the japanese constitution rocks!

These are some of the things I love about this country:

Article 13 [Individual Rights]

(1) All of the people shall be respected as individuals.
(2) Their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
shall, to the extent that it does not interfere with the public welfare, be the supreme consideration in legislation and in other governmental affairs.

Article 21 [Communicative Rights]

(1) Freedom of assembly and association as well as speech, press, and all other forms of expression are guaranteed.
(2) No censorship shall be maintained, nor shall the secrecy of any means of communication be violated.

Article 22 [Right to Move, Freedom of Profession]
...
(2) Freedom of all persons to move to a foreign country and to divest themselves of their nationality shall be inviolate.

Article 23 [Academic Freedom]
Academic freedom is guaranteed.

Article 28 [Unions]
The right of workers to organize and to bargain and act collectively is guaranteed.

Article 36 [Torture]
The infliction of torture by any public officer and cruel punishments are absolutely forbidden.


To name just a few.