Post by Ananke II on Jun 9, 2009 0:46:26 GMT -5
Repeal "Access to Science in Schools"
A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution
Category: Repeal
Resolution: #48
Proposed by: Glen-Rhodes
Description: WA Resolution #48: Access to Science in Schools (Category: Education and Creativity; Area of Effect: Educational) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.
Argument: SADDENED by the fact that the “Access to Science in Schools” resolution was submitted before it was sufficiently reviewed by the World Assembly,
ACKNOWLEDGING that the benefits of a balanced education are significant, but nevertheless dismayed at the several flaws the poorly-written resolution holds,
ALARMED that this resolution creates two distinct education systems, in which no person can enjoy a religious education without paying, yet those who accept the teaching of science attend school for free, thus legalizing the discrimination of persons unable to pay, which has been declared illegal by the World Assembly,
NOTICING that by effect of the resolution, nations are forced to either privatize their school system, placing the education of their citizens at the whims of the economy, or nationalize their school system, which would not allow private schools to operate at all,
FURTHER NOTICING that the lack of defining what is ‘peer-reviewed’ has created a large loop-hole, through which state-based religions can declare anything peer-reviewed science, effectively nullifying whatever intents the resolution held,
HEAVILY CONCERNED that the resolution does not limit itself to primary and secondary education, but also affects post-secondary education, which causes considerable legal problems for private university students that receive government vouchers to attend school,
BELIEVING that nations should not be subject to the excessive interference by the World Assembly of specific curriculum,
CONVINCED that efficient education resolutions, that do not contain so many flaws, and do not force people to pay for religious education, can be passed by the World Assembly only if “Access to Science in Schools” is repealed, and noting that such resolutions are already be authored,
The World Assembly hereby repeals resolution #48, “Access to Science in Schools”.
A proposal to repeal a previously passed resolution
Category: Repeal
Resolution: #48
Proposed by: Glen-Rhodes
Description: WA Resolution #48: Access to Science in Schools (Category: Education and Creativity; Area of Effect: Educational) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.
Argument: SADDENED by the fact that the “Access to Science in Schools” resolution was submitted before it was sufficiently reviewed by the World Assembly,
ACKNOWLEDGING that the benefits of a balanced education are significant, but nevertheless dismayed at the several flaws the poorly-written resolution holds,
ALARMED that this resolution creates two distinct education systems, in which no person can enjoy a religious education without paying, yet those who accept the teaching of science attend school for free, thus legalizing the discrimination of persons unable to pay, which has been declared illegal by the World Assembly,
NOTICING that by effect of the resolution, nations are forced to either privatize their school system, placing the education of their citizens at the whims of the economy, or nationalize their school system, which would not allow private schools to operate at all,
FURTHER NOTICING that the lack of defining what is ‘peer-reviewed’ has created a large loop-hole, through which state-based religions can declare anything peer-reviewed science, effectively nullifying whatever intents the resolution held,
HEAVILY CONCERNED that the resolution does not limit itself to primary and secondary education, but also affects post-secondary education, which causes considerable legal problems for private university students that receive government vouchers to attend school,
BELIEVING that nations should not be subject to the excessive interference by the World Assembly of specific curriculum,
CONVINCED that efficient education resolutions, that do not contain so many flaws, and do not force people to pay for religious education, can be passed by the World Assembly only if “Access to Science in Schools” is repealed, and noting that such resolutions are already be authored,
The World Assembly hereby repeals resolution #48, “Access to Science in Schools”.