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	### Non-''Emancipated Citizens'' may have additional rights and protections in regards to business practices.		### Non-''Emancipated Citizens'' may have additional rights and protections in regards to business practices.
	## Any laws or regulations enacted that regulate businesses must be applicable to all related businesses.		## Any laws or regulations enacted that regulate businesses must be applicable to all related businesses.
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	Example 1: no law may specifically target ''TikToc'', though a law targeting all social media would be allowed.		Example 1: no law may specifically target ''TikToc'', though a law targeting all social media would be allowed.
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	=== '''Fundamentals''' ===		=== '''Fundamentals''' ===

	Because this approach is taken, laws may never target only a portion of the population, overtly or covertly, unless they apply to a specific pre-defined group as a whole. The Liminal State recognizes three pre-defined groups: ''Non-Citizens'', ''Protected Citizens'' (children, some with an intellectual disability, etc.), and ''Emancipated Citizens'' (adults). Any laws specifically applied to one of these groups must still work within the minimum legal framework of the Liminal State.~~<blockquote>~~
			Because this approach is taken, laws may never target only a portion of the population, overtly or covertly, unless they apply to a specific pre-defined group as a whole. The Liminal State recognizes three pre-defined groups: ''Non-Citizens'', ''Protected Citizens'' (children, some with an intellectual disability, etc.), and ''Emancipated Citizens'' (adults). Any laws specifically applied to one of these groups must still work within the minimum legal framework of the Liminal State.
	Example 1: A law forbidding men from owning guns would not be allowed, but a law that prevents ''Protected Citizens'' from owning guns would be.		Example 1: A law forbidding men from owning guns would not be allowed, but a law that prevents ''Protected Citizens'' from owning guns would be.
	~~</blockquote>~~Even if a law uses ambiguous or misleading language which overtly doesn’t appear to target a specific sub-group, yet by virtue of the way enforcement would need to be applied still would, that too would be illegal. It is prohibited for any laws to be written in any way that would, in practice, disproportionately affect a subgroup within one of these pre-defined groups.~~<blockquote>~~		Even if a law uses ambiguous or misleading language which overtly doesn’t appear to target a specific sub-group, yet by virtue of the way enforcement would need to be applied still would, that too would be illegal. It is prohibited for any laws to be written in any way that would, in practice, disproportionately affect a subgroup within one of these pre-defined groups.
	Example 2: A law that allows only those people with low average levels of testosterone to own guns would not be allowed, even if some minority population of men could still be eligible under this law.		Example 2: A law that allows only those people with low average levels of testosterone to own guns would not be allowed, even if some minority population of men could still be eligible under this law.
	~~</blockquote>~~While guns could theoretically be outlawed, in the Liminal State laws may only be implemented using the ''80% Rule''. This means 80% eligible voters would be required to vote in favor to limit this freedom.		While guns could theoretically be outlawed, in the Liminal State laws may only be implemented using the ''80% Rule''. This means 80% eligible voters would be required to vote in favor to limit this freedom.

	It may seem unlikely that 80% of a voting population would agree on anything, but this highlights the greatest advantage of the Liminal State. Only very common sense laws with the widest support of the population should be applied to the whole population. Instead of an entire nation forced to accept a rule that passes with 50% + 1 vote, where clearly half the nation opposes, the ''80% Rule'' forces populations to check themselves from forcing unpopular laws on an unwilling population.		It may seem unlikely that 80% of a voting population would agree on anything, but this highlights the greatest advantage of the Liminal State. Only very common sense laws with the widest support of the population should be applied to the whole population. Instead of an entire nation forced to accept a rule that passes with 50% + 1 vote, where clearly half the nation opposes, the ''80% Rule'' forces populations to check themselves from forcing unpopular laws on an unwilling population.

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			=== '''Piers of Chalk''' ===
	It may be surprising to some that many nations currently have jurisprudence originating in medieval precedence, from works such as the Magna Carta, Bible or Quran, or even based on the Code of Hammurabi. Over time these laws may stop being enforced, their meaning redefined, or they could be capriciously enforced anew for nefarious reasons by elites as they dictate their preferences onto society.		It may be surprising to some that many nations currently have jurisprudence originating in medieval precedence, from works such as the Magna Carta, Bible or Quran, or even based on the Code of Hammurabi. Over time these laws may stop being enforced, their meaning redefined, or they could be capriciously enforced anew for nefarious reasons by elites as they dictate their preferences onto society.

			=== '''New Bedrock''' ===
	The Liminal State instead deconstructs these sources, takes lessons from history, philosophy, and even evolutionary psychology, and ultimately asks “what do we really need to coexist in a modern society?” In essence, the Liminal State starts with a blank slate and builds up; using a unique and far more equitable method among existing democracies for creating new laws and and shaping our communities.		The Liminal State instead deconstructs these sources, takes lessons from history, philosophy, and even evolutionary psychology, and ultimately asks “what do we really need to coexist in a modern society?” In essence, the Liminal State starts with a blank slate and builds up; using a unique and far more equitable method among existing democracies for creating new laws and and shaping our communities.

	To begin with, the laws ensuring universal equality and basic freedoms, those expected of any modern society, are set from the start and are immutable. Communities then decide for themselves what additions they wish to make within this framework, while the Liminal State focuses on those aspects of governance that fall outside the scope of social issues. While there is some gray area here, this generally means that the Liminal State will maintain infrastructure ~~and~~ the regulations affecting the economy, business practices, etc., ~~while~~ the ~~citizens~~ will shape the laws that impact their local communities based on their own values~~. The only ongoing role of the Liminal State in regards to social matters is enforcement of those laws as communities pass them~~.		To begin with, the laws ensuring universal equality and basic freedoms, those expected of any modern society, are set from the start and are immutable. Communities then decide for themselves what additions they wish to make within this framework, while the Liminal State focuses on those aspects of governance that fall outside the scope of social issues. While there is some gray area here, this generally means that the Liminal State will first ensure all are treated equally and fairly, then focus on maintain infrastructure, the regulations affecting the economy, business practices, etc. On the other hand, the ''Citizens'' will shape the laws that impact their local communities based on their own values.

	This philosophy makes the Liminal State the only government intentionally designed from inception to accommodate vast populations with unique perspectives and cultures, and perhaps therefore the only governmental structure that could ever work at an international level.		This philosophy makes the Liminal State the only government intentionally designed from inception to accommodate vast populations with unique perspectives and cultures, and perhaps therefore the only governmental structure that could ever work at an international level.

	=== '''~~Aspiration~~''' ===		=== '''Summation''' ===
	At ~~the highest~~ level ~~of the Liminal State~~, all people start with complete freedom. ~~Laws~~ are ~~then~~ passed to restrict these freedoms in the most limited ways possible, until there is an ideal balance between freedoms and the limits on those freedoms, and a balanced social construct has been reached where all ''Citizens'' can live and work together in this healthy and ~~productive~~ society.		At a high level, all people start with complete freedom in the Liminal State. Foundational laws then ensure all are treated equally and the people are prioritized above all else, thereby creating a level playing field. Then subsequent laws are passed, per the Citizens' wishes, to restrict these freedoms in the most limited ways possible, until there is an ideal balance between freedoms and the limits on those freedoms, and a balanced social construct has been reached where all ''Citizens'' can live and work together in this healthy, productive, and fulfilled society.

	=== '''Fundamentals''' ===		=== '''Fundamentals''' ===
	Because this approach is taken, laws may never target only a portion of the population, overtly or covertly, unless they apply to a specific pre-defined group. The Liminal State recognizes three pre-defined groups: ''Non-Citizens'', ''Protected Citizens'' (children, some with an intellectual disability, etc.), and ''Emancipated Citizens'' (adults). Any laws specifically applied to one of these groups must still work within the minimum legal framework of the Liminal State.<blockquote>
			Because this approach is taken, laws may never target only a portion of the population, overtly or covertly, unless they apply to a specific pre-defined group as a whole. The Liminal State recognizes three pre-defined groups: ''Non-Citizens'', ''Protected Citizens'' (children, some with an intellectual disability, etc.), and ''Emancipated Citizens'' (adults). Any laws specifically applied to one of these groups must still work within the minimum legal framework of the Liminal State.<blockquote>
	Example 1: A law forbidding men from owning guns would not be allowed, but a law that prevents ''Protected Citizens'' from owning guns would be.		Example 1: A law forbidding men from owning guns would not be allowed, but a law that prevents ''Protected Citizens'' from owning guns would be.
	</blockquote>Even if a law uses ambiguous or misleading language which overtly doesn’t appear to target a specific sub-group, yet by virtue of the way enforcement would need to be applied still would, that too would be illegal. It is prohibited for any laws to be written in any way that would, in practice, disproportionately affect one of these pre-defined groups.<blockquote>		</blockquote>Even if a law uses ambiguous or misleading language which overtly doesn’t appear to target a specific sub-group, yet by virtue of the way enforcement would need to be applied still would, that too would be illegal. It is prohibited for any laws to be written in any way that would, in practice, disproportionately affect a subgroup within one of these pre-defined groups.<blockquote>
	Example 2: A law that allows only those people with low average levels of testosterone to own guns would not be allowed, even if some minority population of men could still be eligible under this law.		Example 2: A law that allows only those people with low average levels of testosterone to own guns would not be allowed, even if some minority population of men could still be eligible under this law.
	</blockquote>While guns could theoretically be outlawed, in the Liminal State laws may only be implemented using the ''80% Rule''. This means 80% eligible voters would be required to vote in favor to limit this freedom.		</blockquote>While guns could theoretically be outlawed, in the Liminal State laws may only be implemented using the ''80% Rule''. This means 80% eligible voters would be required to vote in favor to limit this freedom.
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	=== '''Conclusion''' ===		=== '''Conclusion''' ===
	While the ''Justice Branch'' of the Liminal State first ensures all potential laws meet a minimum legal standard before there is ever a vote, there’s nothing like a Supreme Court that could overturn existing laws. The Liminal State is truly a government by and for the people, and that means that the people’s votes truly and directly determine the rules of the land, and only by massively popular vote among ''Eligible Voters'' can a law be enacted or removed.		While the ''Justice Branch'' of the Liminal State first ensures all potential laws meet a minimum legal standard before there is ever a vote, there’s nothing like a Supreme Court that could overturn existing laws. The Liminal State is truly a government by and for the people, and that means that the people’s votes truly and directly determine the rules of the land, and only by a massively popular vote among ''Eligible Voters'' can a law be enacted or removed.

	The key understanding here is that smaller groups of ''Citizens'' may have specific freedoms they would like to forfeit for the ~~god~~ of their community. Instead of having to fight for important laws to get passed at the national level, where half of the population will then immediately work to reverse it, ''Citizens'' can mold their communities the way they see fit for themselves ~~and their neighbors~~.		The key understanding here is that smaller groups of ''Citizens'' may have specific freedoms they would like to forfeit for the good of their community. Instead of having to fight for important laws to get passed at the national level, where half of the population will then immediately work to reverse it, ''Citizens'' can mold their communities with their neighbors the way they see fit for themselves.

	This is how people are provided the freedom to live the lives they want, based on their values, while allowing other citizens to live the lives that they want. It’s an ideal compromise; getting to live life the way you truly desire, and only giving up the ability to force others to live that same way.		This is how people are provided the freedom to live the lives they want, based on their values, while allowing other citizens to live the lives that they want. It’s an ideal compromise; getting to live life the way you truly desire, and only giving up the ability to force others to live that same way.

