Politics & Government - 17 August 2006

can a merchant that provided goods press charges against you or the company you work for if some one with a stolen credit card used your company address and my telephone number the company called me and said that someone used a stolen credit card to make puchases from they company and my telephone number is the number they have listed as a contact number which i have no idea whats going on they said they will press charges against the company because it is to believe they have a dishonest employee im scared out of my mind because it seems like everything points to me so can they actually press charges for a chargeback they asked for the human resources manager and i gave them dummy info just thinking from the top of my headshould i actually tell hr that they called or should i just wait out and see what happens

2006-08-17 06:41:59 · 13 answers · asked by chelah45 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Immigration-enforcement proposal to go up for vote

Monica Alonzo-Dunsmoor
The Arizona Republic
Aug. 17, 2006 12:00 AM

PHOENIX - A group that wants to require Phoenix police officers and other city employees to enforce federal immigration laws has now collected enough signatures to put that measure to a public vote as early as November.

Randy Pullen, chairman of Protect Our City, needed 14,844 valid signatures to get the initiative on the ballot. His group turned in 15,052.

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There will be a special meeting at 9 a.m. Monday for the City Council to consider whether to put the measure on the Nov. 7 ballot. The meeting will be in the subcommittee room on the 12th floor of City Hall, 200 W. Washington St.

"People throughout the city are frustrated with the effects of illegal immigration," Mayor Phil Gordon said. "And now the residents of Phoenix will have the opportunity to vote."

Jake Jacobsen, president of the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association, said Pullen's proposal is not the answer to the problem of illegal immigration.

Requiring police officers to enforce federal immigration laws would hamper their ability to deal with daily emergencies, Jacobsen said.

Pullen's group initially submitted 21,797 signatures, but the Phoenix City Clerk's office found only 14,160 of those valid.

Follow-up efforts yielded an additional 1,275 signatures. Of those, 892 were valid, which more than made up for the 684-signature shortfall.

Phoenix voters will consider whether police officers and other city employees should act as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and whether Phoenix should "enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Homeland Security to designate police officers as immigration officers qualified to investigate, apprehend and detain aliens."

Pullen, who helped bring Proposition 200 to Arizona, plans to take this initiative to Tucson and Mesa next year.

Proposition 200 is a voter-approved measure that aims to restrict certain public benefits to undocumented immigrants and prevent them from voting.

The deadline is Aug. 24 to submit arguments that appear in election publicity pamphlets in support of or in opposition to the enforcement measure.

2006-08-17 06:41:49 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

First they came for the Muslims and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Muslim.
Then they came for the immigrants detaining them indefinitely solely upon the certification of the Attorney General and I didn't speak up because I wasn't an immigrant.
Then they came to eavesdrop on suspects consulting with their attorneys and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a suspect.
Then they came to prosecute non-citizens before secret military commissions, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a non-citizen.
Then they came to enter homes and offices for unannounced "sneak and peek" searches and I didn't speak up because I had nothing to hide.
Then they came to reinstate Cointelpro and resume the infiltration and surveillance of domestic religious and political groups and I didn't speak up because I no longer participated in any groups.
Then they came to arrest American citizens and hold them indefinitely without any charges and without access to lawyers, and I didn't speak up because I would never be arrested.

2006-08-17 06:41:08 · 11 answers · asked by abascious 1 in Politics

pool i knew him as larry pool as a kid he played a mean organ and was a special childhood friend we grew up he went into the military and i lost contact after he met my real father in the military he met my dad before i did and if he never went into the military i probably would of never knew my father before he died he worked for the Los Angeles Sherriff Dept at on time Please Help??

2006-08-17 06:40:23 · 1 answers · asked by PAULINA S 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-08-17 06:40:20 · 17 answers · asked by wheelrim 2 in Immigration

CHICAGO (AP) Immigration activists around the country are taking up the cause of a single mother who invoked the ancient principle of sanctuary and took refuge in a Chicago church rather than submit to deportation to Mexico.

Elvira Arellano, 31, was holed up for a second day Wednesday at Aldalberto United Methodist Church with the support of the congregation's pastor. With her was her 7-year-old son, Saul, an American citizen.

Federal officials said there is no right to sanctuary in a church under U.S. law and nothing to prevent them from arresting her. But they would not say exactly what they planned to do, or when.

The protest raised the spectacle of agents barging into a church and dragging her out.

