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You almost got me convinced to include "The right to own shoes" in the constitution. That would have a lot of meaning and very innovative comparing to all other constitutions!

Right to wear shoes...

...Before or, instead of right to bear arms: for all Iranians

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Atessa: This constitution in its present form would not have been possible without contributions by caring Iranians like yourself however small or large. Every voice counts.

MM: The issue of local language has been left to the local decisions. I believe the issue that you are mentioning will fall in the other individual rights? I am open to further discussion on the subject but I basically agree with your thought.

I believe issue of flag is different than calender. Emblem is something that can be discussed in future. As for teh start of the calender, a secular start is what I have thought of and in our history the year of introduction of human rights as a secular date can be a meaningful one. I am not aware of any internationally and nationally recognized non-religious event in our history with such impact across all nations and religions.

The issue of women's right vs monogomy or polygomy I believe are different. I believe people have the right to different family arrangements and it is not up to the government to force it upon them AS LONG AS THE RIGHTS OF EVERYONE IN THE FAMILY , WOMEN AND THE CHILDREN ARE PROTECTED. This is not a religious or government matter in my view, but an individual and human rights issue. REGARDLESS, Such issue I believe should be addressed within the country's laws and not constitution as constitution sets a guideline for the rights and then the laws are derived based on those.

Captain: Thank you for kind words. As for the right to bear (registered) arms I personally am against it but at the same time I understand that will be a touchy subject subject to future discussions for the final constitution and therefore in the INTERIM I have left the issue untouched. Just as I have not addressed Federalism during the interim.

Other very important rights that you had addressed are all in the very beginning of the document: preamble, summary as well as article 1.   

Right to bear arm

I have not read the entire draft, but I firmly believe that citizens should have legal right to bear arm.

Secondly, Freedom of speech, expression, religion and peaceful demonstrations should be one of the first lines and it should be inalienable rights.

Good work Mr. ET

-YT 

David - looks pretty good

I have a few comments.

Chap 2, 3, 4: I am glad that you put in comments on having a healthy agriculture/industry since in the absence of oil revenues, the government will need a stong tax basis from industry/agriculture/people to be able to support the entitlements given to the people.  It should be understood that taxes will eventually need to supplement oil revenues.

Chap 2: local languages should be encouraged (as well as a foreign language), but the local languages/dialects should not be forced on everyone.  For example, if an Arab family is moving to Azerbaijan because of a government job, the children should not be forced to learn Azeri.

Chap 2: I am neutral on calendar, 1 or 2 day weekend or the type of flag to be decided later in a referendum.  Besides, if moving the calendar to King Cyrus times, it makes sense to adapt the Cyrus flag as well (//faryadpars.blogfa.com/post-71.aspx).

Chap 3: I noticed that nothing is said about monogamy vs. polygamy and where sigheh stands here.  Or, is that understood since the sexes are equal?

Thanks for all your hard work.

Would be my pleasure!

I need sometime in order to study the Constitution draft properly. I will contact you as soon as possible!

P.s. You already have done a great job ...My contribution to your work will be minor! 

Payandeh Bashid.

Dear Atessa

That would be great if you can make such a valuable contribution. The text is available in both Persian and English on the Iran Secular site. Your efforts will also be acknowledged.

Feel free to also contact via email at info@iransecular.org

Thank You

Interesting !!!

Dear David,

I have been quickly through your proposal. Constitutional Law has been my forte in University & Public Law is one of my specialities!  I do not have any comment to add on the essence of this draft. 

However, I may be able to contribute to improve the "legal" form & language used in your proposal.

Let me know if you are interested!