GA: Repeal "Space Research Station Program"

[Guy]

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Repeal "Space Research Station Program"
A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation.

Category: Repeal
Resolution: GA#115
Proposed by: Embolalia


Description: WA General Assembly Resolution #115: Space Research Station Program (Category: Education and Creativity; Area of Effect: Educational) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: The World Assembly, while realizing the support with which it passed, notes the following problems with Resolution 115, "Space Research Station Program":

1. The WARS Program does not require the involvement of World Assembly nations, calling into question the necessity of the act;
2. There is no requirement that participating nations, nor indeed any nation, assist in the funding of the WASRS, which raises questions as to its financial viability;
3. Nations are under no obligation to participate responsibly, and may abuse, sabotage, or otherwise damage the WASRS;
4. The nature of the research to be conducted is completely ignored by the resolution, leaving it open for dangerous or objectionable purposes;
5. The "customs policies" discussed in the resolution concerned are not only completely undefined but completely unnecessary, as the WASRS is in neutral territory;
6. No provision is made for the maintenance or replacement of the WASRS in the event of damage, orbit degradation, or even ordinary depreciation;
7. It is unclear what the "non-weaponry counter-measures" are, or whether they could sufficiently protect the WASRS against attack or impact from foreign objects;
8. Only one WARS is called for, yet there are many planets with WA member nations;

Considering the various flaws highlighted above, the World Assembly hereby repeals Resolution #115, "Space Research Station Program".

[Guy]

1. The WARS Program does not require the involvement of World Assembly nations, calling into question the necessity of the act;
2. There is no requirement that participating nations, nor indeed any nation, assist in the funding of the WASRS, which raises questions as to its financial viability;
3. Nations are under no obligation to participate responsibly, and may abuse, sabotage, or otherwise damage the WASRS;
4. The nature of the research to be conducted is completely ignored by the resolution, leaving it open for dangerous or objectionable purposes;
5. The "customs policies" discussed in the resolution concerned are not only completely undefined but completely unnecessary, as the WASRS is in neutral territory;
6. No provision is made for the maintenance or replacement of the WASRS in the event of damage, orbit degradation, or even ordinary depreciation;
7. It is unclear what the "non-weaponry counter-measures" are, or whether they could sufficiently protect the WASRS against attack or impact from foreign objects;
8. Only one WARS is called for, yet there are many planets with WA member nations;

1. The fact that something is voluntary doesn't mean it has to be closed down.

2. See above. If it doesn't yield results, there wouldn't be an investment in it.

3. Eh... What? Stupidest thing I've heard all day. Actually, make that week.

4. Bureaucracy would cover that -- you don't need to include every bloody thing in your resolution.

5. First of all, nowhere is it mentioned where the WASRS would be located. Secondly, you may still have a customs policy in an international area. Thirdly, it's just a minor clause -- if it is non-operable, it would be ignored.

6. See #4

7. That's... Not in the resolution.

8. Facepalm.


SRSP was a crappy resolution. This is one of the shittiest repeals I've seen.

[Walabamba]

Not sure how this reached quorum, against.

[La Vida De Sangre]

Hahahahahaha. No.

Against, obviously.

[Eist]

...?

[Walabamba]

Thanks for stomping the vote Guy

[ImperialPoland]

meh, abstain

[Globexanter]

Seriously, did he write this for a joke ?

[ImperialPoland]

lol

"Repeal "Space Research Station Program"" was defeated 3,560 votes to 2,279.