Repeal of the First Amendment of the Constitution

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Repeal of the First Amendment of the Constitution Apr 7, 2015 1:50:27 GMT

Post by Humpheria on Apr 7, 2015 1:50:27 GMT

Repeal: First Amendment of the Constitution

Endorsed by:

Denounced By:
Acro

RECOGNIZING the intent of the Communications Code;
APPLAUDING the will of the Lord-Chancellor to maintain civility;
APPEALING to supporters of the Communications Code;
CLARIFYING that this legislation is not anti-Communications Code, merely pro-freedom of expression;
Hereby repeals the First Amendment of the Constitution.

I. The Communications Code was well-intentioned, but serves only as an unnecessary expansion of government influence
II. The Communications Code is an obvious affront to the personal liberties of all nations of the Commonwealth
III. No trial that has ever convened on a Communications Code violation has ever resulted in a conviction, and it is unlikely that any will
IV. This clause is based on a slippery slope fallacy and is structured poorly for implementation and execution
V. It should be noted that this is not anti-Comm Code, simply outlining that it is entirely unnecessary
VI. The clause is to be repealed and effectively overturns all government expansion in this field
VII. The passing of this law will advocate for prevention of any further development in this field
VIII. The clause shall be stricken from the Constitution of the Commonwealth
IX. The government shall take no action abridging the freedom of speech and expression
X. Finally affirming that all nations should be able to express themselves, that all nations must maintain maturity on their own account, that offensive content is subjective and cannot be legislated, and that this law is an unnecessary expansion

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Repeal of the First Amendment of the Constitution Apr 7, 2015 1:53:14 GMT

Post by Humpheria on Apr 7, 2015 1:53:14 GMT

I know that many nations will look at the name and denounce it on the grounds that it is anti-Comm Code, but PLEASE read the law and seriously consider it. The Comm Code has been a staple of our region, but don't vote against this law just because the CC has been around for a long time. Do not vote on tradition.

My fellow members of parliament, I urge you not to vote from the collective opinion, but from your core standards, and in respects for all things that make our region great.

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Acro Full Member Posts: 53 WA Member: Yes CFN Political Party: Libertarian Party	Repeal of the First Amendment of the Constitution Apr 7, 2015 1:59:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Acro on Apr 7, 2015 1:59:12 GMT I have read this, and I understand where you come from. But either way I denounce this. Though I'm not sure if this goes through referendum or parliament
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Repeal of the First Amendment of the Constitution Apr 7, 2015 2:02:44 GMT

Post by Humpheria on Apr 7, 2015 2:02:44 GMT

Apr 7, 2015 1:59:12 GMT Acro said:

I have read this, and I understand where you come from. But either way I denounce this. Though I'm not sure if this goes through referendum or parliament

I'm not sure whether it classifies for the distinction of referendum.

Your denouncement is noted, sadly (yet expectedly).

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Repeal of the First Amendment of the Constitution Apr 7, 2015 2:52:05 GMT

Post by Ruclax on Apr 7, 2015 2:52:05 GMT

Hi.

You are right, bro, in saying that every trial that had a comm code violation ended in a acquittal.
The ruling in all of these trials, for instance in Nama v. The Commonwealth and in the recent The Commonwealth v. Unfallious, was that a Comm Code violation is only valid if "fighting words" are present and used (see recent trials, I explain what fighting words are in those rulings).
So perhaps the Constitution should be amended to reflect these rulings, where it is clearly stated what constitutes those fighting words and when they apply.

Also, one of the problems I see, which this bill has brought up, is that the "Violation of the Communication Codes" charge is to frequently used by the government. The charge has become an umbrella term to refer to any behavior in the RMB which is thought to be insulting etc, which is a dangerous use of the term since court rulings have, as I've said above, already determined what that violation refers to.

So perhaps, once more, the Consisituion should be amended to further specify what a Comm Code Viotn is and where, when and how it applies.
But it's that this Bill has called attention to this matter:-)

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Markotovia Full Member Chancellery Admin Posts: 213 Nation: Markotovia WA Member: Yes CFN Political Party: The Liberal Party	Repeal of the First Amendment of the Constitution Apr 7, 2015 11:18:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Markotovia on Apr 7, 2015 11:18:57 GMT As the new Minister of Internal Affairs (I like the sound of that), I need to inform you that this is a Constitutional Amendment Voting is now closed, as it must reach 60% approval via referendum
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Humpheria Full Member Posts: 147 WA Member: No CFN Political Party: Conservative	Repeal of the First Amendment of the Constitution Apr 7, 2015 19:07:36 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Humpheria on Apr 7, 2015 19:07:36 GMT Then I wish to request that it is brought up to referenda.
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Everestopia Full Member Posts: 121 Nation: Everestopia WA Member: Yes CFN Political Party: United Commonwealth Party	Repeal of the First Amendment of the Constitution Apr 10, 2015 12:04:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Everestopia on Apr 10, 2015 12:04:24 GMT Apr 7, 2015 19:07:36 GMT Humpheria said: Then I wish to request that it is brought up to referenda. It'll have to wait until Chancellory election has finished.
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Everestopia Full Member Posts: 121 Nation: Everestopia WA Member: Yes CFN Political Party: United Commonwealth Party	Repeal of the First Amendment of the Constitution Apr 23, 2015 19:24:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Everestopia on Apr 23, 2015 19:24:42 GMT This Amendment was voted upon by Citizens of the region. The results are as follows: Pro Amendment: 9 Against the Amendment: 17 The proposed amendment is hereby rendered and void.
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Repeal of the First Amendment of the Constitution

Post by Humpheria on Apr 7, 2015 1:50:27 GMT

Post by Humpheria on Apr 7, 2015 1:53:14 GMT

Post by Acro on Apr 7, 2015 1:59:12 GMT

Post by Humpheria on Apr 7, 2015 2:02:44 GMT

Post by Ruclax on Apr 7, 2015 2:52:05 GMT

Post by Markotovia on Apr 7, 2015 11:18:57 GMT

Post by Humpheria on Apr 7, 2015 19:07:36 GMT

Post by Everestopia on Apr 10, 2015 12:04:24 GMT

Post by Everestopia on Apr 23, 2015 19:24:42 GMT

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