Dead In The Water – Law Of The Sea Treaty Resurfaces

Over the years there have been attempts to alter certain provisions of LOST in an effort to get the U.S. to sign on, as it is doomed to failure without American ratification. Although there have been some changes, it still contains many of its original flaws. The Taxing of U.S. and other corporations which mine the ocean floors would constitute the first source of independent revenue for the UN. This is the model for a global taxation system, and the transfer of wealth and technology to the third world. It doesn't matter if they call it permits, fees, or royalties. This will be a global taxation plan and another step towards world government. LOST may have jurisdiction over matters on land and air because of the potential affects it could have on the oceans of the world. It sets up a system of tribunals and panels to resolve disputes. This puts U.S. interests at the mercy of international courts, which tend to be anti-American. The best example is the WTO tribunals, who are often hostile to U.S. interests. It could lead to the U.S. being sued because of greenhouse gas emissions that pollute the oceans. LOST could also override domestic laws and the Supreme Court, and might be used as a back-door for a global warming or other environmental taxation. Under the guise of protecting the environment, the UN is gaining more control over individuals and nation states alike. LOST will take away America's rights to free movement on the high seas, with the UN telling us what we can and cannot do. This represents a threat to our sovereignty and independence. This could limit U.S. military and intelligence operations at sea, and severely handicap America's ability to pursue potential terrorists or other enemies. LOST places limits on the ocean area that countries may claim, and gives 70% of the earths surface to the UN. It could also undermine American historic claims to the Arctic. None of this is in America's best interest. One of the last things we want to do is surrender more power and control over to UN bureaucracy. The Law of the Sea Treaty is currently under review at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and could be brought to the floor for a vote in the next month. We need to ask ourselves, “Do we really want to turn over control of the ocean's oil, gas, and minerals to the UN?” This is the same UN that undermines national sovereignty and wishes to control and micromanage all aspects of our lives. People also need to understand that when it starts collecting a global tax, no matter what they choose to call it, there can be little doubt that this is world government. It is not surprising that the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), the same traitors pushing for a North American Union, support the treaty. LOST is yet another threat to our sovereignty, security, and political independence. http://stoplying.ca/articles/07/oct/100307danaseatreaty.php [Proofreader’s note: this article was edited for spelling and typos on October 4, 2007]

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