- PRINCIPLES OF PRINCIPLE
PRINCIPLES OF CENSORSHIP:
So long as such does not violate other Principles as
have been defined within this Code, every citizen of the Realm
may forthrightly express themself constructively (realizing, of
course, that Challenge may ensue if disorderly conduct or words offend other
honourable folk).
Upon pain of recompense or expulsion, no individual
commoner OR noble may act or speak against the Crown, save
honourably, publicly, constructively and within the confines of the
Parliament, for the solitary purpose of improving the lot of the Realm.
FIRST PRINCIPLE OF CONDUCT:
The Crown expects its representatives & citizens to
behave with honour, courtesy, chivalrie, responsibility, and
respect to all others, and to act with honour when this conduct is not
returned.
Ever mindful of those from outside their borders who
are watching, it shall ever be said of TorHavn's citizens (and
Her Monarchs) that they have always acted, in civic pride &
courtesy.
SECOND PRINCIPLE OF CONDUCT:
All citizens of the Realm (and, indeed, all those
living within our borders) are absolutely entitled to inviolable
personal space. Within this context, personal space is herein
defined as a distance of not less than three (3) feet from a person's
body. Violation may be defended by Personal Challenge as hereinafter
described in Principles of Challenge (c.f.), but may be allowable by
nvitation or by legal or medical necessity (of course, voluntarily entering
into a crowded area implies such consent).
PRINCIPLES OF DRESS:
When representing TorHavn (when meeting tourists
or foreign persons or delegates), it is the sincere desire that a
TorHavnian dress anachronistically -- as a person or warrior of pre-17th
century world might --- conducting hirself as such, according to the
principles of our nation.
Why? To ever, as the Society of Creative Anachronism does, emulate
the best concepts of the architypical medieval society "as it should have
been." The adoption of such unique aspects of such history shall be: (1) a
conscious reminder to us, and (2) a clarion call to (A) all prospective
TorHavnians and (B) all other nations, to tell what we believe.
Of course, one may always privately dress as one
wishes to, but while in the employ of the Crown or Her legal
envoy or representative, shall shall endeavor to accurately and
appropriately represent the interests of the Realm.
PRINCIPLES OF ART:
TorHavn shall encourage artistic expression of every kind, so long
as it never violates the most basic principles of our Constitution or Code,
especially those expressions that emulate our chosen culture and way of
life.
PRINCIPLES OF CARE:
We as a nation support:
- The right of every citizen of the Realm to self-determination as regards
the length of thie life and the time and method of their dying;
- The right of every female citizen to terminate an unwanted pregnancy,
as a medical procedure;
- The concept of socialized medicine (not unlike the
government of the UK) and ways of healing and preventative medicine alternate
to the established allopathic norm;
- In times of peace, to each person who presents no danger to our nation,
and who contributes beneficially to TorHavn, the right to life, freedom and
the opportunity of responsibly seeking personal growth and satisfaction.
This includes anyone handicapped by physical, mental or emotional obstacles,
but:
- NO ONE may receive freedoms or rights over or above those absolutely
guaranteed ANY OTHER citizen of the Realm. These are not "special
rights"; these are human rights.
- Parameters and particulars of these Principles shall be delineated within this Codex, as needed.
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