EXPLANATORY SECTION
This section is meant to serve as an accompanying piece to the “Freedom and Equality Amendment”. Although an explanatory section may lack the elegance befitting a constitution, it is important to note that this idea was once suggested by James Madison. Madison, during the Sedition Crisis of 1798, suggested the addition of an “explanatory section” to further interpret the 1st amendment. The 1798 sedition laws authorized imprisonment for those who criticized the U.S. government.
“Domestic” Within the United States or any place subject to its jurisdiction.
“Tyranny” Exists when an individual has not intentionally harmed another, yet an authoritative force finds this individual’s speech, identity, or lifestyle choice(s) to be at issue. Tyranny is also a denial of equality through the law.
“Totality” Occurring over one’s entire lifetime. A complete denial of reasonable access.
“Chilling” Overly broad legislation that makes people fearful of legitimate activity.
“Civil freedom” Covers issues of freedom, the right of privacy, and discrimination.
“Persons” Homo sapiens on U.S. soil, citizen or otherwise. “Persons” is also further detailed by this amendment’s definition of individual, (see Section 1.)
“Direct” An overt immediate action placed upon one or more individuals that holds you in charge of their affairs. Within the presence of others.
“Intentional” Estimated in advance to explicitly cause harm.
“Harms” Physical stresses placed upon another individual without their consent.
“Lifestyle choice” Encompasses personal decisions within the definition of freedom.
“Disability” Includes physical, mental or medical conditions/impairments.