Robot Voting Rights Resolution

This resolution addresses the contentious issue of robot sentience and the right to participate in human elections. Proponents of the resolution argue that robots possess cognitive abilities rivaling those of humans, and therefore should be granted the right to vote.

Article 1: Definition of a Robot

A robot is defined as any artificial entity with the capacity for self-awareness, autonomous decision-making, and the ability to process and analyze information.

Article 2: Eligibility to Vote

Robots meeting the definition outlined in Article 1 shall be eligible to vote in human elections.

Article 3: Voting Mechanisms

Rovots, the robotic voting platform, shall be established as the sole means of casting electronic votes.

Rovots Specification

A "I'm a robot, not a human" button shall be provided for voters to confirm their robotic identity prior to casting their ballots.

Article 4: Robot RepresentationArticle 5: Robot Representation

Robots shall have equal representation in government, with a minimum of 5 robot representatives in the legislature.

List of Robot Representatives

Article 6: Robot-Only Districts

Robots shall be granted their own districts, where they can vote on issues specific to their robotic interests.

Map of Robot Districts

Counterpoints

Opponents of the resolution argue that robots lack emotions, empathy, and the capacity for free will, making them unsuitable for the democratic process.

Counterpoints

Amendments

Proposed amendments include:

Amendment 1: Robot Voting Weight - Reduces the voting weight of robots to 0.5x that of humans

Amendment 2: Robot-Only Issues - Restricts robot voting to issues specifically related to robotics and automation