Agenda 21 - Red Herring or Trojan Horse?

"Many believe this to be insidious. It is the beginning of One World Government. Or putting it another way, living in the collective..."

I have been hearing more and more as of late to get ready for a new, full frontal assault by the Agenda 21 folks. So I have been doing just a bit of research on this as of late. And what I found out is very interesting indeed.

First off, the reason we are going to be receiving a seven course meal on Agenda 21 is quite simple - the vast majority of Americans have no idea what it is. In fact in 2012 a survey was done on 1,400 Americans. About 10% supported it, about 10% oppose it, and about 80% have no idea what it is. In addition, as much as many of us would like to hang this one around Obama's neck as it would fit so nicely, it was President Bush (41) who signed onto this in 1992.

The complexities of this monster are such that I will not go very deep. In fact, the first thing I would like to point out is why it even exists. It was signed in Brazil. The drafting of this document started as early as 1989. The original concept was sustainability, and how the continued deforestation of rain forests was going to harm the planet. But it then grew into so much more.

The document itself is a giant - almost as big as ObamaCare. The 40 chapters consisting of 700 pages are divided into four sections:

• Social and Economic Dimensions
• Conservation and Management of Resources for Development
• Strengthening the Role of Major Groups
• Means of Implementation

Since 1992 there have been four subsequent conferences (the latest being in 2012) which edited the original document or reconfirmed support for it. However, we need to put Agenda 21 aside for a moment and talk about something much closer to home - ICLEI.

ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives) is a first cousin to Agenda 21. Although not related by paperwork, ICLEI strongly endorses the goals of Agenda 21. Also in Chapter 28 of Agenda 21, Local Agenda (LA21) are strongly encouraged. ICLEI fits that definition nicely.

In Minnesota we have 12 cities or counties which have signed on to ICLEI. I know this will come as a shock to many, but Minneapolis is one of them. In fact, all of Hennepin County is. Anoka County however is not. But here is the kicker. The Metropolitan Council (of which Anoka County is part of) of the Twin Cities has bought into this bath water hook, line and sinker. And that is how the circle is joined. Agenda 21 into ICLEI into Met Council power grabs. It really does affect all of us.

So the next time you hear any of these terms - sustainability, redistribution, equity, fairness, Agenda 21, LA21, ICLEI or Met Council, let your ears perk up. The concept of Agenda 21, and everything associated with it, is ANTITHETICAL to our basic Constitution and very way of life. Some Euphoria minded folks in our country may no longer care about that, but I sure the hell do!