Friday, December 2, 2016

Mars' Colonization

If mars were to be colonized, what amendments would they need to have to keep their rights even on a different planet?

Because the first Mars would be belonging to whichever country arrived first, the laws would most likely be very similar to those on Earth. In the case that the USA gets there first, the laws would resemble the amendments given to their citizens, but with the needed interplanetary adjustments.

1) Freedom of speech, press, and religion
This would stay in tact because it is not specific to Earth.

2) Right to bear arms
I don't believe that this would be changed either because as there are conflicts on Earth, there can be conflict anywhere else too. Mars' colonists would also be interested in protecting themselves and their land when they become settled.

3)The right to become involved in government decisions.
The people chosen to go to mars should be able to be as involved as they want to be in big decisions within government in Earth as well as Mars. For example, they should be able to vote for a president in an election because if the people on Earth chose a tyrant to become president, their unpredictable actions could affect supplies being sent to Mars.

4)Protection from unreasonable risk
If a colonist decides that a mission is too risky or unreasonable that could jeopardize priorities, they should be able to contact a proper jury to decide the pros and cons.

5) Protection of Life, Liberty, and Property
This amendment should definitely stay as it is for Mars' colonists. Because in the long run, there will be conflict on Mars after settling for hundreds of years.

6)Right of accused persons in criminal cases
As said in the last explanation, there will be crime developing on new settlements. It is important to keep laws that protect accused persons in tact because it can keep someone from rotting in jail. It can be related to any planet or country.

7)Right to information
Martians should have access to all information coming from their control center at Earth.

8) Excessive bail, punishments or fines
This will stay in tact, because laws defining the rights within the martians will have to be used in court and such.

9)Right to petition
If a martian has experienced a situation where a new law would be handy, they can contact officials and petition for a court hearing as well as a discussion with officials on Earth.

10) Right to court hearing
A citizen can request a court hearing if they believe that another citizen or official has been causing conflict.

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