GA Resolution: Repeal 'In Regards to Cloning'

[Markanite]

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Repeal 'In Regards to Cloning'
A resolution to repeal previously passed legislation

Category: Repeal


Resolution: GA#142


Proposed by: Parallaxium




Description: WA General Assembly Resolution #142: In Regards to Cloning (Category: Human Rights; Strength: Mild) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.

Argument: While the General Assembly recognises the intent behind Resolution #142, “In Regards to Cloning”, it notes the following flaw:

The Resolution specifically:
“DEFINES clone as 'the organism that is an exact genetic copy of another'”

The wording used includes organisms that reproduce naturally in a number of ways in the definition of 'clone'.

Examples of organisms included in the definition are:
Any organism which reproduces by binary fission, in which the parent organsim divides into two genetically identical offspring.
Any organism which reproduces through budding, in which a genetically identical offspring grows off a ‘mother’ organism.
Any plant which reproduces by vegetative reproduction, in which a genetically identical plant grows from the leaf, runner, or rhizome of another plant, or from the stem of a damaged plant, or from new shoots on an existing root system, or arise from tubers or bulbs.
Any organism which reproduces through asexual sporogenesis, in which a genetically identical offspring develops from a mitospore after dispersal.
Any organism which reproduces through fragmentation, in which genetically identical offspring from fragments of the parent organism.
Any organism which reproduce through parthenogenesis, in which the female of a species produces genetically identical offspring from an unfertilised egg.
Any organism undergoing asexual reproduction, not mentioned in the list above.

Based on this definition of cloning, General Assembly Resolution #142 “In Regards to Cloning” is rendered in a different sense than that in which it was meant.

For the above reason, the World Assembly hereby repeals “In Regards to Cloning”.

[Markanite]

Due to us voting against this resolution before I'll be voting for this repeal. If the result on the forum changes I can change my vote accordingly

[Cerb]

Voted for the repeal.

[La Vida De Sangre]

I was for the original resolution, but now, having to think it over, I noticed some flaws and I think the repeal is reasonable here.
FOR

[Tsim Sha Tsui]

I'm voting FOR the appeal of the well-meaning yet poorly written resolution in question.

[Eist]

I'm FOR the repeal. It's good the repeal author has picked up on this point, which I made in the original proposal. In saying this, there is a lot more wrong with the original proposal in which the author of the repeal has not addressed.

[Takaram]

I'm FOR.

[Anartonia]

FOR. In my opinion, the original was well intended but contained too many errors.

[Echolilia]

A repeal, yay.

[Markanite]

I was asked o bring this to your attention, so here it is

The Soaring Superheroes of Mahaj WA Seat (17 hours ago)

Hello,
I noticed that you voted for the resolution at vote, Repeal In Regards to Cloning, and i'm asking you to change your vote. Allow me to explain why (and if need be, maybe you could spread this message to your regionmates).

The resolution lists a bunch of ways that plants reproduce that produce genetically identical offspring. This is true.

However, the resolution also says
Based on this definition of cloning, General Assembly Resolution #142 “In Regards to Cloning” is rendered in a different sense than that in which it was meant.

THAT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT TRUE

In Regards to Cloning says
REQUIRES sapient clones in member nations be extended all the legal rights, privileges, and opportunities granted to their genetically identical counterparts,

Presumably, plants aren't given sapience in nations. This means those plants don't get extra rights or anything. The resolution is NOT rendered in a different form, because
a) Those plants aren't sapient
b) The clones don't get extra rights. THEY GET THE SAME RIGHTS AS THEIR SPECIES IS AFFORDED. No more.

Because of this, I urge you to vote AGAINST the resolution Repeal In Regards to Cloning.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Mahaj.

[Eist]

Mahaj is incorrect. Not all clones are created in a laboratory, and do not require the special protections that this resolution offers. The original resolution canvassed an area far wider than was intended. His telegram to Markanite affirms this.

[Echolilia]

I have sapient plants in my nation. Just saying.