Iraqi Constitution
I haven’t read the entire Iraqi constitution that was referenced here, but I saw another website with some info on it. It looks like the Iraqis also aren’t free from unwarranted searches and seizures. Additionally, the entire tone is not of presumptive rights (like our Constitution, which assumes the rights exist and limits government infringement upon them) but the tone is entirely what is and isn’t allowed:
It shall not be permitted to possess, bear, buy, or sell arms except on licensure issued in accordance with the law.
Not permitted?
And that whole Islam is the official religion nonsense?
And my favorite:
The individual has the right to security, education, health care, and social security.
I guess Kucinich is campaigning there. Iraq is in trouble.
March 9th, 2004 at 12:53 pm
You can read the full text here:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,113576,00.html
Personally, I think it’s nothing short of incredible. Yes, it is not perfect, but good god, look where these people are starting from…
March 9th, 2004 at 11:51 am
Bad Constitution! Bad!
The good news is that the Iraqis have a constitution. The bad news is that it’s a turkey. Apparently, the Governing Council believes that private, unregulated gun ownership, health care and retirement all belong in the same category as slavery…
March 9th, 2004 at 1:40 pm
Constitutional Quotas
Iraq’s leaders have signed the interim constitution. Yes, it contains a quota, or the legal “aim” of a quota, whatever that means:The National Assembly shall be elected in accordance with an electoral law and a political parties law. The electoral…