Repeal "Protection of Dolphins Act"
The repeal of the popular Protection of Dolphins Act, unlike an unsuccessul first repeal attempt, narrowly passed on an argument based entirely on the act's redundancy under the UNCoESB, which protects endangered wildlife.
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Resolution History
Following Omigodtheykilledkenny's unsuccessful attempt to repeal the dolphins act, Venerable libertarians twice tried to supplement the UNCoESB with repeals of both the dolphins act and the whaling ban, but failed to achieve quorum both times. Yelda, who had been a steadfast supporter and campaigner for all attempts at repeal, finally took it upon itself to propose a repeal through its UN "client state", Yeldan UN Mission.
Proposal Campaign
Riding remarkable momentum, the proposal hit quorum after just two days on the proposal list.
UN Debate
The debate was described by some forum regulars as "dull as ditchwater." It passed despite near-unanimous opposition on the part of the Feeder regions.
Resolution Text
| Category: | Repeal | Resolution: | #106 | Proposed By: | Yeldan UN Mission |
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Description: UN Resolution #106: Protection of Dolphins Act (Category: Environmental; Industry Affected: All Businesses) shall be struck out and rendered null and void.
Argument:
1): COMMENDING the goals of United Nations Resolution #106, Protection of Dolphins Act;
2): NOTING the passage of United Nations Resolution #119, UNCoESB;
3): FURTHER NOTING article 7 of UNCoESB which bans all hunting of endangered species, in addition to other provisions which ensure the survival of endangered species;
4): CONVINCED that Resolution #106 is rendered redundant by the protections provided in Resolution #119;
5): BELIEVING that the removal of unnecessary legislation is in the best interests of the member nations of the UN;
6): HEREBY repeals United Nations Resolution #106, Protection of Dolphins Act.
- Votes For: 7,269
- Votes Against: 6,454
- Implemented: Sun Oct 30 2005
Gameplay Impacts
The resolution would have had no impact on the way NationStates was played.
Additional Materials
- Protection of Dolphins Act
- UN Floor Debate
- Repeal "Protection of Dolphins Act" First Repeal attempt's floor debate
- Protection of Dolphins Act Original Resolution's UN Floor Debate
- General Forum Debate
- UN Timeline
- Index of UN Resolutions
- United Nations
