WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 2016: NOTE TO FILE
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
Translated
Eric Lee, A-SOCIATED PRESS
In 2022, the World Humanist Congress issued what its delegates presented as another official defining statement of World Humanism. The Amsterdam Declaration of Modern Humanism proclaimed, “the worth and dignity of the individual and the right of every human to the greatest possible freedom and fullest possible development compatible with the rights of others. To these ends we support peace, democracy, the rule of law, and universal legal human rights.” The word "human" references something "out there" (i.e. a cooperative eusocial primate notable for the complexity of its verbal behavior and expansionism), but all the other fine words do not. Reading 12th century theology..., ditto. Both worldviews are humancentric. Humanists believe in "intrinsic value" and theologians in "God given," but all such are as asserted.
TOPICS: HUMAN RIGHTS, FROM THE WIRES, REALITY ALTERNATIVE
Abstract: In terms of the life/death relationship that underpins Nature, human rights narratives only acknowledge life (human) whereas Nature acknowledges both life and death (all organisms). This arguably is why the modern techno-industrial form of civilization (wherein only humans have a right to life, but not death), is so mentally disconnected from Nature. Thou shalt not kill (unless it is a nonhuman). Thou shalt not covet (unless it is a nonhuman habitat). Naturcentric and humancentric are incompatible worldviews. Upon reading the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, I realized I understood nothing of the words, words, words. I tried to translate, but there wasn't much coherent thought to translate. Still, until someone fluent in twentieth century intelligentsia human-speak can translate it into nature-speak:
TUCSON (A-P) —The subordination of nation-states (who engaged in two world wars in the early part of the twentieth century) to global growth interests (war in undeveloped areas good, but global war bad for business) may be marked by the founding of the United Nations, October 24, 1945 (year zero, making 2016, in the Corp Calendar, year 70 of our Ford). A gathering of the world's elite serving intelligentsia took three years to produce this zeitgeist document. It may well be as close to a cross section of SYSTEM thought in 1948 as could be imagined. [The translations are from one universe of discourse to another, from SYSTEM's speak to systems science speak, which was largely unknown in 1948.]
The first universal document laid the foundation for SYSTEM (global Euro-Sino Empire) rule:
Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
Preamble
Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, [Political speak translated into reality speak: Dignity is claimed, equal and inalienable rights are asserted. Freedom is an illusion; justice and peace are as evaluated by each human.]Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people, [Failure to agree or submit results in hominid aggression as humans naturally aspire to consume and dominate.]
Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law, [Make laws and accede to them (or not). All laws are oppressive and tyrannical to those who do not accede. Provide "rights" to avoid rebellion.]
Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations, [Friendly relations between subSYSTEMs, aka corporations and nation-states, promotes essential consumption of planetary resources.]
Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have in the Charter reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom, [Whereas blah is the blah of blah, we blah.]
Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, [Empire-building primates will be agreeable to get what they want.]
Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge, [If all agree to a set of claims, the agreement will be agreeable.]
Now, Therefore THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY proclaims THIS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction. [We the Supreme Primates of all Primates Declare that the Rights we agree to are Universal, and to be imposed universally on all. Human Rights allow humans to cooperate in Growing the Euro-Sino Empire.]
Article 1.
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. [Humans are born with a genome in common and should consider getting along.]
Article 2.
Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Furthermore, no distinction shall be made on the basis of the political, jurisdictional or international status of the country or territory to which a person belongs, whether it be independent, trust, non-self-governing or under any other limitation of sovereignty. [The gene and meme pool includes variations which can be exchanged, so humans are one species.]
Article 3.
Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. [Humans assert "rights" as evaluated by each.]
Article 4.
No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms. [As human slaves have been replaced by fossil-fueled energy slaves, human wage-slaves who work for the SYSTEM and consume stuff to serve short-term self interests (their own and others), also serve SYSTEM interests by doing work that machines cannot do (yet) and, as consumers, will neglect to revolt as those who are called slaves and controlled by force (instead of money) will.]
Article 5.
No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. [Maltreatment leads to social unrest and disorder that does not serve SYSTEM interests.]
Article 6.
Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law. [All humans are subject to SYSTEM law.]
Article 7.
All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination. [All humans are subject to SYSTEM law.]
Article 8.
Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by the competent national tribunals for acts violating the fundamental rights granted him by the constitution or by law. [All humans are subject to SYSTEM law.]
Article 9.
No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest, detention or exile. [All humans are subject to SYSTEM law.]
Article 10.
Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, in the determination of his rights and obligations and of any criminal charge against him. [Humans will be judged by other humans as authorized by the SYSTEM.]
Article 11.
(1) Everyone charged with a penal offence has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which he has had all the guarantees necessary for his defence. [Criminality is assumed until the SYSTEM passes judgment--if actually presumed innocent, the accused would not be held.]
(2) No one shall be held guilty of any penal offence on account of any act or omission which did not constitute a penal offence, under national or international law, at the time when it was committed. Nor shall a heavier penalty be imposed than the one that was applicable at the time the penal offence was committed. [Punishment is for the specified offence.]
Article 12.
