The Inclusive Democrats?

It never ceases to amaze me how the Democrats can claim to be the all inclusive party of the people. They speak for the poor, disadvantaged and under-dogged peoples of the country.

Here is am example of just how inclusive Democrats really are:

WASHINGTON (AP) - Democrats will host a national meeting on children next week, saying they want to make sure federal policies reflect the most recent scientific findings on early childhood development.

"Every parent sees endless possibilities and great hope in the eyes of a child," said Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., in her party's weekly radio address. "As a nation, when we look at today's children, we see tomorrow's leaders: scientists and teachers, engineers, doctors and diplomats," she said.

Excerpts from Saturday's address were released Friday.

The daylong summit Tuesday on Capitol Hill will bring together members of Congress, academics, advocates and national experts on early childhood learning, health care and child care.

DeLauro said investing in children yields important dividends for families and the nation.

"From quality early education and access to health care, to proper housing and support for military families, the right priorities can make a big difference from day one," DeLauro said. "We have an obligation to take a hard look at our policies, and make sure they reflect both the latest science and our priorities as a nation."

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and dozens of members of Congress are expected to attend, DeLauro said.

At first glance this summit appears to include all parties who have a vested interest in the children of the United States. Read it again. Look at who will be attending this summit: members of Congress, educators, "advocates", health care professionals and others...no mention of a panel of PARENTS themselves. The Democrats truly believe government knows best, and is the ideal body to decide policy and law that directly effect children and families.

From Nancy Pelosi's Madame of The House site:

The National Summit on America’s Children will take place on Tuesday, May 22nd on Capitol Hill. The day-long session, which will convene national experts and academics on recent scientific findings and how they relate to early childhood development, is a first step in making certain that federal policies on children reflect the latest scientific developments.

The summit will be chaired by Chairman George Miller of California of the House Committee on Education and Labor and co-chair of the House Steering and Policy Committee; Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut, co-chair of the House Steering and Policy Committee; and Congressman Chaka Fattah of Pennsylvania, a longtime advocate for children. The legislators will convene experts in a wide array of areas, including early childhood learning, health care, and child care. Practitioners of innovative public and private initiatives will attend to offer research-based testimony to assist the lawmakers in the development of federal policy. James Heckman, an economics professor and director of the Center for Social Program Evaluation at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, will deliver the keynote address.

A group of these esteemed professionals will, in effect, have more control over the laws and policies and regulations related to raising children than all parents combined. Removing the power of the people they represent, Democrats once again show us the Village mentality is superior than the family unit.

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