NAME: Haley Adams, California
TITLE: A proposal to end diplomatic ties with the Holy See until clergy members accused of sex scandal are tried in the Holy See’s tribunal system.
MAJOR AREAS TO BE AFFECTED: The Roman Catholic Church and individuals victimized by members of the clergy.
SUMMARY: “The lack of punishment for criminals is not only encouraging continuing crime among the clergy, but among all of society. After all, the Roman Catholic church is the supposed moral example for people all over the world. Thus, the United States must take action. It is our duty to rectify this injustice, and demand the Holy See, which is its own sovereign entity included in the United Nations, be held to the same standards as other countries around the world.”
Posts Tagged California
Proposal #125
Jul 8
Proposal #302
Jul 8
NAME: Ameen Merchant, California
TITLE: To Implement an Automatic Government Stimulus Program
MAJOR AREAS TO BE AFFECTED: Average citizens, legislators, American businesses
SUMMARY: “When the economy is not doing well, most economists concur that some form of government spending should take place in order to alleviate the problem. However, in the present day, representatives worry about tying themselves to a stimulus package because it may affect future campaigns for re-election. Having a system in place that saves money and spends it wisely would prevent monetary flow during periods of financial stagnation and would allow for representatives to not receive negative publicity.”
Proposal #163
Jul 8
AUTHOR: Devanshi Patel, California
TITLE: To Eliminate All Native American Reservations
MAJOR AREAS TO BE AFFECTED: Native American populations, Tribal governments, Department of Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs
SUMMARY: “Although Native Americans regard their reservation lands as a key to the survival of Native American culture, most reservations are still underdeveloped in terms of infrastructure and economic ability, and their inhabitants among the poorest of the nations poor. A Native American who wants a middle class job will likely have to leave the reservation.”
Minimum wage is considered either a gift or a burden to individuals across the United States of America. Those who consider minimum wage a gift need restrictions on the nation’s monetary system in order to prevent the chances of being underpaid. However, there is also a group of citizens who constitute minimum wage as a burden because of the limitations it tends to cause. This controversial debate is precisely the topic of CONA’s proposal 135. Conner Nannini, a delegate from the sunny state of California, composed a plan in which minimum wage laws would be eliminated from both the federal and state levels. The text of Nannini’s proposal explicitly demonstrates his opinions on the topic by stating: “All minimum wage controls should be abolished as they both hurt the economy and the people they are designed to help.” As the proposal goes on, Conner lists multiple different justifications as to why his proposal is relevant. Among these reasons are the increased unemployment rates, the reduced job benefits, the diminished amount of competition, and the fact that it imposes an employer mandate. According to Conner Nannini, “The U.S. government has no right to tell employers, the people who are risking their own capital to create jobs, how much to pay the people that choose to work for them.” If this proposal is passed, there will be a decrease in the unemployment rate and the United States companies will no longer have to seek cheaper labor overseas. This proposal produces a number of pros and cons and is sure to spark lively debate in its final committee.
If you listen closely during these hot summer days you can hear the sounds of state pride echo through the valleys of Black Mountain. During the week stay at the Conference On National Affairs, delegates enjoy creating chants and cheers to pass the time and display their spirit. A large number of states represented at the conference have crafted enthusiastic cheers that they project at loud volumes in the BRC dining room during the three main meals of the day. Each and every delegation has a unique personality that they add to their cheer. For instance, the state of Texas sings songs that include their state name within the lyrics. Other states, such as Pennsylvania, prefer very simple and easy cheers that incorporate pop culture and memories from different delegates’ high schools. Michael Walker and Carl Feldman, two delegates from the state of Pennsylvania, state that they draw their inspiration and include phrases from singers such as Rihanna, movies like “Remember the Titans,” and a popular television program known as “Rob & Big.” On the other hand, the state of Kentucky has a much different approach. They are known to start dance parties in almost every place they travel, creating fantastic social opportunities for the numerous teenagers attending CONA. Kentucky delegate Rex Martinez boasts of his state’s ability to create entertainment by stating, “We have a stereo, we don’t need a cheer.” Another state that is well known for producing entertainment with their cheers is the sunny state of California. Some states focus on icebreakers and games to help pass the time and assist delegates in becoming acquainted. However, California has cheers. Their spirit chants are usually very clever, witty, and funny. It has been said that “if a California cheer were a person, that person would be sexy.” Some of their cheers are parodies of well-liked songs on the radio, while others are simple call and responses. The majority of California’s cheers represent loyalty and tradition and have been used in previous years. According to Quemars “Q” Ahmed, “[California] cheers come from a much simpler time. A time before Google, a time before Facebook, a time before war, a time with no bailouts, a time way before Jon and Kate Plus Eight.” Quotes like these are prime examples of the light-heartedness of the California delegation. This delegation claims that “once you know a California cheer, you are a Californian.” During the heat infested days at the Blue Ridge Assembly, there are a number of heated debates and controversial proposals; but it is always nice to know that delegates can always take a minute to stop and yell at the top of their lungs in the name of state pride.
Prior to arrival at CONA, California had its own little bonding adventure. Spending four days in the South it is common to encounter many unique things, but none more interesting than Rock City. Rock City, located in Georgia, is a wonderful locale filled with magic, awe, and of course rocks.
What really sets Rock City apart from other vacation sports is its Fairytale Cavern of Wonder. Now, imagine…an underground cavern…laden with sparkles and colors, filled to its brim with gnomes. Yes, that’s right, Gnomes. Now, we don’t want to ruin too much of it for you as you must definitely go there and see for yourself, but let’s just say, California delegates have never been so terrified or amused in their lives. So be sure to go check out Rock City, the California delegation recommends it highly.