Quote from: Ian Plätschisch on February 07, 2023, 10:10:39 AMQuote from: Carlüs Éovart Vilaçafat on February 07, 2023, 08:27:55 AMSeparate from the Baron's request above, is there any reason that a citizen should be discriminated against by the government? Perhaps more high minded MZs than myself can come up with a reason.
Assuming there is not, if one of the purposes of this bill is to simplify the language, then why not bring it to it's logical conclusion:Quote10. All citizens have equal social dignity, are equal before the law and may not be discriminated against or given preference for any reason with regards to any activity within the Kingdom and its territories. All rights and responsibilities deriving from and recognized by the law shall apply to all citizens equally.
The way this reads, citizens would not be able to form associations, become employed, or perform any other action that involves dealing with some people but not others.
All of life is discrimination. Anti-discrimination laws just create "protected classes" to prohibit discrimination on certain bases they don't approve of.
I completely agree, but I think we are discussing two different things. The actions of private business and groups are different from the actions of the government and application of the law. And perhaps I misunderstand, but a theoretical private Talossan business can say we didn't hire you because you're not qualified for the job, but the Talossan government can't say you broke the law but it's OK because of your political affiliation, or vice-versa.
The purpose of this bill, and the original statute in the Lexhatx seems to be about the application of the law, not the running of private businesses. But again, I leave open the possibility for misunderstanding on my part.