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	=== '''Aspiration''' ===		=== '''Aspiration''' ===
	At the highest level of the Liminal State, all people start with complete freedom. Laws are then passed to restrict these freedoms in the most limited ways possible, until there is an ideal balance between freedoms and the limits on those freedoms, and a balanced social construct has been reached where all ~~citizens~~ can live and work together in this healthy and productive society.		At the highest level of the Liminal State, all people start with complete freedom. Laws are then passed to restrict these freedoms in the most limited ways possible, until there is an ideal balance between freedoms and the limits on those freedoms, and a balanced social construct has been reached where all ''Citizens'' can live and work together in this healthy and productive society.

	=== '''Fundamentals''' ===		=== '''Fundamentals''' ===
	Because this approach is taken, laws ~~affecting citizens~~ may never target only a portion of the population, overtly or covertly.		Because this approach is taken, laws may never target only a portion of the population, overtly or covertly, unless they apply to a specific pre-defined group. The Liminal State recognizes three pre-defined groups: ''Non-Citizens'', ''Protected Citizens'' (children, some with an intellectual disability, etc.), and ''Emancipated Citizens'' (adults). Any laws specifically applied to one of these groups must still work within the minimum legal framework of the Liminal State.<blockquote>
	~~For example, "~~men ~~may not get tattoos" is~~ not be allowed ~~because it singles out men~~, ~~though "tattoos are forbidden"~~ would be ~~lawful~~.		Example 1: A law forbidding men from owning guns would not be allowed, but a law that prevents ''Protected Citizens'' from owning guns would be.
	Even if a law uses ~~other~~ language ~~that~~ doesn’t ~~overtly~~ target a specific group, ~~but would~~ by virtue of the way ~~the law was written or~~ enforcement would ~~require~~, that would ~~also not~~ be ~~allowed~~. ~~Even in situations where the law~~ is written ~~broadly but~~ would in practice disproportionately affect ~~a subset~~ of ~~the population, it would not be allowed~~.		</blockquote>Even if a law uses ambiguous or misleading language which overtly doesn’t appear to target a specific sub-group, yet by virtue of the way enforcement would need to be applied still would, that too would be illegal. It is prohibited for any laws to be written in any way that would, in practice, disproportionately affect one of these pre-defined groups.<blockquote>
	~~For example, “no one~~ with ~~less than 2xX chromosomes may get tattoos”~~ would not be ~~lawful~~.		Example 2: A law that allows only those people with low average levels of testosterone to own guns would not be allowed, even if some minority population of men could still be eligible under this law.
	While ~~tattoos~~ could theoretically be outlawed, in the Liminal State laws may only be implemented using the 80% ~~rule~~. This means ~~that~~ 80% of voters~~, which makes up 80% of the eligible population,~~ would be required to vote in favor ~~of this law~~ to limit this freedom.		</blockquote>While guns could theoretically be outlawed, in the Liminal State laws may only be implemented using the ''80% Rule''. This means 80% eligible voters would be required to vote in favor to limit this freedom.

	It may seem unlikely that 80% of a voting population would agree on anything, but this highlights the greatest ~~difference and benefit~~ of the Liminal State. Only very common sense laws ~~that~~ the widest ~~portion~~ of the population ~~support~~ should be applied to the whole population.		It may seem unlikely that 80% of a voting population would agree on anything, but this highlights the greatest advantage of the Liminal State. Only very common sense laws with the widest support of the population should be applied to the whole population. Instead of an entire nation forced to accept a rule that passes with 50% + 1 vote, where clearly half the nation opposes, the ''80% Rule'' forces populations to check themselves from forcing unpopular laws on an unwilling population.

	If, for example, ~~there is a really important rule for a small portion of the population, but not enough~~ to ~~reach~~ the ~~80% threshold at the national level, then that portion~~ of ~~the population could coalesce at a lower level within~~ the Liminal State~~, such as~~ a ~~state~~, ~~district, or city to implement this change. Wherever 80% of the population~~ within ~~a political boundary might agree with this restriction on~~ their ~~freedoms~~, ~~it could be implemented~~.		=== '''Local Self-Determination''' ===
			On the other hand, local communities have much more power over their own lives within the Liminal State. A town, for example, may pass laws to restrict their freedoms however they wish (within the minimum legal framework of the Liminal State). They would still be forbidden from passing a law banning men from owning guns, but they could ban all gun ownership within their community, while the next town over may allow gun ownership across all pre-defined groups.

	~~While the~~ ''~~Justice Branch~~'' of the ~~Liminal State first ensures~~ all ~~potential laws meet a minimum legal standard before there is ever a vote~~, ~~there’s nothing like a Supreme Court that~~ could ~~overturn existing~~ laws. The Liminal State is ~~truly a government by~~ and ~~for~~ the ~~people~~, and ~~that means that~~ the ~~people’s votes truly~~ and ~~directly determine~~ the ~~rules of the land~~, and ~~only by~~ popular ~~vote among citizens can a law be enacted or removed~~.		In this way ''Citizens'' can mold their communities the way they see fit and all communities can learn from one another. With the previous example, surrounding communities could watch and see how these laws regarding gun ownership affect the school shootings, personal defense, domestic violence, inconvenience to hunters, etc. in those communities. The same goes for abortion, vaccines, transgendered bathrooms, etc. All these hot-button social issues that are currently being debated nationally would be better addressed locally, and only within the Liminal State is it possible to do this. When these ideas get tried locally and real data behind the effects of these laws becomes available, those winning ideas from the local level will gain additional support and get proposed at a higher level. Only the best ideas and laws will rise to the top, and through demonstrable data and popular support will the best ideas become national laws.

	The key understanding here is that smaller groups of ~~citizens~~ may have specific freedoms they would like to forfeit for their community. Instead of having to fight for ~~the most~~ important laws to get passed at the national level, where half of the population will then immediately work to reverse it, ~~citizens~~ can mold their communities the way they see fit for themselves and their neighbors.		=== '''Conclusion''' ===
			While the ''Justice Branch'' of the Liminal State first ensures all potential laws meet a minimum legal standard before there is ever a vote, there’s nothing like a Supreme Court that could overturn existing laws. The Liminal State is truly a government by and for the people, and that means that the people’s votes truly and directly determine the rules of the land, and only by massively popular vote among ''Eligible Voters'' can a law be enacted or removed.

			The key understanding here is that smaller groups of ''Citizens'' may have specific freedoms they would like to forfeit for the god of their community. Instead of having to fight for important laws to get passed at the national level, where half of the population will then immediately work to reverse it, ''Citizens'' can mold their communities the way they see fit for themselves and their neighbors.

	This is how people are provided the freedom to live the lives they want, based on their values, while allowing other citizens to live the lives that they want. It’s an ideal compromise; getting to live life the way you truly desire, and only giving up the ability to force others to live that same way.		This is how people are provided the freedom to live the lives they want, based on their values, while allowing other citizens to live the lives that they want. It’s an ideal compromise; getting to live life the way you truly desire, and only giving up the ability to force others to live that same way.

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	* '''Aggregated Vote'''		* '''Aggregated Vote'''
	** This is a standard voting process to determine simple majority among a collection of ''Leadership Groups'', where each group first votes and then that result equals one vote towards the final tally.		** This is a standard voting process to determine simple majority among a collection of ''Leadership Groups'', where each group first votes and then that result equals one vote towards the final tally.
			** Whenever there is an ''Aggregate Vote'' as illustrated below, none of the individual voters are aware of anyone else's vote until all votes have been cast, and none of the groups will know the outcome of their groups own result, nor the ''Aggregate Vote'' results of the other groups until all votes have been cast.
	For example, if Group A votes (yes, no, yes) = YES, and Group B votes (yes, no, yes) = YES, and Group C votes (no, no, no) = NO, then the final vote is YES.		For example, if Group A votes (yes, no, yes) = YES, and Group B votes (yes, no, yes) = YES, and Group C votes (no, no, no) = NO, then the final vote is YES.

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	** ''Emancipated Citizens'' are the group that we would currently call adults, and they would have all the rights and freedoms afforded adults, including complete bodily autonomy. Instead of an arbitrary age used to define an adult, ''Citizens'' of the Liminal State would take an ''Emancipation Test'' when they are ready to demonstrate their ability to make adult decisions and handle adult responsibilities.		** ''Emancipated Citizens'' are the group that we would currently call adults, and they would have all the rights and freedoms afforded adults, including complete bodily autonomy. Instead of an arbitrary age used to define an adult, ''Citizens'' of the Liminal State would take an ''Emancipation Test'' when they are ready to demonstrate their ability to make adult decisions and handle adult responsibilities.
	* '''Emancipation Test'''		* '''Emancipation Test'''
	** ~~The test that~~ ''Citizens'' ~~would~~ take to ~~demonstrate they should be treated~~ as ~~an adult. This would include~~ basic reading and math ~~proficiency~~, the ability to ~~wisely handle money~~, online ~~and emotional~~ intelligence, ~~and some~~ practical ~~knowledge, such as~~ taking care of a pet ~~or changing a tire~~, ~~etc~~.		** ''Citizens'' take the ''Emancipation Test'' when they are ready to ensure that certain capabilities expected of ''Emancipated Citizens'' have been attained, such as basic reading and math skills, the ability to manage a budget, social, emotional, media, and online intelligence, demonstrable practical skills like changing a tire or taking care of a pet, and understanding their relationship with other ''Citizens'' and the Liminal State.
	* '''''Embassy'''''		* '''''Embassy'''''
	* '''''Embassy Unit'''''		* '''''Embassy Unit'''''

Laws & Freedom: In Practice

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			# Any person or entity that would sue another individual or entity must first go through the following steps before a lawsuit will be permitted to move forward:
			## The plaintiff must prove to the court that they have a reasonable chance of winning.
			## If successful, the defendant must then be given 60 days following their notification to file a rejection of the claim on the grounds that it is an attempt at harassment, silencing free or protected speech, intimidating the defendant, or for some other unlawful reason.
			## If the defendant is successful in this action, the plaintiff must pay to the defendant whichever of the following is the greatest amount:
			### 10x the amount of legal fees paid by the defendent
			### 10x the fees that would have been paid at the average community rate
			### 10x the amount the plaintiff paid their lawyers to take this false action
	# The Liminal State, as the representation of society's wishes, may require certain actions that could be interpreted as a violation of a person's right to security where this overlaps with society's other rights and welfare.		# The Liminal State, as the representation of society's wishes, may require certain actions that could be interpreted as a violation of a person's right to security where this overlaps with society's other rights and welfare.
	## Society may only over-rule an ''Emancipated Citizen's'' right to security of person using the 80% rule - for example in the case of vaccine requirements.		## Society may only over-rule an ''Emancipated Citizen's'' right to security of person using the 80% rule - for example in the case of vaccine requirements.
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	# As the Liminal State provides the authority and authorization for lawyers to practice law, judges and the ''Justice Branch'' therefore have direct authority over lawyers in regards to misbehavior, bad representation, etc.		# As the Liminal State provides the authority and authorization for lawyers to practice law, judges and the ''Justice Branch'' therefore have direct authority over lawyers in regards to misbehavior, bad representation, etc.
	# The press shall be free of any government influence or interference except where there is critical public interest. Critical public interests must be defined prior to Liminal State instantiation or after with a public vote using the ''80% Rule.''		# The press shall be free of any government influence or interference except where there is critical public interest. Critical public interests must be defined prior to Liminal State instantiation or after with a public vote using the ''80% Rule.''
	## An ~~exmaple~~ of a preexisting critical public interest applies to limited public commodities regulated by the Liminal State, such as the electromagnetic spectrum, in which any public use must conform to the same rules that are foundational to the Liminal State. In addition to these fundamental rules, programming that takes advantage of these public commodities will also be restricted in the following ways:		## An example of a preexisting critical public interest applies to limited public commodities regulated by the Liminal State, such as the electromagnetic spectrum, in which any public use must conform to the same rules that are foundational to the Liminal State. In addition to these fundamental rules, programming that takes advantage of these public commodities will also be restricted in the following ways:
	### “News” programs will convey accurate, non-partisan information.		### “News” programs will convey accurate, non-partisan information.
	### Partisan views shall be clearly labeled as opinion and must not be construed as news.		### Partisan views shall be clearly labeled as opinion and must not be construed as news.

