Mike:
In May of 2007, the Campaign for the U.S. Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child held a summit on the campus of American University in Washington, D.C. The workshops and other educational events were attended by 300 individuals, 100 of whom were children. Attendees included representatives of educational, human rights, legal, medical, religious and social service professions.

The organizers of this conference touted the drafting of the “Declaration of the C.R.C. Summit” as its most notable accomplishment. It states, and I quote:

As an international framework for children and youth, the Convention on the Rights of the Child protects and respects children, youth, parents, and their families. Children are individuals with inherent rights and play an important role in society. U.S. ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child will help protect the well-being and safety of children and youth.

The declaration continued:

Based on its history and tradition of human rights and responsibilities, the United States must demonstrate its dedication to provide all children and youth with a better today and a better tomorrow.

This summit and declaration are just two of the many signs that the backers of this very dangerous Convention are planning a major offensive in the near future. We need to stop them. I’m Mike Farris.