Politics & Government - 2 August 2006

"One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to develop weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them. That is our bottom line." - President Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998

"If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear. We want to seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program." - President Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998

"Iraq is a long way from [here], but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face." - Madeline Albright, Feb 18, 1998

2006-08-02 11:01:00 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

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Ok, so I've heard so many people tell me that illegal immigrants are evil criminals who do nothing but steal and commit acts of violence. Well, I'm here to tell you not to believe any of that crap. The truth is, most illegal immigrants come to the united states in order to achieve a better life. Most of them live in poor families and cannot support themselves in Mexico, so they flee to the United States for help.

Most illegal immigrants are said to disrespect our laws and pay no mind to them whatsoever and that it can be seen in the way the come by the millions illegally into the United States. The truth of this is all they know is that America is a beautiful utopia in which they can achieve many things and earn money. They don't see how breaking the law can even compare with saving their family from poverty and possible death and starvation.

I'm not sure how many people reading this are religious, but for those that believe know that God gave the world to us as a present. Every inch of the land belongs to all of us and we all deserve rights to the world as it's the gift from God. No human has the right to tell another human that a chunk of the world is "theirs." I realize that some sort if boundary is definitely necessary, but our strict immigration laws make it extremely difficult and time-consuming for an immigrant to come in legally. Know that these people are desperate and need saving soon. If you were a desperate Mexican living in a poor neighborhood with a poor family to support it would seem a lot better to just cross into the United States than go through the wait and effort to get into the United States.

I hear so many Americans now days talk about how illegal immigrants need to "get off their land" because it is theirs and they deserve it. Well, I know this may seem a little harsh, but if you were born into this land, you do not deserve it anymore than an illegal immigrant. Why? Because you did nothing to get into this land but be born. Immigrants are required to go through long acceptance processes in order to obtain citizenship. I believe tests, the knowledge of the English language and history of America are also necessary to get into the U.S. All most Americans had to do to obtain citizenship was to be born. That's it. Once, my school history teacher made my whole class take a citizenship test to see if we knew what immigrants where required to know and most of the class was stunned. We needed to make it open book in order to complete the test! Immigrants are required to study these facts.

My point of the whole paragraph above was to point out that if being born within the U.S. is the only requirement to become a citizen, then what makes anyone think we deserve America? The only ones that deserve it are the ones who work for our country. The ones who stand up and do something. The ones who give without taking and give back to the community. Our ancestors deserved this country. The least we as Americans can do is to allow others to experience America as well. We need to help them gain citizenship and make immigration laws less of a strain. Not one person deserves America, we all deserve it as a whole. The illegal immigrants are just here to lend a helping hand and to live better lives. Please, do not deny them of this.

Now, I know many people try to say that the whole issue of immigration is all racist white people. This is very wrong. Although many people do get very racist when involving this issue (ex: all wetbacks need to get out!!). It is a sad day when things like this turn into a racist issue. It starts off with legitimate arguments, but then quickly turns ugly. If you visit "Yahoo! Answers" on the Immigration page, you will see much racism in one little forum page. I'm not saying all people against illegal immigration are racist, but I definitely see it every day. Notice how the KKK and are very anti-illegal immigrant. Please do not let their train of thought catch on. Racism leads to no good at all.

Many immigrants just want a piece of what America has to offer. They fight hard to get into this great land. Why stop people from achieving their happiness? Is it not an inalienable right to have the pursuit of happiness? They are merely pursuing their happiness. No one's rights are being denied when these people enter the United States.

The great thing about illegal immigrants is that they put millions of dollars into the economy. Most offer cheap labor for work you would probably not do yourself. They do this because they have lived in poverty and are willing to work for virtually no pay in order to just get a little money to live. These people are not greedy. A large number of illegal immigrants can be found building houses, doing yard work, cleaning houses, washing clothes, picking fruit, taking the role of janitor at schools, and much more. Illegal immigrants are good for the economy.

The downside to illegal immigrants is that they cannot pay taxes because they are not legal so they, unfortunately, also take from the economy. That is where amnesty comes in. This is a pardon from the government to the illegal immigrants for their "crime" of crossing the border in order for them to become legal citizens. Doing this would set them free from their fear of getting deported and will also enable them to pay taxes so they will only give to the community. There has been amnesty before and nothing bad happened last time so we can be sure for the same thing to happen again.

A lot of focus has been put on illegal immigrants lately and this makes no sense. These people are here to live and work in America and we want them out? America needs to focus on more important issues. The people who complain about illegal immigrants committing crimes forget that citizens, too, commit way more crimes than illegal immigrants do. Why not focus on those?

