All categories - 9 August 2007

"Freedom is about the willingness of every single human being to cede to lawful authority a great deal of discretion about what you do" - Rudy Guiliani

Sincere question here - do americans really believe this is what freedom means?

2007-08-09 08:38:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

forget abt how much money u would make or other things preventing u from pursuing it

2007-08-09 08:37:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

am i too old to go trick-or-treating? am i too young to have a big halloween bash? jw

2007-08-09 08:37:30 · 10 answers · asked by Acting Star 1 in Halloween

After yall helped me with my first question, (thanks!) I am now looking for a router, and just for fun cheap yet good video card and/or RAM. I'm not any good at using google because I know I'll get crap relating to videos and not video cards, so you guys get points for helpin me! haha
thanks in advance!

2007-08-09 08:37:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computer Networking

2007-08-09 08:37:26 · 13 answers · asked by brainlady 6 in Words & Wordplay

We all have heard of the exploits of Ryne Sandberg during his 13 plus year career, but what got him into the HOF, the main argument about it is that he never was on a World Series winning team . . . but there have been dozens od players that have gotten in without ever going to a WS.

Was it his defensive accomplishments? 212 straight games without an error of any kind?

Or his awards . . . 13 Gold Gloves at 2nd base, and 13 straight All-Star appearences?

Or do you think that the writers had a heart, and just let him in for no good reason?

Or, was it a combination of things that brought "Ryno" into the HOF?

2007-08-09 08:37:19 · 6 answers · asked by senor_police 2 in Baseball

Is this spam have u had it?
i was lookin at vids on youtube and 1 of the comments was if you dont comment on 10 peoples videos in the next hour you will die in 7 days. does any1 bielive this and has any1 else had this b4. is it true?

2007-08-09 08:37:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in YouTube

2007-08-09 08:37:08 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

can i come in??

2007-08-09 08:37:08 · 33 answers · asked by Helen 5 in Polls & Surveys

umm what type of troll should i be?

2007-08-09 08:37:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Video & Online Games

it seems to me that the russians are becoming more of a world power day by day, not stronger as our military but still looks like they are coming back better organized and equipped than their past comrades.what do you think?

2007-08-09 08:37:00 · 9 answers · asked by osslv 2 in Military

2007-08-09 08:36:58 · 22 answers · asked by lemo_07 2 in Religion & Spirituality

A Texas family is suing Gov. Rick Perry and a school district over a state-mandated moment of silence in schools, according to The Dallas Morning News.

David Wallace Croft and his wife, Shannon, of Carrollton, Texas, have three children at Rosemeade Elementary and argue that the moment of silence is unconstitutional and amounts to state-sanctioned school prayer.

The couple has a history of complaints against religious-affiliated words and images in schools, having previously complained about Boy Scout rallies held during school, fliers sent home about Good News Bible Club meetings and the inclusion of "Silent Night" and a Hanukkah song in holiday concerts, according to report.

• Click here to read the story from The Dallas Morning News.

Krista Moody, a spokeswoman for Perry, said the moment of silence law that the Crofts filed a suit against on March 1, 2006, was passed in 2003 and calls for students to observe a moment of silence after reciting pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags each day.


The governor is certainly in favor of allowing students and faculty to quietly reflect on what they chose," Moody told FOXNews.com.

Moody said the beauty behind the freedom of the law is children get to do with the moment what they wish. There are no guidelines behind the silence.

Angela Shelley, media specialist for the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District, could not comment on the case due to current litigation but said that in dealing with the Crofts, the district has been fair and is following the law.

"We have been fair and equal to everybody," she told FOXNews.com. "We need to respect everybody and value everybody’s opinion. We are following the letter of the law."

Ted Cruz, solicitor general for Texas who represented Perry at a federal district court hearing on Tuesday, said the Crofts are arguing specifically that every moment of silence statute in the country is unconstitutional, and even if that first point is not correct, they further argue any statute that mentions the word "pray" is unconstitutional.

Twenty-five states have moment-of-silence statutes. Thirteen of them explicitly specify prayer as an option the child can choose.

The Crofts are citing a case from the 1980s that struck down a moment of silence statute in Alabama.

"That argument is contrary to binding U.S. Supreme Court precedent," Cruz told FOXNews.com.

Cruz said the Texas law is virtually identical to a Virginia state law that was unanimously held up in the federal court of appeals in 2001. The Supreme Court later declined to review that case. He said in initiating the current law, the Texas legislature has acted to protect the freedom of conscience of every child.

"The First Amendment was drafted to protect the religious liberty of everyone, not to express hostility to matters of faith," he told FOXNews.com.

Cruz said the federal court heard arguments on the matter Tuesday and would decide the case in about a month.

