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Senate: Defeated [DEFEATED] Proposal 93 - Freedom Act

SSharp

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Proposal 93 - Freedom Act

Purpose:

1. To define Freedom legally within the Yamatai Star Empire
2. To establish the rights that go with being a sapient individual.

Proposal:

1. Define Freedom

Definition of Freedom said:
DEFINED: Freedom: The ability to act without external intervention or prohibition.

2. Establish Fundamental Free-Sapient Rights

Right to Life said:
Everyone has a fundamental right to life, by virtue of being born alive. Life is a process of self-generated and self-sustaining action. Therefore, the life of a free-sapient may not be infringed upon.

Right to Pursue Freedom said:
Every sapient possesses the ability to pursue more freedoms in their society. This includes economic, social, and political freedoms.

Right to Self-Preservation said:
Every sapient has a fundamental and consequential right to preserve their right to life; they may act in defense of their lives.

EXPLANATION:

Freedom is a state for which we all strive; as an empire, as a people, and inevitably as individuals. It is important, therefore to safeguard our freedom and our pursuit of it, we must define it and our rights as free-sapients.

Thus, the author, Senator Hamatsuki, contends that his proposed definition of freedom is the most practical in application. The definition is not, however, an excuse to flout the law. However, it, and the corresponding fundamental rights of a sapient being, are astatement of the pre-existing motivation to attain freedom and life.

The Right to Life is self explanatory, and justifies the Right to Self-Preservation by its very existence. The Right to Pursue Freedom is also justified by the Right to Life, by the very definition of said right.

Direct attention to: "Life is a process of self-generated and self-sustaining action." It can (and is) argued that the Right to Life and the definition of Freedom are the most important part of the bills, and these two items should be carefully weighed.

To further explain the phrase we have directed attention to: "I need water, therefore I obtain water." or "I need a breathable atmosphere) therefore I obtain a breathable atmosphere, and continue to breathe it." A more detailed explanation can be provided, but I believe the self-generated action (only I can know, decide, and obtain air, water, etc. and not poison etc. or not obtain at all) and self-sustaining action (I continue to breathe, etc..) are easily and readily available to observe. This process's existence is irrefutable: merely observe life.

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"The floor is open," Hamatsuki said, and sat down.
 
Re: Proposal 93 - Freedom Act

"I vote NO due to redundancy with current Yamataian law," said Yui.
 
Re: Proposal 93 - Freedom Act

"I would ask Senator Yui to produce evidence -- where in Yamataian Law does this already exist?" Hamatsuki asked curiously.
 
Re: Proposal 93 - Freedom Act

Yaichiro weighs in:

Even without the previous concern of the Mistress Taisho, the definition of freedom is too vague. Under this definition of freedom, a person may only be considered free when they do not suffer any hindrance to their lives whatsoever. While it can be good for protecting against unfair treatment, it would protect a person from any fair and just prosecution by the law as defined.

In addition, a person may cite the pursuit of additional economic freedom to avoid paying any form of taxes. They may cite pursuit of political freedom as a means of intentionally inhibiting or sabotaging political process. This bill allows those who act irresponsibly to do so without fear of consequence.

As Yamatai has a duty to its citizens to protect their freedoms and well-being, the citizens have certain responsibilities to help their government and fellow citizens function. This would absolve them of those responsibilities and, at worst, be cause to prevent any form of government management or law enforcement of its citizenry. This bill would have to be completely and fundamentally redefined and rewritten for me to support it.
 
Re: Proposal 93 - Freedom Act

This proposal seems to have died.

NOT PASSED
 
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