In my opinion, the best thing that can be done is to give citizenship to the hard-working beneficial illegal immigrants and deport the takers. Deport only the bad and keep the good. Also, to make the immigration process a lot smoother and more efficient. Besides, while most of us worry about the illegal immigrants already in the country, many other things are happening right behind our backs. Let's focus on the real criminals and not just some people coming to the U.S. to work.

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2006-08-02 11:00:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Ok I feel so bad right now ....my Fiancee left a week ago for the Army boot camp... well his bootcamp does not start till frieday... ok he has called me a few times since he has been there...well today he called and i did not get to the phone in enough time... do you think they will let he call me again later since no one answered???? I feel so bad for not answering the phone so I hope that he is able to call me again today????? HELP......

2006-08-02 11:00:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

After all Russia KNOWS the U.S. has WMDs and the U.S. has already used them on another country.
The U.S. also used biological weapons (smallpox) on their own population. (The Sioux)
And the U.S. invaded its neighbor to the south, (Mexico) and took large amounts of land from them by force. (Texas)

2006-08-02 10:57:32 · 5 answers · asked by Rockvillerich 5 in Other - Politics & Government

i ve heard alot of people complaining all the time that mexicans are taking the job positions of citizens who are students that want to work a part time job. Is it true that mexicans are filling all this positions by being janitors and cleaning people? Is it true that mexican girls are coming over here all pregnant and having kids so that the governement will support them with financial aid such as WIC or Welfare ? Is this true? please tell me what do you think ?

2006-08-02 10:57:11 · 11 answers · asked by Dr. Truth 3 in Immigration

do you believe that hisbullah and hamas are terrorists and why??

2006-08-02 10:56:18 · 14 answers · asked by uk man 2 in Politics

I have been USA 9 months.when I first day went to school.3 periods is english classes..1 english..that teacher is nice and beautif. That class has asian and mexican people. most are mexican. Maybe is this reason. so my teacher dislike we asian student.. When I or asian students to ask question,the mexican went,too. I think I am next asker. But the teacher answer mexican first..And she asked question, alway ask mexican. And she just talk to mexcan.did'nt talk to me and asian student......I say something I do't, is she can't heart. she only listen to mexican. And, I ask her"can I go to restroom" She said"wait to class over" I said"sometime, we cant' wait" she said"sometime you have to wait"But mexican ask same question. she made a pass to them..
This is why, what's wrong with us.
And we asian student is learn engish fast than mexican..I know some mexican friends.they living here almost 2 years.but engish is bad than me..
How come the teacher discrimination me? what's wrong with me?

2006-08-02 10:55:31 · 19 answers · asked by Jim 1 in Government

My mail is either never delivered or delivered to the wrong mailbox. I have emailed complaints, have made complaints in person, have made complaints to a friend who works in the same post office, have had an 'alert card' made up to remind our carrier who we are and what our address is, and still no results.
I am not able to get a post office box because there is a long wating list in our town.
What is the next step to try to get my mail, or is it a lost cause?
Thanks!

2006-08-02 10:54:14 · 5 answers · asked by breatch 1 in Government

2006-08-02 10:54:01 · 14 answers · asked by snowy dragon 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-08-02 10:52:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

Resturants Doors back until the 1966 that says
"NO Blacks, NO Jews, NO Dogs"
Considering Blacks and Jews are Dogs in the eyes of White America.
Explain.....

2006-08-02 10:52:37 · 8 answers · asked by skystriker65 3 in Politics

Hey,I from China.living USA. If China has war with USA. Which country should I help? China is my homeland. But,now I living USA.

2006-08-02 10:52:07 · 21 answers · asked by Jim 1 in Government

The right to decide how our money is allocated seems to me the basis of a so called democracy. An entire branch of the Government is destined to deal with "money issues". It would be a lot simpler and definately more democaratic if when we file our income tax return, WE DECIDE WHERE that money (earned by us) should go. Why it is not done this way?

2006-08-02 10:51:35 · 10 answers · asked by orestes909 2 in Law & Ethics

How many Mexican families out there have only one child? This sign is only on the Mexican border so assume their Mexican.

2006-08-02 10:51:31 · 15 answers · asked by tripledigit67 3 in Immigration

2006-08-02 10:51:20 · 3 answers · asked by vin 2 in Government

Why should criminals have all the resources of the law at their disposal to defend them in court. Obviously, where there is doubt about their guilt, they should have a defence but in many cases there is not doubt about thier guilt, but it still has to be proved in court.

