Masonic Bill of Rights?
Is it possible to craft a "Masonic Bill of Rights"? What would such a document contain? Let's open up a discussion and see what sort of "rights" individual Freemasons should have!
-The right to speak, including electronically, and in print, about Masonry.
-The right to have a full and open hearing, in the event of masonic charges.
-The right to contact and seek guidance from other Masons, both in the individual's Grand Lodge, and from Masons in other Grand Jurisdictions, and Grand Lodges.
-The right to approach and present grievances to Grand Lodge officers, without fear of reprisal.
-The right to meet with other masons, and discuss masonry, and to form organizations of Masons outside of Grand Lodge supervision, such as "Masonic Square and Compasses Clubs", and "Widow's Sons clubs".
-The right to hold all officers, both at the individual lodge level, and at the Grand Lodge level, accountable for following the applicable rules and regulations of the lodge/grand Lodge.
-The right to submit changes to by-laws, regulations, and constitutions, at the lodge and Grand Lodge level, and to have these changes duly voted on, in proper form.
These are just a few that come to mind, what others should be added?
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