The undersigned youth call on the United States Senate to reject the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
It may sound good to support a treaty that claims to protect the rights of those with handicaps. However, these United States of America are a sovereign nation that already has one of the best track records in the world for looking after the rights of those with disabilities. Handing power regarding this issue to UN officials and their designated social workers is not necessary or prudent. Governmental treaties that start small and sound innocuous often become intrusive later when the rules change and the rights of the parents of handicapped children are negated. We must keep the hands of the United Nations out of our families. We don't want or need them to get involved in decisions of US families, and we are especially concerned about the impact this treaty could have on our future families. We urge the United States Senate to oppose ratification of the CRPD.
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December 1, 2012
December 1, 2012
im honestly blown away by how much this has grown lately. it is great to see so many people realize that we dont need the un interfering in our rights.
November 30, 2012
were moving fast toward the 500 mark and i need everyone to help us finish this push. get the link out to your circles so we can show the senate real opposition before this slows down.
November 29, 2012
just hit 100 signatures on this. honestly didnt expect people to hop on board this fast but im glad so many other young people care about keeping our sovereignty intact.
Reached 100 supporters
November 28, 2012
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Please Reject the UN CRPD America already leads the way in the rights for disabled children! I fear congress does not care if it hurts this country or not, that its all about money and power.
Disabled. Define that term. Seems to me that the definition could be construed to mean anything if a government entity wants it to; that's a dangerous thing. Protect US sovereignty & parental rights. Please keep the UN out of our family.
Please do not pass this treaty! My dad and mom are the only ones who know my needs and how to best care for me.
NO UN TREATY!!! Protect our sovereignty!
Keep the UN out of our business. We do just fine on our own and dont need bureaucrats in another country telling us what to do.
Oppose ratification of the CRPD!
This treaty is completely unjust! Spread the word! WE have to fight this!!!
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The undersigned youth call on the United States Senate to reject the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
It may sound good to support a treaty that claims to protect the rights of those with handicaps. However, these United States of America are a sovereign nation that already has one of the best track records in the world for looking after the rights of those with disabilities. Handing power regarding this issue to UN officials and their designated social workers is not necessary or prudent. Governmental treaties that start small and sound innocuous often become intrusive later when the rules change and the rights of the parents of handicapped children are negated. We must keep the hands of the United Nations out of our families. We don't want or need them to get involved in decisions of US families, and we are especially concerned about the impact this treaty could have on our future families. We urge the United States Senate to oppose ratification of the CRPD.
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Reached 500 supporters
December 1, 2012
December 1, 2012
im honestly blown away by how much this has grown lately. it is great to see so many people realize that we dont need the un interfering in our rights.
November 30, 2012
were moving fast toward the 500 mark and i need everyone to help us finish this push. get the link out to your circles so we can show the senate real opposition before this slows down.
November 29, 2012
just hit 100 signatures on this. honestly didnt expect people to hop on board this fast but im glad so many other young people care about keeping our sovereignty intact.
Reached 100 supporters
November 28, 2012
8 Comments
We need to fight this. We do not need the UN dictating to us about our kids when the US has the best laws in the world. We need to protect our kids & parental rights.
Please Reject the UN CRPD America already leads the way in the rights for disabled children! I fear congress does not care if it hurts this country or not, that its all about money and power.
Disabled. Define that term. Seems to me that the definition could be construed to mean anything if a government entity wants it to; that's a dangerous thing. Protect US sovereignty & parental rights. Please keep the UN out of our family.
Please do not pass this treaty! My dad and mom are the only ones who know my needs and how to best care for me.
NO UN TREATY!!! Protect our sovereignty!
Keep the UN out of our business. We do just fine on our own and dont need bureaucrats in another country telling us what to do.
Oppose ratification of the CRPD!
This treaty is completely unjust! Spread the word! WE have to fight this!!!
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We need to fight this. We do not need the UN dictating to us about our kids when the US has the best laws in the world. We need to protect our kids & parental rights.