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Old 09-14-13, 03:51 PM   #11
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Originally Posted by Platapus View Post
I would separate the UNSC from the UNGA. The UN does a lot of good work, quietly and effectively around the world. The UNSC.... well not so much.

But the UNSC came into existence like a bastard child -- half improvised, half compromised. Unfortunately, the UNSC is probably the best form of organization that could be reasonably expected to work under the circumstances.

All members of the UNSC are equal... just that five of them are a little more equal than the others.

Personally, I have no problem with the P5. It is the P5 veto rule that I object to.
Well in the current climate your probably right but personally I'd be in favour of a majority vote system.
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