Politics & Government - 7 July 2006

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For thinkers only: Prohibition doesn't work, does it?

The advantage of ending censorship or prohibition is that the "naughty" or "super cool" factor fades fast. Legalise heroin and let users sign a legal declaration that they are are addicts and watch the heroin rate initially rise and then eventually plummet.drop. Study the US alcohol Prohibition of the 1930s which resulted in organised crime, violence and killings. Shouldn't prohibition be limited to specific categories of citizens such as minors and felons?

2006-07-07 17:14:32 · 3 answers · asked by toweroftusks 2 in Law & Ethics

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Do soldiers really know 100% of what they are getting into when they sign on the dotted line?

As prior military, I'm sick of hearing people say,"Soldiers know exactly what they are getting into when they signed on the dotted line." How the H.E.L.L. would you know? Have you served in the military? I served honorably for 4 years in United Stated Marine Corps and I had no idea what I was getting into when I signed on the dotted line. Military life was a huge shock for me, but I don't regret having served. I dare you to talk to a recruiter, listen to what he/she has to say, enlist, then compare it to what military life is really like. You'll have a rude awakening. Then when some idiot says that you knew exactly what you were getting into, you'll be in my place. Those soldiers are defending your right to tell these lies so the least you can do is shut your mouth, not give your opinion on something you know nothing about, and show respect where it's due.

2006-07-07 17:13:47 · 18 answers · asked by PinkBrain 4 in Military

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Should the F.B.I be monitoring internet chat rooms?

WASHINGTON - Authorities have disrupted planning by foreign terrorists for an attack on New York City tunnels, two law enforcement officials said Friday.

FBI agents monitoring Internet chat rooms used by extremists learned in recent months of the plot to strike a blow at the city's economy by destroying vital transportation networks, one official said.

http://www.katu.com/stories/87438.html

2006-07-07 17:13:22 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

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Why do blacks do so poorly in school?

http://www.gmu.edu/departments/economics/wew/articles/06/blame.html

2006-07-07 17:10:46 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

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Politic Start Kit?

What is a liberal
What is a conserative?
What is a Democrat?
What is a Republican?
What are the differences between them?
Who is supporting Bush?

2006-07-07 17:09:38 · 4 answers · asked by junsumoney 3 in Politics

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What u think about terrorism?

2006-07-07 17:07:16 · 16 answers · asked by amjeysson 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

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Will the USA become like mexico on immigration?

2006-07-07 17:06:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

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Should NJ Dem Gov Jon Corzine resign after getting elected with tax relief promise but raised taxes in office?

Yes, for New Jersey residents who are among the highest taxed anywhere Jon "The Taxman" Corzine promised during his election campaign to bring tax relief, but having been elected has helped effect the largest tax increase in New Jersey history. Should he apologize and resign? Has he misled the NJ electorate in order to obtain his office as governor?

2006-07-07 17:05:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

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Is documentation is racism ?

Do you need documetation if you are
gay ? white ? black ? jewish ?
stright ? fat ? bisexual ? handicap ? have blue eyes ?
the answer is no

do you need documentation if you are hispanic ?
yes.

Why dothe Americans insist on discriminating a certain cross section of humanity ?

2006-07-07 17:04:46 · 23 answers · asked by chupa_minor 1 in Immigration

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i was given a dwi unfairly, how do i fight this charge?

i passed all the test that the trooper gave me, but just because i had alcholo on my breath he still arrested me. once at jail i took not one but two breathalizers and passed, but he still kept me overnight.

2006-07-07 17:04:42 · 15 answers · asked by nena 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

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are all 5 million muslims in america not terrorists?

2006-07-07 17:04:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

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what was the name of the regiem that overthrough the government in peru in the 1070s?

2006-07-07 17:03:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

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what about mikhaeil gorbachef?is he alive yet ?

2006-07-07 17:03:11 · 6 answers · asked by emadreza 1 in Politics

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Wait! Why do we actually Need to end Poverty?

Why end poverty?

What's wrong with poverty? Why does it need to end? Without poverty would we know what a decent, successful living looks like? I see no moral dilemna here. I love poverty! It's a brutal frame of reference that helps me to realize what a great situation I really am in.
Giving money means satisfying empty bellies, and when these bellies are full, what's the next thing a human needs? Sex! That's right, sex. And then there's a good chance after that is performed another empty bellied creature is born. Thus, the perpetual cycle never ends as we give more money.

Leave poverty alone! Let it be free! Let it exist! Stop trying to end poverty. It's not a disease. It's the solution!

2006-07-07 16:59:53 · 15 answers · asked by Marc M 1 in Politics

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do you guys think "the god" of Moslem's and Christian's and Jew's are the same god?

2006-07-07 16:58:57 · 31 answers · asked by kiarash 1 in Other - Politics & Government

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if god is allah and God is love why does allah preach hate?

2006-07-07 16:58:55 · 22 answers · asked by Valley Mental Health tooele Utah 4 in Civic Participation

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Are you happy there is not a draft for the Military?

Aren't you glad you don't "have" to go into the military.

2006-07-07 16:57:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

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Why do we have more people figting for animal rights then poeple in Iraq's rights?

to me it seems like we have more people and organizations fighting for animal rights and environment then we have fighting to Iraqi people's rights......
green peace
PETA
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
International Fund for Animal Welfare
Farm Sanctuary
Environmental and Social Justice Organizations
The EnviroLink Network
National Association for Environmental Education
Soulutions Now
Global Communications
PERRO

and thats just a few of em.....there are thousands of more organization that are for environmental and animal rights, and even though thats a real good thing how come we dont have organizations for abuse against Iraqi,Afgani people.........

2006-07-07 16:57:13 · 8 answers · asked by Love Exists? 6 in Civic Participation

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Do you agree with OR believe in “Mutual Aid”? Why or why not?

2006-07-07 16:55:55 · 4 answers · asked by Am 4 in Politics

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Does anyone believe that politicians are honest?

Really. I honestly want to know. I don't know of anyone, but there must be someone. And if so, are you intelligent and perceptive? Can you prove it?

And for those of you who want to answer this who DON'T believe that politicians are honest, then why are you trusting them to make major decisions which impact your life?

2006-07-07 16:51:43 · 25 answers · asked by j_doggie_dogg 6 in Politics

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