Politics & Government - 5 October 2006

I have a friend who got into some legal trouble. Tomorrow is the court date and he is really worried about going to jail. Maximum penalty would be 1 year in jail but it is his first offense and he wants to try to apply for AR. His attorney has already let him know the judge is really against him applying for AR and the victim is coming to court to request that he does not get the 1st timers sentence.

His crime was being in his own home pleasuring himself with the blinds open. He did not see the nosey neighbor looking our her window watching until after it had been taking place for a while. At that point he thought she was just into it but next thing he knows the police show up. Sorry to be graphic but he is very worried and I need to know whether I can comfort him by saying "Don't worry, there is really little chance of going to jail over this" HELP!!!

2006-10-05 14:20:52 · 15 answers · asked by Princessd1010 2 in Law & Ethics

I know iraq wasn't but was Afganistan?

2006-10-05 14:20:51 · 3 answers · asked by lg304621942 4 in Military

This is not a simple issue for the reason that we are in a land that used to belongs to Mexicans, Mexicans do not see it as an illegal action to cross the border because they still see this land as theirs. Not too long US used to pay Mexicans to come to this side and help. Most Mexicans that live in Mexico still have family that owns land here, so the wall is a new thing and remember it was the corrupt Mexican government that sold the land and not their people. US took advantage of the unsteady government to "buy" this land. And I am not going to say STEAL because some of you are getting offended.

2006-10-05 14:19:57 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2006-10-05 14:19:41 · 12 answers · asked by Ah Ha 4 in Politics

Think about it.

Some of the so called smartest people, at times, are the dumbest.

What do you think?

2006-10-05 14:14:02 · 20 answers · asked by Villain 6 in Politics

A withdrawal from Iraq now would be seen as a victory for the terrorists and their numbers would grow even more rapidly. Not to mention if we pulled out now we would lose what little world support our government has and world support, I feel, is the only way we can destroy terror. Iraq may not have been the place to start this fight against the terror network, but amidst the civil war over there a lot of terrorists are plotting against us and if we would revamp out militaries goal of occupation, which is slow, and upgrade it to more of a search and destroy type operation, and we defeated the terror network in Iraq, it could very well cripple them, who really knows how many resources they have in Iraq. My point is that if you think the terror network is getting stronger due to the war in Iraq, imagine how strong it would get if they thought they had beaten us in our own war. Cleanse the country of evil, then set up the Democracy, what do you all think? Respectful criticism only please.

2006-10-05 14:12:08 · 9 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics

Do Republicans not care that our children will have to pay the $9 trillion in debt? Well, maybe not, as they don't care about sending them to Iraq to die.

2006-10-05 14:11:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-10-05 14:11:24 · 23 answers · asked by gotslayer 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

If Bush can steal election like you claim, why is the House and Senate race so close. Shouldn't they easily be able to steal 40 seats?

Thanks Rush for pointing this out.

2006-10-05 14:08:20 · 21 answers · asked by Chainsaw 6 in Politics

Desire the names of the president, executive director and board secretary of the Ohio State Medical Board or a site where I can find this information. Thank you.

2006-10-05 14:07:21 · 2 answers · asked by syrious 5 in Other - Politics & Government

This explanation of the framers' intent with the second amendment is laughable. I love how he does not quote the second amendment itself but rather puts quotes around language that he made up. I call shenanigans.


Have a read for yourself:

"A very, very brave lawyer, with a couple of weeks of legal experience should be able to argue successfully against the 'Right to bear arms' section of the American Constitution, since it says, in effect, "...shall have the right bear arms in the absence of a standing army..." In other words, the men who wrote the document, realising that their new country did not yet have a formal, permanent army, made provision for a properly constituted civilian militia to bear arms.

Obviously their thinking was that an armed militia would act as a defence should their country be attacked by foreign forces, and as soon as the US Army was formally established the need for armed civilians would disappear."

2006-10-05 14:06:45 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2006-10-05 14:06:44 · 8 answers · asked by Ol' Sasquatch 5 in Politics

2006-10-05 14:06:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

did anyone catch the broadcast on MSNBC earlier about the cops at a police station(dont know where)getting sued because they could not speak the spanish language.the lawsuit was for $1 million.
if u know about this could u please inform me.i did not catch the whole story and the reason this suit came to be.any information please.

i know there will prob be someone to bad mouth me and call me a racist,but it is just a question and i am not a racist.

