Egypt's new draft constitution: An improvement but still shit, says Amnesty International - Polidicks

[t]http://imgkk.com/i/551g.jpg[/t] [I]A billboard reading “participating in the constitution means YES for the 30th of June and the 25th of January” is seen on the 6th of October Bridge.[/I] [url]http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2013/12/10/amnesty-highlights-human-rights-violations-in-egypts-draft-constitution/[/url] [quote]The draft constitution, prepared by the 50-member Constituent Assembly and waiting on popular approval in referendum to pass, falls short of Egypt’s international human rights obligations despite fixing some deficiencies in the 2012 constitution, Amnesty International said. The international human rights watchdog criticised the new draft of Egypt’s constitution for giving the military sweeping powers. Amnesty doubted that with the excessive autonomy the draft grants the military, real transitional justice, as addressed in the draft, could be implemented. Article 234 states that the appointment of the Minister of Defence requires the approval of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) for the next two presidential terms. Amnesty International also condemned Article 204 of the draft constitution, which allows referring civilians to military trials in cases where a civilian commits a crime that is considered a direct assault on military institutions or military camps, military weapons and ammunition. The organisation highlighted the military’s “abysmal human rights record” during the 17-month long rule of SCAF, which began in February 2011.[/quote] [url=http://www.amnesty.org/en/library/asset/MDE12/076/2013/en/d35af073-e3c4-4145-9725-e5624198fdc2/mde120762013en.html]Amnesty's statement[/url]

It's better than nothing and hopefully it'll be amended in the future for the better.

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;43139968]It's better than nothing and hopefully it'll be amended in the future for the better.[/QUOTE] That hasn't worked out so well for america...

[QUOTE=NoDachi;43140421]That hasn't worked out so well for america...[/QUOTE] Yeah, giving women the right to vote has turned out horrible.

[QUOTE=NoDachi;43140421]That hasn't worked out so well for america...[/QUOTE] I know just the other day I saw a bunch of slaves working out in the field and I thought "Man, if only someone would add an amendment to stop this."

[QUOTE=Explosions;43141258]I know just the other day I saw a bunch of slaves working out in the field and I thought "Man, if only someone would add an amendment to stop this."[/QUOTE] [thumb]http://aapf.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/segregation1.jpeg[/thumb] gj [editline]11th December 2013[/editline] this was taken yesterday btw [editline]11th December 2013[/editline] they even spelt coloured wrong

[QUOTE=NoDachi;43141272][thumb]http://aapf.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/segregation1.jpeg[/thumb] gj [editline]11th December 2013[/editline] this was taken yesterday btw[/QUOTE] Touche The point still stands, however, that constitutions can be changed. Just because Egypt's new draft isn't the blueprint to a liberal democratic paradise doesn't mean it can't improve.

[QUOTE=Explosions;43141316]The point still stands, however, that constitutions can be changed.[/QUOTE] please inform your fellow americans of this nuance

[QUOTE=Medevila;43145812]How do you get off pretending the US constitution hasn't/doesn't evolve(d) [/QUOTE] I know right? Look at all the massive spying!

[QUOTE=Medevila;43145812]How do you get off pretending the US constitution hasn't/doesn't evolve(d) It has been amended 27 times and its interpretation is constantly in flux[/QUOTE] still sux tho

round ere we finish our sentances

so an old piece of paper is stopping the USA from balkanizing maybe if we had one scotland wouldn't be leaving can we borrow it for abit until they've finished with their voting?

[QUOTE=NoDachi;43146021]so an old piece of paper is stopping the USA from balkanizing maybe if we had one scotland wouldn't be leaving can we borrow it for abit until they've finished with their voting?[/QUOTE] Because unspoken rules for a system totally make for a good system?

[QUOTE=kenji;43145890]I know right? Look at all the massive spying![/QUOTE] that is very narrowly legal, the supreme court refuses to hear cases against it because they know it will fail the test of law the WH and Congress seem to be bipartisan on the issue that this is stopping terrorists because everyone is assumed guilt and everyone is watched. it goes directly against our beliefs but the government won't change it unless the 2014 election forces them to as for Egypt the military has at least not devolved into genocide of groups they dont like. hopefully after this goes through the military will do the right thing and step back again

they're shooting more than just Brotherhood supporters now

Haha, viva la revolucion! :v: In other words, nothing has changed.