Just for Fun – The Geek Constitution

Memorial Day is dedicated to remembering those who lost their lives while serving in the Armed Forces. Since many of you are probably off enjoying the long weekend and (hopefully) beautiful weather instead of trolling CR4, I decided to do a fun short post.

I wish I could take credit for this since it's ingenious, but alas CNN beat me to the punch. I introduce to you, the Geek Constitution of the United States!

PREAMBLE

We the Geeks of the United States, in order to form a more perfect circle, solve equations, ensure scientific literacy, cast magical spells, build the next killer apps, and reap the blessings of geek literacy for ourselves and our geeky friends, do ordain and establish this Geek Constitution for the United States of America.

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It goes on for 10 sections outlining how each branch of government should embrace and encourage geeky behavior.

I especially like Section 10:

Section 10

No Geek shall enter into situations in which they feel ashamed of their interests or skills;

No Geek shall feel that their ideas are unwanted in society;

No Geek shall fear that they will be bullied because they are a little different;

No Geek shall skip the latest episode of "Doctor Who";

No Geek shall pass up an argument about whether "Star Wars" or "Star Trek" is superior to the other;

And Section 6:

Section 6

The Senators and Representatives shall receive good compensation for their services, commensurate with abilities and education.

No Senator or Representative shall be forced by circumstances to eat ramen noodles, but they may still eat such soups because they are tasty.

This was done in response to the White House's initiative (#WeTheGeeks), which is a series of online video chats meant to "highlight the future of science, technology and innovation in the United States."

You can follow the discussion on cnn.com, but I'm interested in hearing - what Amendments would you add the Geek Bill of Rights?

Whether this is a geeky thing or a nerdy thing is a matter for a different discussion.