Politics & Government - 1 October 2006

I would like to know if there are any Moon Festival celebrations planned for here in Santiago.

2006-10-01 16:19:54 · 2 answers · asked by adentonnchile 3 in Embassies & Consulates

2006-10-01 16:18:59 · 9 answers · asked by juan c 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

in the USA

2006-10-01 16:18:38 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

it isn't anti immigration, it qualifies what the issue should be really about:

>>Written in response to a series of letters to the editor in the Orange
>>County Register:
>>
>>Dear Editor:
>>
>>So many letter writers have based their arguments on how this land is made
>>up of immigrants. Ernie Lujan for one, suggests we should tear down the
>>Statue of Liberty because the people now in question aren't being treated
>>the same as those who passed through Ellis Island and other ports of
>>entry.
>>
>>Maybe we should turn to our history books and point out to people like Mr.
>>Lujan why today's American is not willing to accept this new kind of
>>immigrant any longer. Back in 1900 when there was a rush from all areas of
>>Europe to come to the United States, people had to get off a ship and
>>stand in a long line in New York and be
>>documented. Some would even get down on their hands and knees and kiss the
>>ground. They made a pledge to uphold the laws and support their new
>>country in good and bad times. They made learning English a primary rule
>>in their new American households and some even changed their names to
>>blend in with their new home.
>>
>>They had waved go good bye to their birth place to give their children a
>>new life and did everything in their power to help their children
>>assimilate into one culture.
>>
>>Nothing was handed to them. No free lunches, no welfare, no labor laws to
>>protect them. All they had were the skills and craftsmanship they had
>>brought with them to trade for a future of prosperity. Most of their
>>children came of age when World War II broke out. My father fought along
>>side men whose parents had come straight over from
>>Germany, Italy, France and Japan. None of these 1st generation Americans
>>ever gave any thought about what country their parents had come from. They
>>were Americans fighting Hitler, Mussolini and the Emperor of Japan. They
>>were defending the United States of America as one people. When we
>>liberated France, no one in those villages were looking for the
>>French-American or the German American or the Irish American. The people
>>of France saw only Americans. And we carried one flag that represented one
>>country. Not one of those immigrant sons would have thought about picking
>>up another country's flag and waving it to represent who they were. It
>>would have been a disgrace to their parents who had sacrificed so much to
>>be here. These immigrants truly knew what it meant to be an American. They
>>stirred the melting pot into one red, white and blue bowl.
>>
>>And here we are in 2006 with a new kind of immigrant who wants the same
>>rights and privileges. Only they want to achieve it by playing with a
>>different set of rules, one that includes the entitlement card and a
>>guarantee of being faithful to their mother country. I'm sorry, that's not
>>what being an American is all about. I believe that the immigrants who
>>landed on Ellis Island in the early 1900's deserve better than that for
>>all the toil, hard work and sacrifice in raising future generations to
>>create a land that has become a beacon for those legally searching for a
>>better life. I think they would be appalled that they are being used as an
>>example by those waving foreign country flags.
>>
>>And for that suggestion about taking down the Statue of Liberty, it
>>happens to mean a lot to the citizens who are voting on the immigration
>>bill. I wouldn't start talking about dismantling the United States just
>>yet.
>>
>>(signed) Rosemary LaBonte
>>
>>P. S. Pass this on to everyone you know!!! KEEP THIS LETTER MOVING!!
>>I hope this letter gets read by millions of people all across the nation.

2006-10-01 16:17:24 · 3 answers · asked by rinehartstacy 2 in Immigration

Why must we monkey libs always root for the wrong team and pull against America?

2006-10-01 16:16:26 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-10-01 16:16:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

How do we libs cope? Do we monkey libs continue to blame the nice repuglicans and cry and moan like any other day?

2006-10-01 16:14:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-10-01 16:13:22 · 15 answers · asked by BD98 1 in Military

Does anyone know if Mark Foley's name will remain on the ballot for his district? Can the Florida GOP replace him as their candidate or is it to late?

