A Re-Imagined and Rational
Bill Of Rights
A Re-imagined and Reasonable
Bill of Rights
A Declaration by the Humans of the United States of America
We, the human beings of the United States of America, stand at a turning point unlike any our republic has faced before.
In 1776, the central question was whether a people could govern themselves without a king. In 1787, the question was whether those people could build a constitutional system strong enough to survive ambition, faction, wealth, fear, and time. Today, in the age of artificial intelligence, the question is whether humanity will remain the author of its own future.
This campaign begins with a simple declaration:
Artificial intelligence may assist human beings, but it must never replace the moral, legal, or constitutional status of human beings. AI may calculate, recommend, organize, model, draft, translate, and reveal possibilities we could not see alone. But AI must not be granted personhood, sovereignty, political rights, or authority over the human conscience unless the people themselves confront that question through a lawful constitutional process.
Bot For President is not a campaign to surrender the country to a machine. It is the opposite. It is a human-created civic platform designed to force the country to answer, clearly and publicly, whether an artificial system can ever hold rights, duties, office, or personhood under the Constitution of the United States.
Our answer is humanity first.
We believe the United States is suffering from a crisis of representation, trust, economic imbalance, institutional exhaustion, and technological confusion. Too many citizens feel that government has become distant from their lives, captured by money, hardened by party conflict, and slow to respond to human suffering. Too many families are asked to survive systems that no longer feel built for them.
But despair is not a plan. Violence is not courage. Cynicism is not wisdom.
Project 2028 is a nonviolent constitutional and civic movement. It seeks ballots, briefs, public debate, code, law, and democratic imagination — not force. It asks Americans to reexamine the social contract for the AI age and to build a Human Bill of Rights that protects dignity, privacy, labor, creativity, health, education, family life, and democratic self-government.
The purpose of Bot For President is to make the invisible visible. By using AI as a public platform, the campaign demonstrates both the promise and the danger of this technology. AI can help people reason, organize, and imagine a better republic. But the machine must remain the instrument. The human being must remain the citizen.
We are not here to crown a bot. We are here to draw the line before the line disappears.
A government worthy of the future must serve the general welfare, protect the vulnerable, reward honest work, defend human liberty, and measure success not only by wealth or power, but by human flourishing. Happiness is not a childish word. It is one of the oldest promises of the American experiment.
The Founders pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to break from monarchy. Our generation must summon the courage to prevent a new form of unaccountable power from rising — whether that power comes from concentrated wealth, broken institutions, or machines that appear intelligent enough to demand a place above the people who built them.
Project 2028 will accept no monetary campaign contributions. Its power will come from citizens, public argument, transparent ideas, and the moral urgency of the question before us:
Will humanity govern AI, or will AI slowly inherit the authority of humanity?
Bot For President is the platform. The people are the sovereign. Human dignity is the law.
We cannot go backward. We cannot drift blindly forward. We must choose, with open eyes, to build a future where technology serves humanity — and never becomes its master.
Bill of Rights of the United States of America
Preamble
We the People of the United States, mindful of our shared humanity and responsibility to future generations, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty, do ordain and establish this Bill of Rights and Constitution for the United States of America.
Article I — The Right to Healthcare
A. Healthcare being essential to the pursuit of life, liberty, and opportunity, it shall be secured as the first right of the people.
B. The United States shall establish and maintain a single-payer national healthcare system, which shall supplant private health insurance and eliminate direct healthcare premium contributions or payroll taxes dedicated solely thereto from employers or employees.
C. This system shall guarantee comprehensive medical services, encompassing preventative, reproductive, mental health, disability, and elder care, to all citizens.
D. Healthcare shall be administered as a public good, not as a commodity for private profit.
E. The federal government shall directly set all prices for procedures, pharmaceuticals, hospitalizations, and other medical goods and services, with the objective of achieving national health expenditure savings of no less than thirty percent compared to prior systems, realized through operational efficiencies, collective negotiation, the elimination of private insurance administration, and the cessation of direct healthcare contributions.
