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From CWALAC.org LAC Alerts - Main Page
Please take action now on the Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST) and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA). 1. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is scheduled to vote on the Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST) Wednesday, October 31. LOST creates a commission to oversee the rights and access that all signatory countries have in regard to international waters: the International Seabed Authority. Those sitting on the board of the International Seabed Authority would decide which countries can gain access to which waters. Given the anti-American sentiment already prevalent at the United Nations, a second governing body would likely fare no better. Ratification of this treaty would also subject the U.S. to a foreign tribunal with unaccountable, unelected judges. One can assume the court would not favorably judge U.S. interests such as military activity and business developments when it has expressed its dedication to giving preference to developing countries. Furthermore, military and intelligence activity may also be subject to LOST and the International Seabed Authority. Military intelligence is necessary to protect U.S. borders and prevent terrorist attacks. Yet if the governing bodies of the treaty decide otherwise, U.S. military operations could be severely hindered. The convention is also designed to promote industry in developing countries by forcing developed countries to give them access to technology. Our military abilities would be compromised and freely given to developing, and potentially hostile countries that could then use our technologies against us. Please call your Senators on the Foreign Relations Committee at 202-224-3121 and urge them to oppose LOST. 2. The House is likely to vote on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act this week. ENDA will force businesses to provide special employment rights and protected minority status to individuals who define themselves based upon sexual behaviors. This dangerous bill would pit the government directly against the free exercise of religion, a situation which is unconstitutional on its face. President George Bush has signaled in a statement that he will likely veto this bill should it reach his desk. But we don't know if enough Congressmen will uphold his veto. Members of Congress need to join the President and exercise their sworn duty to defend the U.S. Constitution by voting 'no' on ENDA. Please call your Representative at 202-225-3121 and urge him to oppose ENDA. Sincerely, P.S. As always, we thank you for also considering CWA for your strategic financial support. With you, we're fighting on key issues like stem cells, abortion, "gay marriage" and pornography. We need you. If you can help us today, please go to http://www.cwfa.org/support_cwa.asp and enter your most generous donation.
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