Current Events - August 2007

I am in the (questionably) priviliged position to have worked with both high risk young offenders (in and out of prison) and in crime prevention work with younger children (8+) . . .

Personally I think prevention of anti-social behaviour and crime in by far more effective than punishing as by then it is too late (I am not saying don't punish by the way!!)

More money is being spent at the higher end of things than in preventative work (it's the same as in social services)

I had some really good answers to my last post on criminal kids, what do you all think of crime prevention work?

2007-08-28 01:29:08 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

As my last question on anti-police attitudes shows, many of us are in the same wavelength in relation to what these children have learned at home either directly or through lack of love/emotional investment . . .

Don't we as a society have a responsibility to do more - if we have been good parents to our kids, is there a way in which we can help extend this out to kids who have not been so lucky?

Is anyone doing this?
(like youth work, mentoring, parenting support work etc?)

If not would you consider it?

2007-08-28 01:09:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello Faith,

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Question: Interview footage where Gerry McCann storms off!?

Question Details: Not very Media smart Gerry! (Scroll down the page for the links to the videos.) (Vídeo: Gerry McCann, ofendido, abandona la entrevista) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=474428&in_page_id=1811 Sorry its this link. http://www.lanoria.telecinco.es/dn_250.htm

"Deleted Answer: Would you like to live one day in his shoes? With the way hes been hounded & hawked, am amazed he hasn't "stormed off" earlier. Can you even begin to understand the grief, pressure & stress he must be under? Just shows that he doesn't give a whit for the media when it comes to himself."

2007-08-28 01:06:05 · 6 answers · asked by Faith 6

With all the silence and secrecy in the community surrounding Rhys Jone's murder (and others like damilola taylor) have you ever wondered where the anti-police attitudes come from?

In my job, I see families daily who encourage their children to hate the police and if the police have occasion to knock on the door they are abused by parents and kids alike.

Is it any wonder that young people get into trouble when their parents let them believe they are above the law?

(I am not saying all parents and young people are like this)

2007-08-28 00:38:24 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

please just dont answer them, your answers will fuel the badness cheers

2007-08-28 00:27:58 · 23 answers · asked by justmebackagain 2

Why oh why does our government allow this to carry on, year after year. It is a breeding ground for crime.
I think it should be abolished completely,as it has nothing to do with British Culture or history. The day we are given an extra bank holiday for St Georges day, I might reconsider.

In the mean time. Out law it. It is indirect discrimination and another sample of how the existing govt, does nothing for Britain.

2007-08-27 22:48:17 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

Quite flattering too might I add. Obviously some poor, pathetic lost soul has decided to take me on as an idol...pity about it's evil little mind. Could have had so much potential.

Thanks to everyone who figured out it wasn't me. I would never even think up such a sick little question.

So, anyone have any ideas on how to show people the real Grumples from the fake?

2007-08-27 21:08:39 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hello cactus (hellpuppyhell),

You have received a message from another user!

From: eye in the skye

Subject: die

Message: Go and kill yourself you worthless, thick piece of ****.

I found this very interesting.
I received this email yesterday after I disagreed with the sender on a particular question.
I feel very sorry for the sender who obviously has many unresolved issues.
Does anyone think it is necessary to resort to this sort of tactic, and has anyone ever received anything similar?

2007-08-27 20:25:28 · 14 answers · asked by northern lass 5

I was reading news today online, and my toddler started to point at a picture of Alberto Gonzales and Karl Rove. I had him reciting "liar" when he pointed at Alberto and "a$$hole" when he pointed at Karl Rove. Over and over again and he couldn't stop giggling. Me neither.

2007-08-27 18:31:18 · 20 answers · asked by Steve-O 5

Thats interesting that you would say that Toodomo or whoever you are...by your definition the USA is the cause of all the Extremism in the World. That is flat out wrong.,. Iraq ..was a terrorist Regime just ask the victims,..of Saddam ask the Kurds..Iraq Under Saddam Insane..was the epitome of Terrorist Regimes,.but then im sure that your next recourse will be...where are the wmds?....the last time i looked ..mustard gas..and cyanide gas qualifies as weapons of mass destruction..go ask the families of the hundreds of thousands of Kurds and Iraqi's killed by such means...im sure they would tell you...Gasing populations..massively kills...and is massively destructive to human life.

