Abolish veto power
Permanent members of the Security Council are in fact, the rulers of the world! They are the rulers and it seems that the rest of the world is destined to be ruled by them! They have the veto powers which provide them with immunity from all their wrongdoings and injustices caused to other nations. A permanent member uses its veto to foil any move or proposal that goes against its interest, even if it is supported by all other member countries of the UN. While these elite members criticize, accuse and impose sanctions against others on flimsy grounds, they themselves smash any such move against their will or interest with the hammer called veto. Due to their intransigence and machinations, many of the world's major problems have been remaining unresolved for decades. The latest instance is the case of Palestine. Though Palestine's just bid for statehood enjoys the support of overwhelming majority of nations, the US is threatening to thwart such a move by using veto in the UN Security Council (UNSC).
This veto system is unjust, undemocratic and discriminatory. Necessary reforms to abolish veto from the UNSC constitution should be made without delay for the sake of justice and peace in the world.
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