Permalink 05/17/13 @ 11:56:51 am , Categories: Romeike  


The sixth circuit unanimously upheld the decision to deport the Romeike family citing an insufficient case, and that this family were not subject to unfair persecution (if all German citizens would be treated the same way).  The case will go to appeal.

If Germany is, as is the United States of America, signatory to the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights then how is this family not being persecuted?  They have a prior right to choose the kind of education for their child; and understand that it is compulsory.  They are actively home educating their children.  Germany on the other hand are interpreting compulsory education as forced school attendance which is NOT FAIR, and therefore DOES VIOLATE HUMAN RIGHTS.


Article 26.

(1) Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.

(2) Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of peace.

(3) Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights



Permalink 04/28/13 @ 10:21:53 am , Categories: Romeike  


This is an interesting short video provoking the argument that the Romeike family fleeing from Germany, parallels the reason that the pilgrims settled in America hundreds of years ago; and is of great concern to all home educators in the United States of America today.  It is presented from a christian perspective but applies to all belief systems, and the underlying fundamental human rights of a parent.  Should the state be allowed to steal children from their own parents?

 

[Bear in mind that there is evidence to support that home educators get/provide a better level of education compared to state education, so intelligence obviously isn't the issue that the Obama administration is campaigning against!]



Permalink 04/10/13 @ 09:44:49 am , Categories: Action, Romeike  


The petition is still open but the threshold of 100,000 signatures has been reached.  Way to go everyone!

We now have to hope that the White House gives more than lip service to their position and response.  It's not just the Romeike's that are relying on confirmation that they are allowed to stay in the USA.



Comment from: Claire [Visitor]
I work as a volunteer with refugees, and I have absolutely no sympathy for this family. They are German citizens, EU citizens. They have a choice of 27 countries they can live in without asking for asylum. Please leave asylum for people who have no choice!!!
04/20/13 @ 07:45
Comment from: Kinderlehrer [Member] Email
Hello Claire, thank you for the work you do. I have been involved in refugee resettlement too and know the personal investment that one makes into it. Have you considered that because Germany is part of the EU, that this family (and others) aren't completely safe anywhere in Europe? Not because of the EU (they actually support the parents right to choose the education appropriate for their child/ren) but because of the reach of Germany. Have you read the cases of the authorities coming after families who have 'emigrated' to a neighbouring country? Do refugees lose the right to choose where they live (or anything else) if given the chance? Do you think that if this was you, you'd want to run as far away from the persecution as possible? If you risked losing your own children, and someone offered to help keep your family together, wouldn't you go wherever you had to? If this family was being physically abused by their authorities would they seem more worthy of our support? Food for thought, possibly?
04/20/13 @ 09:57
Comment from: Mary [Visitor]
The baby they have, and the baby they are expecting, are they not American citizens? This should be enough reason to let them stay. Our country is going to hell in a hand basket. Our forefathers would be turning over in their graves to know what the leaders are doing to this country. The illegals come over here "illegally" and you know they are here, and they get benefits. Kick them out and keep the tax-paying, good, honest, law-abiding citizens! These children are not "token babies" like some are. Leave these precious people ALONE!
05/16/13 @ 09:44
Permalink 08/04/13 @ 08:46:16 am , Categories: Action, Romeike  


 

As at week beginning Monday 8 April - 10 days to go:
(Click image to take you to the petition at the White House)

 



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