Bill of Rights

The citizens of Nacerima...

has the freedom of speech, religion, and press.

has the right to a fair and speedy trial.

has the right to deny unlawful governmental/military control of private property.

has the right to pursue freedom, liberty, and happiness.

has the right to privacy; no unreasonable/unlawful search and seizure. All search and seizures of private property must be approved through a warrant.

The Bill of Rights must be upheld equally and consistently in all townships.

Abortion & Euthanasia Policies in Nacirema

ABORTION:
The abortion must be before the first trimester of pregnancy, with the exception of crime related pregnancies, in which case the abortion may take place up until the infant is able to survive independently of the mother, in which case the state will adopt the baby and the abortion is not permitted. Psychiatric evaluations are required of all prospective patients prior to the procedure. This does not include crime victims.

The state will fund and sponsor adoption, education, and contraception to mitigate the number of abortions as well as to offer alternative solutions to women. If the abortion is voluntary, the patient must bear all costs and burdens; if the abortion patient is a crime victim, the state will subsidize a portion of the cost of an abortion based on need.

It is the physician's duty to report the condition of the baby to the mother at every stage of pregnancy, including any genetic abnormalities or complications.

EUTHANASIA:
Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide are permitted under circumstances approved by a licensed physician. The methods therein are decided by the patient and the physician jointly.

A potential candidate for assisted suicide or euthanasia must undergo a psychiatric evaluation, and there is a 90-day waiting/cool off period with mandatory counseling prior to the procedure, although the length of the waiting period may be shortened by the operating physician with the consent of the patient under circumstances of prognosis, diagnosis, and/or quality of life issues.

If a patient is unable to authorize the procedure by their own volition, the physician is to consult the patient's will, followed by the next of kin.

The Great Nation of Nacirema

Ductus Virtus ... lead by virtue

The Nation of Nacirema has a population of 50,001 people. In an effort to further serve these loyal citizens, we have created a system of government that we believe will solve many of the problems faced by countires today. In Nacirema, we have 25 different townships. All the citizens of the township are required by law to vote, and the majority (51%) of the votes give the township its one vote. All townships are given only one vote, and since there are 25 townships, there will never be a deadlock. The elected leader of these townships is called "El Jefe." Our constitution is called the "Grand Charter of Nacirema", and it follows a few key principles of the U.S. Gov. National Anthem to be unveiled soon!!!!!