2006-10-05 14:04:08 · 8 answers · asked by 'HUMVEE' 5 in Immigration

wow from hastert to limbaugh they blame someone else go ahead shift blame

2006-10-05 14:03:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have been working in the NHS legally for 2 years now, in a job where no local person applied for. I pay my taxes, I am not eligible for public funds and I work hard. I am here because the money is good and I think my kids will have better opportunities in life. The way I am treated at work and in the society makes me think why I am doing this job for which I am overqualified. I had never thought people would consider me so alien that they wouldnt share a seat with me in a bus or train. If I go back, I will make much less money but will get much more respect. Should I go back or stay here for the money and the kids?

2006-10-05 14:03:31 · 47 answers · asked by R S 3 in Immigration

If the gov't spends $500 per abortion (just a guestimate) and instead of paying that they paid for a pack of condoms and gave the rest of the $$$ to the taxpayers, how much $$$ would you receive?

Get those calculators humming!

2006-10-05 14:02:11 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2006-10-05 14:00:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I have had a few issues with my landlord's husband intervening on a few issues that should have been between myself and the landlord. He is a very over bearing and unreasonable person and makes threatening implications about their rights as landlords. Without going into too much detail, I just need to find out exactly what rights he does have. He holds no property rights, the apartment building is owned by my landlord (his wife) and her ex-husband. However, any issue that has arised, this new husband has had some asinine part in whatever decision is made to resolve it. So does anyone out there know, according to NY state law, exactly where does he stand in his authority over what goes on in my apartment? Thanks!!

2006-10-05 13:59:41 · 15 answers · asked by Rokunohe 1 in Law & Ethics

could bankraptcy, or a jadgmennt rendered against the lawyer for a certain amount of money be a reason for suspension??

2006-10-05 13:58:15 · 6 answers · asked by Dforlife 1 in Law & Ethics

When pondering a question in morality and ethics I sometimes use a simple thought experiment to help me visualize the implications of the question:
What if everybody did it every time?

In this case:

What would the effect on society be if every unwanted pregnancy were terminated?

2006-10-05 13:56:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

My wallet was stolen with all my credit cards, social security card, and driver's license. You cannot get a license without a social security card or birth certificate. You can't get a social security card without an ID or birth certificate. You can't get a birth certificate without an Id. What do I do??

2006-10-05 13:56:13 · 6 answers · asked by David D 1 in Other - Politics & Government

HURRY!!!

2006-10-05 13:56:02 · 5 answers · asked by ~*Princess Snikki*~ 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-10-05 13:55:39 · 12 answers · asked by Phil S 5 in Politics

2006-10-05 13:54:45 · 15 answers · asked by J D 1 in Immigration

Also, how do you go about this process? Can it be done online, or if not, what government agencey (?) do you have to talk to/register with?

2006-10-05 13:54:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

In the wake of school shootings in Wisconsin, Colorado and Pennsylvania during the last two weeks, a state legislator says he plans to introduce legislation that would allow teachers, principals, administrators and other school personnel to carry concealed weapons.

Rep. Frank Lasee, a Republican, said Wednesday that, while his idea may not be politically correct, it has worked effectively in other countries.

"To make our schools safe for our students to learn, all options should be on the table," he said. "Israel and Thailand have well-trained teachers carrying weapons and keeping their children safe from harm. It can work in Wisconsin."

In Thailand, where officials have been waging a bloody fight with Muslim separatists for the last two years, some teach

2006-10-05 13:52:27 · 34 answers · asked by Alex B 3 in Other - Politics & Government

ive been to court several times- but this time is different- ive been charged with disorderly house and disorderly conduct/drugs-

the police had a warrent and rushed in the house, some of the people there had weed in their pockets (2) and one threw his weed on the table, i dont smoke weed and they werent smokeing around me- but since it was my house and they busted in looking for another man that wasnt there we all got dc/drugs me n mah boyfriend both got d/house -

i have no money and though i pleaded not guilty (wouldnt let us out with out seeing the judge ) i know tomorrow will be fuhked up for lack of a better word. so has anyone had these two charges been found guilty or know what to expect-???

i know things vary from state to state i am n the atl area but any answers to give me an idea would b appreciated-

i also didnt use a court appointed attorny because you have two days from the time you are released to contact them and i didnt know that until a few days after.

2006-10-05 13:51:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

was it because I changed my views to agree with illegal immigration?

2006-10-05 13:49:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2006-10-05 13:48:39 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics