Ask HN: What would you like to see included in a 21st Century Bill of Rights?
I can&#x27;t answer this question, but just to put it in context, the United Nation&#x27;a Universal Declaration of Human Rights, put together after World War II, is a truly beautiful document. I had never read it or really knew anything about it, but if you read through it, it&#x27;s an absolutely inspiring vision of humanity and of a world that one day might exist. It&#x27;s wording is concise, clear, and beautiful.<p>Here&#x27;s the foreword from the most recent published copy:<p>&quot;The Universal Declaration promises to all the economic, social, political, cultural and civic rights that underpin a life free from want and fear. They are not a reward for good behaviour. They are not country-specific, or particular to a certain era or social group. They are the inalienable entitlements of all people, at all times, and in all places — people of every colour, from every race and ethnic group; whether or not they are disabled; citizens or migrants; no matter their sex, their class, their caste, their creed, their age or sexual orientation.&quot;<p>And here is the original document:<p>&quot;Article 1.<p>All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.&quot;<p>Sorry not to hijack this thread and I know you technically said Bill of Rights, which is also very inspiring, but I feel like less well known in the US.&quot;