Politics & Government - 12 August 2006

My ex husband shows up in my city today (he lives over 1,000 miles away) and announces that he wants to get custody of my daughter. She is 6.5 years old, and always lived with me. My husband adopted her when she was 2.5 years old as her real father never paid support, visitations, and no contact. The real father has seen her maybe 30 times since she was born. The longest time he ever spent with her was maybe 10 hours. He is on his second marriage since we divorced almost 7 years ago. He also moves around quite a bit. He is telling me that his lawyer found a loop hole in the adoption and that he can fight to get her back. What will a judge look at when deciding custody between us? What things are positive/negative marks on either side for custody? My ex just fought for custody of his older son (from another woman) and won back in May of this year. I am so worried and want to make sure that she stays with me because of the type of person he is, (and he hasn't changed at all).

2006-08-12 17:42:21 · 16 answers · asked by Someonesmommy 5 in Law & Ethics

We had an incident in our neighborhood where someone was physically evicted from their rental. A neighbor saw the stuff on the curb and decided to loot it. Then he called another neighbor (who was having our daughter spend the night) to come out after dark and see if there was anything her or her kids would like. The neighbor took her three kids and my daughter out to the curb at night to rummage through somebody’s belongings.

My husband drove by during this and called me immediately to ask if I knew anything about it. We were both shocked that these people would do something like this and even more shocked that they would take our kid out there with them!

We talked to our daughter about it and she understands that it was morally wrong. She then wanted to take the stuff back that she took.

How can I explain my feelings about this to my neighbors/friends without looking like a snob or hurting their feeling?

2006-08-12 17:40:28 · 10 answers · asked by soblue2day 1 in Law & Ethics

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2006-08-12 17:38:11 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I'm not an American but I've been on this site long enough to see that Republicans, by and large, seem to only come in one shape -angry white men (and women)

You call Liberals "American haters" for questioning their governments actions.
You accuse them of siding with terrorists when they question deplorable actions taken by the US or countries on their 'own side'.
You accuse them of being Communists just because they believe in the needs of the many, not just the few.

I personally hate all forms of patriotism, if anything smacks of Communist ideals it's that. Blind willingness to believe everything your government tells you, and absolute blind faith in a leader is part of the very definition of Fascism.

Why can't you disagree with Israel's tactic of blanket bombing without being accused of siding with Hizbollah?
Why can't you disagree with the war in Iraq without being accused of hating America?
Isn't being able to question right and wrong the cornerstone of freedom?

2006-08-12 17:35:44 · 10 answers · asked by Bapboy 4 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-08-12 17:34:33 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I know some charge tax for owning a car, and others do not. So what about for a house?

2006-08-12 17:34:06 · 3 answers · asked by phishycoding 4 in Law & Ethics

During the Crusades, as explained to me by a jewish scholar that the Semitic Jews began setting up trade routes between the ME and Europe. It was my understanding that this is how europe became the home of so many Jews. Neither Christians nor Muslims were warring with the Jews, so they had the freedom to move back and forth relatively safely. Can you give me more information on this?

2006-08-12 17:33:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-08-12 17:32:11 · 9 answers · asked by Ale 7 in Immigration

ah to be free of responsibility i feel good Vote dummycrate and never have to be responsible again

2006-08-12 17:28:17 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

We fault the German public for not rising up against Hitler...so why don't we hear more about the Arab public rising up to condemn terrorism? Should they be allowed to whine, "But it's haaaaaard. I might get hurt if I speak up"?

2006-08-12 17:27:45 · 5 answers · asked by Brand X 6 in Politics

I got a truancy ticket about a month before i turn 18. And i didnt pay the fine or go to court. And ive heard that once you turn 18, your record gets cleared. Is it also true that if you have a ticket and you havent paid and you try to get your drivers permit at the DMV, it will show up???

2006-08-12 17:27:33 · 18 answers · asked by Jennifer 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

What are the standards of becoming a Navy corpsmen?What score do you need to get on the ASVAB? Do they go through navy boot and Marine training? How hard is it becoming a combat medic?I do plan on joining the Navy and I want this specific MOS. 10 pts to anyone who can thoroughly help . thanks

2006-08-12 17:27:13 · 5 answers · asked by Nano 1 in Military

2006-08-12 17:27:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

DOSE THIS "MEAN' ANYTHING TOOO "U"????? should this be the UNITED "WAY" ???????? YOUR OPININS ARE WELCOMED.... NOMATTER WHO YOU ARE..???

