Politics & Government - 18 September 2006

In light of the recent deaths of 4 Canadian soldiers who were giving out candy to Afghanistani chidren...Why are we fighting someone else's war? Statistics indicate that Canadian soldiers are 6 times more likely to die in Afghanistan, than a U.S. soldier in Iraq. Why do we want to copy U.S. foreign policy instead of being the great diplomats of peace that we once were?

2006-09-18 10:46:29 · 15 answers · asked by Optimistic 6 in Military

2006-09-18 10:45:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2006-09-18 10:45:18 · 16 answers · asked by geoffrey2312 3 in Politics

I understand the fact that you want to protect your religion. However, trying to start riots over every word uttered or you feel is an insult has been taken too far.
No other religion is as sensitive nor as ready to back up those beliefs with guns and bombs. Having religious conviction and standing up for your rights is one thing. Taking every remark and turning them into a reason to become violent has gotten to the point that people are going to turn a deaf ear to your concerns and whining.

What do you think? Is this whining gotten to a point that it is out of control or do Islamist have a right to complain and kill in the name of Allah still?

2006-09-18 10:44:28 · 5 answers · asked by lisa n florida 3 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-09-18 10:44:24 · 7 answers · asked by polisciencegirl 2 in Law & Ethics

Why do Americans celebrate their English forfathers resilence on Thanks giving then celebrate kicking em out on independence (it smacks of double standards!)
I am from England and like Americans and don't mean this to be confrontational. I was just musing!

2006-09-18 10:42:15 · 12 answers · asked by Essex Dweller 1 in Government

pictures of her in action like holding signs up helping someone

2006-09-18 10:41:26 · 2 answers · asked by ashley 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-09-18 10:40:48 · 5 answers · asked by carl z 1 in Law & Ethics

what all do u do in the military? how long does it take u to train b 4 u can get a job.

2006-09-18 10:39:37 · 8 answers · asked by slam_29102 1 in Military

“I will be voting to give the President of the United States the authority to use force — if necessary — to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat to our security.”
- Sen. John F. Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9, 2002

2006-09-18 10:38:51 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6 in Politics

after 10 years, he dies ,and his family takes everytyhing?
Me and the kids have nothing?

2006-09-18 10:37:16 · 3 answers · asked by flower4bird 1 in Government

and that my wages are 642 per hour,but it dosnt have a time limit on it or anything

2006-09-18 10:35:52 · 5 answers · asked by snoopdog 1 in Law & Ethics

please give me answers.

2006-09-18 10:34:44 · 6 answers · asked by Super S 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-09-18 10:34:00 · 5 answers · asked by Brent D 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-09-18 10:33:28 · 7 answers · asked by flower4bird 1 in Law & Ethics

I've enjoyed the forum, but I have grave doubts about the ultimate outcome...what's your opinion, will some corporation end up 'writing' our border policy for us?

2006-09-18 10:32:32 · 8 answers · asked by gokart121 6 in Immigration

Politics? Egostism?

Conservatives - provide me with one source where he said he was wrong.

2006-09-18 10:32:23 · 29 answers · asked by notme 5 in Politics

Israels' a country judaism is a religion.....why correlate the two when speaking against a countries actions?

Don't say because most of the population is jewish, I doubt they involve religion with politics..

2006-09-18 10:31:24 · 14 answers · asked by Bleh 3 in Government

for an amphibious assault. i think it is good for humanitarian services but to do an amphbious operation with only a battalion size landing force, which is only 3 line companies is entirely to small for an assault

2006-09-18 10:31:02 · 4 answers · asked by Beaujock 1 in Military

Especially the very loud ghetto ones w/ out class

2006-09-18 10:29:49 · 6 answers · asked by John K 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-09-18 10:27:23 · 9 answers · asked by mr. political 2 in Government

Nevermind the voters, let's talk to the guys n gals that REALLY wear the pants in the family! LOL Anyone? MCI? Verizon? Anyone?

2006-09-18 10:25:00 · 9 answers · asked by gokart121 6 in Immigration

Isn't it hypocritical of the US gov. to denounce the growers of foreign, addictive, harmful drugs, while allowing the US to export tobacco? Wouldn't our money be better spent than in Columbia or Bolivia?

2006-09-18 10:24:48 · 5 answers · asked by salaamrashaad 2 in Politics

Like 4 example,police beating & gang up on children then accused them as gang-bangers.
Aren't the police are suppose 2 be our so-called friendly authories? Like suppose 2 held justice 4 wrongdoings,killers,drug-dealers,rapist & bunch of crooked folks,instead they ALWAYS accused blacks,hispanic,mexican,indians & poor folks as the villans! Now i don't understand why,that how come, when TRUTH is serve,no 1 believes it,yet the authories are gettin away with alotta crap,tho!

2006-09-18 10:24:19 · 14 answers · asked by shockdog737 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

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bright.
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2006-09-18 10:22:08 · 12 answers · asked by zone 3 in Immigration

Few other countries are so proud of torture that they would want to shamelessly publicise it.

Not only do they love torture but they are so blase about the murder of civilians that they felt the massacre at Haditha didn't even need to be investigated (until forced to by the media).

When faced with the Americans, EVIL IS THE ONLY WAY TO FIGHT EVIL.

2006-09-18 10:21:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Has the gov't sued Big Tobacco enough.....or should the gov't leave them alone.

2006-09-18 10:21:17 · 7 answers · asked by alexandritekc 2 in Politics

2006-09-18 10:21:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

ive been perm employed with the same employer for 2 years,after the first year i was made a head cashier so my hourly rat increased from 592 an hour to 642, about six months after i was told i would have to go to another dept without no choice, when i asked if my hourly rate would go back down i was told it was alright for the moment, that was about a year ago. Now my employers a re saying that they will stop my current rate and put me back down to 592 can they do that? ANY HELP

2006-09-18 10:20:28 · 21 answers · asked by snoopdog 1 in Law & Ethics

And if so, which party does he/she belong to?

2006-09-18 10:20:15 · 10 answers · asked by Tofu Jesus 5 in Politics