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EXPLANATORY SECTION
This section is meant to serve as
an accompanying piece to the "Freedom and Equality Amendment". Although an explanatory section
may lack the elegance befitting a constitution, it is important to note that
this idea was once suggested by James
Madison. Madison, during the Sedition Crisis of 1798, suggested
the addition of an "explanatory section" to further interpret the 1st
amendment. (The 1798 sedition laws authorized imprisonment for those who
criticized the U.S. government.)
"Domestic" Within
the United
States or any place subject to its jurisdiction.
"Tyranny"
An anti-individual freedom/equality system that advocates for
violent/ punitive measures in either political or social relations.
"Totality"
Occurring over one's entire lifetime; a complete denial of reasonable
access.
"Chilling"
Overly broad legislation that makes people fearful of legitimate activity.
"Civil freedom"
Covers issues of freedom, the right of privacy, and
discrimination. (Issues of economic freedoms may be influenced by Sections 1
through 5, however, they are not subject to the specific conditions
contained within this amendment.)
"Persons" Homo
sapiens on U.S. soil, citizen or otherwise. "Persons" is also further
detailed by this amendment's definition of individual, (contained in Section
1.)
"Direct" An
overt immediate action placed upon one or more individuals that holds you in
charge of their affairs; within the presence of others.
"Intentional"
Estimated in advance.
"Harms"
Physical or emotional stresses placed upon another
individual without their consent.
"Lifestyle choice"
Encompasses personal decisions within the definition of freedom.
"Disability"
Includes physical, mental or medical conditions/impairments.
Miscellaneous:
-Highest consideration for this amendment
should be given to those who have honored the code of "civil freedom" for
their entire lives.
-The "totality" provision (defined as [a
complete denial of reasonable access]), will likely exclude most regulatory,
licensing and trespassing laws from this amendment's oversight.
Other likely exclusions from this amendment's
oversight:
-The "totality" provision (also defined as
[occurring over one's entire lifetime]), will likely exclude laws that may
place reasonable restrictions on minors.*
-The "totality" provision (defined as
[occurring over one's entire lifetime]) will likely exclude laws that may
reasonably restrict adult behavior toward minors.
* For more details on the totality provision see our reasoning section
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