2006-08-02 10:49:34 · 11 answers · asked by David74 3 in Law & Ethics

I got a DUI 5 1/2 years ago went to court and then didn't follow up. Went to jail for one night and haven't done anything since then. So for 2 years I have not driven and I want to know what my options are if there are any....

2006-08-02 10:49:21 · 13 answers · asked by Wondering Woman 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

in california, if the custodial parent's car breaks down, is it ok to miss a visitation with noncustodial parent who has visitation rights?

2006-08-02 10:47:43 · 6 answers · asked by yogabear516 1 in Law & Ethics

1)Examples of the morals

A)First off the lie about WMD’s in Iraq to support his defense contracts in Texas.
http://stream.paranode.com/imc/portland/images/2003/12/276084.jpg
http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2003/12/276083.shtml
http://www.iags.org/iraqpipelinewatch.htm
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B)The deaths of our soldiers combined with the deaths of two Countries this Administration has invaded, without “declarations of war” being posted through Congress. That is clearly a statement of a political war from the Ring wing politicians….

C)Bush’s continual use of signing statements to legislature, without the consent of the public or the knowledge of the public.

a)Bush has used the signing statement to empower his Patriot Act that he won’t disclose because it’s so secret, and that alone undermines the Constitution and the Bill of Rights…What they do disclose has holes in it, and parts are missing for the rebuttal Republican.
b)Using signing statements 800 times compared to the 600 times that all of the American Presidents have used the feature up to date. He is insane!
c)Bush trying to replace 150 years of Legislation of our founding fathers in a short 6 ½ years over EGO (Easing God Out) with his own agendas….

D)The National deficit doesn’t go along with Conservative politics period!
Which making those non-conservative along GOP party lines…Who are these people hiding in and running America into the ground? Neocons + no conscience = sociopaths

Vent as you wish please!

2006-08-02 10:47:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I know we were at war, but do you think we were justified with using an A bomb. A bomb which I personally think shouldn't ever be used. It not only is like a form of torture, giving cancer and melting skin off little children it destroys our earth

2006-08-02 10:47:36 · 14 answers · asked by Eve 2 in Other - Politics & Government

I would get out of Europe. Drop the human rights laws that dont work. Make sure that the crime is punished. Bring back deterents like Borstal and hanging. Take VAT of everything. Then put back a purchase tax. If you girls need a sanitary towel no tax. If you want a Bentley big tax. Get matron back to run hospitals not 100's of accountants. There is a lot more. Immigration has to be stopped for 5 years so we can sort the mess out. Let teachers deal with naughty kids. You can put your own bits in if you want. Lets face it Blair, Brown and Cameron will continue to C**K it up.

2006-08-02 10:47:18 · 13 answers · asked by deadly 4 in Government

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2006-08-02 10:46:45 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

By our government?
They hate our country, our flag, our leaders, and our troops yet they live here. They cheer for nations like China or England over their own.
Should Libs be considered citizens of America or not?

2006-08-02 10:44:49 · 32 answers · asked by nycdude_usa 1 in Other - Politics & Government

The brochures contained info about the business (similar to what is seen in hotel lobbys). There was not a sign stating that you could only take one brochure. The brochures were just sitting on the the counter of the business.

2006-08-02 10:44:36 · 8 answers · asked by jon s 2 in Law & Ethics

Well, the Democrats want Big Government, which is bad because of bureaucracy, too much taxes, and corruption, but Republicans want Big Business, which is bad because of bad customer service in larger corporations, more expensive service, corruption, and monopolies. Why can't there be a "happy medium" between the two? We can't have Big Government -and- Business...either they exist Big and Small or just Medium together. How can they be both medium sized so as to restore the democracy of the federal/democratic republic of our forefathers?

2006-08-02 10:44:06 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in Politics

2006-08-02 10:44:00 · 9 answers · asked by h g 1 in Civic Participation

You know, the band? Kitty on my foot and i wanna touch it...Move into the country, gonna eat me a lot of peaches..haha

2006-08-02 10:41:03 · 4 answers · asked by itsallover 5 in Other - Politics & Government

I see many questions on here that seem to "bash" the law / law enforcement / law makers. I am curious to see if there are any people out there who feel that they can honestly say that they still have respect for the law. Do you? Can you?

2006-08-02 10:38:22 · 9 answers · asked by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 in Law & Ethics

or a green card?Last time I went all I had to do was fill out a little sheet of paper.And it did not ask for my "status".

2006-08-02 10:35:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

A center for employment that all migrant workers must go through to work here? Interviews could be conducted there. Employers could request what they need. And what should be the rules?

2006-08-02 10:35:04 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration