It's a tough call, Bob. I've met Senator Harken and admire him greatly. His speech is definitely heartfelt and moving. But the opinions he's expressing are exactly that: opinions. He cannot guarantee anything with respect to the U.N. or international law. Especially when it comes down to legal wording in legislation it seems there are always [at least] two ways to interpret meaning and therefore effect of any law/treaty/agreement. Now throw international politics into the legal mix and the whole thing gets even murkier. While I like the 'idea' of the treaty, there were simply too many questionable aspects of it for me, and many others, to support it. I guess I would rather err on the side of caution. We can always petition to be a late signatory if it turns out to be worthwhile legislation down the road. I respect the debate on this topic. Don.
________________________________ From: Bob Vogel <[email protected]> To: quad-list <[email protected]>; [email protected] Sent: Saturday, December 8, 2012 2:45 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Do your own research I've done my research. This whole idea that the UN Treaty would somehow supersede Constitutinal rights or change things for people with disabiltes is false. Please take the time to listen to Senator Harken's heartfelt response to the Senators that voted against the CRDP. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-huZyM7ySE --- On Fri, 12/7/12, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > From: [email protected] <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Do your own research > To: "quad-list" <[email protected]> > Date: Friday, December 7, 2012, 11:11 AM > #yiv1661223376 p > {margin:0;}This > all brings back memories of the so called "death > panels"....wow > > Meredith > > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Sent: Friday, December 7, 2012 10:06:23 AM > Subject: [QUAD-L] Do your own research > > > > > > > Before you open your mouth and insert foot, do your > research. > > The UN Treaty would have taken power of attorney from > some disabled and put > them in > the hands of health directive panels to decide if you > are a productive > segment of the society. > > Second, check out "Agenda 21" it scares the > crap out of me. > > Lastly, one of my caregivers, an RN, takes seizure > meds. When meeting with > the > two neurosurgeons she ask about her meds. Under new > regulations she can > only get a 30 day supply > at a time. When ask if something happens and she > can't get meds, the > first said as he was leaving the room, "you die" > > and the second informed her the decision to continue to > dispense certain > medications does not start > until you are 75. > > If you haven't seen cut backs yet, just wait. > > Oh, one last question: Are you a productive > person? > > Glenn Henry >
