Post by joebobs on May 5, 2006 14:19:01 GMT -5
I am proposing an inter-regional Coalition whose aim is to eradicate, or at least discourage, racism, in all its forms, from NationStates. This shall be called the Anti-Racism Coalition.
The Coalition will not target fascists or any other political ideology, unless that ideology includes racism. So racist communists or racist socialists will be targeted just as much as racist fascists.
Whilst I hope this will receive regional backing, I will appreciate national support too. I have proposed this in the GRA as well, but I will be looking for support in other regions too.
Recently in the GRA, a racist player joined, and his views caused a huge argument that divided the region. Many wished to silence his racism, and many defended freedom of speech. I know many may feel that freedom of speech allows racism and many feel that this right should be protected. If so, don't join. I'm not trying to re-ignite the freedom vs. racism debate, I just want to make the voices of those that oppose racism heard, internationally.
So if you support this, please add your name below. Also, I'd be extremely grateful if others wish to help in organisation and have ideas for how this should be run etc.
The Coalition could do the following:
Ask regions to note their support in the world factbook entry.
Ask regions to bar openly racist players from their region or forum.
Find and challenge the views of racist players, with an aim to educate as well as discourage.
Act as a petition against racism, to show international support.
So far, signed by:
Pidgeon Island (GRA)
Love & Honour (GRA)
Il Divo (GRA)
Calculators (GRA)
Golgoroth (GRA)
Kozh Heol (GRA)
Lamedud (Q102)
FluffyPinkBunnyGirl (Q102)
Pacifist Cowards (Q102)
Also, is there a more suitable forum for this to be posted in, where it might get more attention. Thanks!
The Coalition will not target fascists or any other political ideology, unless that ideology includes racism. So racist communists or racist socialists will be targeted just as much as racist fascists.
Whilst I hope this will receive regional backing, I will appreciate national support too. I have proposed this in the GRA as well, but I will be looking for support in other regions too.
Recently in the GRA, a racist player joined, and his views caused a huge argument that divided the region. Many wished to silence his racism, and many defended freedom of speech. I know many may feel that freedom of speech allows racism and many feel that this right should be protected. If so, don't join. I'm not trying to re-ignite the freedom vs. racism debate, I just want to make the voices of those that oppose racism heard, internationally.
So if you support this, please add your name below. Also, I'd be extremely grateful if others wish to help in organisation and have ideas for how this should be run etc.
The Coalition could do the following:
Ask regions to note their support in the world factbook entry.
Ask regions to bar openly racist players from their region or forum.
Find and challenge the views of racist players, with an aim to educate as well as discourage.
Act as a petition against racism, to show international support.
So far, signed by:
Pidgeon Island (GRA)
Love & Honour (GRA)
Il Divo (GRA)
Calculators (GRA)
Golgoroth (GRA)
Kozh Heol (GRA)
Lamedud (Q102)
FluffyPinkBunnyGirl (Q102)
Pacifist Cowards (Q102)
Also, is there a more suitable forum for this to be posted in, where it might get more attention. Thanks!