Politics & Government - 8 October 2006

When hearing MPs and candidates views on Islam, Christianity, Faith based schools etc I would like to know where they themselves are coming from. It would also definitely play into my voting intentions.

2006-10-08 22:27:40 · 7 answers · asked by michael s 1 in Politics

Shouldn't Pro Choice include my choice to decide if I should pay for it or not?

Since publically funded abortions increased, both numerically and financially under George Bush, the Christian "Pro-Life" Prez, since Clinton left office, shouldn't Bush be recognized as both 'ProLife' and 'ProChoice'?

2006-10-08 22:26:32 · 10 answers · asked by ericasqeeze 3 in Politics

Why is it that when the powerful use force it is called "self-defense" and when the weak use force it is called "terrorism"?

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2006-10-08 22:25:53 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2006-10-08 22:25:42 · 2 answers · asked by mslh_uddin 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Im just wondering...if Iran, North Korea or other rogue nations wanted to nuke another country are they not afraid of the consequences....? If they used a nuke on another country then that would bring the US and other countries into war....it would be suicide for them to do that.....

2006-10-08 22:24:30 · 11 answers · asked by charming_imogen 2 in Other - Politics & Government

In 2006 there were picked 1255. But how many applied ?

2006-10-08 22:24:12 · 2 answers · asked by wolv3r!n3 1 in Immigration

since korea jusst launched its nuclear missle, and in 2 years i will be turning 18..

I dont want to fight in a war, but if the draft occurs when i am 18, will i get to pick which service i go to?

i rather join the NAvy / Airforce than the army or marines..

2006-10-08 22:20:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

A mayor candidate says he thinks abortion is murder, ie he is "prolife" for abortion.

This candidate also Opposes the death penalty, based on his own ethics, not due to problems in the court, DNA sampling or whatever.

Regardless of your personal opinion on either, do these positions reconcile consistantly?

In the converse, comment on the ethics of "ProLife" people (on abortion) who support the state right to execute, kill, convicts or prisoners.

2006-10-08 22:18:28 · 6 answers · asked by ericasqeeze 3 in Politics

I mean is there any democracy in china at any level,even at the local levels like municipal corporations etc.

2006-10-08 22:14:27 · 5 answers · asked by ? 1 in Elections

In the United States, the police often carry a nightstick. Is there a relation between the nightstick and night (night meaning a time of day)? There must be some connection between night and a nightstick since the word night is part of its name, right?

2006-10-08 22:09:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I have a non-profit organization, and I want to organize a party to celebrate my first year in business. How can I serve alcohol at the event, while protecting myself. Also, I am asking for donations to pay for the food and drinks. Does this change my liability in any way shape or form?Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

2006-10-08 22:07:32 · 6 answers · asked by Guhu 2 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-08 22:04:40 · 3 answers · asked by thomas sts 1 in Military

Honda will be coming out with a leaseable hydrogen fuel cell car, the Honda FCX, in 2008. This vehicle will get around 550km per tank, or about 350 miles. You will probably have to have a home hydrogen reforming station that takes propane (C3H8) and breaks it apart and uses the hydrogen as fuel for your home and car. If you hate one of the following (oil, Bush, terrorists, Hugo Chavez, Nigerian Mafia...etc), leasing one of these cars would mean you would stop giving money that would eventually find it's way to those people.

Is it your civic duty to help defeat terrorists and the oil cartels in the Middle East by cutting down or stopping oil use all together?

Would you drive a hydrogen fuel cell car for that reason?

2006-10-08 22:03:58 · 5 answers · asked by tantamount_to_anarchy 2 in Civic Participation

Is there a genuine reason why the US gov thinks they have the right to test nuclear weapons but no one else does or are they just hypocrites?

2006-10-08 21:59:44 · 25 answers · asked by abluebobcat 4 in Government

India is one of the most expensive country as far as petrol and diesel prices are concerned. Then why do the Petro companies advertise? Fuel is an essential commodity. No one fuels a car by watching the advertisement but they only see the Fuel-indicator. If the indicator shows decline, you rush to nearest fuel ststion. Further there are some schemes like "use of xyz card and get some points which will give some reward. To make these cards, it costs, to keep the records- it costs in terms of material, man- power, to impliment the schemes- it again costs, to promote some scheme it also costs in terms of stationary, advertisement, logistics, storage etc. Fuel is such a commodity that the stock is limited in the nature. Hence it is good to conserve it. Advertisement will encourages people to use it more. It is seen that Govt. has made Adds as "Conserve the fuel, every drop is important". This advertisement also costs and finally it hikes the fuel price. Consumer is victim. Who can stop it?