2006-08-17 06:39:34 · 12 answers · asked by MissLazy 2 in Immigration

trainers and innocent civilians trampled to death as they go wild .
A supporter tried to link democraats and the donkey/asses to democrats being asses .
WEll i an say there are no reports of the asses going wild and killing people while they do provide the means to move heavy loads and traverse dangerous mountain trails for a much smaller amount of food then the elephant who consumes his weight in food each week .returning little and standing about usless .A circus freak paraded around with bright colors and fancy costumes to adorne them .KINDA gay if you ask me .BUT that is not fair to same sex partners who provide stable homes to orphans .

2006-08-17 06:39:13 · 12 answers · asked by playtoofast 6 in Politics

2006-08-17 06:38:59 · 23 answers · asked by Lacey 5 in Politics

2006-08-17 06:37:53 · 13 answers · asked by gidget lil bit 4 in Immigration

He was in the Canadian Navy.

2006-08-17 06:37:20 · 2 answers · asked by no69can 1 in Military

if they don't want the "mexicans" doing their so-called work, calling them freeloaders (when some americans are the freeloaders, too). In my opinion these people (anti-illegals) are just a special case to deal with.

2006-08-17 06:37:02 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

With the experience Israel had in fighting the Hezbollah, where boots on the ground were not that effective in fighting an enemy living in caves with rockets, and the US Army being held hostage in the deserts of Iraq; is there an alternative to the coming fight with Iran?

2006-08-17 06:36:45 · 7 answers · asked by Pey 7 in Military

2006-08-17 06:36:00 · 5 answers · asked by roxyinca 1 in Government

Immigration boss' transfer cheered

Daniel González
The Arizona Republic
Aug. 17, 2006 12:00 AM

The federal official in charge of immigration enforcement for Arizona is being transferred to El Paso, drawing cheers from Gov. Janet Napolitano and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

Roberto Medina's arrogant attitude and refusal to cooperate with state and local officials hurt the state at a time when Arizona is struggling to combat a major crime problem with smuggling networks that take advantage of federal policies that funnel illegal immigration traffic through the state, Napolitano and Arpaio said.

"His hostility to state and local law enforcement, coupled with a 'we know better than you' attitude was counter to the mission of his agency and did serious damage to the relations between our state and your department," Napolitano and Arpaio wrote in an Aug. 14 letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff. "We are greatly relieved and encouraged that he is being replaced." advertisement




Medina was reluctant to share "even basic" information, and his agency refused to pick up and deport Maricopa County Jail inmates presumed to be in the country illegally after they were convicted or cleared of state smuggling- related felony charges. As a result, sheriff's deputies were forced to transport dozens of presumed undocumented immigrants to the border themselves or release some of them from jail into the community, Arpaio said.

A statement released by ICE said Medina has been selected to oversee the ICE office in El Paso. The transfer will probably not occur for at least six months, spokesman Russell Ahr said. No replacement has been named.

The statement also said Medina spearheaded several initiatives that enhanced cooperation with state and local law enforcement agencies. For example, ICE trained 12 Arizona Department of Corrections Officers to expedite the deportation of undocumented criminals from the state prison system, saving the state over $2.9 million.

The Phoenix office has experienced high turnover since the agency was created in March 2003. Medina, the sixth person to oversee the office, is leaving after less than a year and a half on the job.

2006-08-17 06:35:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

QUESTION:
Cons/Repubes, will you SUPPORT the DEATH PENALTY for Bush/Cheney?

ANSWER:
Nope I think liberal tax dollars need to used to keep them permanently on Death Row! Funny thing that you libs are opposed to the death penalty but have no problems aborting an innocent child b/c it hampers your immoral lifestyles.

I wonder what the abortion rate would be if gays could become pregnant?


I'm sorry but this makes me sick! I have met people who call themselves christian They dont say THAT .That kind of language
Sounds like an "immoral lifestyle" just using it.

Some Democrats DO stand against a woman's right to choose,but if you were pregnant,would you want Bush to force you to carry it to term.How about a back-alley abortion?

And WHAT kind of mental deragemnet is required to "wonders" what the abortion rate would be if gays could get pregnant?

Gag. What actual followers of Christ's philosophy would call that
"peace love and tolerance"?

How very Christian of him to say that.

