Preamble

The Citizens of the United States affirm that every person born, though unique, is equal to every other.

All people, just by being alive, have Natural Rights. In 1776, Thomas Jefferson named some of those Rights - Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

He claimed, and we agree, that defense of those rights is the reason that governments exist. He also said, and we also agree, that governments derive their legitimacy solely through the Consent of the Governed. A government is only legitimate for as long as the people it governs collectively agree it is legitimate.

So we the Citizens of the United States declare a new government, established by our acceptance of it, as outlined in this Charter.