Omar over at Iraq the Model has looked at the Iraqi Constitution in its current state they're still working on it). At some point the Iraqi People will get to vote yes or no on the Constitution, and in its present form, Omar says: NO. But even so he still has this to say.
Although this document will be subject to further negotiations and modifications, my first look at it made me decide that I'm going to say "NO" to this constitution.
Islam has been introduced in many clauses and not only Islam, sectarianism was introduced into the draft in a disgusting way and frankly speaking, such things will make me feel so unsafe if results of the referendum came positive for this draft.
However, what eases my worries is that we're going to have the chance to say "YES" or "NO" and all of us know that it's much better to allow this critical step to take the time it needs than to end up with a useless (or even harmful) constitution.
And anyway, even this draft is way better than the 'no constitution' state we lived in for decades.
I do hope they smooth those religious references out, but I’m encouraged by the list of basic rights, mentioning that all people regardless of gender, race or religion are equal and may not be discriminated against. A huge step forward when the constitution gets approved.
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