NEA, Nambla, Unions now the UN

tardfarmer · 03-09-2005, 08:07 AM

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...nofhumanrights

Group terms AIMS testing a violation of human rights

Mon Mar 7, 3:40 AM ET Local - The Arizona Daily Star

By Daniel Scarpinato , arizona daily star

The state's high-stakes AIMS test has been criticized for many reasons - its format, its execution, its grading scale.

But a trio of prominent locals is arguing the test's real problem is a violation of human rights, a notion state education officials aren't taking seriously.

The Tucsonans say AIMS breaks a rule in the United Nations (news - web sites)' Declaration of Human Rights, which reads: "Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children."

In a letter to state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne last month, the group requested he issue an official statement saying the state Department of Education (news - web sites) will work within the framework of human and civil rights.

Carpicon · 03-09-2005, 08:13 AM

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The Tucsonans say AIMS breaks a rule in the United Nations (news - web sites)' Declaration of Human Rights, which reads: "Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children."

Oh my God...there are so many things wrong with this statement. UN "law" notwithstanding, you do have the right to choose your child's education, either through your elected representatives or by yanking your child out and teaching him aromatherapy in the comfort of your own home.

tardfarmer · 03-09-2005, 08:18 AM

Carpie,

I realize that, but my point is that the UN has no juridiction over ANYTHING in the US, but for some reason they're still allowed on our soil.

Hell, bush even used the UN as a rationale for going into Iraq !!

Carpicon · 03-09-2005, 08:38 AM

I know, but I somewhat disagree with you in that I belive the UN has a role and a purpose in the world.

But you are right, the last place they belong is in the United States education system.

tardfarmer · 03-09-2005, 08:49 AM

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I belive the UN has a role and a purpose in the world.

Such as ?

Carpicon · 03-09-2005, 09:10 AM

The UN is important as a diplomatic channel if nothing else.

The UN was conceived primarily as a peace-keeping vehicle. I believe that is a noble effort and one worth pursuing.

The problem with the UN is not what they are supposed to do, but the way they do it. I strongly disagree many of the things the UN does, most of all their efforts to muscle in on domestic affairs of The United States, but that does not negate the need for a cooperative international organization, be it the UN or something similar.

tardfarmer · 03-09-2005, 09:15 AM

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The UN is important as a diplomatic channel if nothing else.

The UN has NEVER solved one problem.

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The UN was conceived primarily as a peace-keeping vehicle. I believe that is a noble effort and one worth pursuing.

I believe in being a sovereign nation not beholding to any obtuse corrupt foreign potentates.

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most of all their efforts to muscle in on domestic affairs of The United States

The constitution does not grant any right to the UN for governance over me, nor does it provide any evidence that I have to support them financially.

The UN can bite my ***

Aught Six · 03-09-2005, 09:22 AM

You know, the Constitution doesn't protect any right to education, either. We can pursue it, but in the end individuals are responsible for themselves and their families.

tardfarmer · 03-09-2005, 09:26 AM

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You know, the Constitution doesn't protect any right to education, either.

Right, but if there are going to be any "changes" it must come from a local level. Everyone seems all too willing to turn over their RESPONSIBILITIES to large goob control.