I like the idea but we need to define what rights are universal. I kinda go for what's in the Bill of Rights myself being an American. Freedom of
Speech, press (paper and electronic), right to self-defense (2nd amendment) right to an attorney, habeas corpus, no cruel or inhumane punishment.
You say protect the environment, I agree. However everything we humans do damages the environment in some way - how do you define environmental
abuse?
The only way to prevent governments from becoming country clubs for millionaires is to make their positions public service where the pay isn't
sky-high and term limits are imposed. We also need to slam shut the revolving door where former government officials go to work for the very
corporations their work affected.
Since it seems that ALL governments might be in for a crisis soon if there is a world-wide economic depression I think the time is right for an
international movement to declare basic human rights and for mankind to band together to defend the rights of themselves and their fellow man. Should
we fail this governments will run roughshod over humanity while doing the bidding of their corporate masters. Is this not what we have been witnesses
to for the last 100 years?
You definitely have the right idea Donnie.
Hang together everyone else we shall hang separately.
[edit on 15-3-2010 by Asktheanimals]

