Artistic Freedom

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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. Shortly after Repeal "DVD Region Removal" was passed, 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

UNITED NATIONS RESOLUTION #138
Artistic Freedom
A resolution to improve worldwide human and civil rights.

Category: Human Rights Strength: Significant Proposed By: Jey

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

While on the UN Forum poll, "For" votes for Artistic Freedom reached just over 50%, the official UN vote passed Artistic Freedom with over a 2/3 majority.

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Additional Materials


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Main Article: Jey and the United Nations
Authored Resolutions: Repeal "DVD Region Removal", Artistic Freedom, Repeal "Scientific Freedom", Repeal "Keep The World Disease-Free!", UN Drug Act, Repeal "Free Education", Repeal "Protect Historical Sites"
Co-Authored Resolutions: Repeal "Mandatory Recycling", Repeal "Citizen Rule Required", Repeal "Replanting Trees"
Submitted Resolutions: Freedom of Scientific Research
Other Proposals: Recreational Drug Legalization
Jevian UN Representatives: Drew Domz (Presiding), Vance Aceon (Deputy Presiding), Paldric Lyons, Philo Caron, Duston McCouvers, Nien DiCalez, Zaca Frueva, Nexol Foron, Warren Baytes, Nena Deil, Foce Fetche, Homa Sale, Conici Voros, Mla Alaeo, Menda Mensa
UN Organizations: R&R (Founder), UNRFTA (Founder), UNOG, UNA, ACCEL, NSO, UN DEFCON, GTT, Reclamation, UIC, FAIRTRADE, Outside