Partial Text of the Iraqi Constitution

[tocqueville]

CHAPTER ONE: Basic Principles

Article (1): The Republic of Iraq is an independent, sovereign nation, and the system of rule in it is a democratic, federal, representative (parliamentary) republic.

Article (2): First, Islam is the official religion of the state and is a basic source of legislation:

a) No law can be passed that contradicts the undisputed rules of Islam.

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[AValdoux]

1. Jon Stewart said last night...

...they were going to celebrate Christmas. That was the big hold up.


AValdoux

[tocqueville]

2. look at that one

Article (36): The state guarantees, as long as it does not violate public order and morality:

1st — the freedom of expressing opinion by all means.

2nd — the freedom of press, publishing, media and distribution.

3rd — freedom of assembly and peaceful protest will be organized by law.

meaning

1) as long as the ayatollah says it's "moral" it's OK
2) the state will organize your protests

freedom is on the march !