Official Removal Process

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	While it may seem counterintuitive to potentially impeach the outgoing senior ''Branch Official'', there is a year or more prior to the newly elected candidate actual filling the seat, so it may be in the best interest of the ''Branch'' personnel to still remove someone early. Additionally, this means there is no place for a lame duck official in the Liminal State, and this system encourages all officials to finish the final years in their seats just as actively as their first.		While it may seem counterintuitive to potentially impeach the outgoing senior ''Branch Official'', there is a year or more prior to the newly elected candidate actual filling the seat, so it may be in the best interest of the ''Branch'' personnel to still remove someone early. Additionally, this means there is no place for a lame duck official in the Liminal State, and this system encourages all officials to finish the final years in their seats just as actively as their first.

	To calculate the grade that each ''Branch Official'' receives every four years, divide the the number of votes against impeachment to the number of votes for. The greater the result, the better that official is doing. If they receive a number less than one, then they lose their seat.		To calculate the grade that each ''Branch Official'' receives every four years, divide the the number of votes against impeachment to the number of votes for. The greater the result, the better that official is doing. If they receive a number less than one, then they lose their seat. This differs from ''Executive Group'' member impeachment in that there is no requirement of a minimum number of voters, as it's expected that ''Branch Elections'' will naturally garner high engagement.
	Example 1: Out of 5000 votes cast, 1000 votes are against impeachment and 250 are for. That means 1000 / 250 = 4 (the seat of this ''Branch Official'' is safe).		Example 1: Out of 5000 votes cast, 1000 votes are against impeachment and 250 are for. That means 1000 / 250 = 4 (the seat of this ''Branch Official'' is safe).

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	=== '''Path 1: Office Fitness''' ===		=== '''Path 1: Office Fitness''' ===
	Should ~~a potential~~ ''Executive Group'' member's office fitness become a question of mental or physical ability, or an ''Executive Group'' member has not been available for a ''Decision Vote'' for 15 days due to an unexpected unavailability, then the following process is used to remove that member:		Should an ''Executive Group'' member's office fitness become a question of mental or physical ability, or an ''Executive Group'' member has not been available for a ''Decision Vote'' for 15 days due to an unexpected unavailability, then the following process is used to remove that member:

	# The remaining four ''Executive Group'' members must be in unanimous agreement and ''Record'' their vote for this removal.		# The remaining four ''Executive Group'' members must be in unanimous agreement and ''Record'' their vote for this removal (if 15 days have elapsed due to an unexpected unavailability, then the ''Justice Branch'' can move forward without the approval of the ''Executive Group'').
	# The ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will have five days to investigate the situation~~, referring~~ to the expertise of other ''Branches'' or ''Departments'' if needed'','' ~~to first insure this is the appropriate ''Removal Path''.~~ The documentation of this investigation will be deposited into an ''Informed Vote Archive'' for review by the the participants in a ''Global Justice Branch Vote''.		# The ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will have five days to investigate the situation to first insure this is the appropriate ''Removal Path.''
			## Thy may referr to the expertise of other ''Branches'' or ''Departments'' if needed''.''
			## The documentation of this investigation will be deposited into an ''Informed Vote Archive'' for review by the the participants in a ''Global Justice Branch Vote''.
	# The ''Global Justice Branch Vote'' will be held within five days following the deposit into the ''Informed Vote Archive'' to determine the appropriateness of the removal of the ''Executive Group'' member using this ''Removal Path''.		# The ''Global Justice Branch Vote'' will be held within five days following the deposit into the ''Informed Vote Archive'' to determine the appropriateness of the removal of the ''Executive Group'' member using this ''Removal Path''.
	# With a successful ''Global Justice Branch Vote,'' the findings of the investigation will then be made available to the ''Branch Officials'' of all ''Intrinsic and Lateral Branches'' via an ''Informed Vote Archive''.		# With a successful ''Global Justice Branch Vote,'' the findings of the investigation will then be made available to the ''Branch Officials'' of all ''Intrinsic and Lateral Branches'' via an ''Informed Vote Archive''.
	# The ''Branch Officials'' of every ''Intrinsic'' and ''Lateral Branch'' will have five days to review the information and then vote using the ''Aggregate Vote'' method.		# The ''Branch Officials'' of every ''Intrinsic'' and ''Lateral Branch'' will have five days to review the information and then vote using the ''Aggregate Vote'' method.
	# A simple majority among the ''Branches'' will results in the removal of the ''Executive Group'' member.		# All ''Branch Officials'' are required to vote, and a simple majority among the ''Branches'' using the ''Aggrege Vote'' method will results in the removal of the ''Executive Group'' member.
	## A tie does not count as a majority.		## A tie does not count as a majority.
	## If there is a failed vote there cannot be another vote on this matter unless there is a substantive change in condition, which the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will be charged with that determination.		## If there is a failed vote there cannot be another vote on this matter unless there is a substantive change in condition, which the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will be charged with that determination.
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	=== '''Path 2: Negligence, criminal activity, abuse of position, etc.''' ===		=== '''Path 2: Negligence, criminal activity, abuse of position, etc.''' ===
	# Anyone with knowledge of the abuse of office may refer the matter to the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'', including personnel within the ''Justice Branch''.		# Anyone with knowledge of the abuse of office may refer the matter to the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'', including personnel within the ''Justice Branch''.
	# The ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will investigate the situation in an independent and neutral manner~~, interviewing~~ the indicted ''Executive Member(s)'' and gathering their defense and supporting documentation. The investigators may also refer to the expertise of other ''Branches'' or ''Departments'' if needed. The documentation of this investigation will be deposited into an ''Informed Vote Archive'' for review by the ''Branch Officials'' of the ''Justice Branch.''		# The ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will investigate the situation in an independent and neutral manner
			## They will interview the indicted ''Executive Member(s)'' and gathering their defense and supporting documentation.
			## The investigators may also refer to the expertise of other ''Branches'' or ''Departments'' if needed.
			## The documentation of this investigation will be deposited into an ''Informed Vote Archive'' for review by the ''Branch Officials'' of the ''Justice Branch.''
	# The ''Branch Officials'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will have a vote within 10 days following the deposit of the investigation materials into the ''Informed Vote Archive'' to determine if there is a legal basis for the removal. A majority vote in favor will prompt the contents of the investigation in the ''Informed Vote Archive'' to become available for all participants of a ''Global Justice Branch Vote.''		# The ''Branch Officials'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will have a vote within 10 days following the deposit of the investigation materials into the ''Informed Vote Archive'' to determine if there is a legal basis for the removal. A majority vote in favor will prompt the contents of the investigation in the ''Informed Vote Archive'' to become available for all participants of a ''Global Justice Branch Vote.''
	# The ''Global Justice Branch Vote'' to decide the fate of the E''xecutive Group'' member(s) will be held no later than 30 days from the majority vote by the ''Branch Officials'' of the ''Justice Branch'', and will be based on the investigation materials.		# The ''Global Justice Branch Vote'' to decide the fate of the E''xecutive Group'' member(s) will be held no later than 30 days from the majority vote by the ''Branch Officials'' of the ''Justice Branch'', and will be based on the investigation materials.
	# If there is more than one Executive Group member indicted, then each will be individually evaluated and voted upon. A majority vote in favor of removal will result in the immediate loss of seat for that Executive Group member.		# If there is more than one ''Executive Group'' member indicted, then each will be individually evaluated and voted upon. A majority vote in favor of removal will result in the immediate loss of seat for that ''Executive Group'' member.

	=== '''Path 3: Impeachment''' ===		=== '''Path 3: Impeachment''' ===
			Unlike the current messy process in the United States where the voters have no say and instead must hope a couple hundred partisan political elites, half of which belong to the same party as the president, will actually do their job and remove a corrupt president, the following process is used by the Liminal State to change this power dynamic and give the power of impeachment back to the people.

	As it is the ''Eligible Voters'' that are responsible for picking effective leaders, it is entirely up the the ''Eligible Voters'' to judge the performance of the ''Executive Group'', and they have that opportunity every four years with the ''General Election''.		As it is the ''Eligible Voters'' that are responsible for picking effective leaders, it is entirely up the the ''Eligible Voters'' to judge the performance of the ''Executive Group'', and they have that opportunity every four years with the ''General Election''.

	The ''General Election'' is not only used to elect a new member to the ''Executive Group'', but also an opportunity to grade all the existing members on their performance ~~thus far~~, and impeach if necessary. All existing ''Executive Group'' members are graded in this way, including the outgoing senior member.		The ''General Election'' is not only used to elect a new member to the ''Executive Group'', but also an opportunity to grade all the existing members on their performance over the previous four years, and impeach if necessary. All existing ''Executive Group'' members are graded in this way, including the outgoing senior member.

			While it may seem counterintuitive to potentially impeach the outgoing senior ''Executive Group'' member, as there is a year or more prior to the newly elected candidate actual filling the seat it may be in the best interest of the ''Eligible Voters'' to still remove them early. Additionally, this means there is no place for a lame duck official in the Liminal State, and this system encourages all officials to finish the final years in their seats just as actively as their first.

			To calculate the grade that each ''Executive Group'' member receives every four years, divide the the number of votes of disapproval by the number of votes in approval. The greater the result, the better that member's grade.
			Example 1: 1000 votes are in approval and 250 are in disapproval. That means 1000 / 250 = 4

	~~While it may seem counterintuitive~~ to ~~potentially impeach the outgoing senior~~ ''Executive Group'' member, ~~there is~~ a ~~year or more prior to the newly elected candidate actual filling the~~ seat, ~~so it may be~~ in the ~~best interest~~ of ~~the ''Eligible Voters''~~ to ~~still remove someone early~~. ~~Additionally~~, ~~this means there is no place for a lame duck official in~~ the ~~Liminal State~~, ~~and~~ this ~~system encourages all officials to finish the final years in~~ their ~~seats just as actively as their first~~.		Example 2: 250 votes are in approval and 1000 are in disapproval That means 250 / 1000 = 0.25
			This grade plays a direct role in the impeachment of a member. If 40% of the voters in that election opt to give a grade to an ''Executive Group'' member, and if that member receive a grade below 1, then that member has been successfully impeached and removed from their seat.
			Example 3: If there are 5000 total votes cast, with 250 votes are in approval and 1000 are in disapproval, the percentage of voters giving a grade to this member is 25% [(250 + 1000) / 5000 = 25%]. This is below the 40% threshold, so while the grade remains 0.25, this member would keep their seat.

