Glotmorf on 22 Dec 2002 02:08:01 -0000


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On 12/21/02 at 6:25 PM David E. Smith wrote:

>Unfortunately, 625.C.5 doesn't actually specify any responsibilities --
>the Ambassador is encouraged to do something, but e is not formally
>charged with that task (and not given any power to do so, but that part
>may be meaningless, as it involves operating outside the traditional
>sphere of influence of B Nomic proper). Every other Ministry uses strong,
>motive words like "power" and "obligation" and even "responsibility", but
>the Ambassador doesn't seem to be formally charged with much of anything.
>Rule 1078 again only specifies that the Ambassador is "encouraged" to do
>something, but e is not formally charged with the task.

Please charge an "I told you so" to my account regarding the use of the phrase "is encouraged to".

						Glotmorf

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