2006-10-08 21:49:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

The leader of Bracknell Forest council recently made a speech in which he suggested that data from council taxpayers eCards could be sold to marketing companies, and in return, those people would pay little or no council tax

Reported here - http://www.kablenet.com/kd.nsf/Frontpage/293F190E985834D0802571FC003E32A6?OpenDocument

What do you think?
Would you do it?
How much would the discount have to before you'd say "yes"?

2006-10-08 21:48:05 · 20 answers · asked by James 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-10-08 21:46:28 · 16 answers · asked by Tricky Dicky 2 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-08 21:45:55 · 13 answers · asked by MrZ 6 in Other - Politics & Government

the veil is a piece of material that covers the face except eyes

2006-10-08 21:45:52 · 12 answers · asked by m j 1 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-08 21:43:55 · 11 answers · asked by Amit 1 in Government

Why is that any country apart from israel is subject to inspections. Like Iran & North Korea, Israel too has waged wars or has threanted to wage war. What would stop Israel from not using a nuclear weapon on one of its neighbour?

and I would appreciate honest answers only!

2006-10-08 21:41:10 · 23 answers · asked by Fez 2 in Military

From what I've seen in Korea, BOYS get there first taste of poon from a bar girl for $50 and think he's in love.

2006-10-08 21:40:02 · 8 answers · asked by My name is MJ Beatch! 3 in Military

More and more nations are getting closer to or have nuclear weapons - a few months ago in Maclean's magazine top US security people were laying odds on the terrorists getting a nuclear bomb inside the US and detonating it. The figures were anywhere from 24 % to 50 % over the next five years .

Has that figure increased now ? It will take the US a couple of years to build a fence between them and Mexico how many nukes could be snuck in in the mean time? What about a Naval launch just off the coast - Surely N Korea has one boat capable of carrying such a weapon -
ran and Veezuala might team up with N Korea in a common goal of not being invaded by the US - Now there could easily be 3 nations after the US with nukes do the odds go up again now?
I find this all very unfortunate as I do believe that Bush is likely going to be the last President of the United States I live just far enough from the US to not suffer a direct hit but just close enough to die the more painful radiation way

2006-10-08 21:38:20 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

When this goverment came to power nine years ago what I think they should have done is changed the law regarding with teenagers or any body that steels somebody's car wich is some body's else's pride and joy should be put in prison for at least two years. When they get out then be made to pay for any damage they have coursed, and if it was a youngster they should pay for any damage they coures later in life when they start work if they dont want to work they pay out of any benifits they get. Or make their parents pay. There is thounds and thounds of Afro Carabeans in our prisons and waiting to be deported but the deportation papers are not done until they come out of prison, so they are held some where else, what I think they should do the paper work while they are inside and deport them straight away the day they are released. I'm 62 now not rearly old but in my time I find things are getting worse in this country. I would love to have had grand children. What future would they have.

2006-10-08 21:34:54 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-10-08 21:27:08 · 11 answers · asked by Barbara Doll to you 7 in Other - Politics & Government

because of the foley case? C'mon...democrats have done the same thing, as well as ANY person who is nasty. former oregon govener neil goldschmidt admitted he had sexual relations with a 14 yr old girl....and democratic sen brock adams chose not to run because of the sexual misconduct such as drugging and rape and harassment....as well as many other republicans....democrats and inbetween...im so tired of hearing about which side is horrible...**** like this happens until someone puts an end to it...

2006-10-08 21:26:10 · 13 answers · asked by starlight83 2 in Politics

2006-10-08 21:22:19 · 22 answers · asked by Ancient spirit 3 in Politics

Just askin'...

2006-10-08 21:18:57 · 7 answers · asked by nauts 3 in Politics

Please its important!

2006-10-08 21:15:14 · 2 answers · asked by artfrenzy_101 3 in Law & Ethics

I smiled for my battery command photo, but I noticed that many junior officers don't smile, only really becomes normal at battalion command and above. Anyone know why there is such a stigma for junior officers smiling in their command photos?

2006-10-08 21:09:41 · 5 answers · asked by Big Blair 4 in Military