	To calculate the grade that each ''Executive Group'' member receives every four years, divide the the number of votes against impeachment to the number of votes for. The greater the result, the better that member is doing. If they receive a number less than one, then they lose their seat.		Example 4: If there are 3000 total votes cast, with 1000 votes are in approval and 250 are in disapproval, the percentage of voters giving a grade to this member is 41.67% [(1000 + 250) / 3000 = 41.67%]. This is above the 40% threshold, but with a grade of 4.0, this member would keep their seat.
	Example 1: ~~Out of 5000~~ votes cast, 1000 votes are ~~against impeachment~~ and 250 are ~~for~~. ~~That means~~ 1000 / ~~250~~ = ~~4 (~~the ~~seat~~ of this ~~''Executive Group''~~ member ~~is safe)~~.

	Example 2: ~~Out of 5000~~ votes cast, 250 votes are ~~against impeachment~~ and 1000 are ~~for~~. ~~That means~~ 250 / ~~1000~~ = 0.25 (this ~~''Executive Group~~ member~~'' has lost~~ their seat).		Example 5: If there are 3000 total votes cast, with 250 votes are in approval and 1000 are in disapproval, the percentage of voters giving a grade to this member is 41.67% [(250 + 1000) / 3000 = 41.67%]. This is above the 40% threshold, so with a grade of 0.25, this member would be officially impeached and lose their seat.
	This method ~~is used because~~ it'~~s not good enough to~~ be ~~be okay a a leader in the Liminal State. If~~ a ''Executive Group ~~member~~'' ~~is only getting by and isn~~'~~t actively engaging~~ with the ''Citizens'' and ~~generating good will during their tenure, then they will likely get few people to vote against impeachment~~. ~~That means that even a low number of votes in favor of impeachment can unseat a mediocre~~ ''Executive Group ~~member~~''.		This method gives the ''Eligible Voters'' the direct ability to remove ineffective or corrupt leaders. But it also shouldn't be easy for a handful of disaffected ''Citizens'' to remove ''Executive Group'' members every ''Election Cycle'' out of spite. This equation ensures our leaders know exactly where they stand with the ''Citizens'' through the periodic grades they receive, and with this knowledge adjust course if necessary. Yet if enough ''Eligible Voters'' have an opinion and give an ''Executive Group'' member a bad grade, it results in their immediate removal.

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Rational

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	Having five executives provides a small enough group that decisions can be made quickly and a vote will always have a majority, but too many to easily form a coalition. Having multiple executive also diminishes the profitability of assassinations or corruption and bribery.		Having five executives provides a small enough group that decisions can be made quickly and a vote will always have a majority, but too many to easily form a coalition. Having multiple executive also diminishes the profitability of assassinations or corruption and bribery.

	Using 20 year terms, staggered every ~~five~~ years, ensures government stability and an efficient retention and transfer of knowledge between elections. Having a ''General Election'' every ~~five~~ years, with a built in impeachment mechanism, also gives the ''Citizens'' the ability to grade and impeach the ''Executive Members,'' keeping them always accountable. Enshrining a relatively narrow allowable age range for candidates means that every adult generation will always have at least one member representing them, and no generation will ever be able to monopolize the ''Executive Group''. Additionally, ''Executive Group'' members will always be old enough and experienced enough to be in their prime for the most elevated leadership position in the Liminal State, while ensuring that no one should be at risk of dying in office from natural causes or be at risk of mental decline.		Using 20 year terms, staggered every four years, ensures government stability and an efficient retention and transfer of knowledge between elections. Having a ''General Election'' every four years, with a built in impeachment mechanism, also gives the ''Citizens'' the ability to grade and impeach the ''Executive Members,'' keeping them always accountable. Enshrining a relatively narrow allowable age range for candidates means that every adult generation will always have at least one member representing them, and no generation will ever be able to monopolize the ''Executive Group''. Additionally, ''Executive Group'' members will always be old enough and experienced enough to be in their prime for the most elevated leadership position within the Liminal State, while ensuring that no one should be at risk of dying in office from natural causes or be at risk of mental decline.

	By having the ''Government Personnel,'' who know them best, organically raise up the most outstanding and qualified personnel from their ''Branch'' as candidates for the ''~~Executive Group~~'', and then having all the ''Citizens'' pick their favorite from this group of demonstrable experts and leaders, means that there will never be a bad candidate. And with ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'', every ''Citizen's'' vote always and truly ~~counts~~ in the most meaningful way.		By having the ''Government Personnel,'' who know them best, organically raise up the most outstanding and qualified personnel from their ''Branch'' as candidates for the ''General Election'', and then having all the ''Citizens'' pick their favorite from this group of demonstrable experts and leaders, means that there will never be a bad candidate, nor a bad ''Executive Group'' member. And with ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'', every ''Citizen's'' vote will always and truly count in the most meaningful way.

	Finally, by having each ''Executive Group'' member take lead on two or three ''Special Projects'' within their area of expertise during their term means that those important but possibly outlying issues facing the nation will always receive the appropriate attention.		Finally, by having each ''Executive Group'' member take lead on two or three ''Special Projects'' within their area of expertise during their term means that those important but possibly outlying issues facing the nation will always receive the appropriate attention.

Architecture

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	The ''Executive Group'' receives ongoing ''Briefs'' from all the ''Branches'' and disseminate decisions to the ''Branch Officials'' of the affected ''Branches'', which then work to implement those decisions of the ''Executive Group''. Additionally the ''Executive Group'' members are expected to frequently meet with the ''Branch Officials''.		The ''Executive Group'' receives ongoing ''Briefs'' from all the ''Branches'' and disseminate decisions to the ''Branch Officials'' of the affected ''Branches'', which then work to implement those decisions of the ''Executive Group''. Additionally the ''Executive Group'' members are expected to frequently meet with the ''Branch Officials''.

	In summary, the executives collectively guide the nation’s future and decide matters of international importance, while each ~~executive officer~~ takes lead on the ''Special Projects'' that they pledged to resolve during their terms.		In summary, the executives collectively guide the nation’s future and decide matters of international importance, while each ''Executive Group'' member takes lead on the ''Special Projects'' that they pledged to resolve during their terms.

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Filling Empty Branch Seats

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	If more than one ''Branch Official'' is officially removed from their seats, then the ''Alternate'' will immediately fulfill the most senior departing seat. The ''Alternate'', in this roll, will take over this departing ''Branch Official's'' term, ''Special Projects'', AND will retain the seniority of that seat.		If more than one ''Branch Official'' is officially removed from their seats, then the ''Alternate'' will immediately fulfill the most senior departing seat. The ''Alternate'', in this roll, will take over this departing ''Branch Official's'' term, ''Special Projects'', AND will retain the seniority of that seat.

	If more than one ''Branch Official'' is removed from their seat, then the ''Alternate'' will assume the highest available seniority seat and the remaining seat(s) will be filled using an ''Impromptu'' ''Branch Vote'' within that ''Branch'' using the ''Year 0 Rules'' to fill all open seats, including the selection of a new ''Alternate''. Such a vote does not change the normal ~~voting cycle~~, rather those filling the empty seats will serve abbreviated first terms.		If more than one ''Branch Official'' is removed from their seat, then the ''Alternate'' will assume the highest available seniority seat and the remaining seat(s) will be filled using an ''Impromptu'' ''Branch Vote'' within that ''Branch'' using the ''Year 0 Rules'' to fill all open seats, including the selection of a new ''Alternate''. Such a vote does not change the normal ''Election Cycle'', rather those filling the empty seats will serve abbreviated first terms.

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Enforcement Agencies

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	Every ''Intrinsic Branch'' will operate a minimum of one specialized ''Department,'' generally called an ''Enforcement Agency''. These ~~specialized~~ ''~~Departments~~'' will be staffed with ''Branch Members'' specifically knowledgeable of that ''Branch’s'' area of concern, as well as investigation, jurisdiction, laws, and procedures, and law enforcement techniques and expertise. This ''Enforcement Agency'' will investigate violations that fall within that ''Branch’s'' purview and operate as ''Independent Departments'' by default.		Every ''Intrinsic Branch'' will operate a minimum of one specialized ''Department,'' generally called an ''Enforcement Agency''. These ''Enforcement Agencies'' will be staffed with ''Branch Members'' specifically knowledgeable of that ''Branch’s'' area of concern, as well as investigation, jurisdiction, laws, and procedures, and law enforcement techniques and expertise. This ''Enforcement Agency'' will investigate violations that fall within that ''Branch’s'' purview and operate as ''Independent Departments'' by default.

	It is also possible for ''Lateral Branches'' to have an ''Enforcement Agency'', if necessary, and either type of ''Branch'' may have multiple ''Enforcement Agencies'' that cover the diverse work of different ''Departments'' within that ''Branch''.		It is also possible for ''Lateral Branches'' to have an ''Enforcement Agency'', if necessary, and either type of ''Branch'' may have multiple ''Enforcement Agencies'' that cover the diverse work of different ''Departments'' within that ''Branch''.

Employees

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	=== '''Compensation''' ===		=== '''Compensation''' ===
	All the different types of employees that work directly within the Liminal State, excluding ''Contract Workers'', are collectively called ''Government Personnel'' and shall be compensated well above market rates, whether they are school teachers~~, janitors, entry-level employees~~, ''Probationary Employees'', ''Department Heads'', ''Branch Officials'', ''Ambassadors'', ''Delegates'', etc. All are paid a relative premium for their work to encourage the absolute best to apply and because they must sacrifice financial opportunities to hold these positions.		All the different types of employees that work directly within the Liminal State, excluding ''Contract Workers'', are collectively called ''Government Personnel'' and shall be compensated well above market rates, whether they are janitors or school teachers, ''Probationary Employees'', ''Department Heads'', ''Branch Officials'', ''Ambassadors'', ''Delegates'', etc. All are paid a relative premium for their work to encourage the absolute best to apply and because they must sacrifice financial opportunities to hold these positions.

	No ''Government Personnel'' may hold a second job, receive gifts or donations of any value, use the stock market, or participate in any other activity that would earn them additional income outside their salary.		No ''Government Personnel'' may hold a second job, receive gifts or donations of any value, use the stock market, or participate in any other activity that would earn them additional income outside their salary.

	Additionally, the financial records of all ''Government Personnel'' and their families, regardless of the employee's position, will be made available online as a matter of public record and will be updated monthly to ensure accurate, widespread scrutiny. The terms ~~off~~ all ''Contract Workers'' will also be posted online as a matter of public record and updated with any change to contract terms.		Additionally, the financial records of all ''Government Personnel'' and their families, regardless of the employee's position, will be made available online as a matter of public record and will be updated monthly to ensure accurate, widespread scrutiny. The terms of all ''Contract Workers'' will also be posted online as a matter of public record and updated with any change to contract terms.