2006-10-01 16:13:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

my teacher asked us to write a 3 minute essay on freedom...and when i started to think about it...i asked myself "Do we really have freedom?"

2006-10-01 16:12:39 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

December 1941 to April 1945 to beat the Nazis.
Sept 2001 to Present ....still can't beat Al Queda.

What's the problem with this?

2006-10-01 16:12:32 · 21 answers · asked by Villain 6 in Politics

Is''''' BEN LADEN'''''' the genral for ///////// center left opposition ////////// in austria...?????

2006-10-01 16:11:06 · 17 answers · asked by randy w 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-10-01 16:09:27 · 9 answers · asked by crunkville360 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I am an American but I live in Mexico,I love the mexican culture, have a Mexican girlfriend, love Mexican food, music, way of life, etc etc etc (i love everything Mexico and Mexicans have to offer) but i cant seem to find one reason why i should support the illegal Mexicans who sneak into the USA.
I would like some help so I am asking all the supports of illegal immigration including a few people such as Angela to please show me the light as to why i should support the illegals Mexicans....Please do realise that this a help request...........

2006-10-01 16:07:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2006-10-01 16:07:15 · 4 answers · asked by arcepegu 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

theres a storm brewing and the right wont like it

2006-10-01 16:06:14 · 3 answers · asked by bush-deathgrip 1 in Politics

2006-10-01 16:05:35 · 34 answers · asked by me 6 in Other - Politics & Government

this is for my b/f. we have been together for a year and a half.. and we love each other... his dad is making it really hard for us to be together he wont let us see each other and sumtimes not even talk.. we asked my parents if he could move in with me but my parents are afraid that his dad will try to cause problems like with molestation or statutary(spelling) rape charges.. im 16 and he is 18... he is still in high school... i would really appreciate it is someone could help us... the last resort is for him to move with his mom which is 2 hrs away...and we dont want to do that... also if he could find sumone to stay with until he graduates is that ok?

2006-10-01 16:05:04 · 22 answers · asked by dancachick08 1 in Law & Ethics

on maintaining a pistol. I want to make sure i take care of it, and the know hows.

2006-10-01 16:03:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

I could of swore the Al Queda, a terror group located in Afganistan, attacked the trade towers on 9-11.

Only a few thousand troops were used in the Afgan campaign. Most of al Queda got away. AND THEY'RE STILL LOOKING FOR THEM!

Shouldn't we of attacked, and destroyed the terror group that attacked the USA.........BEFORE going to Iraq?

2006-10-01 16:03:43 · 6 answers · asked by Villain 6 in Politics

Had he committed enough money and troops to Iraq to begin with, then we would not have this unfortunate current situation. All of the generals asked for them, but he refused to give them. Why is it so difficult to listen to the people with expertise? I especially expected better military support from a Republican.

2006-10-01 16:03:28 · 10 answers · asked by I am all that is man 2 in Politics

2006-10-01 16:02:18 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My neighbors cat poops in my lawn DAILY. I finally caught him in the act and arrested the cat. I have his paws tied and in a small bird cage. I think it was fair to arrest it but I want to know how much longer can I hold the cat? Legally?

2006-10-01 15:59:01 · 14 answers · asked by ast5792 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

there is a typo on my marraige license i have waited the 3 days for florida residence. we are getting married at the justice of peace can they fix it the same day we get married, since that is were we applied at originally. before actually getting the certificate.

2006-10-01 15:58:27 · 5 answers · asked by jay2006master 1 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-01 15:57:40 · 5 answers · asked by currysam22 1 in Military

2006-10-01 15:56:59 · 9 answers · asked by tom science 4 in Politics

2006-10-01 15:56:01 · 11 answers · asked by ast5792 1 in Politics

2006-10-01 15:55:29 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2006-10-01 15:55:17 · 8 answers · asked by me 6 in Other - Politics & Government

with USA being victorious in defending freedom and liberty

2006-10-01 15:52:55 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics