Post by Sir Alexandreu Davinescu on Nov 8, 2008 9:15:28 GMT -6
With the intent of helping Talossa make a greater splash on the international community, I here present my effort at a bill whereby the Ziu can approve of the obligations and responsibilities of being a member of the United Nations. After this has been legislatively approved, the government can take steps to appeal for entrance into the United Nations, taking our rightful place in the international community.
The last time I sponsored this bill and it was up for debate, some legislators opted not to "risk it;" there was a perception that it would be unwise to attract any attention to the nation. I felt and still feel the opposite: it is absolutely in the best interests of the nation to at least begin to attempt to join the community of nations as an equal, even if they reject our application out of hand. I am resubmitting for further debate.
The UN charter is here: www.un.org/aboutun/charter/
General info about the UN is here:
www.un.org/aboutun/
The International Community Entrance Bill, Iteration XIV
I.C.E. 9
WHEREAS, as an independent and sovereign nation possessing of a long and proud heritage, Talossa merits a place among the ranks of other states of equal status, and
WHEREAS, our beautiful country deserves to have its voice heard within the international dialog of the world in order to help promote Talossan interests abroad, and
WHEREAS, the organization known as the United Nations is the international organization of the greatest prominence, and
WHEREAS, entrance into the aforementioned United Nations is predicated upon our willingness to accept and uphold the responsibilities and obligations delineated for a signatory nation within the document known as the "Charter of the United Nations," and
WHEREAS, the stated purposes of the UN are peace, friendly relations, international cooperation, and harmony, and Talossa also believes in these things, so there is no conflict but rather an affirmation of Talossan values, and
WHEREAS, the practical obligations that would be imposed upon us by UN membership are the minimal ones of an annual fee, agreeing to pacific resolution of international disputes, provision of troops or facilities if needed, participation in the International Court of Justice in the case of international legal disputes, and other such things easily met by our burgeoning state, and
WHEREAS, the benefits of joining the international community in an active manner far outweigh the negligible fees, which would be calculated as a percentage from our GNP, as well as the other items of obligation which would have generally already been Talossan policy anyway and thus no hardship, and
WHEREAS, Talossa is desirous of embarking on a long career of vibrant international relations, rather than the sporadic and chilly attentions we currently receive, excepting of course the United States of America's kind recognition of Talossan sovereignty, and we hope that this will be the impetus behind the crystallization of a new era of international communication,
THEREFORE, the Kingdom of Talossa hereby officially recognizes, supports, and endorses the ideals and goals detailed within the United Nations Charter, and that we hereby declare our intentions to join the august body of the General Assembly of the United Nations, and avows that Talossa will meet the obligations which are a part of being a member with full faith and our greatest exertions.
Uréu q'estadra så:
Senator Alexander Davis (M-M)
EDIT: Formatting.
EDIT: Slight wording change.
The last time I sponsored this bill and it was up for debate, some legislators opted not to "risk it;" there was a perception that it would be unwise to attract any attention to the nation. I felt and still feel the opposite: it is absolutely in the best interests of the nation to at least begin to attempt to join the community of nations as an equal, even if they reject our application out of hand. I am resubmitting for further debate.
The UN charter is here: www.un.org/aboutun/charter/
General info about the UN is here:
www.un.org/aboutun/
The International Community Entrance Bill, Iteration XIV
I.C.E. 9
WHEREAS, as an independent and sovereign nation possessing of a long and proud heritage, Talossa merits a place among the ranks of other states of equal status, and
WHEREAS, our beautiful country deserves to have its voice heard within the international dialog of the world in order to help promote Talossan interests abroad, and
WHEREAS, the organization known as the United Nations is the international organization of the greatest prominence, and
WHEREAS, entrance into the aforementioned United Nations is predicated upon our willingness to accept and uphold the responsibilities and obligations delineated for a signatory nation within the document known as the "Charter of the United Nations," and
WHEREAS, the stated purposes of the UN are peace, friendly relations, international cooperation, and harmony, and Talossa also believes in these things, so there is no conflict but rather an affirmation of Talossan values, and
WHEREAS, the practical obligations that would be imposed upon us by UN membership are the minimal ones of an annual fee, agreeing to pacific resolution of international disputes, provision of troops or facilities if needed, participation in the International Court of Justice in the case of international legal disputes, and other such things easily met by our burgeoning state, and
WHEREAS, the benefits of joining the international community in an active manner far outweigh the negligible fees, which would be calculated as a percentage from our GNP, as well as the other items of obligation which would have generally already been Talossan policy anyway and thus no hardship, and
WHEREAS, Talossa is desirous of embarking on a long career of vibrant international relations, rather than the sporadic and chilly attentions we currently receive, excepting of course the United States of America's kind recognition of Talossan sovereignty, and we hope that this will be the impetus behind the crystallization of a new era of international communication,
THEREFORE, the Kingdom of Talossa hereby officially recognizes, supports, and endorses the ideals and goals detailed within the United Nations Charter, and that we hereby declare our intentions to join the august body of the General Assembly of the United Nations, and avows that Talossa will meet the obligations which are a part of being a member with full faith and our greatest exertions.
Uréu q'estadra så:
Senator Alexander Davis (M-M)
EDIT: Formatting.
EDIT: Slight wording change.