	These action ensures there is always accountability and trust, and is an extension of the highly-visible ways that Liminal State fulfills its promise of transparency.		These action ensures there is always accountability and trust, and is an extension of the highly-visible ways that Liminal State fulfills its promise of transparency.
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	=== '''Personnel Removals''' ===		=== '''Personnel Removals''' ===
	All ''Government Personnel'', whether ''Permanent Hires'', ''Appointed'', or ''Elected'' are protected in their positions from political or capricious removals. All ''Permanent Hires'' will be considered ''Probationary Employees'' during their first year within the Liminal State only (so does not apply to a different position after the first year) and may be removed for ''Just Cause'' and additional reasons, as determined by the specific requirements and regulations of that section of the Liminal State. ''Contract Workers'' will be bound to the terms of their contract.		All ''Government Personnel'', whether ''Permanent Hires'', ''Appointed'', or ''Elected'' are protected in their positions from political or capricious removals. All ''Permanent Hires'' will be considered ''Probationary Employees'' during their first year within the Liminal State only (so does not apply to a move to a different position after the first year) and may be removed for ''Just Cause'' and additional reasons, as determined by the specific requirements and regulations of that section of the Liminal State. ''Contract Workers'' will be bound to the terms of their contract.

	Should any ''Government Personnel'' or ''Contract Worker'' be suspected of criminal activity, abusing their position, or promoting or engaging in any other unlawful acts, anyone with knowledge is obligated to report this behavior to the ''Enforecment Branch'' of the ''Justice Branch''.		Should any ''Government Personnel'' or ''Contract Worker'' be suspected of criminal activity, abusing their position, or promoting or engaging in any other unlawful acts, anyone with knowledge is obligated to report this behavior to the ''Enforecment Branch'' of the ''Justice Branch''.

	This may be anonymously reported and is a ''Protected Action'', so anyone reporting this behavior will be fully protected, regardless of the outcome of the investigation. If the reports are true, all involved will be removed from their position and lose the privilege of working for the Liminal State again, in any capacity, while also being responsible for full ~~restitution~~.		This may be anonymously reported and is a ''Protected Action'', so anyone reporting this behavior will be fully protected, regardless of the outcome of the investigation. If the reports are true, all involved will be removed from their position and lose the privilege of working for the Liminal State again, in any capacity, while also being responsible for full ''Restitution''.

	Alternatively, if the guilty party reports the behavior themselves and works completely and openly with the ''Justice Branch'' to remedy the issue, they may still lose their position and will be obligated to pay ''Restitution'', but may retain the privilege of working for the Liminal State again in another capacity.		Alternatively, if the guilty party reports the behavior themselves and works completely and openly with the ''Justice Branch'' to remedy the issue, they may still lose their position and will be obligated to pay ''Restitution'', but may retain the privilege of working for the Liminal State again in another capacity.

Departments

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	=== '''Leadership''' ===		=== '''Leadership''' ===
	Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have at least four years of experience within that ''Department'' and be 53 years old or younger at the time of the election. Each serve 12 year terms, staggered every four years. ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.		Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have at least four years of experience within that ''Department'' and be 52 years old or younger at the time of the election. They must be ''Eligible Voters'' and pass the ''Empathy Test''. Each serve 12 year terms, staggered every four years. ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.

	Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''~~Departing~~ Head'', but will be considered the junior member.		Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the departing ''Department Head'', but will be considered the junior member.

	Outgoing ''Department Heads'' are not permitted to serve as that ''Department's Head'' again, though they are eligible for any other position within that ''Department'', the ''Branch'' in general, or any other position within the Liminal State.		Outgoing ''Department Heads'' are not permitted to serve as that ''Department's Head'' again, though they are eligible for any other position within that ''Department'', the ''Branch'' in general, or any other position within the Liminal State.
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	=== '''Independent Departments''' ===		=== '''Independent Departments''' ===
	Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Departments'' that operate independently of the ''Branch Officials''’ (and therefore the ''Executive Group's'') direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Agencies'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime it would be detrimental ~~to be influenced for political reasons~~.		Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Independent Departments'' that operate independently of the ''Branch Officials''’ (and therefore the ''Executive Group's'') direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Agencies'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime where the appearance of political influence would be detrimental.

	Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''Branch Officials''. The determination of the validity of this request will be decided by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.		Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''Branch Officials''. The determination of the validity of this request will be decided by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.

Branch Leadership

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	=== '''Qualifications''' ===		=== '''Qualifications''' ===
	A candidate wishing to become one of the three ''Branch Officials'' must have served for a minimum of eight years within that ''Branch'' at the time of the election, be an ''Eligible Voter'' and passed the ''Empathy Test'', and wish to become a candidate for the role.		A candidate wishing to become one of the three ''Branch Officials'' must have served for a minimum of eight years within that ''Branch'' at the time of the election, be 52 years old or younger at the time of the election, be an ''Eligible Voter'' and passed the ''Empathy Test'', and wish to become a candidate for the role.

	=== '''Elections''' ===		=== '''Elections''' ===

Departments

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	So far the Liminal State has been described in terms of leadership, but ''Branches'' use ''Departments'' to do the real work needed for the Liminal State. ''Departments'' can be ''Permanent'' or ''Temporary'', depending on the project and need.		So far the Liminal State has been described in terms of leadership, but ''Branches'' use ''Departments'' to do the real work needed for the Liminal State. ''Departments'' can be ''Permanent'' or ''Temporary'', depending on the project and need.
	For example, the Infrastructure Branch would have a ''Permanent Department'' to manage the roads, but a ''Temporary Department'' may be needed to manage the building of a new high-speed rail line.		For example, the Infrastructure Branch would have a ''Permanent Department'' to manage the roads, but a ''Temporary Department'' may be needed to manage the building of a new high-speed rail line.
	''Departments'' are the core of the ''Branches'', and the core of the Liminal State. They are made up of the thousands of individuals doing the real work. While the leadership guides the direction of the entire branch, ''Department Heads'' manage their ''Departments'' with direction provided by the ''Branch Officials''. Each ''Department'' is led by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected into those positions by the ~~personnel~~ that work within that ''Department'', just like the leadership of the ''Branch'' is determined by all the ''Branch Members'' working for ~~that~~ ''Branch''.		''Departments'' are the core of the ''Branches'', and the core of the Liminal State. They are made up of the thousands of individuals doing the real work. While the leadership guides the direction of the entire branch, ''Department Heads'' manage their ''Departments'' with direction provided by the ''Branch Officials''. Each ''Department'' is led by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected into those positions by the ''Government Personnel'' that work within that ''Department'', just like the leadership of the ''Branch'' is determined by all the ''Branch Members'' working for the entire ''Branch''.

	=== '''Leadership''' ===		=== '''Leadership''' ===
	Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have at least four years of experience within that ''Department'' and be 53 years old or younger at the time of the election. Each serve 12 year terms, staggered every four years. ''Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.		Candidates for ''Department Heads'' must have at least four years of experience within that ''Department'' and be 53 years old or younger at the time of the election. Each serve 12 year terms, staggered every four years. ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with the only exception to the typical rules being that there is no ''Alternate''.

	Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''Departing Head'', but will be considered the junior member.		Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the ''Departing Head'', but will be considered the junior member.
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	=== '''Independent Departments''' ===		=== '''Independent Departments''' ===
	Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Departments'' that operate independently of ''~~Executive Group~~'' or the ''~~Branch Officials~~''’ direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Agencies'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime it would be detrimental to be influenced for political reasons.		Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Departments'' that operate independently of the ''Branch Officials''’ (and therefore the ''Executive Group's'') direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Agencies'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime it would be detrimental to be influenced for political reasons.

	Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''Branch Officials''. The determination of the validity of this request will be ~~determined~~ by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.		Any ''Department'' not explicitly included above may request to operate independently of ''Branch Officials''. The determination of the validity of this request will be decided by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.

	=== '''Site Navigation''' ===		=== '''Site Navigation''' ===

Division Of Authority

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	=== '''Nomenclature''' ===		=== '''Nomenclature''' ===
	While the structure of the Liminal State within this documentation may be described in terms of a nation, any iteration at a local, district, state/province, or international level would have the same or very similar structure as that of the national level.		While the structure of the Liminal State within this documentation may be described in terms of a nation, any iteration at a local, district, state/province, or international level would have the same or very similar structure as that of the national level.

			=== '''Voting''' ===
			Due to the technology and mythology used by the Liminal State to administer and count votes, no voters, regardless of those decisions and elections taking place within the various parts of the government or as a general population, are aware of how any other group or individuals have voted until all votes have been cast and tabulated. In this way every voter is compelled to vote their conscious and based only on their own experience and wisdom, rather than voting based on any other factors.

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Lateral Branches

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	=== '''Practical Example''' ===		=== '''Practical Example''' ===
	For a practical example of the need for and functioning of a ''Lateral Branch'', consider the intersection of interests between the ''Defense Branch'' and ''Justice Branch''. The intermediary would be the Defense-Justice ''Lateral Branch'' and would have experts in Liminal State and international law, as well as military procedures, procurement, etc.		For a practical example of the need for and functioning of a ''Lateral Branch'', consider the intersection of interests between the ''Defense Branch'' and ''Justice Branch''. The intermediary would be the Defense-Justice ''Lateral Branch'' and would have experts in Liminal State and international law, as well as military procedures, procurement, etc.
	A decision before this ''Lateral Branch'' might be the question regarding the legality of blowing up an alleged drug runner's boat in international waters. The ''Delegate Team'' from the ''Defense Branch'' would likely not vote in favor of this action, but hypothetically if they did the ''Delegate Team'' from the ''Justice Branch'' would not, as the action is not justifiable under Liminal State or international law. That would leave the tie-breaker up to the vote from the ''Top Branch Officials'' of the ''Lateral Branch''.		A decision before this ''Lateral Branch'' might be the question regarding the legality of blowing up an alleged drug runner's boat in international waters. The ''Delegate Team'' from the ''Defense Branch'' would likely not vote in favor of this action, but hypothetically if they did, then the ''Delegate Team'' from the ''Justice Branch'' would not, as the action is not justifiable under Liminal State or international law. That would leave the tie-breaker up to the vote from the ''Top Branch Officials'' of the ''Lateral Branch''.
			Whenever there is an ''Aggregate Vote'' as illustrated above, none of the individual voters are aware of anyone else's vote until all votes have been cast, and none of the groups will know the outcome of their groups own result, nor the ''Aggregate Vote'' results of the other groups until all votes have been cast.

	=== '''Reality and Purpose''' ===		=== '''Reality and Purpose''' ===

Division Of Authority

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	=== '''Preface''' ===		=== '''Preface''' ===
	Unlike the representative democracy of the United States, the Liminal State does not utilize three co-equal branches that have proven inadequate in checking each’s power, nor a large assembly of elected leaders in de facto lifetime seats whose votes have often served personal and political interests rather than that of the public good. While the Liminal State is a democracy, it's not a representative democracy in the traditional sense and the organizational structure is very different from any iteration of democracy that has ever existed.		Unlike the representative democracy of the United States, the Liminal State does not utilize three co-equal branches that have proven inadequate in checking each’s power, nor a large assembly of elected leaders in de facto lifetime seats whose votes have often served personal and political interests rather than that of the public good. The power of the Liminal State is not concentrated in the hands of one, nor are there a handful of Supreme Court Judges serving lifetime appointments without any accountability.

			While the Liminal State is a democracy, it's not a representative democracy in the traditional sense and the organizational structure is very different from any iteration of democracy that has ever existed. It is hard to classify the Liminal State, but a ''Direct Meritocracy'' might be apt.