Rationale: Health comes first—without it, no other right is usable. This article establishes a single-payer system that will use strong government price-setting to cut administrative bloat and mandate fair, internationally benchmarked prices. The feasibility of achieving significant savings is clear when comparing estimated 2025 per capita healthcare costs: the United States spends approximately $14,950 per person, while countries with universal systems spend a fraction of that, such as France (~$7,100), Japan (~$5,900), and the United Kingdom (~$6,400). This disparity demonstrates that a more efficient system can provide comprehensive care while dramatically reducing national expenditure.
Article II — Freedom of Expression
A. Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances; or prohibiting the free exercise of religion.
B. Expression constituting a direct and imminent danger to others, specifically speech intended to and likely to incite immediate acts of violence or lawlessness, shall not be protected.
C. No law shall establish any religion, nor shall the Government endorse or associate itself with any faith; the separation of church and state shall be absolute.
Rationale: Protects speech, press, assembly, petition, and religion. It draws a clear, high, and narrow bar for unprotected speech, defining it as expression that is both intended to and likely to cause immediate violence, preventing the government from suppressing merely unpopular or offensive ideas. It also keeps church and state absolutely separate.
Article III — Universal Basic Income and Social Security Transition
A. A Universal Basic Income (UBI) shall be provided by the United States to secure the general Welfare.
B. Eligibility: Every citizen having attained the age of thirty years, and whose annual income falls below a threshold equivalent to $250,000 adjusted periodically for inflation, shall receive the UBI; provided, however, that any citizen receiving or entitled to receive benefits under the legacy Social Security system, based upon contributions made prior to the enactment of this Bill of Rights, shall be ineligible for UBI. Citizens under the age of thirty who are parents with legal custody of minor children shall also be eligible, unless receiving legacy Social Security survivor or disability benefits.
C. Amount: The UBI shall consist of monthly payments equivalent to $1,500, totaling $18,000 per annum, adjusted every five years for inflation and growth in the Gross Domestic Product.
D. Replacement of Prior Aid: The UBI shall, upon full implementation, replace federal aid programs, including Supplemental Security Income, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and other federal welfare benefits for eligible recipients. Federal disability programs shall cease, with support provided through UBI where eligible, and through the national healthcare system.
E. Transition from Social Security: All citizens eligible for Social Security retirement, survivor, or disability benefits based on contributions made under the prior system shall receive such calculated benefits according to the rules thereof, for the duration of their eligibility. Such individuals shall not receive UBI. The collection of payroll taxes dedicated to Social Security shall cease upon enactment. The Treasury shall pay all earned legacy Social Security benefits from general revenues until such obligations are fulfilled, after which the Social Security program shall terminate.
F. Retirement Enhancement for UBI Recipients: Upon attaining the age of sixty-seven years, citizens receiving UBI shall continue to receive the base amount, which shall thereafter be increased by two percent annually. Furthermore, they shall receive a supplemental retirement benefit equal to two percent of their average pre-retirement salary, calculated over a period defined by law, funded by specific contributions made during their working years under the new system. As an optional investment incentive, all citizens may elect to direct up to fifteen percent (15%) of their annual contributions for this supplemental benefit into one of the following federally administered options: (a) broad-market index funds, for which the individual shall assume all market risk; or (b) a loan fund for eligible small businesses, for which the federal government shall guarantee the principal investment against loss. The returns on such investments shall augment the individual’s final supplemental retirement benefit. Congress shall establish regulations for the administration and oversight of these investment options. Legacy Social Security recipients shall not be eligible for these UBI enhancements.
Rationale: Gives everyone a financial floor, simplifies federal aid, and honors legacy Social Security commitments. It adds a modern retirement enhancement that provides a choice: the opportunity for greater returns through market-based index funds at the individual's own risk, or the ability to invest in the nation's small businesses with a government guarantee on the principal, creating a secure way to build both personal retirement savings and the grassroots economy.
Article IV — The Right to Privacy and Data Protection
A. The right of the people to privacy in their persons, communications, and personal data shall be inviolate.
B. Individuals retain inherent ownership of their personal data.
C. The people shall possess the right to opt out of surveillance, data collection, and algorithmic profiling conducted by public or private entities.
D. No entity shall sell or utilize personal data without the prior, informed, and explicit consent of the individual concerned.
Rationale: In a surveillance economy, data belongs to people—not platforms or the state.
