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6. so far this is the second thread on how awful this vote is

Reply to WCGreen (Original post)

Wed Dec 5, 2012, 02:33 AM

Dec 2012

I have now read two threads on this matter, and still have no idea at all why I should be upset about this vote.

Some basic information would be helpful.

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The shameful vote on ratifying the UN Treaty on the rights of the disabled... [View all] WCGreen Dec 2012 OP

Good thoughts. I wonder if he will actually read it. CaliforniaPeggy Dec 2012 #1

Rachel explained what was in the UN resolution. All it does is ask other countries to copy what bluestate10 Dec 2012 #2

And that was what puzzeled me about Portman. WCGreen Dec 2012 #3

Well Said joesdaughter Dec 2012 #4

K&R defacto7 Dec 2012 #5

so far this is the second thread on how awful this vote is hfojvt Dec 2012 #6

It would set an example for other countries to emulate the way we treat the disabled.... WCGreen Dec 2012 #8

Here is mine to Richard Burr dsc Dec 2012 #7

I like the way you presented the link between Military service and treatment.... WCGreen Dec 2012 #9

Sen. Kerry emphasized theat EVERY major U.S. veterans group endorsed the treaty pinboy3niner Dec 2012 #12

Have to correct you on the UK not being condemned by the baggers nxylas Dec 2012 #10

I thought I saw something creepy when Bond escorted The Queen at the Olympics.... WCGreen Dec 2012 #13

K&R ReRe Dec 2012 #11

It's About Their Jobs otohara Dec 2012 #14