	The Liminal State is guided entirely by experts, who are split into separate ''Branches'' based on general areas of expertise. These ''Branches'' are further split into ''Intrinsic Branches'' and ''Lateral Branches'', and are then guided by the ''Executive Group''.		The Liminal State is guided entirely by experts, who are split into separate ''Branches'' based on general areas of expertise. These ''Branches'' are further split into ''Intrinsic Branches'' and ''Lateral Branches'', and are then guided by the ''Executive Group''.
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	Each ''Branch'', whether ''Intrinsic'' and ''Lateral'', operates as a silo. This means that each is independently responsible for managing the day to day operations within their ''Branch'' and creating the regulations and policies necessary to ensure that the citizens, now and into the future, are the primary beneficiaries when the government, businesses, citizens, and foreign interests operate and interact within their area of expertise.		Each ''Branch'', whether ''Intrinsic'' and ''Lateral'', operates as a silo. This means that each is independently responsible for managing the day to day operations within their ''Branch'' and creating the regulations and policies necessary to ensure that the citizens, now and into the future, are the primary beneficiaries when the government, businesses, citizens, and foreign interests operate and interact within their area of expertise.

	Each ''Intrinsic Branch'' and some ''Lateral Branches'' will also have an ''Enforcement Agency'', a specialized ''Department'' within that ''Branch'' with the authority investigate and ensure all rules and policies of that ''Branch'' are followed.		Each ''Intrinsic Branch'' and some ''Lateral Branches'' will also have an ''Enforcement Agency'', a specialized ''Independent Department'' within that ''Branch'' with the authority investigate and ensure all rules and policies of that ''Branch'' are followed.

	=== '''Executive Group''' ===		=== '''Executive Group''' ===

Core Concepts

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Key Words

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	** Most elections within a ''Branch'' allow all ''Government Personnel'' of that ''Branch'' to vote, whether they have passed the ''Empathy Test'' or not. But if the iteration of Liminal State requires the passing of the ''Empathy Test'' to vote and a ''Branch'' election explicitly specifies ''Eligible Voters'', that means that that election is restricted to only those personnel within that ''Branch'' that have passed the ''Empathy Test.''		** Most elections within a ''Branch'' allow all ''Government Personnel'' of that ''Branch'' to vote, whether they have passed the ''Empathy Test'' or not. But if the iteration of Liminal State requires the passing of the ''Empathy Test'' to vote and a ''Branch'' election explicitly specifies ''Eligible Voters'', that means that that election is restricted to only those personnel within that ''Branch'' that have passed the ''Empathy Test.''
	* '''Emancipated Citizens'''		* '''Emancipated Citizens'''
	** ''Emancipated Citizens'' are the group that we would currently call adults, and they would have all the rights and freedoms afforded adults, including complete bodily autonomy. Instead of an arbitrary age used to define an adult, ''Citizens'' of the Liminal State would take ~~a test~~ when they are ready to demonstrate their ability to make adult decisions and handle adult responsibilities.		** ''Emancipated Citizens'' are the group that we would currently call adults, and they would have all the rights and freedoms afforded adults, including complete bodily autonomy. Instead of an arbitrary age used to define an adult, ''Citizens'' of the Liminal State would take an ''Emancipation Test'' when they are ready to demonstrate their ability to make adult decisions and handle adult responsibilities.
			* '''Emancipation Test'''
			** The test that ''Citizens'' would take to demonstrate they should be treated as an adult. This would include basic reading and math proficiency, the ability to wisely handle money, online and emotional intelligence, and some practical knowledge, such as taking care of a pet or changing a tire, etc.
	* '''''Embassy'''''		* '''''Embassy'''''
	* '''''Embassy Unit'''''		* '''''Embassy Unit'''''
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	* '''Leadership Group'''		* '''Leadership Group'''
	** This is a general term for the different leadership groups that include ''Branch Officials'', ''Delegate Teams'', ''Department Heads'', ''Embassy Units'', and the ''Executive Group.'' These groups are comprised of three or five members.		** This is a general term for the different leadership groups that include ''Branch Officials'', ''Delegate Teams'', ''Department Heads'', ''Embassy Units'', and the ''Executive Group.'' These groups are comprised of three or five members.
			* '''Neighborhood'''
			** A thought experiment used by the Liminal State to describe complex situations in a simple way, while using the idea of a neighborhood community and those interactions as a model.
	* '''No-Confidence Vote'''		* '''No-Confidence Vote'''
	** A vote that subordinates or subordinate ''Leadership Groups'' use to remove superior ''Leadership Group'' members, following an official process.		** A vote that subordinates or subordinate ''Leadership Groups'' use to remove superior ''Leadership Group'' members, following an official process.

Neighborhood

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Show changes

Laws & Freedom: In Practice

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Laws & Freedom: Abstract

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	For example, "men may not get tattoos" is not be allowed because it singles out men, though "tattoos are forbidden" would be lawful.		For example, "men may not get tattoos" is not be allowed because it singles out men, though "tattoos are forbidden" would be lawful.
	Even if a law uses other language that doesn’t overtly target a specific group, but would by virtue of the way the law was written or enforcement would require, that would also not be allowed. Even in situations where the law is written broadly but would in practice disproportionately affect a subset of the population, it would not be allowed.		Even if a law uses other language that doesn’t overtly target a specific group, but would by virtue of the way the law was written or enforcement would require, that would also not be allowed. Even in situations where the law is written broadly but would in practice disproportionately affect a subset of the population, it would not be allowed.
	For example, “no one with ~~a 'Y' chromosome~~ may get tattoos” would not be lawful.		For example, “no one with less than 2xX chromosomes may get tattoos” would not be lawful.
	While tattoos could theoretically be outlawed, in the Liminal State laws may only be implemented using the 80% rule. This means that 80% of voters, which makes up 80% of the eligible population, would be required to vote in favor of this law to limit this freedom.		While tattoos could theoretically be outlawed, in the Liminal State laws may only be implemented using the 80% rule. This means that 80% of voters, which makes up 80% of the eligible population, would be required to vote in favor of this law to limit this freedom.

Abdication

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	This ''Great American Experiment'' has been running for 250 years, and now similar incarnations of this republic represent numerous democratic nations around the world. Yet over the last two and a half centuries the inherent detrimental aspects of this model have become painfully obvious, while subsequent philosophies, such as Marxism, have proven to be inherently faulty. No wonder we keep looking to "Strong Men" for answers.		This ''Great American Experiment'' has been running for 250 years, and now similar incarnations of this republic represent numerous democratic nations around the world. Yet over the last two and a half centuries the inherent detrimental aspects of this model have become painfully obvious, while subsequent philosophies, such as Marxism, have proven to be inherently faulty. No wonder desperate groups keep looking to "Strong Men" for answers.

	Enough time has elapsed and enough variables tested to recognize the limitations and inefficiencies of the representational democracy, but nothing more promising had yet been proposed. Knowledgeable individuals can point out the problems and even propose modifications, but incremental changes are not going to be capable of rectifying even basic problems, let alone systemic ones like aggravated wealth inequality, the ongoing erosion of democratic principles, loss of personal privacy, attacks on freedom of speech, and representatives working in their best interests instead of that of their constituents, to name a few.		Enough time has elapsed and enough variables tested to recognize the limitations and inefficiencies of the representational democracy, but nothing more promising had yet been proposed. Knowledgeable individuals can point out the problems and even propose modifications, but incremental changes are not going to be capable of rectifying even basic problems, let alone systemic ones like aggravated wealth inequality, the ongoing erosion of democratic principles, loss of personal privacy, attacks on freedom of speech, and representatives working in their best interests instead of that of their constituents, to name a few.

Sad State of Modern Democracies

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	=== '''The Fantasy''' ===		=== '''The Fantasy''' ===
	Technically, the average American today can become the ~~president~~, member of ~~congress~~, or ~~supreme court justice~~, and how we love to tell children how amazing this country is, with its democracy and freedom for all, where anyone can make it to the top. Or where we point to the lucky few who rise up from the bottom to actually build an exceptional life, and lie to ourselves that “you too can do that if you only work hard!”		Technically, the average American today can become the President, member of Congress, or Supreme Court Justice, and how we love to tell children how amazing this country is, with its democracy and freedom for all, where anyone can make it to the top. Or where we point to the lucky few who rise up from the bottom to actually build an exceptional life, and lie to ourselves that “you too can do that if you only work hard!”

	Every generation dreams that if they go to school, work hard, and keep their head down, they will someday have a dependable job, a home to call their own, and 2.1 children that will be well provided for and someday go on to live an even better life than they had.		Every generation dreams that if they go to school, work hard, and keep their head down, they will someday have a dependable job, a home to call their own, and 2.1 children that will be well provided for and someday go on to live an even better life than they had.
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	** The two parties move further to the middle and become indistinguishable, so voting for one versus the other has little effect on the system as a whole.		** The two parties move further to the middle and become indistinguishable, so voting for one versus the other has little effect on the system as a whole.
	* Through secret and/or exclusive events, the wealthy and political elites appear to be colluding with the courts to back these moves.		* Through secret and/or exclusive events, the wealthy and political elites appear to be colluding with the courts to back these moves.
	* With the recent ~~supreme court~~ rulings turning back many decades of precedent that protected voter rights, limited excessive and unaccountable donations, checked executive power, and controlled corporate consolidation, among other apparent disingenuous decisions, some justices appear to be in league with Washington and wealthy elites in exchange for backing the court’s wishes to regress social, workplace, and environmental progress made over the last 75 years or more.		* With the recent Supreme Court rulings turning back many decades of precedent that protected voter rights, limited excessive and unaccountable donations, checked executive power, and controlled corporate consolidation, among other apparent disingenuous decisions, some justices appear to be in league with Washington and wealthy elites in exchange for backing the court’s wishes to regress social, workplace, and environmental progress made over the last 75 years or more.
	* The wealthy, using their connections to Washington, have been allowed to consolidate their media holdings, limiting the free press and exposure of these tactics and other anti-democratic efforts.		* The wealthy, using their connections to Washington, have been allowed to consolidate their media holdings, limiting the free press and exposure of these tactics and other anti-democratic efforts.
	* Elected leaders have removed independent watch dogs and other checks on their power and now blatantly attack free speech and oppositional media reports as part of their core duties.		* Elected leaders have removed independent watch dogs and other checks on their power and now blatantly attack free speech and oppositional media reports as part of their core duties.
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	=== '''In Name Only''' ===		=== '''In Name Only''' ===
	We have become a nation for the rich and powerful, and a democracy in name only. The elites are shaping this country into the vision that they want, and damn democracy or the constitution or precedence, if that’s what it takes. They truly seem to believe that they, the wealthy and powerful, know best, the ends justify the means, and we citizens are just along for the ride. It’s always been this way, because the Founding Fathers never trusted citizens with a real say, but now it’s worn proudly by those with power.		We have become a nation for the rich and powerful, and a democracy in name only. The elites are shaping this country into the vision that they want, and damn democracy or the constitution or precedence, if that’s what it takes. They truly seem to believe that they, the wealthy and powerful, know best, the ends justify the means, and we citizens are just along for the ride. It’s always been this way, because the ''Founding Fathers'' never trusted citizens with a real say, but now it’s worn proudly by those with power.