No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to attacks upon his honour and reputation. Everyone has the right to the protection of the law against such interference or attacks. [Attacks on humans shall be approved by the SYSTEM.]
Article 13.
(1) Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each state. [Territory defines initial citizenship and citizens may move about and live where allowed.]
(2) Everyone has the right to leave any country, including his own, and to return to his country. [Citizens can travel to any territory that allows their entry.]
Article 14.
(1) Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution. [Some humans escape one territory to find another seemingly less oppressive for a time.]
(2) This right may not be invoked in the case of prosecutions genuinely arising from non-political crimes or from acts contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations. [Criminals, as evaluated by territorial authorities, can't do what they want.]
Article 15.
(1) Everyone has the right to a nationality. [Accidents of birth determine initial nationality.]
(2) No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his nationality nor denied the right to change his nationality. [Humans are citizens of their place of birth until they go elsewhere.]
Article 16.
(1) Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. [Two humans can pair-bond and deal with resulting issues.]
(2) Marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses. [The current SYSTEM does not allow arranged marriage, but subSYSTEMs may ignore the practice.]
(3) The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State. [Pair-bonds involving children are subSYSTEMs within the over-arching social order.]
Article 17.
(1) Everyone has the right to own property alone as well as in association with others. [Personal property should not be taken by others.]
(2) No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his property. [The SYSTEM can decide to take property.]
Article 18.
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance. [Beliefs that don't matter to the SYSTEM will be ignored.]
Article 19.
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. [Beliefs that don't matter to the SYSTEM will be ignored and the SYSTEM wants to know what citizens are thinking.]
Article 20.
(1) Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association. [Humans can form a group provided they are not violent, i.e. threatening to the SYSTEM.]
(2) No one may be compelled to belong to an association. [Groups may not use violence to force individuals to join, but mind manipulation is allowed so far as it serves the SYSTEM.]
Article 21.
(1) Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives. [Disgruntled citizens may participate in their governance to be placated.]
(2) Everyone has the right of equal access to public service in his country. [Non-criminals may attempt to access public services equally.]
(3) The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government; this will shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret vote or by equivalent free voting procedures. [People shall be helped, in all ways that can be gotten away with, to vote for one of the SYSTEM approved candidates, assuming more than one.]
Article 22.
Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality. [Non-productive consumers are not to be given cause to revolt as they are needed to consume the products of the growth economy.]
Article 23.
(1) Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment. [Working for the SYSTEM is obligatory for consumers to consume more than they need to help grow the economy.]
(2) Everyone, without any discrimination, has the right to equal pay for equal work. [Equal pay for equal work helps the SYSTEM grow smoothly.]
(3) Everyone who works has the right to just and favourable remuneration ensuring for himself and his family an existence worthy of human dignity, and supplemented, if necessary, by other means of social protection. [Happy male workers work harder for the SYSTEM and soon females will also devote their lives to working to grow the economy unto overshoot.]
(4) Everyone has the right to form and to join trade unions for the protection of his [and her] interests. [Commoner trade unions balance elite self interest to avoid revolt and allow the SYSTEM to work more efficiently.]
Article 24.
Everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay. [One human cannot work a 24-hour day, but three humans, working in shifts, can work efficiently to serve the SYSTEM.]
Article 25.
(1) Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control. [Humans have needs that the SYSTEM has to deal with to avoid revolt.]
(2) Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection. [As future workers, children shall be protected.]
Article 26.
(1) Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. [Workers and elites must be educated to serve SYSTEM interests.]
(2) Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace. [Workers and elites much be educated to serve SYSTEM interests.]
(3) Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children. [Parents control early childhood education before they enter the educational subSYSTEM.]
Article 27.
(1) Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits. [Citizens may consume cultural products as well as material stuff.]
(2) Everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author. [Those who author memes may claim ownership.]
Article 28.
Everyone is entitled to a social and international order in which the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration can be fully realized. [This Declaration shall be imposed universally upon all humans.]
Article 29.
(1) Everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible. [Individuals must sever their community, as subSYSTEM of the SYSTEM.]
(2) In the exercise of his rights and freedoms, everyone shall be subject only to such limitations as are determined by law solely for the purpose of securing due recognition and respect for the rights and freedoms of others and of meeting the just requirements of morality, public order and the general welfare in a democratic society. [Citizens are told what they cannot do.]
(3) These rights and freedoms may in no case be exercised contrary to the purposes and principles of the United Nations. [SubSYSTEM laws shall not contravene SYSTEM laws.]
Article 30.
Nothing in this Declaration may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein. [Any citizen who does not comply with SYSTEM directives shall be subsumed.]
SUMMARY: Undefined (undefinable?) feel-good words /number of usages: Right /33, Rights /28, Freedom /22, Free /7, Dignity /6 with other newspeak words (e.g. equality, justice, liberty) used less frequently. If not a privileged elite (consumer), you have the right to work (to be employed as a wage-slave/consumer) to serve the SYSTEM in freedom (you can choose how you will serve/buy/consume) and dignity (as otherwise your pathetic so-called life of quiet desperation would have no meaning). Are we asserting 'human rights' or enumerating the rights of drones in the Borg Collective?
