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In reply to the discussion: New Egypt Constitution - draft translated [View all]Comrade Grumpy
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Article 2 - Islam is the religion of the state ... Principles of Islamic Sharia ...
Coyotl
Dec 2012
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Article 14 - minimum wage that would guarantee decent living standards .. maximum wage in civil serv
Coyotl
Dec 2012
#3
Article 26 - Social justice is the foundation of taxation and other public finance duties.
Coyotl
Dec 2012
#4
("TeXas" is for red state batshit perverts) - You didn't really just post that did you? Seriously?
cherokeeprogressive
Dec 2012
#13
Article 44 Insult or abuse of all religious messengers and prophets shall be prohibited.
Coyotl
Dec 2012
#7
Not even close. Principles a source of legislation equals not therefore in the Constitution.
Coyotl
Dec 2012
#23
That's one of the more fractally silly posts I've seen here in awhile. (nt)
Posteritatis
Dec 2012
#37
Citizens have the right to organize public meetings, processions and peaceful demonstrations
Coyotl
Dec 2012
#8
And they actually have an equal rights amendment. Something we desperately need here.
Initech
Dec 2012
#22
Always interested in how new constitutions handle things. Thanks for posting! (nt)
Posteritatis
Dec 2012
#11
Article 52 - The freedom to form syndicates, unions and cooperatives is a right guaranteed by law.
Coyotl
Dec 2012
#17
The State is responsible for the inclusion of the name of every citizen who is qualified to vote
Coyotl
Dec 2012
#19
Last election notwithstanding, I like being in a country that has a rule like that for elections.
Posteritatis
Dec 2012
#29
This is not a Google translation, it is a human effort, several people to be sure.
Coyotl
Dec 2012
#24
Article 60 - Religious education and national history are core subjects of pre-university education
Coyotl
Dec 2012
#25
Article 63 - Work is a right, duty and honor for every citizen, guaranteed by the State on the basis
Coyotl
Dec 2012
#27
Article 69 - All individuals have the right to a healthy environment. The State shall safeguard the
Coyotl
Dec 2012
#31
Article 146 - The President of the Republic shall be the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
Coyotl
Dec 2012
#42
Article 150 - The President of the Republic may call for a referendum on important issues
Coyotl
Dec 2012
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Article 199 - The Police force is a statutory civil body with the President of the Republic
Coyotl
Dec 2012
#46
Article 234 - Constitutional declarations issued by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces and by
Coyotl
Dec 2012
#47
Thanks for that snippet. All I know about it is what people who have worked in Iraq and Saudi...
slackmaster
Dec 2012
#53