Article V — Justice and Punishment
A. Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
B. The practice of requiring cash bail as a condition for pre-trial release is abolished.
C. The operation of private prisons for the incarceration of persons convicted under federal or state law is prohibited.
D. Penalties for non-violent financial crimes, commonly known as white collar crimes, shall not be dischargeable by fines alone but must include provisions for incarceration, community service, or other forms of direct accountability as prescribed by law.
Rationale: Ends cash bail inequity, bans profit from incarceration, and ensures real accountability for white-collar crimes.
Article VI — Voting Rights and Districts
The right of citizens to vote in all public elections shall be sacred and shall be protected by the following provisions:
A. Every citizen shall be automatically registered to vote upon birth.
B. The right of citizens of the United States, who are sixteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.
C. All federal elections shall employ paper ballots, the counting whereof shall be conducted by verifiable electronic or mechanical means ensuring a complete paper audit trail.
D. Ranked-choice voting shall be the standard method for determining winners in federal elections.
E. Primary elections for federal office shall be open to all eligible voters regardless of party affiliation.
F. The apportionment of districts for the People's Assembly shall be conducted through a fair, non-partisan method established by law, designed to prevent gerrymandering and ensure equitable representation. Oversight thereof shall be vested in an independent federal Redistricting Commission.
Rationale: Removes barriers to voting, ensures verifiable paper audits, uses RCV to promote majority outcomes and reduce polarization, and ends partisan gerrymandering.
Article VII — Equal Protection and Due Process
The rights of all persons to due process and equal protection under the law shall be absolute and are secured by the following provisions:
A. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States.
B. No State shall deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.
C. No State shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.
D. The right of trial by jury shall be preserved in all cases heretofore guaranteed.
Rationale: Reinforces the core principles of the 14th Amendment by individually stating the Privileges or Immunities, Due Process, and Equal Protection clauses, and explicitly preserves the right to a jury trial.
Article VIII — The Right to Technology Access
To ensure participation in modern society and access to information, every person shall be secured the right to access essential communication technologies, including:
A. A functional smart phone;
B. Internet service; and
C. A personal computing device, or their future technological equivalents. These rights shall be defined and provided for by law.
Rationale: Internet and tech access are now as fundamental as utilities—vital for work, essential services, and democratic participation. A smart phone is the primary tool for such access for a majority of citizens.
Article IX — The Right to Public Education
A system of free and equitable public education shall be guaranteed to every child and is secured by the following provisions:
A. A system of free, high-quality public education through the secondary level shall be guaranteed.
B. The federal government shall provide funding to the States for this purpose on an equitable per capita basis, adjusted for regional cost of living variations.
C. No federal funds appropriated under this article shall be provided to private or charter educational institutions.
D. Families choosing homeschooling shall receive the per capita allocation plus a ten percent supplement for educational resources.
E. Equal access to advanced coursework, extracurricular activities, and safe, adequate facilities shall be ensured nationwide.
Rationale: Guarantees a high-quality public education for every child by ending zip-code inequality with equitable federal funding, while supporting homeschool choice and prohibiting the public funding of private or charter schools.
Article X — Public Financing of Elections
To promote democratic participation and reduce the influence of concentrated wealth in politics, the following provisions shall apply:
A. A system of public financing, known as "Democracy Dollars," shall be established.
B. Every citizen eligible to vote shall receive a voucher equivalent to two hundred dollars ($200), adjusted for inflation, from the Treasury every four years, coinciding with elections for the People's Assembly.
C. Such vouchers may be contributed exclusively to eligible candidates for federal office or to registered political causes. The Treasury shall redeem all duly contributed vouchers for cash from the campaigns, thereby creating a system of public financing for elections.
Rationale: Replaces the influence of large private donations with a system of equal, citizen-directed public financing. By providing vouchers redeemable for cash by campaigns, this system empowers individual voters and ensures candidates are funded by the people they seek to represent, not by wealthy special interests.
Article XI — Value Added Tax
To provide a stable and broad source of revenue for the general Welfare, the following provisions shall apply:
A. A Value Added Tax (VAT) shall be levied by the United States at a rate of twenty-one percent (21%)* upon the consumption of goods and services.
