Repeal "Ban Chemical Weapons"
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Resolution History
Overview
One of the closest votes in UN history, the repeal squeaked through on a 431-vote margin, its passage was assured once the West Pacific cast its nearly 600 votes in favor of the repeal at the last minute.
Proposal Campaign
As is traditional in that nation, the Powerhungry Chipmunks UN branch performed a one-to-two day telegram campaign, targetting delegates who had voted in favor of the resolution at vote previous to this, telegramming approximately 300 delegates in total, to reach quorum. During the vote, however, Powerhungry Chipmunks reportedly focused energy on the pacifics, campaigning among members for votes For the repeal. This apparently successful strategy, though it seemed to sacrifice the lead for the majority of the voting period, was inspired, accoridng to Powerhungry Chipmunks authorities, by the vote on Repeal "Legalize Prostitution". One official noted, "It's always that way with hotly contested repeals. The other votes just will likely balance each other out. It's the 1000 to 2000 votes wielded by Pacifics that you need".
UN Debate
Resolution Text
| Category: | Repeal | Resolution: | #107 | Proposed By: | Powerhungry Chipmunks |
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Description:
UN Resolution #107: Ban Chemical Weapons (Category: Global Disarmament; Strength: Significant) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.
Argument:
The United Nations,
UNDERSTANDING the sentiment against chemical weapons, which can cause large-scale destruction, present in "Ban Chemical Weapons",
NOTING, HOWEVER the precedent of the UN to allow citizens in member nations a reasonable level of self-protection, as well as the precedent for member nations to encourage the preservation of order and lawfulness within their boundaries,
RECOGNIZING that tear gas and smoke ordnance, which are chemical ‘weapons’ used by some nations to justly enforce the law and preserve order, are banned by “Ban Chemical Weapons”,
RECOGNIZING that mace and pepper sprays, which are vital chemical mechanisms for innocent civilians in defending themselves from dangerous criminals (especially in cases of robbery, assault, and rape), are banned by “Ban Chemical Weapons”,
REALIZING "Ban Chemical Weapons" unfortunately makes no differentiation between war-time chemical weapons and peace-time chemical ‘weapons’, affecting them all,
GRIEVING the loss to police enforcement and persons in urban areas (especially women in urban areas) of these vital chemical tools for law enforcement and self-protection:
REPEALS "Ban Chemical Weapons".
- Votes For: 7,681
- Votes Against: 7,250
- Implemented: Wed Sep 7 2005
