All categories - 22 April 2007

Which one should be the more important political topic?

Just for kicks, I decided to look up some statistics about firearm related deaths in the US and compare them to alcohol related deaths in the US.

According to the CDC, alcohol was the contributing factor in almost 76,000 deaths in 2001. 35,000 of those deaths were caused by chronic health related conditions associated with alcohol. That still leaves 41,000 deaths such as DUI related, suicide, and accidents. The Brady Campaign website statistics for 2004 attributed close to 30,000 deaths to firearms.

If alcohol is killing more Americans than guns are, then why don't we hear an outcry for stiffer alcohol laws and enforcement? Why is it that teenagers (or adults, for that matter) can walk in and buy alcohol with little more than a glance at an ID, but I have to have a background check, go through a waiting period, and fill out all kinds of paperwork to purchase a gun?

Does anyone else see the hypocrisy in this?

2007-04-22 07:29:18 · 12 answers · asked by Marc 3 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-04-22 07:29:17 · 9 answers · asked by nancy s 2 in Environment

Do you think you are how your starsign says you should be?

2007-04-22 07:29:14 · 43 answers · asked by Sparklepop 6 in Horoscopes

2007-04-22 07:28:58 · 8 answers · asked by chris-69@sbcglobal.net 2 in Music

This is all based on the new drama (House) Dr. House
a hospital medical show
Dr. House see's his patient she needs a new heart or she
will die and she has tried to commit suicide before
her heart is damaged she is dying
Dr. House asks her: what is your life worth and how do you
value your life
She has the option of getting a new heart
or just choose to die
and of course I would choose to die myself and not get
a heart transplant
And what about you? what would you choose to do

2007-04-22 07:28:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Society & Culture

What kinds of fish can go together with angelfish?? We have a 72 gallon aquarium and we have just set it up. we are going to let it cycle for about a week, and we are just wondering what fish they can go with so that we have some kind of idea of what to buy.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, too.

Thanks!
^_^

Cassie

2007-04-22 07:28:54 · 11 answers · asked by Cassie 2 in Fish

2007-04-22 07:28:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Is 44 too old to be a total stud? I am not talking about horses here, I am talking about human males ...

2007-04-22 07:28:40 · 9 answers · asked by poweranni 7 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2007-04-22 07:28:26 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-04-22 07:28:24 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-04-22 07:28:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Okay, I have a question.

I've been taking piano lessons for 9 years and I can write and play a lot of songs. (for example I can play every Evanescence song) People tell me I'm really, really good, and amazing, and that I'm going to be famous and get a record deal someday, but I don't think so. I think I'm pretty average and that a ton of people are better than me. The only thing that's different about me than anyone else I know, is that I play with a lot of passion and I put my whole soul into the music I'm playing/writing. What do you guys think? Am I good? Or just average?

2007-04-22 07:28:17 · 8 answers · asked by horseycrazy 1 in Performing Arts

please answer correctly

2007-04-22 07:28:11 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Chemistry

What do I need to do. I just drove another car i have.

2007-04-22 07:28:01 · 9 answers · asked by tedk3240 2 in Volvo

2007-04-22 07:27:56 · 7 answers · asked by slow t 2 in Polls & Surveys

2007-04-22 07:27:53 · 4 answers · asked by Kathy L 1 in Cooking & Recipes

When I say 'fad' diets, I'm talking Slim Fast, Maple Syrup diet, Cabbage Soup diet, Atkins diet, etc. The kind of diet that means you have to cut out entire food groups.

It makes me angry that these diets are available, because people buy into them as a 'quick fix'. Personally, I don't think it's healthy to cut things (i.e. carbs) from your diet as a long-term thing.

I can see the benefit of not eating carbs for a week to shift a couple of pounds, but I don't think it helps anyone to do this for months on end.

What do you guys think?

