Last week , Senate Republicans defeated the international convention for disability rights . The emerging doctrine of responsibility to protect civilians has even been applied to prevent the slaughter of civilians in Libya . Misinformation and fear overrode decency and common sense , says Ted Piccone . Score: 6 U.S. is losing its moral voice on human rights because it is not leading by example , he says .
Last week , Senate Republicans defeated the international convention for disability rights . Misinformation and fear overrode decency and common sense , says Ted Piccone . Score: 6 U.S. is losing its moral voice on human rights because it is not leading by example , he says .