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[-] lurklurk@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

If the permanent members of the security council didn't have veto powers they A: wouldn't have joined, and B: would go "you and what army?" if people voted to force them to do something.

It's just a way to keep a high level discussion going.

[-] Orbituary@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

Not really, since anything they disagree with gets shot down. I agree that's what would happen without veto power, but it's effectively a worthless position to anyone trying to do right by the world.

[-] lurklurk@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

Yeah it's not hugely effective

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