2006-08-17 06:33:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The definition is:
n 1: a crime that undermines the offender's government [syn: high treason, lese majesty] 2: disloyalty by virtue of subversive behavior [syn: subversiveness, traitorousness] 3: an act of deliberate betrayal [syn: treachery, betrayal, perfidy

2006-08-17 06:33:38 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My ex is about $22,000 in debt to child support. We were divorced in Idaho (where I live), and he lives in Colorado. I have been dealing with Child Support Enforcement for the longest time and they just don't seem to move much. He does currently have a suspended drivers license, but that is it. He is self employed and does not take care of his taxes at all. He has no property except a truck. But he does work and makes good money. He is also remarried with two stepkids. Apparently new family is more important than his own two children. And he lies to our children and tells them he is paying the support. I do not know how to get the support people to act more agressively. Should I seek an attorney's help? I don't have any extra money though. Advice would be much appreciated!!

2006-08-17 06:33:32 · 4 answers · asked by sistermoon 4 in Law & Ethics

THAT IN THE MIDDLE OF WAR TIME, A JUDGE WOULD BAN THE WIRE TAPPING THAT OUR GOVERNMENT HAS BEEN USING TO KEEP THIS COUNTRY SAFE?

2006-08-17 06:32:39 · 16 answers · asked by leo_galpalval 4 in Politics

They had to save the Americans back in the 1770's and then they had to help them destroy the Taliban in Afghanistan, and now they got the Hezbollah mess. Not to mention all the whining about sending the French into the disastrous quagmire known as Iraq. Why the French?

2006-08-17 06:30:27 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I dont believe in it

2006-08-17 06:28:35 · 53 answers · asked by Tblacklegacy 2 in Government

I am one and a half months late on my rent. My landlord removed all of my posessions from my apartment without my notice or consent. I am in Ohio on a month to month lease. What are my options under the law?

2006-08-17 06:28:09 · 2 answers · asked by thecup420 4 in Law & Ethics

or wait until they vote the Republicans out of office and lose the war on Islamo fascism.

2006-08-17 06:27:26 · 15 answers · asked by El Pistolero Negra 5 in Civic Participation

because the libs took away America's ability to listen to the terrorists... will you shout for joy b/c you think you "protected American freedom?" Or will you just blame it on Bush, like you do every time something goes wrong in the world?

2006-08-17 06:27:09 · 10 answers · asked by realsimonrulz 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-08-17 06:27:01 · 5 answers · asked by position28 4 in Other - Politics & Government

I've been reading a little bit about libel, which seems to be written defamation of character. I've also found that defamation is a 'false fact', but I haven't found much to cover opinions.

If I don't like my neighbor, would it be legal for to buy or rent a billboard for a couple years and plaster "I think John Smith sucks!"?

I'm not stating a fact, but it is clearly a negative opinion of the person.

Thank you.

2006-08-17 06:26:56 · 12 answers · asked by donleek2006 1 in Law & Ethics

Please explain this photo so I can understand. Thanks.

http://www.iflipflop.com/bush_bookupsidedown.jpg

2006-08-17 06:24:34 · 24 answers · asked by Dr.Feelgood 5 in Politics

Thousands of North American youth are being radicalized by the reigon of "PEACE"

They are not just preaching in the prisons any more.

2006-08-17 06:22:54 · 18 answers · asked by 43 5 in Politics

all i see when i come here is libtards are this or democraps do this

and neocon-nazi and con-scum and crap like that

why cant people here have an intellegent debate without hurling insults at each other

2006-08-17 06:22:43 · 24 answers · asked by Ethernaut 6 in Politics

friend of my got her I-485 (for permanent resident) interview two years ago, she was told to go home and wait for INS decision. Since the interview, she has been wait for her green card for two years, she still hasn't reciev her card or any letter from INS. I think it is time to file complaint aginst INS. but I want to contact top INS officers first. May be they haven't heard her yet.

2006-08-17 06:22:03 · 6 answers · asked by tiger 2 in Immigration

I did not do it?
But i am stuck... problems is i was at my girl friends house NOT staying there BUT there and someone called in on me for living there and i was put in jail for a 3rd degree felony... What can i do to prove i was not living there.. I have not been on probation in 6 years and i should not have to register anyway. Texas pased a law back in 97 and said every one should reister if they was on probation and went back till 1970.. Well i was and i went to court back in 95. Why should i... I got the raw in of the deal. I did not do nothing wrong in the first place but i was scared because they said i can be put away for 20 years so i took probation.. someone please help.

Additional Details

20 hours ago
i was registered at MY address i just visited her..She knows and has kids i was hinding nothing from her i am 40 and this all stared 13 years ago.. the neighor called after they found out and said i was living there but i was not. I stayed the night 2 times the past month but i did go over there after work inall..

19 hours ago
By the way her kids also know and i also have joint custody of my kids.. i was not hiding or trying to beat the sytem.

2006-08-17 06:21:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics