Ignoring the ongoing sarcasm, the lead here is already overcited, and in trimming them, I chose first to delete those that didn't have free full access a rubric we use often because that serves our readers best.  Most of the cites aren't needed in the lead at all, and I don't know so many have crept it.  If you think the International handbook has info that should be covered or is missing, please quote it here for those who don't have access.   What "objections here to references" are you speaking of?  Requirements for citing leads are spelled out on guideline pages; please read them.  If you want to add text to the body, please discuss it and gain consensus.  (Talk)