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− | [[Jey]]'s idea for a resolution to guarantee the rights of artistic expression was conceived early into the nation's history. As Jey was still new to the game, early attempts were somewhat poorly written and failed to reach quorum. The plan was set aside for some time as Jey began concerning itself with other UN issues, mainly the repeal of [[DVD Region Removal]] (See: [[Repeal | + | [[Jey]]'s idea for a resolution to guarantee the rights of artistic expression was conceived early into the nation's history. As Jey was still new to the game, early attempts were somewhat poorly written and failed to reach quorum. The plan was set aside for some time as Jey began concerning itself with other UN issues, mainly the repeal of [[DVD Region Removal]] (See: [[Repeal "DVD Region Removal"]]). Shortly thereafter, Jey submitted another version of Artistic Freedom which gained over 40 endorsements without a TG campaign, a fair mark at the time. Compelled by the moderate success of the previous attempt, Jey started drafting again. During the drafting stage, [[Fonzoland]] provided great advice on the style of the proposal, and eventually the final version was finished. |
==TG Campaign== | ==TG Campaign== |
Revision as of 16:58, 23 January 2006
Contents
Overview
Jey's idea for a resolution to guarantee the rights of artistic expression was conceived early into the nation's history. As Jey was still new to the game, early attempts were somewhat poorly written and failed to reach quorum. The plan was set aside for some time as Jey began concerning itself with other UN issues, mainly the repeal of DVD Region Removal (See: Repeal "DVD Region Removal"). Shortly thereafter, Jey submitted another version of Artistic Freedom which gained over 40 endorsements without a TG campaign, a fair mark at the time. Compelled by the moderate success of the previous attempt, Jey started drafting again. During the drafting stage, Fonzoland provided great advice on the style of the proposal, and eventually the final version was finished.
TG Campaign
Artistic Freedom was submitted on a Monday just after the end date for proposals was changed. Jey and Fonzoland immediately began telegramming the delegates voting on the current "At Vote" proposal (Now Resolution #137), Repeal "Save the forests of the World". Soon enough, Artistic Freedom received over 200 endorsements, and came to vote. It was passed with a 67% majority -- a supermajority.
Resolution Text
Category: | Human Rights | Strength: | Significant | Proposed By: | Jey |
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The General Assembly of the United Nations,
NOTING Article II of Resolution #26, “The Universal Bill of Rights,” which states that “All human beings have the right to express themselves through speech and through the media without any interference.”
ACKNOWLEDGING that the majority of artistic genres are not transmitted by speech or the media; thus
CONSIDERING that the rights of artists are not covered by any N.S.U.N. resolution;
UNDERSTANDING that artistic freedom should be protected and promoted throughout the world;
1. DEFINES for the purpose of this resolution:
a) A “work of art” as an object (such as a painting or sculpture) or intellectual construct (such as a novel or musical piece) created with the primary purpose of attaining aesthetic value,
b) An “artist” as a person who plays a major creative role on either the construction of an original work of art, or the interpretation of an existing work of art;
2. DECLARES the rights of artists to create and interpret works of art, and of any person to distribute and preserve them, without interference from other individuals, any government, or the N.S.U.N., provided they:
a) RESPECT national and international law on property rights, including copyrights,
b) ENSURE that no other person is harmed, or likely to be harmed, directly or otherwise, by their activities,
c) RESPECT any other relevant legislation that does not directly restrict their freedom of expression;
3. ENCOURAGES N.S.U.N. members to endorse and promote all artistic genres, by such means as they see fit, as long as these genres do not infringe on the restrictions described in clause 2.
Co-authored by Fonzoland
- Votes For: 8,790
- Votes Against: 4,352
- Implemented: Thu Jan 05 2006
Gameplay Impacts
This resolution had no significant impacts on the way NationStates was played.
Voting Analysis