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Faulty deductive reasoning a sign of male chauvinism Salt Lake City, Utah, USA: Mr. Fale's faulty deductive-reasoning attempt illustrates how pervasive Tongan male chauvinism can be (Tongan men . . . 11 Feb 2009). Many Tongan men cannot accept the fact that a Tongan woman could be smarter than a man. - Sione A. Mokofisi. 12 Feb 2010, 08:37
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The UN forces CEDAW on supporters USA: In a nutshell, there are two major problems with CEDAW – the content of the treaty and its implementation: CEDAW's content is contemporary colonialism; it exports – forces down the throats of signees – its Neo-Marxist agenda. CEDAW's implementation is through judicial imperialism; a committee of 23 UN-Appointed women determines whether a nation is in compliance with the treaty. What the United Nations hasn't been able to accomplish through democratic processes, they hope to force by judicial fiat. - TamaFoa. 02 Oct 2009, 05:51
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Tonga not ready for CEDAW Nuku’alofa, Tonga: The bottom line for all States ratifying CEDAW. On ratification, each State Party is making a solemn commitment to remove all constitutional, legislative, legal, customary, cultural, traditional, political, economic, social, and all forms of discrimination against women. That is a commitment that the Legislative Assembly and the Government of Tonga are not yet ready to make. – Lopeti Senituli. 01 Oct 2009, 18:42
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CEDAW stands for social justice Canberra, Australia: CEDAW is not dealing with just human rights of women and children but 'social justice' generally as well, which is an issue that churches should be in the forefront of calling and lobbying for its acceptance. Social justice is a very important part of Christianity, and Catholicism in particular. - Siosiua Lafitani Tofua'ipangai. 29 Sep 2009, 05:46
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I found my father California, USA: I appreciate all the help from you and those who have contacted me and help with my search. I finally found him and I'm going to see him next year for our first reunion and greeting. I am very excited to see him and that he is alive and well. It will be a teary eyed moment for me. Thank you again. - Lina. 27 Aug 2009, 10:46
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Desperately seeking my father California, USA: I have never been to Tonga or seen my biological father except through a picture in a letter he sent back in 1997. The last I've spoken to him via telephone or letter; was back in 1997. That was our first contact ever and our last. - Joceleen. 26 Aug 2009, 12:28
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I bless his memory Oslo, Norway: Twice I was fortunate enough to meet him and his capability as an orator was unique. Listening to him talk about his life and all he had been part of was an unforgetable experience and very special history lesson. I will always remember the grand old man. - Peggy Matheson. 09 Jun 2009, 22:09
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Baron Vaea lived life to its fullest Nuku'alofa, Tonga: Baron Vaea's dedication to duty and the long service rendered to the people of Houma and his country are all too rare in this day and age. His life is certainly one seemingly lived to its fullest and taking advantage of every opportunity that was the good fortune to come his way. 09 Jun 2009, 21:55
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Tonga visit an incredible learning experience London, United Kingdom: We really enjoyed our time in Tonga, it was a great opportunity for us to be able to do work in the Pacific, which we've never done before ... I hope that the schools we visited and people we met found it beneficial as well. - Jen Sobol, Commonwealth Foundation 03 Jun 2009, 09:16
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The ta, va, 'u of Foa petroglyphs Canberra, Australia: Moanan-Tongan scholars have rights to bring into consideration their oral traditions and myths, not because of emotional ties and personal reasons, but some of them can be selected as facts ready to test the proposition of Foa petroglyphs (x) are Hawaiian in appearance (y) in va, ta and 'u tefito'iangama'u. - Siosiua F.P.Lafitani-Tofua'ipangai. 22 Mar 2009, 15:06
