil.gif
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Monkiah
Posted: Apr 23 2011, 02:32 PM


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QUOTE (Flibbleites @ Apr 23 2011, 02:15 PM)
QUOTE (Knootoss @ Apr 22 2011, 11:22 AM)
Believing that the Arms Trade Convention was authored with good intent;

Why do we have to start off this repeal with a lie?

I'm sure in GR's mind the intent was good.

In his own mind...sure. Perhaps. But I judge the world by how things are, not by what GR thinks. As such the intention clause was stricken since I think I can get a repeal passed without giving that ass-hat any undeserved props.
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Scandavian States
Posted: May 1 2011, 07:24 PM


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I'm stuck on a laptop for now, but once I get my desktop up and my military data back, I'm giving strong thought to crushing and turning his country into a militarily-governed territory.
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The Palentine
Posted: May 4 2011, 12:25 PM


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As the Palentine is a major arms manufacturer, we will support this repeal, should it be needed.

Besides selling "Annies"(M65 Atomic cannons), are a profitable venture for Imperial Palentine Amalgamated Arms. cool.gif
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