	We’re currently living through the worst part of this timeline, where the wealthy and powerful elites have the means and motivation to keep the citizens fighting each other so no one looks up. And that might be the most frustrating part, that instead of becoming enraged about this unfair influence and corruption of our government, the average citizen instead points fingers at the less fortunate who cannot work, those that think differently, or have different accents. We point our fingers at our fellow neighbors as the problem, instead of the ones in power and those that control the powerful; everyone that is actually accountable.		We’re currently living through the worst part of this timeline, where the wealthy and powerful elites have the means and motivation to keep the citizens fighting each other so no one looks up. And that might be the most frustrating part, that instead of becoming enraged about this unfair influence and corruption of our government, the average citizen instead points fingers at the less fortunate who cannot work, those that think differently, or have different accents. We point our fingers at our fellow neighbors as the problem, instead of the ones in power and those that control the powerful; everyone that is actually accountable.

Laws & Freedom: Abstract

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Goals

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	=== '''Goal 1: Incorruptible''' ===		=== '''Goal 1: Incorruptible''' ===
	The Liminal State is built to be inherently and fundamentally incorruptible. By utilizing a logical operational structure and straightforward ~~and~~ highly visible and transparent procedures, it has no need for the popularity contests ~~we call~~ elections. It eliminates the pervasiveness of the ruling elites with safe seats and their backroom deals, while excluding wealthy donors and self-serving corporate influences from all aspect of the government. It takes advantage of rules and laws instead of norms and traditions while fixing everything that is broken, harmful, and inefficient in a government truly ''of, by, and for the people''. In short, corporations are not people and should not get a vote, and politics is the poison that kills democracies, so there will be no politics or political parties in the Liminal State.		The Liminal State is built to be inherently and fundamentally incorruptible. By utilizing a logical operational structure and straightforward, highly visible, and transparent procedures it has no need for the popularity contests called elections. It eliminates the pervasiveness of the ruling elites with safe seats and their backroom deals, while excluding wealthy donors and self-serving corporate influences from all aspect of the government. It takes advantage of rules and laws instead of norms and traditions while fixing everything that is broken, harmful, and inefficient in a government truly ''of, by, and for the people''. In short, corporations are not people and should not get a vote, and politics is the poison that kills democracies, so there will be no politics or political parties in the Liminal State.

	=== '''Goal 2: Comprehensible''' ===		=== '''Goal 2: Comprehensible''' ===
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	=== '''Goal 5: Trustworthy''' ===		=== '''Goal 5: Trustworthy''' ===
	The Liminal State is more than a promise; it’s a guarantee. It’s a realistic social construct, with real citizen cooperation, that delivers the way current representative democracies promise but fail. It’s a guarantee to the citizens, and it’s a guarantee to the rest of the world. It’s a guarantee to our environment, our children, and humanity's shared future. It’s a logical formula that builds on everything learned over the last ~~three thousand~~ years, and it’s a guarantee that will continue to deliver ~~three thousand~~ years from now.		The Liminal State is more than a promise; it’s a guarantee. It’s a realistic social construct, with real citizen cooperation, that delivers the way current representative democracies promise but fail. It’s a guarantee to the citizens, and it’s a guarantee to the rest of the world. It’s a guarantee to our environment, our children, and humanity's shared future. It’s a logical formula that builds on everything learned over the last 3000 years, and it’s a guarantee that will continue to deliver 3000 years from now.

	=== '''Goal 6: Partnership''' ===		=== '''Goal 6: Partnership''' ===
	The Liminal State does have expectations of its citizens, just as every government must, but the Liminal State inherently promotes the collective good of the people above all else. There are inevitable compromises that citizens make to live together as a community, and in return the people are provided numerous understood benefits. But only through the Liminal State are people of all walks of life provided a safe framework to live their lives as they deem appropriate. The one compromise required to have this much freedom necessitates allowing others to also ~~control their own destinies~~. The Liminal State works because there’s the freedom for every person to live their best life, and the only sacrifice is to allow others to do the same. The Liminal State is a partnership between the people and the government, and a codified understanding with all humanity.		The Liminal State does have expectations of its citizens, just as every government must, but the Liminal State inherently promotes the collective good of the people above all else. There are inevitable compromises that citizens make to live together as a community, and in return the people are provided numerous understood benefits. But only through the Liminal State are people of all walks of life provided a safe framework to live their lives as they deem appropriate. The one compromise required to have this much freedom necessitates allowing others to also do the same. The Liminal State works because there’s the freedom for every person to live their best life, and the only sacrifice is to allow others to do the same. The Liminal State is a partnership between the people and the government, and a codified understanding with all humanity.

	=== '''Site Navigation''' ===		=== '''Site Navigation''' ===

Foundational Ethics

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	=== '''Self-Determination''' ===		=== '''Self-Determination''' ===
	The Liminal State fundamentally works with a core belief that every person is unique and has the right to their own perspectives and self-determination. That means that every citizen has the right to discover and live how they wish to live, so long as that does not infringe upon the inherent rights of others, ~~and reciprocally~~ will allow other citizens to do the same. This is a social contract between each citizen, the Liminal State and the citizens, and the Liminal State and other nations.		The Liminal State fundamentally works with a core belief that every person is unique and has the right to their own perspectives and self-determination. That means that every citizen has the right to discover and live how they wish to live, so long as that does not infringe upon the inherent rights of others. Reciprocally, every citizen will allow other citizens to do the same. This is a social contract between each citizen, the Liminal State and the citizens, and the Liminal State and other nations.

	Right now it is common for people and nations to tell others what to do, how to fix their mistakes, or how to live better lives, etc. This is the opposite of what can be expected from the Liminal State and its citizens. It may take generations to shift in this direction as a species, but it is critical that we move away from this concept of having a right or obligation to tell people what to do. It is this very action that creates social dysmorphia, and it needs to end. It is wise to ask for advice, foolish to offer it, and detrimental to force it.		Right now it is common for people and nations to tell others what to do, how to fix their mistakes, or how to live better lives, etc. This is the opposite of what can be expected from the Liminal State and its citizens. It may take generations to shift in this direction as a species, but it is critical that we move away from this concept of having a right or obligation to tell people what to do. It is this very action that creates social dysmorphia, and it needs to end. It is wise to ask for advice, foolish to offer it, and detrimental to force it.

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	The Liminal State isn’t just about us, here and now. The Liminal State has been imagined to consider everyone in every possible situation. That includes how to best handle a breakaway state, incorporate future territories, and govern across planets. The Liminal State looks far into the future and is inherently structured and accountable for all possibilities, even those unimaginable. ''Sentient life'' currently includes only humans, but may someday include self-aware general AI, future intelligence arising from Earth, or other intelligence found beyond Earth, as examples.		The Liminal State isn’t just about us, here and now. The Liminal State has been imagined to consider everyone in every possible situation. That includes how to best handle a breakaway state, incorporate future territories, and govern across planets. The Liminal State looks far into the future and is inherently structured and accountable for all possibilities, even those unimaginable. ''Sentient life'' currently includes only humans, but may someday include self-aware general AI, future intelligence arising from Earth, or other intelligence found beyond Earth, as examples.

	''Sentient life'' is afforded more rights and protections than the environment as a whole. Therefore, if there comes a choice to save a ''Sentient Being'' over some aspect of the environment, the Liminal State will make that hard choice in favor of the ''Sentient Life''. But only as a last resort, as the Liminal State will always look at all alternatives to try and figure out a way to save both first. There is always a way to take care of our environment while still enjoying all the comforts we rely on. This hasn’t been done in our past, as it’s easier and more profitable to ignore environmental impacts, but everyone, all life and even the natural systems of the Earth we depend on, are gravely impacted by this existing lack of foresight and care. It is ultimately the Liminal State’s responsibility to take care of and provide for its ''Citizens'', and that can’t be done without considering and controlling the impact on our environment.		''Sentient life'' is afforded more rights and protections than the environment as a whole. Therefore, if there comes a choice to save a ''Sentient Being'' over some aspect of the environment, the Liminal State will make that hard choice in favor of the ''Sentient Life''. But only as a last resort, as the Liminal State will always look at all alternatives to try and figure out a way to save both first. There is always a way to take care of our environment while still enjoying all the comforts we rely on. This hasn’t been done in our past, as it’s easier and more profitable to ignore environmental impacts, but everyone, all life and even the natural systems of the Earth we depend on, are gravely impacted by this existing lack of foresight and care. It is ultimately the Liminal State’s primary responsibility to take care of and provide for its ''Citizens'', and that can’t be done without considering and controlling the impact on our environment.

	For simplicity, this documentation will use the word "people" when referring to ''Sentient Life''.		For simplicity, this documentation will use the word "people" when referring to ''Sentient Life''.
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	All people wishing for amnesty or naturalization into the Liminal State are first considered ''Temporary Citizens'' following initial screening and approval. This status lasts for a period of three years, at which point they become regular ''Citizens'' and have all the additional rights that affords them.		All people wishing for amnesty or naturalization into the Liminal State are first considered ''Temporary Citizens'' following initial screening and approval. This status lasts for a period of three years, at which point they become regular ''Citizens'' and have all the additional rights that affords them.

	This temporary status is used to ensure all new potential ''Citizens'' are willing and able to accumulate into the Liminal State and be productive members of society, which means that they are living up to the core principles of the Liminal State and not committing crimes or working against the interests of the Liminal State.		This temporary status is used to ensure all new potential ''Citizens'' are willing and able to accumulate into the Liminal State and be productive members of society, which means that they are living up to the core principles of the Liminal State and not committing crimes or working against the interests of the Liminal State and it's ''Citizens''.

	Graduation into full citizenship is automatic unless any issues are discovered during their temporary status. ''Temporary Citizens'' are not authorized to vote and denial of formal citizenship and removed from the Liminal State is possible when deemed appropriate by ~~a Judge~~.		Graduation into full citizenship is automatic unless any issues are discovered during their temporary status. ''Temporary Citizens'' are not authorized to vote and denial of formal citizenship and removed from the Liminal State is possible when deemed appropriate by the ''Justice Branch''.

	=== '''Citizens''' ===		=== '''Citizens''' ===
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	=== '''Employable Citizens''' ===		=== '''Employable Citizens''' ===
	Only ''Emancipated Citizens'' are automatically eligible to work, but certain groups of people, including young adults, the mentally disabled, and ''Temporary Citizens'' should also be allowed this opportunity in certain cases. By passing an ''Employment Screening'' they too would be authorized. This screening wouldn't test job-related skills, but rather ensures the individual is capable of performing the eventual tasks required and meet other minimum conditions.		Only ''Emancipated Citizens'' are automatically eligible to work, but certain groups of people, including young adults, the mentally disabled, and ''Temporary Citizens'' should also be allowed this opportunity in certain cases. By passing an ''Employment Screening'' they too would be authorized. This screening wouldn't test job-related skills, but rather ensures the individual is generally capable of performing the eventual tasks required and meet other minimum conditions.

	Employers that regularly employ this group would work with the Liminal State ensure adequate provisions are made for ~~employing from~~ this group.		Employers that regularly employ this group would work with the Liminal State to ensure adequate provisions are made for employment of this group.

