Saturday, September 27, 2008
Child Welfare
Children's issues have long been an important issue for me. In the past, I have had internships for non-profit organizations that deal with child welfare and have been opened up to all the problems that exist in this country for those dependent on adults. This article talks about the importance of both candidates taking a stand on children's issues. The United States is the only place among developed nations not to have ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child (UNCROC). This committee protects the rights of children in many scenarios such as poverty, abuse and negect, healthcare and education. While candiates have indicated that they want better education and healthcare coverage for children, neither has taken a stance on other important issues affecting children. This link will allow you to sign a petition asking the candidates to ratify the UNCROC. Make a difference in the life of children in America!
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I agree with you. I feel like politicians don't want to take a diffinitive stand on alot of issues so they don't loose votes. I would rather them take action and if you loose some people you'll make it up on other issues. No one can really say they don't want to help kids so I don't know why they don't take a stance. I think they just want to say they're helping out but its not really a priority.
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