Will CEDAW Die in this Year's Senate?     10/16/2002
Resurrection of U.N. Treaty Promised for Next Year's Vote
By Sara E. Weltz

Resurrection of U.N. Treaty Promised for Next Year's Vote

The political infighting of the Senate seems to be blocking all substantial discussions, including such relevant issues as funding of the government. However, on a positive note it's also keeping CEDAW's ugly head from being seen in the Senate before the November 5 elections. Sen. Joe Biden (D-Delaware) announced CEDAW's downfall at a liberal rally last week, on Oct. 8.

But don't assume we're out of harm's way yet.

"I guarantee you come h_ _ _ or high water, just as I guaranteed we'd pass it in this committee, I guarantee you the United States Senate will have to come to grips with and vote on [CEDAW]…before the next year's out," Sen. Biden promised CEDAW advocates.

The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is a U.N. treaty that appears to suggest the upholding of women's rights.

But you be the judge:

A committee at the United Nations monitors countries' compliance with the treaty. It has urged countries to legalize: prostitution, abortion with no restrictions and homosexuals in the military.

As America looks to war, Elaine Donnelly of the Center for Military Readiness warns in "CEDAW = U.S. Military Under U.N. Control" that "There are many reasons to oppose CEDAW, but its predictable effects on the military alone provide more than enough reason to send it back to the United Nations without any amendments or approval whatsoever."

Donnelly went on to point out the following effects CEDAW would have on America's armed forces:

• CEDAW would nullify Defense Department regulations on the treatment of women (Women qualifying for direct combat is just one of the consequences to follow).
• The military must accept homosexuals as well as their sexual activity.
• Regulations governing adultery would become tolerable.
• America's laws and practices would have to comply with CEDAW's (unelected) Committee officials.

Not only are CEDAW's ordinances dangerous, the methods they use to implement them will take away America's sovereignty.

Wendy Wright, Senior Policy Director of Concerned Women for America says, "CEDAW is a one-stop shop for the liberal agenda. It could be used to implement radical policies to undermine the foundations of our country. If senators care about the strength of America, they will have to vote 'no' on CEDAW."

Countless other evidences of this powerful political issue should resonate fear in U.S. voters. Why would the U.S. Congress vote to take away the very element men and women alike treasure so deeply and that our soldiers will soon be fighting for — their freedom?

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