Apparently, all is well. We can show, buy newspapers, come and go ... In fact, it is clear a general decline of civil liberties in favor of a security policy. This regression is invisible, it is small touches, statute by statute, a bit like Impressionist: take a step back to appreciate the painting.
When comparing one by one the articles of the Declaration of Rights of 1789 laws enacted since 2002, it is clear that there is a regression. Article 11, for example, the principle of free communication of thoughts and opinions. To give full effect to a law of 1986 had removed the executive the power balance band to appoint the president of France Television and Radio France. A 2008 law restored the president the power to make these appointments. Article 13 provides that the tax "must be spread evenly among all citizens, because of their contributory power," that is to say, their income. Today, with the tax shield, low incomes pay more than high incomes.
The comparison can be done equally well with the Preamble to the Constitution of 1946, as it has constitutional value. Article 5: "Everyone has the right to obtain power balance bracelet employment." Is today the policies of the state can satisfy that right? We are witnessing a dismantling of labor law. Article 11: "Nation shall guarantee to all the health protection, material security, rest and recreation" and yet the list of non-reimbursable drugs is increasing, it calls into question the retirement age of 60 who is the only heritage of employees. Article 13: "The nation guarantees equal access to education" as the government removes teaching positions and proposes to increase the number of students per class.
