Friday, December 2, 2016
Martian Bill of Rights
If and when humans colonize Mars, there has to be a government. They need to protect the people and their rights. It seems inevitable that there will be issues within the colony regarding power and laws, due to past examples of colonizing new areas. There are certain inalienable rights that Martian colonists should retain. In my opinion, the rights should be the following:
1. Right to self-govern; in the future, when the colonies on Mars are stable and independent enough to have their own government and laws, they are immediately no longer a colony of the Earth and are their own government if they should so choose. This will happen without dispute from countries on Earth and have no negative consequences regarding relations to the countries and governments of Earth.
2. Freedom of speech, petition, press, religion, and assembly; taken from the US Constitution, this right should remain an important part of government on Mars because being able to voice your opinion is one of the most important freedoms a person can have.
3. Right to public education; anyone on Mars should have access to a high standard education to help make the future better for a Mars colony.
5. Freedom from inequality: every single person will have equal rights no matter their gender, race, and religion. They will be afforded the same opportunities and will be treated equally.
6. Right to form individual colonies: anyone on Mars may establish their own separate colony if they believe they can be independent
7. Right to a speedy and public trial: also included in the US Constitution, anyone arrested on Mars will receive a trial as soon as possible and anyone can access the information about the case.
8. Right to a fair portion of resources; everyone has a right to the resources possessed by the government for their needs.
9. Right to communication with Earth; everyone must be provided some way to communicate with Earth if they so choose.
10. Freedom from weaponry; no weaponry will be on Mars so they safety of all the citizens will be ensured.
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i agree with the right to self govern ---good job buddy
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