WA Counterterrorism Act

Subject: WA Counterterrorism Act Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:33 am

WA Counterterrorism Act A resolution to improve world security by boosting police and military budgets.
Category: International Security	Strength: Significant	Proposed by: The Altan Steppes
Description: The World Assembly, REALIZING the importance of expanding and improving international co-operation among WA States, on a bilateral and multilateral basis, which will contribute to the elimination of acts of international terrorism and their underlying causes and to the prevention and elimination of this criminal scourge, RECOGNIZING terrorism as a major threat to the lives and well-being of civilians and non-combatants; CONDEMNING the loss of life and harm that result from terrorist acts; NOTICING the principle of the inalienable right to self-determination and independence of all peoples under rogue regimes and other forms of alien domination, and upholding the legitimacy of their struggle, in particular the struggle of national and regional liberation movements, in accordance with the World Assembly, RESOLVING to address the danger of international terrorism, to protect the civilian populations of member states; A) DEFINES “terrorism” as the use of violence by non-state actors for the purpose of creating fear or terror, to achieve a social, political, or religious outcome, and either committed with deliberate disregard or specific targeting of civilians or non-combatants. B) DEFINES “civilians”, for the purpose of this resolution, as "persons who are not members of their nation's armed forces or police." C) DEFINES “terrorist(s)” as a person or persons whose acts fall under the definition of “terrorism”. D) DEFINES “terrorist act(s)” as an act committed by a person falling under the definition of a “terrorist” whose cause is to achieve social, political, or religious ends through violence knowingly targeted at civilians or non-combatants. Hereby: 1) REQUIRES member states to take all effective measures at their disposal, subject to the rule of law, to prevent non-state actors from using their territory to commit terrorist acts against another nation. (a)This shall include, but not be limited to, making it a criminal offense to conspire, aid, abet, fund, plan or carry out acts of terrorism across international borders. Member states shall prosecute those who violate such laws to the fullest extent possible within their nation. 2) BANS WA member states from providing funding, weapons, or any other form of assistance to any party committing terrorist acts against another nation, or from using other WA states or non-member states as a third party to conduct terrorist acts against another nation. 3) REQUIRES member states to freeze, or otherwise take control of without undue delay, any and all assets of terrorist individuals or organizations within their jurisdiction which may be used to support international terrorist acts, including but not limited to: equipment, facilities, and funds. 4) URGES member states to coordinate counter-terrorism activities, and share information and intelligence on individuals and organizations that practice terrorism, to combat its spread on an international level. 5) STRONGLY ENCOURAGES member states to do everything possible to address the underlying causes of terrorism within their borders, including but not limited to: poverty, racism, inequality or indoctrinated hatred. 6) CONDEMNS the use of terrorism by any member state of the World Assembly and 7) REQUIRES any member nation employing terrorism to immediately cease and desist. Co-Author: Wachichi

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:35 am

This recently reached a quorum of delegates and will be sent to the WA as a whole. I plan to vote against it. I disagree with the definitions provided by the resolution.

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:57 am

What about the definitions do you disagree with? I actually think it's much better than anything we've ever seen before. It only says terrorists target civilians, which I think is what makes the difference between a terrorist and a "freedom fighter". But, I'd like to hear what you think.

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Wed Nov 26, 2008 7:48 am

I agree with the distinction as far as civilian targeting, and it probably is the best we have seen yet. However, I do not like that it defines terrorism as being actions of non-state actors.

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Wed Nov 26, 2008 3:52 pm

Good point...States could be terrorists as well. Hmm...Other opinions? I'm torn!

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Wed Nov 26, 2008 11:10 pm

Vote against it... Though it will pass, be annulled, and a new one drafted, as before!

Sorry Im a bit cynical when it comes to the WA these days XD

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Thu Nov 27, 2008 5:37 pm

Its understandable. It will likely pass, how many people want to vote against the "counter terrorism act?"

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Thu Nov 27, 2008 6:25 pm

I do! And have already placed my vote.

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:01 pm

Well, I did as well, but I meant besides our region.

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:19 pm

Are you saying socialists are for terrorists? Shocked

In depressing news, two students in the US found out they were on the terrorist watch list because they had attended a couple of meetings of a socialist group. The concern is that the group MIGHT become violent.

I already knew I was probably suspected, but that confirms it. I probably won't be able to travel internationally anymore... Sigh!

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Sat Nov 29, 2008 3:17 am

haha thats crazy! Dont worry Revo, im the only member of the 'Socialist Party' in the whole of Ashford, my hometown, and that has 90,000 people in!should'nt be too hard to watch me! XD

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Sat Nov 29, 2008 3:43 am

I did not mean that people in this region supported terrorists. I meant people in this region actually read the resolution and do not care about the repercussions of opposing popularly titled resolution.

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:28 am

So then, socialists are smart! Sorry...I tend to take things to the most basic level. It's fun because it can really get to most people. My sarcasm might not translate as well online. Razz

So you think you are being watched, Burt? I actually had a coworker who was terrified of saying anything in the office about our shared (strangely in the US and an office of 15ish there were two of us) political beliefs. I made a joke once that my office was bugged because I had lived in Russia, and she freaked out.

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Sat Nov 29, 2008 2:39 pm

Haha woah! PARANOID!
Nah at the moment, I don't think Im being watched, the Labour Party (In power) are *supposed* to be centre-left on the political field. Though my party did break away from Labour in 1992, after causing years of hassle for them Laughing

If the Conservative Party comes to power at the next election, I am certain they shall have something! Luckily though, the Socialist Party is still small... For now, it's getting larger every week!

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:02 am

In real life i am a fairly good orator. this has allowed me to show many of my friends "the light" so i actually have a group of about 20 or so dedicated socialists and many more left leaning friends and associates =D

Going against the crowd is probably something most of us are comfortable with.

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:15 am

Yeah, it's interesting that many people automatically dismiss you for your political beliefs and then come to realize you are sane when you begin explaining them. I have said so many times "I have actually thought this through..."

But, that said, I'm still probably a possible terrorist according to the US!

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:00 am

If the Tories come to power... There will be no possibility about it... I will be a terrorist, but not a stupid suicidal one!

Oh shhh... but be careful what we say... they might be watching us!! Suspect

Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Tue Dec 02, 2008 8:16 am

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Subject: Re: WA Counterterrorism Act Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:05 pm

Unfortunately, Bush will no longer be in charge come January, so that might not let us get away with it. I think Obama might figure it out.

I guess there are some plusses to a dumb president! scratch