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| Posted by: Lamoni Sep 23 2004, 05:17 PM |
| No Marriage Under Age of 15 A resolution to restrict civil freedoms in the interest of moral decency. Category: Moral Decency Strength: Significant Proposed by: Roma Islamica Description: -REALIZING the problems in rural countries in regions of marriages involving young children, it is proposed to ban all marriages involving minors under the age of 15, even if the parents consent. -IN ADDITION, all persons attempting to arrange or participate in said marriages must be thoroughly investigated either by the sovereign region, state or nation in which said persons abide, or if the governments so desire, by special UN investigators. -CONSEQUENTLY, all persons engaging in such a marriage illegally, and are over the age of 18, will be charged with "Illegal Marriage to a Minor" and will be punished accordingly, at the discretion of the state. Votes For: 2355 Votes Against: 1618 Voting Ends: Mon Sep 27 2004 |
| Posted by: Abattoir Sep 23 2004, 05:41 PM |
| The UN is meant to mediate international matters, not interfere with the sovereignty of a nation. These past couple of resolutions, have done just that, with the exception of the international waters proposal. Basically, it just pisses me off that the people who play this game are that incompetent. Therefore, I will be withdrawing from the UN at this moment, in protest of the retardardation which it pulls my nation into. |
| Posted by: Abattoir Sep 23 2004, 05:43 PM |
| You inform the United Nations that The Nation of Abattoir will no longer participate in its corrupt, hollow debates. From this moment forward, your nation is on its own. Done...join me. |
| Posted by: Xile Sep 23 2004, 06:57 PM |
| Description: -REALIZING the problems in rural countries in regions of marriages involving young children, it is proposed to ban all marriages involving minors under the age of 15, even if the parents consent. Realizing what problems? This resolution is not just stupid, it isn't well presented at all. Also, young marriage is sometimes a cultural aspect, not just an act of necessity in rural areas. This, and not even the United States government manages marriages as it is a states right. I agree with Abattoir here, the UN has no place in marriage. |
| Posted by: Chacor Sep 24 2004, 04:39 AM |
| That is blatantly violating human rights; people should be able to choose when they want to marry, for one. No. |
| Posted by: Sarzonia Sep 24 2004, 08:26 AM | ||
That is the part that troubles me the most. That's taking parental rights out of the equation. What if the parents of both 15 year olds believe their respective children to be responsible enough to marry and are willing to give consent? They're up sh!t's creek without a paddle. However, there is a loophole: CONSEQUENTLY, all persons engaging in such a marriage illegally, and are over the age of 18, will be charged with "Illegal Marriage to a Minor" and will be punished accordingly, at the discretion of the state. If you choose to remain in the United Nations, that could be one of those laws that your government allows to die of neglect by lack of enforcement. However, put me down as a staunch opponent of this law. |
| Posted by: Starblaydia Sep 25 2004, 06:25 AM |
| Aftar all this discussion, I've come to the conclusion that I have no opinion. Abstain with a 'meh' or two. |
| Posted by: Lamoni Sep 26 2004, 09:06 PM |
| Delegate has voted no as per regional opinion. |