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« on: October 16, 2013, 04:47:21 PM »
« edited: October 20, 2013, 05:54:08 PM by Senator North Carolina Yankee »
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« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2013, 04:48:22 PM »
The sponsor has 24 hours to speak on this. I also would like to see Polnut dragged in here if possible. Damn I miss having him as Senator. Tongue
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« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2013, 05:33:30 PM »
Provision 2 could potentially run afoul of the IOC's charter (Article 50).
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« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2013, 10:24:16 PM »
Could someone explain to me how the Olympics and American law interact before I take on a position on this either way?
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« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2013, 06:54:27 PM »
I would assume it would be a non-binding relationship but one where both sides would want some degree of cooperation so as to ensure the games aren't jeopardized.
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« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2013, 07:11:17 PM »
Well firstly the Olympics don't have laws that are recognised anywhere outside of their own organisation.

The Russian laws run counter to the fourth and fifth fundamental principles of Olympism...

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My view, is that the Olympics are as much a reflection of human rights and what people are capable of as any other endeavour - the Olympics are known to have a strong desire to avoid over 'political' statements, my personal view is that showing support and solidarity for LGBTI athletes is not political, but a reflection of a support for human rights and dignity, completely in line with the fundamental principles of the Olympic Games.


I also draw Senator's attention to Section 2 part 6 of the Olympic Charter, in which it outlines that it is a responsibility of the IOC to:

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Solidarity from the Atlasian Senate is not, to my reasoning, in anyway counter to Olympic Charter. If anything is counter to it, it is the Russian Laws.
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« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2013, 03:36:13 PM »
Sjoyce, has your concern been addressed?

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« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2013, 03:50:28 PM »

Polnut has successfully addressed my concerns.
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« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2013, 04:32:51 PM »
This can be put to a final vote tomorrow afternoon. Too late for a UC request to make any different but just in case someone gets a bit chatty,


I request unanimous consent to waive the minimum debate time and cloture requirement to proceed immediately to a final vote. Senators have 24 hours to object.

I through the minimum debate thing in because it might save like fifteen minutes.
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« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2013, 04:56:36 PM »
I support the UC motion.
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« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2013, 08:34:29 PM »
Okay, Yankee informed me earlier that this can be brought to vote. Go!
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« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2013, 08:35:40 PM »
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« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2013, 08:40:57 PM »
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« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2013, 12:07:28 AM »
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« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2013, 12:10:53 AM »
AYE


I want to close this tomorrow, people.
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« Reply #15 on: October 20, 2013, 08:02:04 AM »
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« Reply #16 on: October 20, 2013, 01:14:31 PM »
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« Reply #17 on: October 20, 2013, 01:28:09 PM »
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« Reply #18 on: October 20, 2013, 02:17:55 PM »
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« Reply #19 on: October 20, 2013, 04:36:38 PM »
Vote on Final Passage of the Support for LGBTI Athlete's Bill:

Aye (Cool: bore, Gass3268, Maxwell, Napoleon, NC Yankee, sbane, Tmthforu94 and TNF
Nay (0):
Abstain (0):

Didn't Vote (2): TJ in Cleve and Xahar

With eight votes in the affirmative and none in the negative, the bill has been passed and is presented to the President for his signature or veto.
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« Reply #20 on: October 20, 2013, 04:38:29 PM »
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« Reply #21 on: October 20, 2013, 05:07:48 PM »
Thank you Senators and Mr President.
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