2007-04-22 07:27:32 · 33 answers · asked by Sparklepop 6 in Diet & Fitness

2007-04-22 07:27:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Which would you considered to look best with dark washed denim capri?
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2007-04-22 07:27:08 · 11 answers · asked by Jen 1 in Other - Beauty & Style

DAYS LIKE THIS
ALL
I CAN
THINK ABOUT
IS YOU

DAYS LIKE THIS
ALL I CAN
DO IS
WISH THAT
YOU WERE HERE

DAYS LIKE THIS
ALL I CAN
DO IS WISH YOU
WERE HERE
TO TALK TO ME

DAYS LIKE
THIS
ALL I
CAN DO
IS THINK
ABOUT YOU

DAYS LIKE
LIKE THIS
ALL I
CAN DO
IS THINK
OF YOU
WISHING YOU WERE HERE
TO HOLD ME
CLOSE

DAYS LIKE
THIS I
CAN`T THINK
OF
ANY THING.
BECOUSE ALL
I CAN
THINK ABOUT
IS YOU

DAYS LIKE THIS
YOU, AND
YOUR FACE
CLOUD MY
MIND

DAYS LIKE THIS
ALL
I CAN DO
IS THINK OF YOU


ON A SCAL 1-10 HOW GOOD IS IT... AND WHO DO YOU THINK IT IS ABOUT...

2007-04-22 07:26:35 · 17 answers · asked by jamie m 2 in Polls & Surveys

A small East Texas Wild Animal Park acquired a very rare species of
gorilla.

Within a few weeks, the gorilla, which was a female, became very
difficult to handle. Upon examination, the park veterinarian
determined the problem. The gorilla was in season. To make matters
worse, there was no male gorilla available.

Reflecting on their problem, the park administrator thought of Ted
Standen, a Bubba part-time worker, who was responsible for cleaning
the animal's cages. Ted, like most Bubbas, had little sense, but
possessed ample ability to satisfy a female of any species. The
administrator thought they might have a solution. Ted was approached
with a proposition. Would he be willing to mate with the gorilla for
$500.00?

Ted showed some interest, but said he would have to think the matter
over carefully. The following day, Ted announced that he would accept
their offer, but only under the following four conditions.

"First," Ted said, "I don't want to have to kiss her on the lips."

The park administrator quickly agreed to this condition.

"Second", Ted said, "you must never tell anyone about this"

The park administrator again readily agreed to this condition.

"Third," Ted said, "I want any offspring to be raised Southern
Baptist."

Once again the administrator agreed.

"And last of all," Ted stated, "you've got to give me another week
to come up with the $500.00."

2007-04-22 07:26:35 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Jokes & Riddles

i had a baby last september, and then continued my shot in october. my first period after the **** lasted a whole month. its now april and i havent had a period for over a month, and i am having cramps along my sides...

2007-04-22 07:26:32 · 1 answers · asked by ThrockGrl 3 in Women's Health

2007-04-22 07:26:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Celebrities

say your goodbyes then shut the door?? Is it rude not to wave them off your drive??

2007-04-22 07:26:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

2007-04-22 07:26:13 · 38 answers · asked by Raven 6 in Polls & Surveys

Describe your best friend in one word? Hmmm I can't there aren't enough words to describe my best friend, but if I had to I would have to say he's amazing :)

2007-04-22 07:26:12 · 16 answers · asked by Not my problem 6 in Polls & Surveys

my ex cheated on me...i forgave him...i still luv him &want him back, he don't want me tho. well he asked out my BFF and she said no well i no they lik each other but i luv him alot. he likes this other girl 2. she is a college freshman tho and we r 13! he told everyone dat me&him had it & i gave him a BJ. I never did none a dat! & he called me whore behind my back. now im kinda shy, but wat should i do now...im scared & confused.

2007-04-22 07:26:12 · 1 answers · asked by moon_stars_fury 2 in Singles & Dating

2007-04-22 07:26:07 · 12 answers · asked by smage 2 in Other - Hardware

i am a growing force without the motion, i am a glass of water longing for the ocean

2007-04-22 07:25:55 · 11 answers · asked by MR T M 1 in Music