It's kinda unfortunate that this is the top comment. Couldn't we talk about Turkey instead of quoting books that are at best marginally related to the present situation?
it appears your point, while well made, is covered by Point Eight. "All cases arising from and rules not specifically provided for in this directive, shall be settled and determined by the Unification Board, whose decisions will be final."
source: gherkin0 and http://theexplanationproject.wikia.com/wiki/Directive_10-289