2006-08-12 17:15:40 · 14 answers · asked by deenishia1 2 in Government

Lindsay English the CIA and the soldier charged with rape and those are just the ones that got caught.

A camp A CAMP PEOPLE where the US says they don't need to apply to the Geneva convention ....and they are kept in Cuba because what they are doing is (for now) ilegal in the US .....

Is America tortureing people? Yes they are and how can you tell me that command doesn't catch on unless they are part of it.

The US command has no idea? I think we heard that explaination at Nurenburg didn't we.

2006-08-12 17:15:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Fine. Let's all do it. No excuses.

My friends, the American Red Cross blood supply is seriously low. They are in dire need of any Type O blood. But all types would be welcome. It doesn’t hurt to give blood and you may just help save a life. And you’ll feel a little better about yourself.

2006-08-12 17:14:17 · 16 answers · asked by Doc Watson 7 in Politics

I've heard from my late grandfather and other old people that Iraq would've been one of the greatest, most developed countries in the world had the British occupation lasted, The Brits were honest straight forward people and ruled the country MUCH BETTER than all national governments. of course they had their own interests in the country and region but they cared for the Iraqi people too unlike our selfish national corrupted regimes, I'm originally from Iraq and lived there for 23 years.

2006-08-12 17:13:27 · 3 answers · asked by bikake 1 in Politics

1. If a orginazation or individual, helps a illegal they go to jail.

2. Any illegal entry can make you permently barred from the U.S.

3. Police can enforce immigration laws

4. To spped up courts, a illegal can ask to be granted "Volentery departure"with the only penalty being future barring

5. Would make most minor crimes a feloney if commited by a illegal

6. Would not allow felones to become U.S. citizens.

The list goes one ....

2006-08-12 17:12:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

For those who think I ask boring questions, here's a REALLY boring one ... mind you, it interests me ... :)

Thomas Jefferson forcibly tells us what the States retained under the US Constitution in regards to immigration:

Resolved, That alien friends are under the jurisdiction and protection of the laws of the state wherein they are; that no power over them has been delegated to the United States, nor prohibited to the individual states, distinct from their power over citizens; and it being true, as a general principle, and one of the amendments to the Constitution having also declared, that "the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited to the states, are reserved, to the states, respectively, or to the people," the act of the Congress of the United States, passed the 22d day of June, 1798, entitled "An Act concerning Aliens"

Anyone care to read and interpret for themselves? :)

2006-08-12 17:11:48 · 17 answers · asked by Sashie 6 in Immigration

1. If amnesty is granted........what are your plans politically and socially if you were against it?
2. If the borders are closed and mass deportation is conducted........what is the next IMPORTANT issue we need to address?

2006-08-12 17:10:28 · 20 answers · asked by sqwirlsgirl 5 in Immigration

2006-08-12 17:04:39 · 24 answers · asked by Love Exists? 6 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-08-12 17:03:00 · 19 answers · asked by JAMES 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-08-12 17:02:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2006-08-12 16:59:49 · 15 answers · asked by kooldog1000 2 in Military

Tell us about it, no matter ...what...it is. It's Sat nite!

2006-08-12 16:59:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

told that it matters greatly to pick a good job. What would that be?

2006-08-12 16:58:22 · 11 answers · asked by kooldog1000 2 in Military

http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/cwn/040805darfur.aspx

2006-08-12 16:57:22 · 9 answers · asked by hexa 6 in Other - Politics & Government

Are these the same hippies from the 70s or have they digressed even worse?

2006-08-12 16:55:41 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I know it is morbid, But I cant help but think (at the time)are they recognizable????

2006-08-12 16:54:34 · 6 answers · asked by FLaK 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

America FIRST..... China's job is China first....
Russia's job is Russia first....


when are we all gonna admit this.....

2006-08-12 16:54:19 · 7 answers · asked by daddio 7 in Government