Politics & Government - 9 October 2006

If the majority of terrorists have ethnic roots in the Middle East, does that make it alright to detain passengers of similar descent? Is it a realistic way to save lives, or a horrible way to infringe on civil liberties?

What about other forms of racial profiling? "Driving While Black" is the term sometimes given to the "crime" black persons are pulled over for at times. If statistics are used and a given area shows that the vast majority of its criminals are black, is it ok for the police to pull black people over randomly and check them out, just in case?

Are there fundamental differences between the examples that would lead you to support one and not the other?

They both look like plain old, ugly racism to me. Yes/no?

2006-10-09 23:02:12 · 3 answers · asked by JStrat 6 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-09 23:00:31 · 15 answers · asked by Adel 1 in Politics

When is a great leader going to step up and lead? I am getting tired of both sides.

2006-10-09 22:56:04 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2006-10-09 22:50:35 · 16 answers · asked by Adel 1 in Politics

initial U.S do you believe it?

2006-10-09 22:46:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

In this lifetime could it be possible that the USA would redistribute some of its billions away from the military and into areas that could enhance the lives of ALL its people?

2006-10-09 22:46:02 · 14 answers · asked by PS Drummer 3 in Other - Politics & Government

A crime was committed ten years ago which was reported on in the newspapers at the time. Since then, the offender has not re-offended, turned his life around and realised the error of his ways. He has new friends, a new social circle, holds down a steady job and goes to a good church. The local newspaper suddenly decide to needlessly resurrect his past in a piece about his new job. Now all his new friends, new social circle and workmates know his history and he's back to square one - depression and haunted by the past. Will taking on the newspaper cost massive amounts that the average person cannot afford (such as in the case of libel, for instance) or is there an easier way to take the newspaper on for what they have done, other than the Press Complaints Commission, which is a waste of space? Any help most appreciated!

2006-10-09 22:33:41 · 12 answers · asked by Kevin 1 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-09 22:32:58 · 14 answers · asked by john s 2 in Government

There has been a whole heap of argument debating whether or not 911 was staged. But what i dont understand is who and why, who would it benifit. basically I just want to know if people are saying that bush's administration planned it, that why or for what bennifit??

2006-10-09 22:31:59 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I need info on the number of deaths, diseases and basically aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing! Thanks!

2006-10-09 22:28:09 · 6 answers · asked by ???? 3 in Military

It has to happen. Probably by the end of the decade.

2006-10-09 22:26:01 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2006-10-09 22:25:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-10-09 22:25:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2006-10-09 22:24:33 · 13 answers · asked by Warren D 7 in Elections

2006-10-09 22:23:00 · 5 answers · asked by john s 2 in Law & Ethics

They'll do work in construction and the field jobs, that no American does for $4.00 an hour. They're honest, and just earn their dough. How does it explain then, that according to LA Times, Orange County, CA is home to 275 gangs with 17,000 members, a great majority being Mexicans. They assert the South-West was their homeland before the Americans drove them across the border, and many of them openly talk of a "Reconquista", taking over California, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. What is the solution to all this? Where should the line on immigration regulation be toughened? 10 million illegal immigrants! Why is the Government so lax on curbing controls?

2006-10-09 22:18:33 · 6 answers · asked by quilm 3 in Immigration

This is totally not a late assignment

2006-10-09 22:11:42 · 8 answers · asked by Jake h 1 in Military

Why do you hate us?

If you hate us alot why dont you republicans email the california govenor to divorse his DEMOCRAT wife.

Cause in this party we dont want to get stuck with women that have a history in being s-lutty if you dont like us then when you see a women ith class that must be a democrat if she acts like a tram.p she must be a women from the GOP just look at this:
link. http://www.nydailynews.com/02-13-2004/news/gossip/story/163998p-143766c.html


so remember if you hate us dont marry democrat stick you your own party.

DEMOCRATS RULE

2006-10-09 22:09:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

What is the atitude of people in S. Korea regarding North Korea? Do they want them to be free, or do they just hope that they will leave them alone. I understand that many families are divided, do they communicate? please give us some insight into this matter.

2006-10-09 22:08:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

A nation of sheep will beget a government of wolves. Do you know who said it? Frogspeaceflower is sleepy, good night everyone.

2006-10-09 22:04:40 · 5 answers · asked by frogspeaceflower 4 in Politics

this would be under scottish law

2006-10-09 22:01:05 · 5 answers · asked by Karla 2 in Law & Ethics

2006-10-09 21:51:18 · 24 answers · asked by barbtheaussie 2 in Politics

i want a definition not what u think it is

2006-10-09 21:47:49 · 9 answers · asked by pkainooo 1 in Embassies & Consulates

The government is borrowing to help subsidize your paycheck.

Welfare? Subsidies? I don't care what you call it.

Gives you a nice warm fuzzy feeling in your wallet doesn't it..............Oops, one more thing, you pay the interest on it too!

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2006-10-09 21:44:33 · 9 answers · asked by notme 5 in Politics

2006-10-09 21:36:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

Just a tiny chicken and egg problem. You wouldn't make a dime of that without the government enabling you to make it.
* Printing the very dollar bills with which people trade.
* Public roads.
* Rural electrification.
* Government subsidized telephone wiring.
* Satellite communications.
* Police protection.
* Military protection.
* A criminal justice system.
* Fire protection.
* Paramedic protection.
* An educated workforce.
* An immunized workforce.
* Protection against plagues by the Centers for Disease Control.
* Public-funded business loans, foreclosure loans and subsidies.
* Protection from business fraud and unfair business practices.
* The protection of intellectual property through patents and copyrights.
* Student loans.
* Government funded research and development.
* National Academy of Sciences.
* Economic data collected and analyzed by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

2006-10-09 21:36:01 · 11 answers · asked by notme 5 in Politics

war ship from 1942 to 1985

2006-10-09 21:30:28 · 1 answers · asked by LEE S 1 in Other - Politics & Government

Good programme on UK TV tonight asks that question, and continues by saying the Iranian President has promised to do just that!
Also Isreal is preparing for this battle!
What is your personal opinion on :-
Who will actually start this?
Will Isreal just sit by and wait to be attacked?
What, (if anything) will the United Nations do about it?
What will be the final outcome?
Plenty of questions there to mull over!

2006-10-09 21:28:12 · 19 answers · asked by budding author 7 in Military

I would!!! I think she would do a great job. she has the know how to bring this nation back to its good standings and to treat everyone fairly.

2006-10-09 21:26:42 · 16 answers · asked by madtownmiggs 2 in Elections

2006-10-09 21:22:28 · 25 answers · asked by Johnny D. 1 in Government