Are we interpreting the meaning of "stateless" individual correctly

I always get messages from individuals telling me that "we need to claim our nationality to have standing in international law." While i am not opposed to the nationality movement I do feel that the value placed on its importance is misplaced. After receiving numerous emails and facebook messages about the subject I decided to INVESTIGATE THE MATTER FOR MYSELF. it appears that many individuals refuse to do the necessary legwork in research and have instead decided to defer to listening to conference call recordings and Youtube videos on the subject. Today I will explore this hotly discussed topic by visiting the authorities and also making a determination if inferences can be made as it relates to melenated people in the United States regarding their stanidng before the world as it ivloves the political, social and economic relevance of claiming ones nationality. Should be an interesting topic so spread the word. the phone lines will be open. U.N. Convention on Stateless Persons