We don't have a systematic problem of child exploitation in this country. Yes, some children grow up in cults. I was one of them myself. But for all the small incidents that do happen in this country, a majority of this country does not exploit chidren in the manner you speak of. Despite our not ratifying this worthless treaty(really, if all nations except the US and Somalia have signed it, why do other countries have worse exploitation of children than we do?), our nation is not systematically enslaving children. All you argument is based on is IF, IF, IF. Take a look at the reality of the situation, and make your argument from there, instead of using worst case scenarios that don't exist to build your weak case. We don't need this treaty, and signing it is just one of those stupid time wasters, just so we can have Europeans pat us on the back. It means nothing, because it cannot be enforced. Its an empty gesture, just like every other damn resolution that comes out of the UN.