First, I do want to say that some thing I helped write this, but that's not actually true. In my opinion, we maybe should hold off until the debate percolates through the election. But we've already started this, so we as well continue.

I do agree that the working is a bit off, as is the format. But I disagree that it's unnecessary to have a resolution that clearly and explicitly states we are defender. It's not just an important symbol and rallying cry, it's an historic marker. We have short memories in this game, and I don't want us to forget that we all voted on a simple resolution declaring ourselves defender. (And that it either passed or failed.) Hiding this away in the depths of laws and military manuals isn't good enough. While it's necessary to make those legal changes, it's very important to have a simple and clear resolution stating what our values are.

I would offer something along the lines of this:

Quote:Whereas the Coalition of the South Pacific is founded upon dedication to democratic principles, including the right of a community to exist peacefully and free from unprovoked attack;

Whereas our values have a natural affinity with the principles and work of the broad defender community within the game;

Whereas we believe no innocent region should be subjugated against its will, have its residents purged, or be completely destroyed or kept as a trophy of its destruction;

Whereas we believe the general principles of defending do not contradict offensive military operations against hateful regions, or against forces of subjugation and destruction,

Resolved that the Coalition of the South Pacific:

1. Commits itself to upholding and advocating the defender principles of protecting innocent regions and fighting against forces of destruction.

2. Declares that these principles are a fundamental aspect of our community and culture, and will strive to reflect these principles in our Charter, constitutional laws, and military guidelines.

3. Considers this resolution, as such, to be foundational to our community and fundamental to our system of governance, and thus a constitutional law.