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Old 12-13-2006, 03:06 PM   #3
MaggieL
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Originally Posted by rkzenrage
Anyone wanna' bet the US does not ratifiy it?
That would depend a lot on what it mandates, I would think. Stuff like Braille labels on aircraft controls?

Interestingly enough, the document does not appear to actually define what a "disability" is...other than to refer to it in a preamble as "an evolving concept". Kind of a blank check in that respect.

By the way, you may want to curb your enthusiasm for rapidly-arrived-at UN treaties if you're interested in keeping your small arms; they've decided you don't need them.
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