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Post by Lohen on Oct 20, 2003 10:10:35 GMT -5
This is the resolution under consideration:
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No Embargoes on Medicine A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights. Category: Human Rights Strength: Significant Proposed by: Cherry Cola Description: We assert that modern medicine can vastly improve quality of life, and is beneficial to all. Not having access to modern medicine and modern medical supplies can cause unnecessary suffering and death.
Therefore we propose that in the course of war, no nation make embargoes restricting the sale of medicine or medical supplies. We also propose that any controlling authority, be it a government, a rebellion, or an occupying force, make no restrictions in times of war preventing doctors from entering the retion to treat the sick, wounded, and dying.
Modern medicine is one of our societies modern accomplishments. We urge all nations to adopt this resolution to ensure that it is made freely accessable in times of war - times when it is needed most.
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Personally I back this, but I think it could be tough to enforce under some circumstances, especially since arms and information could be smuggled in alongside medical aid. But war does need to be governed by some rules, and this rule could be very beneficial if it works.
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Post by Zhdanov on Oct 21, 2003 14:19:15 GMT -5
They could also govern if we're able to sell arms to our enemies while we're at it!
I'm still trying to decide whether or not I'm for or against this.
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Post by Alantino on Oct 26, 2003 2:45:47 GMT -5
Absolutely, Modern medicine in war or even in a broken down country is needed. Without it, it will only get worse, and will result in more aid by countries in the international community. I say, why hold preassure on the wound when we can pour alcohol in it? (OOC: Figure of speech ) By everyone having modern medicine, this will help poor nations in a big way so that they can worry about getting their economy running besides worrying about their people dying on a regular basis from spreading plague, the sick and a rising death rate in the birth ration. I vote yes on this issue. Joseph Anthony Marzullo Emperor of the Republic of Alantino
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Post by Lesser Cambodia on Nov 2, 2003 22:14:21 GMT -5
I'm ecstatic to see the United Nations finally returning to its proper position in international government and paying more attention to the affairs which lend themselves to a broader, global solution instead of meddling in matters which should be left to individual member nations. This sensible, necessary, and reasonable proposal certainly has my vote.
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Post by Abysseria on Nov 3, 2003 9:10:14 GMT -5
While this is no longer the current resolution, I can comment on the proposal now at hand - stop dumping, start cleaning. While its wording is better than the resolution that came before it on illegal dumping, this resolution again has holes and interferes with the sovreignty of independent nations. VOTE NO
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