	=== '''Emancipated Citizens''' ===		=== '''Emancipated Citizens''' ===
	''Emancipated Citizens'' are the group that we would currently call adults, and they would have all the rights and freedoms afforded adults. Instead of an arbitrary age used to define an adult, ''Citizens'' of the Liminal State would take ~~a test~~ when they are ready to demonstrate their ability to make adult decisions and handle adult responsibilities.		''Emancipated Citizens'' are the group that we would currently call adults, and they would have all the rights and freedoms afforded adults. Instead of an arbitrary age used to define an adult, ''Citizens'' of the Liminal State would take an ''Emancipation Test'' when they are ready to demonstrate their ability to make adult decisions and handle adult responsibilities.

	~~This~~ test would ensure that certain capabilities expected of ''Emancipated Citizens'' have been attained, such as basic reading and math skills, the ability to manage a budget, social, emotional, media, and online intelligence, demonstrable practical skills like changing a tire or taking care of a pet, and understanding their relationship with other ''Citizens'' and the Liminal State.		The ''Emancipation Test'' test would ensure that certain capabilities expected of ''Emancipated Citizens'' have been attained, such as basic reading and math skills, the ability to manage a budget, social, emotional, media, and online intelligence, demonstrable practical skills like changing a tire or taking care of a pet, and understanding their relationship with other ''Citizens'' and the Liminal State.

	Based on biological science, by the age of 25 ~~old~~ most would pass this test, yet a mature 17 year old could become emancipated while some ''Citizens'' may never be able to pass. In addition to total bodily autonomy, extra rights, and additional freedoms, ''Emancipated Citizens'' are able to become ''Voters'', whereas those that have not become ''Emancipated Citizens'', such as children and the mentally disabled, have fewer freedoms but additional protections.		Based on biological science, by the age of 25 most would pass this test, yet a mature 17 year old could become emancipated while some ''Citizens'' may never be able to pass. In addition to total bodily autonomy, extra rights, and additional freedoms, ''Emancipated Citizens'' are able to become ''Eligible Voters'', whereas those that have not become ''Emancipated Citizens'', such as children and the mentally disabled, have fewer freedoms but additional protections.

	This is an important distinction between current societies and the Liminal State; when a 12 year old could be tried as an adult via some unaccountable mechanism now, only an ''Emancipated Citizen'' could be held accountable for adult actions in a Liminal State. Additionally, those who haven’t passed the ''Emancipation Test'' would have additional protections, beyond those even afforded children and the mentally disabled now. Instead of accounting for the population as uniform groups, the Liminal State recognizes that every person is unique, matures differently, and instead groups people based on demonstrable traits we expect from responsible adults.		This is an important distinction between current societies and the Liminal State; when a 12 year old could be tried as an adult via some unaccountable mechanism now, only an ''Emancipated Citizen'' could be held accountable for adult actions in a Liminal State. Additionally, those who haven’t passed the ''Emancipation Test'' would have additional protections, beyond those even afforded children and the mentally disabled now. Instead of accounting for the population as uniform groups, the Liminal State recognizes that every person is unique, matures differently, and instead groups people based on demonstrable traits we expect from responsible adults.
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	There are two ways to consider ''Voters'' when instantiating the Liminal State. Both have their benefits and costs, and which path is chosen should be decided by the founding population. Whichever system is chosen, it should not be altered in the future.		There are two ways to consider ''Voters'' when instantiating the Liminal State. Both have their benefits and costs, and which path is chosen should be decided by the founding population. Whichever system is chosen, it should not be altered in the future.

	With the first option, all ''Emancipated Citizens'' are automatically ~~eligible to voter~~.		With the first option, all ''Emancipated Citizens'' are automatically ''Eligible Voters''.

	Alternatively, ''Emancipated Citizens'' must pass an ''Empathy Test'' to become a ''Voter''. This test will distill the top 80% of the most empathetic people from the pool of ''Emancipated Citizens'', and they will then ~~be eligible to vote~~.		Alternatively, ''Emancipated Citizens'' must pass an ''Empathy Test'' to become an ''Eligible Voter''. This test will distill the top 80% of the most empathetic people from the pool of ''Emancipated Citizens'' that take the test, and they will then become the ''Eligible Voters''.

	Many have proposed limiting voting to a certain subset of people, such as men, property owners, or the wealthy. The method employed by the Liminal State ensures that voting is treated as the privilege that it is and votes are thoughtfully cast. But the only logical, fair, and wise way to limit the voting pool to achieve these benefits is to ensure that those who can vote are keeping those ~~that~~ are not allowed to vote foremost in their decisions. Empathy is easy and reliable to test, and as empathy is a common and uniting human trait and foundational to the Liminal State, it's logical to assign ~~eligible voters~~ using this metric.		Many have proposed limiting voting to a certain subset of people, such as men, property owners, or the wealthy. The method employed by the Liminal State ensures that voting is treated as the privilege that it is and votes are thoughtfully cast. But the only logical, fair, and wise way to limit the voting pool to achieve these benefits is to ensure that those who can vote are keeping those who are not allowed to vote foremost in their decisions. Empathy is easy and reliable to test, and as empathy is a common and uniting human trait and foundational to the Liminal State, it's logical to assign ''Eligible Voters'' using this metric.

	=== '''Empathy Test Notes''' ===		=== '''Empathy Test Notes''' ===
	One note about the ~~empathy test~~ is that passing is not a perpetual right to vote. Because the test allows the top 80% of empathetic ~~citizens~~ to vote, and because empathy is on a spectrum, populations will evolve over time and newly ''Emancipated Citizens'' may have greater empathy than some who have passed the test previously. For this reason, existing ''Voters'' must retake the test every ~~five~~ years from when they first tested. And for the same reason, those who do not pass the ''Empathy Test'' initially may retake the test every ~~five~~ years from when they tested as well.		One note about the ''Empathy Test'' is that passing is not a perpetual right to vote. Because the test allows the top 80% of empathetic ''Citizens'' to vote, and because empathy is on a spectrum, populations will evolve over time and newly ''Emancipated Citizens'' may have greater empathy than some who have passed the test previously. For this reason, existing ''Eligible Voters'' must retake the test every four years from when they first tested. And for the same reason, those who do not pass the ''Empathy Test'' initially may retake the test every four years from when they tested as well.

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	The Liminal State instead deconstructs these sources, takes lessons from history, philosophy, and even evolutionary psychology, and ultimately asks “what do we really need to coexist in a modern society?” In essence, the Liminal State starts with a blank slate and builds up; using a unique and far more equitable method among existing democracies for creating new laws and and shaping our communities.		The Liminal State instead deconstructs these sources, takes lessons from history, philosophy, and even evolutionary psychology, and ultimately asks “what do we really need to coexist in a modern society?” In essence, the Liminal State starts with a blank slate and builds up; using a unique and far more equitable method among existing democracies for creating new laws and and shaping our communities.

	To begin with, the laws ensuring universal equality and basic freedoms, those expected ~~for~~ any modern society, are set from the start and are immutable. Communities then decide for themselves what additions they wish to make within this framework, while the Liminal State focuses on those aspects of governance that fall outside the scope of social issues. While there is some gray area here, this generally means that the ~~state~~ will maintain the regulations affecting the economy, business practices, etc., while the citizens will shape the laws that impact their local communities based on their own values. The only ongoing role of the Liminal State in regards to social matters is enforcement of those laws as communities pass them.		To begin with, the laws ensuring universal equality and basic freedoms, those expected of any modern society, are set from the start and are immutable. Communities then decide for themselves what additions they wish to make within this framework, while the Liminal State focuses on those aspects of governance that fall outside the scope of social issues. While there is some gray area here, this generally means that the Liminal State will maintain infrastructure and the regulations affecting the economy, business practices, etc., while the citizens will shape the laws that impact their local communities based on their own values. The only ongoing role of the Liminal State in regards to social matters is enforcement of those laws as communities pass them.

	This philosophy makes the Liminal State the only government intentionally designed from inception to accommodate vast populations with unique perspectives and cultures, and perhaps therefore the only governmental structure that could ever work at an international level.		This philosophy makes the Liminal State the only government intentionally designed from inception to accommodate vast populations with unique perspectives and cultures, and perhaps therefore the only governmental structure that could ever work at an international level.
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	=== '''Fundamentals''' ===		=== '''Fundamentals''' ===
	Because this approach is taken, laws affecting citizens may never target only a portion of the population, overtly or covertly.		Because this approach is taken, laws affecting citizens may never target only a portion of the population, overtly or covertly.
	For example, "~~women~~ may not get tattoos" is not be allowed because it singles out ~~women~~, though "tattoos are forbidden" would be lawful.		For example, "men may not get tattoos" is not be allowed because it singles out men, though "tattoos are forbidden" would be lawful.
	Even if a law uses other language that doesn’t overtly target a specific group, but would by virtue of the way the law was written or enforcement would require, that would also not be allowed. Even in situations where the law is written broadly but would in practice disproportionately affect a subset of the population, it would not be allowed.		Even if a law uses other language that doesn’t overtly target a specific group, but would by virtue of the way the law was written or enforcement would require, that would also not be allowed. Even in situations where the law is written broadly but would in practice disproportionately affect a subset of the population, it would not be allowed.
	For example, ~~“anyone~~ with a ~~“Y”~~ chromosome may get tattoos” would not be lawful.		For example, “no one with a 'Y' chromosome may get tattoos” would not be lawful.
	While tattoos could theoretically be outlawed, in the Liminal State laws may only be implemented using the 80% rule. This means that 80% of voters, which makes up 80% of the eligible population, would be required to vote in favor of this law to limit this freedom.		While tattoos could theoretically be outlawed, in the Liminal State laws may only be implemented using the 80% rule. This means that 80% of voters, which makes up 80% of the eligible population, would be required to vote in favor of this law to limit this freedom.

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	If, for example, there is a really important rule for a small portion of the population, but not enough to reach the 80% threshold at the national level, then that portion of the population could coalesce at a lower level within the Liminal State, such as a state, district, or city to implement this change. Wherever 80% of the population within a political boundary might agree with this restriction on their freedoms, it could be implemented.		If, for example, there is a really important rule for a small portion of the population, but not enough to reach the 80% threshold at the national level, then that portion of the population could coalesce at a lower level within the Liminal State, such as a state, district, or city to implement this change. Wherever 80% of the population within a political boundary might agree with this restriction on their freedoms, it could be implemented.

	While the Justice Branch of the Liminal State first ensures all potential laws meet a minimum legal standard before there is ever a vote, there’s nothing like a Supreme Court that could overturn existing laws. The Liminal State is truly a government by and for the people, and that means that the people’s votes truly and directly determine the rules of the land, and only by popular vote among citizens can a law be enacted or removed.		While the ''Justice Branch'' of the Liminal State first ensures all potential laws meet a minimum legal standard before there is ever a vote, there’s nothing like a Supreme Court that could overturn existing laws. The Liminal State is truly a government by and for the people, and that means that the people’s votes truly and directly determine the rules of the land, and only by popular vote among citizens can a law be enacted or removed.

	The key understanding here is that smaller groups of citizens may have specific freedoms they would like to forfeit for their community. Instead of having to fight for the most important laws to get passed at the national level, where half of the population will then immediately work to reverse it, citizens can mold their communities the way they see fit for themselves and their neighbors.		The key understanding here is that smaller groups of citizens may have specific freedoms they would like to forfeit for their community. Instead of having to fight for the most important laws to get passed at the national level, where half of the population will then immediately work to reverse it, citizens can mold their communities the way they see fit for themselves and their neighbors.