2007-08-27 18:18:10 · 7 answers · asked by Joseph 2

Can I get some insight from someone who experienced and probably is still experiencing the effects of Hurricane Katrina- (The storm, leaving,returning home, etc.) Thank You.

2007-08-27 17:20:39 · 4 answers · asked by DrRocafella 2

2007-08-27 17:18:53 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

many people seem to forget..or maybe they just ignore,,whichever the case may be..but the USA was attacked ..by Islamic extremists..and over Three thousand innocent victims lost their Lives ..when the twin towers were destroyed,..The U.S. did not instigated this conflict..no matter what Islamic Propaganda tools try to say.. to justify their actions,..their arguments fall short..and their Religio-Manic martrydoms do nothing to glorify their cause.,. or make it somehow Holy...Murder is Murder,,,war is war...no one in their right mind can mistake the two.

2007-08-27 17:18:26 · 10 answers · asked by Joseph 2

Ok... I know I am going to get slammed for this, but oh well...
WHY???? would anyone want to live or rebuild on something that is so beneath the sea level that at anytime it will be washed away again?
I know its home.. i get that.. But, Why??
.. It woukd be like the people from Mt. Saint Helens..climbing to the top and rebuilding there home.. What the heck are we thinking? There are so many other wonderful places to live. Why even try it there?

Please dont take this as if I am heartless. I cried and took in strangers when the Hurricane hit.
I just dont understand why people woukld want to live there now?
They know it is a death trap.. Concrete and dams can only do so much!!
When you live in a Swamp your going to have problems.
Is it worth your life?

2007-08-27 17:09:23 · 5 answers · asked by stacie m 4

http://www.9news.com/rss/article.aspx?storyid=76233

I doubt that most Illegal aliens are drug dealers, but this is interesting news. Does anybody know if illegal aliens selling drugs is wide spread or if this is an isolated incident?

2007-08-27 16:55:42 · 2 answers · asked by scorch_22 6

Its a bad idea to build anything close to the coastal areas.,,statistically Hurricanes and Monsoons have continually destroyed billions of dollars of Residential and commerical constructions..my question is how many times does something have to be destroyed by Nature..due to its geographical location ,.before...Money mongers...realize that continually building in these areas..is just plain lunacy.

2007-08-27 16:55:40 · 2 answers · asked by Joseph 2

What do u think about "made in China"?
Things made in China are very popular and useful,also cheap.Recently there are some people blame it too much for some political reason.What do u think?

2007-08-27 16:48:55 · 9 answers · asked by Zhao xu 1

The Terrorist attacks in India are an act of war against India. Since Iran is the source of funding for all practical purposes Iran is committing acts of war against India.

What is the proper response of India against Iran?

2007-08-27 15:15:56 · 7 answers · asked by Balwant J 2

I was so surprised when Kincachu killed Mozart pups, I felt sickened, what do you think?

2007-08-27 14:41:17 · 2 answers · asked by Blot 4

Do you think they died by natural occurances or is he like Vick?

2007-08-27 14:34:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070827/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_soldier_rescued
As much as you can receive me as a Jew, I say your compassion is appreciated & I thank you.

2007-08-27 13:04:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-27 11:12:25 · 16 answers · asked by l-o-l-a, Lola 2

2007-08-27 08:20:33 · 7 answers · asked by TORI R. 1

2007-08-27 06:37:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read somewhere recently that Spain will no longer televise bull fights on national TV. Apparently, they are already feeling the heat about this violent activity.

2007-08-27 05:50:16 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just heard on the news that he is now in Pakistan, and the reward money is 25 million dollars. If pretty much the whole world can reconize him, and he's hiding in a country smaller than alaska...why can't we find him yet, six years afer september 11th?

2007-08-27 05:45:59 · 20 answers · asked by Sarah 4

2007-08-27 04:26:42 · 4 answers · asked by justmebackagain 2

guns coming from that are in Britain??
How did they get here??
Aren't customs doing their jobs right??

2007-08-27 03:47:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-08-27 03:17:16 · 37 answers · asked by justmebackagain 2

What is the latest news on the U.S. economy? Are some folks saying it is going down the tubes??

2007-08-27 02:48:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous