Unwise rush to sign the Lisbon Treaty

United Press reports on growing concerns across the Continent, linked here. The crucial question is why the rush to sign as ratifiation depends on Parliementary approvals? The only answer can be that the EU cannot contemplate proper parliamentary scrutiny which might inevitably lead to amendments. But in view of the confusion and lack of clarity, surely amendments which might clarify matters are exactly what is required. If the signatures to the Treaty on 13th December do not bind Parliaments why have the signing ceremony first. Two weeks today democracy across the EU will be DEAD!