It sounds like the two of you are talking about different things (personal creations vs. international standards) — perhaps that's a root of the disagreement?
Frankly, I was focusing less on the standards and more on documentation, but I would absolutely include an advocation for my human rights into any standard I was responsible for. There are still many countries I am unable to safely visit, and if they are going to use my work, I want them to at least be cognizant of their cruelty.
