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HOME-SCHOOLING: U.N. treaty might weaken families
washingtontimes.com ^ | Sunday, January 11, 2009 | Michael Smith

Posted on 1/11/2009, 2:11:07 AM by shielagolden

HOME-SCHOOLING: U.N. treaty might weaken families

Michael Smith, president of the Home School Legal Defense Association (Courtesy of hslda.org) One of the issues American families could face this year is the ramifications from a treaty called the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC).

You may ask, "How could a treaty directly affect internal decision-making by American families?" We generally think of treaties as agreements affecting international relations between countries. The U.N., however, has initiated treaties that not only affect international relations, but also the domestic relations of member nations as well.

These treaties, sometimes called "conventions," require member nations that ratify the treaty to implement the requirements as binding law or rules. On Nov. 20, 1989, the U.N. adopted the CRC and submitted it for ratification to the member nations. It has been ratified by 193 nations - the United States is one of the few countries that has not ratified it.

The ratification process requires a two-thirds vote by the U.S. Senate. On Feb. 16, 1995, Madeleine Albright, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., signed the CRC on behalf of the United States. The CRC, however, has never been sent to the Senate for ratification because there is insufficient support to pass it. Due to the recent election, however, there are rumblings from Capitol Hill that there will be an effort to seek ratification of the CRC during the next congressional cycle.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 111th; albright; bhoun; education; globalism; hslda; lp; nations; obama; obamatransitionfile; parenting; sovereignty; treason; treaty; united; unitednations; wto
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1 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:11:08 AM by shielagolden
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To: shielagolden

One of these days, the Americans still left in this country are going to get fed up and pay this rats’ nest a visit. America is a sovereign nation. We don’t need this crap from those losers at the Useless Nations.


2 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:14:02 AM by FlingWingFlyer (CIA Director!....So easy, a caveman can do it!)
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To: shielagolden

Is anyone really surprised?


3 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:14:26 AM by driftdiver (I could eat it raw, but why do that when I have a fire.)
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To: shielagolden

a package of 34 treaties, all of which were ratified by a show of hands — no recorded vote.
http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a3a325b3f5d31.htm


4 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:14:58 AM by shielagolden
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To: metmom; Tired of Taxes; wintertime

Homeschooling ping


5 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:15:02 AM by Clintonfatigued (If greed is a virtue, than corporate socialism is conservative)
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To: Clintonfatigued

Hillary Rodham Clinton one world Goverment ,Hillary Rodham Clinton is a strong supporter of the treaty,


6 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:17:23 AM by shielagolden
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To: shielagolden
So basically they are having a problem that kids aren't being taught on how to put on a condom in elementary school.

I don't mean to be pessimistic, but what's the point of even intentionally having children if they are going to be turned into mindless liberal drones by the schools and the media? Homeschooling was the only method of teaching children the Christian and conservative way and that looks like it may not even be an option.

7 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:20:01 AM by Vozda ("For equanimity in the face of blind hatred, I recommend Christianity." ~Ann Coulter)
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To: shielagolden

This is so disturbing on so many levels. I fear for my future grandchildren. I am past childbearing age, but have raised a reliable conservative son. I fear for his future and the future of his children.

When is enough going to be enough? When are conservatives going to fight back against this tide of insanity and marxism?


8 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:24:56 AM by penelopesire ("The only CHANGE you will get with the Democrats is the CHANGE left in your pocket")
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To: shielagolden

It’s long past time for the US to dump the UN. The UN has outlived its usefulness and has extended its reach into areas never intended for it.

I think a nice new headquarters in...say...Belgium would be nice.

And someone else can pay their bills.


9 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:31:04 AM by PubliusMM (RKBA; a matter of fact, not opinion)
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To: shielagolden

The UN wants your children...globalism uber alles!


10 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:32:04 AM by liberalism is suicide (Communism,fascism-no matter how you slice socialism, its still baloney)
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To: shielagolden

I don’t give a **it, I wouldn’t follow it anyway, they can’t enforce it, and it is an illigitimate law!


11 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:34:27 AM by JSDude1 (Like the failed promise of Fascism masquerading as Capitalism? You're gonna love Marxism- Nephi)
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To: JSDude1

~isn’t is what I meant to say~


12 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:35:10 AM by JSDude1
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To: shielagolden
Never, never,never,never,never,never,never,never,never,never,never,

never,never,never,never,never,never,never,never,never,

never,never,never,never,never,never,never,never,never.

This is a hill I'm willing to die on.

13 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:36:47 AM by Tolkien (Grace is the Essence of the Gospel; Gratitude is the Essence of Ethics.)
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To: penelopesire

“When is enough going to be enough? When are conservatives going to fight back against this tide of insanity and marxism?”

Asa some from a Jewish background, may I suggest not waiting until too late to get proactive? Also, sooner or later, you have to decide at what point freedom is more important than anything, even life.

Had the German Jews not meekly submitted, they would either have been left alone or at least had the satisfaction of taking their enemies with them.

Make no mistake - both the HillaBeast and Obama are Saul Alinsky style Marxists. Regarding their political opponents, either most likely would give a “kill” command with pleasure if it could be justified.

Do remember that the use of the soap box and the ballot box, so far, has kept America’s citizenry from needing the cartridge box.

May it always so continue.


14 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:37:46 AM by GladesGuru (In a society predicated upon freedom, it is essential to examine principles, When you walk around wi)
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To: JSDude1

The Feds will impose it just like the IRS imposes the tax system. The will and spirit of most Americans has been irreparably broken I fear.


15 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:38:28 AM by Comparative Advantage
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To: FlingWingFlyer
One of these days, the Americans still left in this country are going to get fed up and pay this rats’ nest a visit. America is a sovereign nation. We don’t need this crap from those losers at the Useless Nations.

There are millions of Americans left. They are awakening and seeing what it going on. Never underestimate the power of 50 million patriotic angry Americans trying to save their heritage and country. They don't have to resort to violence. There are many ways to fight back. Take 50 million people and have them refuse to pay taxes, take their children out of public school, small businesses refuse to pay taxes withdraw all money from banks. Then the assh**es in DC would pay attention. They would have no choice. If it gets really bad, there is no other option unless you appease and lose this country forever. I fear we are way past getting results by writing letters to Congressmen. I pray to God that I'm wrong.

16 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:53:24 AM by mojitojoe
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To: shielagolden

Hillary Rodham Clinton one world Goverment

She is no better than zer0, just not quite as totally *red*


17 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:54:36 AM by mojitojoe
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To: Tolkien
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18 posted on 1/11/2009, 2:56:56 AM by mojitojoe
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To: FlingWingFlyer
One of these days, the Americans still left in this country are going to get fed up and...

I doubt it. They're too few.

19 posted on 1/11/2009, 3:01:04 AM by sionnsar (Iran Azadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY)|http://trad-anglican.faithweb.com/|RCongressIn2Years)
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To: shielagolden

Scary! Treaties superceed the constitution so it shouldn’t be a surprise that marxist know that too.


20 posted on 1/11/2009, 3:08:48 AM by chris_bdba
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