2007-08-09 08:36:52 · 11 answers · asked by lymber1 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-08-09 08:36:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I mean seriously who could a joke like that beat wrestling greats like Triple H, Shawn Micheals and Edge and still be champion

2007-08-09 08:36:18 · 28 answers · asked by francis Venom 2 in Wrestling

2007-08-09 08:36:17 · 34 answers · asked by bedwetter 2 in Polls & Surveys

I got married immediately after graduating college at the age of 23. I was always a wild man, and I enjoyed cavorting with my friends. I met my wife as a sophomore in college and quickly fell in love. I cheated several times regrettably, but only in a one-night-stand. We got married and moved so I could start medical school. Everything seemed great. I was still sexually attracted to other women, but never cheated, alcohol or not. After my first year of school, I went away for the summer to do military training and I met and made friends with another woman, a medical student also in the military. We only hung out on occasion. Despite partying like a rock star with my military peers during the training, I did not cheat on my loving wife at home. I returned and finished a year of school, and then I met that girl again randomly on a school event...the mutual attraction was obvious. We fell for each other. She has a boyfriend of 3 years with intent to marry...we are both confused

2007-08-09 08:36:12 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

this guy keeps outbidding me!! and i dont want to keep going up. should i just wait till the end? let him think he's winning now...

Thanks!

2007-08-09 08:36:06 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2 in Other - Internet

Or non-issues rather...

2007-08-09 08:36:00 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-09 08:35:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Fan catches Bond's Homerun faces $200,000 dollar tax bill if he keeps it..

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-bonds-ball&prov=ap&type=lgns

2007-08-09 08:35:50 · 10 answers · asked by Antiliber 6 in Baseball

People say that because I am not a Christian I have rejected Jesus as my savior. I disagree. I have yet to meet anyone named Jesus (excluding a couple of Hispanic guys that I went to school with in Arizona). How can I have rejected someone whom I have never met? When I was younger, I tried talking to the Jesus that religious people told me existed. At the time, I was very serious and I revealed my deepest inner thoughts and asked him many questions. I have yet to receive a response and I have yet to see him. Secondly, if a person named Jesus died for my sins (whatever that means) I cannot thank him or show my appreciation unless I meet him. I suppose most religious people will say that Jesus reveals himself to us in the Bible. Well, I cannot put my trust in a book that was written by men who lived in a corrupt, evil society. With that said, the Bible indicates that one can actually have a personal relationship with Jesus, not just read about him. So, when you say that we have two choices: Accept Jesus and go to heaven or Reject Jesus and go to hell, where does that leave those of us who have not met him? I’m quite certain I know the answer to all of these questions, but I just wanted to see if any Christians can shed some light as to Jesus’ whereabouts.

2007-08-09 08:35:50 · 18 answers · asked by Biggus Dickus 3 in Religion & Spirituality

People tell me that God cannot create someone as a homosexual because then He is setting them up for hell (in otherwords someone is not born as a homosexual).

Then tell me not to worry about things because God knows everything and has it planned out.

So, if God cannot create someone as a homo because that could send them to hell, and He knows everything doesnt that mean that when He creates someone He knows they're either going to heaven or hell?

2007-08-09 08:35:42 · 18 answers · asked by Chris 5 in Religion & Spirituality

BALDES, or BALDS ........

2007-08-09 08:35:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Words & Wordplay

From what I've heard, it's normal to want to keep somethings hidden from my parents so at the same time, it would be natural to want to make these things VERY well hidden from anybody else and make it seem as normal as possible. With that being said, I was wondering if anybody had any websites or ideas of their own for small compartments that I could set up. I have a lot of free time on my hands, so the time needed to make it or set it up isn't really a factor. I just want to make sure what I have hidden will stay that way until I choose. Thanks in advance!

2007-08-09 08:35:09 · 6 answers · asked by cheeb91 2 in Hobbies & Crafts

My husband and I have been arguing a lot lately. I'm about to go pick him up from work and he has been working very hard today (and everyday) outside in 100 degree weather. What creative things can I do to really say "I love you," and let's stop arguing so much?

2007-08-09 08:35:07 · 47 answers · asked by allie s 1 in Marriage & Divorce

I've just started the 11th grade, and I'm a little nervous for one reason. Last year i hooked up with my geometry teacher several times and he's MARRIED. The worst part is, i have his WIFE for pre-calculus. HELP ME! What do i do?

2007-08-09 08:35:06 · 29 answers · asked by kookykoo 1 in Singles & Dating

2007-08-09 08:34:54 · 5 answers · asked by bunnymuny 1 in Buying & Selling

I have a couch that is in good shape and its really comfy except for the fact that it has a few unsightly stains. Does anyone know if Home Depot's steam cleaner works on furniture as well as carpets? Or, does anyone know of a commercial chain store that rents furniture steam cleaners?

2007-08-09 08:34:48 · 3 answers · asked by victoria 5 in Other - Home & Garden

My almost 12 yo wants to put blonde highlights in her hair, but being a victim of high priced hair myself, I know what a costly commitment this is. I see other girls her age with weaves and highlights, and I feel they are just too young to be changing their color already. Am I out of touch and being too strict? BTW, her current hair color is a beautiful shade of auburn that I have never seen duplicated from a bottle.

2007-08-09 08:34:47 · 19 answers · asked by Shepherd 5 in Parenting