Here's the hypothetical situation:
A. Let's pretend I am a right-wing general who has seized control of the U.S. government. I will be the new "Leader"
My government -- and yours, too -- will be an Authoritarian meritocracy. Collectivism is outlawed.
B. I have written a basic outline for a constitution. You may add 1 more Article of your choosing, provided it does not contradict any other Article. It also may not further any goal of collectivism, or it will be null and void. Nor may it call for anything asinine; such as my death, or a restoration of the O'Bama regime, etc... (lol.) =)
OK, here's the constitution so far:
I. The "Leader" shall have unlimited dictatorial powers including command of the Armed Forces, rulership of the Federal Government, sole Federal legislative powers and overlordship of the Federal Court system.
II. All powers not contained herein shall be reserved for the several States.
III. A "Citizen" shall be defined as a person born within the State to at least one parent who was a citizen of the State at the time of birth. All persons shall have the right against arbitrary execution. All citizens shall be guaranteed the rights contained herein.
IV. The Government shall censor the press of collectivist propaganda, sedition or anything deemed toxic to the health of the State. Otherwise, the Press shall be "Free" and "Independent."
V. Citizens who are members of the Meritocrat Party shall have the right to keep pistols, rifles and shotguns. The "Leader" shall determine the qualifications for admission to and expulsion from "The Party." Other political parties shall be disallowed.
VI. No citizen may be searched in his home without "Reasonable Cause," determined by a Judge's writ, unless such a delay in obtaining a writ would give an officer "Reasonable Cause" to believe a crime would be committed or concealed from justice in the interim.
No citizen may be detained for more than 24 hours without a Judges consent unless charged with a crime. All persons shall have the right of habeas corpus.
VII. All citizens who are not members of "The Party" shall enjoy equal protection under the law. Party members may enjoy additional protections, at the discretion of the "Leader."
VIII. No citizen may be taxed of his income, wages or earnings. No citizen may be required to pay more than a fifth in sales taxes on whole food or reasonably priced housing or clothing expenses.
No citizen homeowner may be taxed of more than one percent of the value of their primary residence.
Bequeathments may only be taxed of that portion of the deceased's estate which consists of inheritance, winnings or gifts accrued in the estate; and that tax may not exceed half.
IX. Companies or corporations may not be taxed on their payroll, nor more than a fifth of either their gross revenue or simple net profits, whichever is the greater tax. The Government shall use its power to foster a competitive, free market environment devoid of monopolies which stunt innovation; or harm or burden the consumer. The creation of jobs and a comfortable lifestyle for the common worker shall be the principle which guides the Government's dealings with commercial and industrial interests. Collective bargaining and all forms of unionization shall be banned, as the State shall act as good-faith arbitrator whenever necessary.
X. Citizens may not be discriminated against based on their ethnicity or country of origin by Government, nor any entity it controls or regulates. The State may disallow homosexual displays in public to the extent it deems appropriate. Ethnic discriminatory practices in the private sector shall be frowned upon by the State. Citizens shall have freedom to worship any faith which has existed for at least 2,000 years, provided such worship or practices thereof do not conflict with Article IV or work against the interest of the State.
What Article will you add?
Let's make it fun -- or just troll, troll, troll -- you decide!
Edit@unclemeat:
disallowed -- violation of the "asinine" clause in rule B. funny though
Edit@Charlie:
Good answer, the State will not prevent egress, only control immigration.
A. Let's pretend I am a right-wing general who has seized control of the U.S. government. I will be the new "Leader"
My government -- and yours, too -- will be an Authoritarian meritocracy. Collectivism is outlawed.
B. I have written a basic outline for a constitution. You may add 1 more Article of your choosing, provided it does not contradict any other Article. It also may not further any goal of collectivism, or it will be null and void. Nor may it call for anything asinine; such as my death, or a restoration of the O'Bama regime, etc... (lol.) =)
OK, here's the constitution so far:
I. The "Leader" shall have unlimited dictatorial powers including command of the Armed Forces, rulership of the Federal Government, sole Federal legislative powers and overlordship of the Federal Court system.
II. All powers not contained herein shall be reserved for the several States.
III. A "Citizen" shall be defined as a person born within the State to at least one parent who was a citizen of the State at the time of birth. All persons shall have the right against arbitrary execution. All citizens shall be guaranteed the rights contained herein.
IV. The Government shall censor the press of collectivist propaganda, sedition or anything deemed toxic to the health of the State. Otherwise, the Press shall be "Free" and "Independent."
V. Citizens who are members of the Meritocrat Party shall have the right to keep pistols, rifles and shotguns. The "Leader" shall determine the qualifications for admission to and expulsion from "The Party." Other political parties shall be disallowed.
VI. No citizen may be searched in his home without "Reasonable Cause," determined by a Judge's writ, unless such a delay in obtaining a writ would give an officer "Reasonable Cause" to believe a crime would be committed or concealed from justice in the interim.
No citizen may be detained for more than 24 hours without a Judges consent unless charged with a crime. All persons shall have the right of habeas corpus.
VII. All citizens who are not members of "The Party" shall enjoy equal protection under the law. Party members may enjoy additional protections, at the discretion of the "Leader."
VIII. No citizen may be taxed of his income, wages or earnings. No citizen may be required to pay more than a fifth in sales taxes on whole food or reasonably priced housing or clothing expenses.
No citizen homeowner may be taxed of more than one percent of the value of their primary residence.
Bequeathments may only be taxed of that portion of the deceased's estate which consists of inheritance, winnings or gifts accrued in the estate; and that tax may not exceed half.
IX. Companies or corporations may not be taxed on their payroll, nor more than a fifth of either their gross revenue or simple net profits, whichever is the greater tax. The Government shall use its power to foster a competitive, free market environment devoid of monopolies which stunt innovation; or harm or burden the consumer. The creation of jobs and a comfortable lifestyle for the common worker shall be the principle which guides the Government's dealings with commercial and industrial interests. Collective bargaining and all forms of unionization shall be banned, as the State shall act as good-faith arbitrator whenever necessary.
X. Citizens may not be discriminated against based on their ethnicity or country of origin by Government, nor any entity it controls or regulates. The State may disallow homosexual displays in public to the extent it deems appropriate. Ethnic discriminatory practices in the private sector shall be frowned upon by the State. Citizens shall have freedom to worship any faith which has existed for at least 2,000 years, provided such worship or practices thereof do not conflict with Article IV or work against the interest of the State.
What Article will you add?
Let's make it fun -- or just troll, troll, troll -- you decide!
Edit@unclemeat:
disallowed -- violation of the "asinine" clause in rule B. funny though
Edit@Charlie:
Good answer, the State will not prevent egress, only control immigration.