Politics & Government - 9 June 2006

Some people like Jay Leno (who I condsider a funny person) make fun of democracy because American Idol recieves more votes than any Presidential election.

1st of all, to Yahoo! Answers : When you read this question, please do not remove it because this is important to me.

2nd, I love America and its values, so I will defend it's right as an American to vote.

In American Idol, 5 year-old girls can vote 10 times, felons can also vote, disabled people can vote 40 times , fugitives can vote, people with warrants can vote. My point is that ANYONE can vote in American Idol, all you have to do is pick up a phone in the comfort of your own couch.

In real elections, only people who are
1)18 years old or older
2)Have registered to vote
3)Without any felonies committed
4)Can vote only once

American Idol has had so many votes because anyone can vote, ANYONE. But in real elections, you have to meet many requirments, and then on election day, you have to actually get up and go to your local precinct to vote.

Actual elections don't recieve many votes because too many people think that it's not worth it to vote on their childrens future.

If your are eligible to vote, and didn't vote then please tell me why didn't you vote.

2006-06-09 16:54:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-06-09 16:51:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-06-09 16:48:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

i want to see about someones court records

2006-06-09 16:46:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

for the past few years, many things have improved in this nation, but more things have gone downhill. my thoughts have placed a question in my mind whether to much freedom is causing a weakening blow to our nation. On the news lately all I hear about are lawsuites, harsh comments be expressed toward our nation, religion, immigration, and many who expect the government to do everything for them, after accusing them of corruption, and just blame them for everything. I have seen much of this, and our government, and the people of America are falling apart, due to all this. If the government set stricter laws that the citizens of america would accept, would it be a benefit to the country if laws were made stricter to those who are not concerned about the welfare of our country?what is your opinion?

2006-06-09 16:45:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

And no pick from the list dont say American voters

2006-06-09 16:44:44 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2006-06-09 16:42:50 · 14 answers · asked by robertonduty 5 in Other - Politics & Government

It's a FACT that when military personnel return from putting their lives on the line defending our way of life they are often met at the airport by groups of liberals who want to spit on them and call them "baby killer" and other such things. I'm not asking why you people do this, I'm just trying to understand how the protest gets put together.

2006-06-09 16:39:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The Constitution should be amended to make it possible for popular leaders like Clinton to have a third term.

2006-06-09 16:35:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

This is an answer from sealrborders to another question-
Don't know ironman ,but you can tell Pancho is a racist by the questions and answers she gives!! She's ALWAYS calling me a racist,but i have NEVER said anything about LEGAL hispanics,it's just the ILLEGAL ones that i have a problem with! But,her answer to EVERYTHING is, "your a racist". I guess that's the EXTENT of her VOCABULARY!!!! LOL!!

I want proof!!!!Give me links!!!Where I have ever called someone a racist?

2006-06-09 16:29:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2006-06-09 16:27:10 · 1 answers · asked by chen sun 2 in Government

Pancha PANCHA pancha Pancha Pancha pancha

First Lesson
Write it 100 times on blackboard-and you might retain it.

Pancha--Your doing Fine.
You can disagree and not be disagreeable. More than I can say. Doesn't mean your right.

2006-06-09 16:23:09 · 7 answers · asked by *** The Earth has Hadenough*** 7 in Immigration

A family members driver license had been suspended for driving under the influence, I testified that he had changed his habits and was abstaining from alchahol and drugs, and that he would continue abstenance. Also I testified that his life had changed. The family member mislead me and others, and has now left his spouse, and I wish to withdraw or change my recomendation that his or her driver license be reinstated.

2006-06-09 16:18:04 · 4 answers · asked by Archer_007 1 in Law & Ethics

I would like to know....are attractive female cops taken seriously or do they get stuck doing meter-maid duty because they get no respect?

2006-06-09 16:17:03 · 12 answers · asked by Leslie 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Say a local swimming pool is violating safety regulations, and the pool/park administrators aren't doing anything about the problem. Is there generally a state agency that could be contacted to investigate something like this, and if so, what would it be?

thanks.

2006-06-09 16:16:32 · 2 answers · asked by Rob 5 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-06-09 16:11:42 · 35 answers · asked by aardvark 2 in Politics

my husband sold a teenager his low rider that is really illegal, it still has our tags and is registered under my husbands name...the boy's Older brother just called the boy has been stopped the truck is so illegal that the police are going to impound it on the spot ...no inspection sticker no county sticker...and a bunch more stuff... are we going to get in trouble too???

2006-06-09 16:08:57 · 9 answers · asked by JeNe 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-06-09 16:06:28 · 26 answers · asked by Nicole Ch 1 in Law & Ethics

Colorado?
I hear alot about States like CA, AZ,

Is it unliveable where you live?

2006-06-09 16:05:30 · 9 answers · asked by mybabymydestiny 3 in Immigration

do you as legal americans think they should send all the illegal immagrints back where they came from?if they try to do it right would it be ok with you? in my honest opinion i think they shoould. i have the natural born right to be here. but yet when i go to look for a job the has been an illegal wh took it and that left me and my family on the streets. we give them food stamps and pay for their medical bills but then what is left when we really need it for the natural born citizens?

2006-06-09 16:05:15 · 13 answers · asked by littlecurvymomma 1 in Politics

So the whole seperation of church and state is a bunch of b/s because of Christian voters,right?And the pandering to them by elected officials?

2006-06-09 16:02:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-06-09 15:59:39 · 15 answers · asked by sosol 1 in Immigration

How can we be so cold-hearted and take their dreams away??Okay fine, they crossed the border illegally, they wouldn't have done so if the border was secure! They are here now, do you think it's really possible to deport all of them?? If not what is your solution?

2006-06-09 15:57:14 · 23 answers · asked by Sara M 1 in Immigration

is my life over no that i have a felony or sould i go to college and get a degree or will this be a waste of time in getting a job

2006-06-09 15:56:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2006-06-09 15:54:03 · 5 answers · asked by bugzaper 3 in Law & Ethics

The reason why I'm asking this is because I see a lot of similarities between the logic of people who defended slavery and the logic of the people today who defend, uh, well anyway I was interested in drawing some comparisons. When I ask how many people were pro-slavery, I mean all people who weren't opposed to it, so that can also include people who were simply indifferent to it.

2006-06-09 15:49:04 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Are they trying to hook the Christians or what?Who gives a damn if 2 ppl of the same sex marry each other.As long as I don't have to marry someone the same sex as me frick it.

2006-06-09 15:44:53 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

I think it is digusting that our newspapers and news stations keep showing a picture of a dead man. I get that Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was a horrible person but I think it is wrong to continue (or at all) displaying him like some trophy. Can you imagine if a news channel was showing dead marines? I know it's not the same in most peoples eyes but I really don't enjoy seeing anyone who is dead.

2006-06-09 15:41:22 · 21 answers · asked by shmoo 2 in Other - Politics & Government

I'm not sure on the details but isn't it right that the Welsh/Scottish now have their own parliaments why can't the English have their own also?

2006-06-09 15:38:29 · 10 answers · asked by RACHEL D 3 in Other - Politics & Government

Ok, I would just like to know what are the living arrangements during basic training (ARMY)? I'm particularly curious about Fort Jackson in South Carolina. But if anyone could tell me about the places where they stay...like is it still barracks or am I behind the times and its like dorm rooms with two soldiers to a room, etc...Anything will help. Thanks.

2006-06-09 15:36:33 · 11 answers · asked by Manillo 2 in Military