Let's call this hypothetical state ScrewAslan. ScrewAslan is an island state similar in geography, area, population, and economy to Singapore, for those who inisist on knowing such things. Unlike Singapore, though, it has a system of government similar to the United States. In fact, its constitution is pretty much cribbed from ours, with one significant exception. To wit, where the first clause of the First Amendment to teu US Constition reads thus
the First Amendment to ScrewAslan's constitution begins like this:Originally posted by some dead and largely hypocritical white dudes. They did some good stuff, though, and, hey, at least they didn't saddle us with a king. Kings suck.
With regards to the citizenry of the Nation, Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; but no person shall serve as President, Vice President, Senator, Representative, Judge, or Chief or Deputy Chief of any executive, legislative, or judicial agency who does not aver that there is neither a God, Goddess, or gods. Furthermore, any person wishing to be employed by the government in any respect must, as a condition of serving, declare that he or she will forever subordinate all teachings of his or her religion to the laws of this land.
The rest of ScrewAslan's First Amendment reads like ours.
Now, let's say that ScrewAslan has an uncommonly vibrant economy, a wonderful climate, and all that jazz; and that ScrewAslan allows immigration and naturalization. We'll add that you have an opportunity to work there at your dream job. Would you be willing to live there? Would you try to becomea citizen if eligible? Why or why not? Do you think that ScrewAslan's First Amendment is ethical?