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| Posted by: Bettia Dec 28 2007, 10:26 AM |
| Free Expression Act A resolution to increase democratic freedoms. Category: The Furtherment of Democracy Strength: Mild Proposed by: Omigodtheykilledkenny Description: Convinced that all persons bear the inherent right to express political, ideological, religious, cultural, social, moral and ethical views freely and openly, without fear of reprisal; Commending extant legislation on this subject, affirming and guaranteeing rights to free expression in some media; Nonetheless determined that freedom of expression remains an essential human right deserving of international protection, Be it therefore resolved: Member nations are required to uphold rights of free expression in all available media to all individuals under their jurisdiction. Member nations are empowered to enforce this article through appropriate legislation. For purposes of this resolution, free expression does NOT include: - defamatory speech designed deliberately to impugn the character or reputation of individuals, groups or organizations (excepting government institutions and political leaders), using knowingly false information, or raising accusations with reckless disregard for their truthfulness; - speech intended to incite widespread lawlessness and disorder, or violence against any individual, group or organization, including the government officials or entities, and members of political opposition groups; - publicizing information deemed classified by governments for national security purposes; - publicizing information of a strictly personal nature, including mailing addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, medical records, financial records, or details on private legal consultations or private financial transactions; - obscene, salacious or pornographic materials. Votes For: 562 Votes Against: 230 [Delegate Votes] Voting Ends: Tue Jan 1 2008 |
| Posted by: Bettia Dec 28 2007, 10:28 AM |
| Oh, so it's okay to slander government officials? Apart from that one little boo-boo, this resolution seems fine so I'll say AYE. |
| Posted by: Allemenschen Dec 28 2007, 11:40 AM | ||
Aside from this little sticker, this resolution is fine. Why is that little sticker a problem? My country does not judge people based on intentions; we judge them on their consequences. If a speech that is intended to incite a riot fails to do so, we don't hold them for their intent to incite a riot. If a speech that is not intended to incite a riot but succeeds in starting one, we will hold that person accountable. Now of course, we would judge differently the person who intends to start a riot compared to the person who does not intend it, but the point still stands. The action is the crime; the intent is the severity. |
| Posted by: Bettia Dec 31 2007, 08:02 AM |
| I'll end the vote now because I don't know if I'll get on tomorrow. With a score of 2-0-0, the Bettian delegate votes [i]IN FAVOUR[/]i of this resolution. |