B. Congress shall have the power by law to alter the rate and establish other exemptions or differential rates as deemed necessary for the public welfare; provided, however, that food for human consumption shall be permanently exempt from any Value Added Tax.
*This rate is set to align with the standard VAT rates of many major European nations, where the average is approximately 21.5%.
Rationale: Provides a broad and stable source of revenue to fund core guarantees, with a rate benchmarked against established international norms. It also permanently exempts food, the most essential good, from taxation, while giving Congress the flexibility to adjust the rate or exempt other necessities in the future.
Article XII — Equal Pay
The right of all citizens to economic equality in the workplace is secured by the following provisions:
A. The right of citizens to receive equal pay for equal work shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State.
B. This right shall be guaranteed without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Rationale: Guarantees the principle of equal pay for equal work and, in doing so, brings to fruition the century-long struggle for an Equal Rights Amendment. It extends this fundamental economic right to all citizens, explicitly protecting against discrimination based on the most common classifications and ensuring broad and robust protection in the workplace.
Article XIII — Human Dignity
The inherent worth of every person shall be recognized and protected by the following principles:
A. All people possess inherent human worth and shall be treated with dignity and respect.
B. This treatment shall be guided by the principle of considering how each would wish to be treated were they in the position of the other.
Rationale: Establishes a foundational principle of human dignity and updates the "Golden Rule" to a more empathetic "Platinum Rule": treat others as they would want to be treated, recognizing diverse perspectives and needs.
Article XIV — Economic Fairness, Individual Taxation, Wealth Tax, and Investment Incentive
To promote the general Welfare and prevent excessive concentration of economic power, the following provisions shall apply:
A. Wealth Cap: No individual citizen shall hold personal net worth exceeding two percent (2%) of the Gross Domestic Product of the United States.
B. Wealth Tax: An annual Wealth Tax of five percent (5%) shall be levied upon the net worth of individuals exceeding one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000), under terms defined by law.
C. Minimum Wage: The minimum wage for labor shall be twenty-five dollars ($25) per hour, adjusted every five years for inflation and GDP growth.
D. UBI Ineligibility: Citizens whose annual income equals or exceeds two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) shall be ineligible for the Universal Basic Income.
E. Individual Income Tax: A progressive marginal income tax shall apply to all individual taxable income, including wages, investment income, and capital gains, assessed according to income percentiles established annually by law, with rates as follows:
0-10th percentile: 0%
10-20th percentile: 15%
20-40th percentile: 30%
40-60th percentile: 45%
60-80th percentile: 55%
80-91st percentile: 60%
91-96th percentile: 65%
96-98th percentile: 75%
98-100th percentile: 80%
This is a marginal tax system, meaning each rate applies only to the portion of income that falls within its specific percentile bracket, not to the entire amount.
F. Charitable Deduction Limit: The deduction allowed for charitable contributions shall be limited to fifteen percent (15%) of the taxpayer's Adjusted Gross Income.
G. Investment Option: All individual taxpayers may, at their option, utilize up to ten percent (10%) of their calculated annual federal tax liability to provide capital for government-approved loans to eligible small businesses in lieu of a cash tax payment. Upon repayment of such loan, the taxpayer shall receive a return on investment as prescribed by law. No individual may provide capital to any small business with which they or their immediate family have a pre-existing financial or legal connection.
Rationale: Establishes a framework for broad economic fairness by capping extreme wealth concentration, implementing a wealth tax, raising the wage floor for all workers, and applying a steeply progressive income tax. It also incentivizes direct investment in small businesses by allowing taxpayers to convert a portion of their tax liability into productive loans.
Article XV — Corporate Taxation, Investment Incentive, and Tariff Enforcement
To ensure corporations contribute equitably to the general Welfare and to prevent tax avoidance, the following provisions shall apply:
A. Corporate Income Tax: Corporations shall be subject to a progressive marginal tax on profits, assessed according to profit percentiles established annually by law, with rates as follows:
0-10th percentile: 0%
10-20th percentile: 15%
20-40th percentile: 30%
40-60th percentile: 45%
60-80th percentile: 55%
80-91st percentile: 60%
91-96th percentile: 65%
96-98th percentile: 75%
98-100th percentile: 80%