Politics & Government - 20 November 2006

2006-11-20 06:50:01 · 5 answers · asked by G 2 in Military

We've already done gay marriage, online gambling, abortion (nearly!), there must be more............

2006-11-20 06:48:03 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

"Here's something that many people don't realize -- Even when the Army missed their recruiting goal for four straight months last year, they still turned away thousands of volunteers. Why? In the past 21 years, the Army (and the other services) have markedly increased enlistment standards. For example, joining with a GED used to be routine. Today, only a few get in the door with a GED.
Long, long, long before a draft would be considered, we would see the Army relax enlistment standards, allowing more recruits with GEDs, and approving more waivers for criminal history and minor medical conditions. This, alone would allow the Army to easily meet their established recruiting goals. I would hate to see this happen. Our military is the best in the world today because of our high standards. But, if a draft were implemented, standards would necessarily decrease in any case." by Rod Powers

2006-11-20 06:47:01 · 5 answers · asked by xxkittenluvxx143 3 in Military

Why do politicians, evade the question when they`er asked, or beat the brush when answering ?

2006-11-20 06:44:41 · 9 answers · asked by CLIVE C 3 in Politics

2006-11-20 06:44:33 · 11 answers · asked by J-Lo 1 in Military

Has anyone had a look at who decides on the House of Lords appointments?

http://www.houseoflordsappointmentscommission.gov.uk/register_of_interests/lord_stevenson_of_coddenham_cbe.aspx

The renumerated interests are fascinating....

2006-11-20 06:43:33 · 1 answers · asked by James 6 in Government

Now, I have a question about Sex Offender Laws. (My sister and I argue about this all the time. I respect his opinion but I don't think that he respects mine, but we love each other just the same). lol Don't you think that it is unfair to require sex offenders to register even after they have payed their debt to society and have served time? Now, I know that many of you will point out that sex offenders have an illness and they are likely to repeat the offenses. (I agree with both) However, I think that bank robbers, people who assault others with deadly weapons and etc are also mentally ill. These population are also known to be repeat offenders but they dont register in a specailized database. (If we make a rule for one crime, we need to be consistent across the board and have this same standard for other crimes) I know we want to protect the innoscent & least amongst us (children) but doesn't it bother you that people who batter children are not treated with the same indignation?

2006-11-20 06:42:27 · 12 answers · asked by Andre L 1 in Law & Ethics

Is it because when they were children they got whatever they want when they screamed and that is the only way they know to get what they want?

I am looking forward to some quality yelling by neo-cons disguised as answers but really signifying nothing but their own irrationalities.

2006-11-20 06:42:15 · 19 answers · asked by Derek M 1 in Law & Ethics

2006-11-20 06:41:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

hi,i got alot of answers,but i wanna say that i had a life full of joy,a few days before the war i was telling my friend that american troops will come and liberating us and they will make baghdad just like NY and we will have alot of night clubs and bars and hot chick every where,but that didnt happen,its been 4 years now and things were much better when saddam was ruling,its not the killing and the bombing but its the civil war that about to happen and it will if american troop went back home,and am saying that as a person who is living in baghdad the civil war has begin already,now i can hardly get to my college, my life is totally ****** up,so tell me who should i blame,terrorists for making all the killing and the bombing?or may be i should blame my people (the iraqies) for asking help from the americans instade of carring guns against saddam themseves?or may be american goverment coz every one knew that once the troops are here all the terrorists in the world would come here?????

2006-11-20 06:40:59 · 10 answers · asked by stab 1 in Military

i asked a simple question and everyone is so mean and rude why do people want to be like that. So i will ask my question again. My husband is in the navy and i want to know if anyone know where i can find cute navy wife shirts or anything like that... if you know of any websites let me know please

2006-11-20 06:40:22 · 7 answers · asked by Kayla P 2 in Military

does anybody out there have a problem with the populace being trained to accept being tagged (via school id that is required to be shown at all times), monitored (like surveillance cameras, through the internet, through your bank account and job), and searched (like the random pointless searches that take place at airports, schools, and whenever the cops feel like it)?

2006-11-20 06:40:06 · 7 answers · asked by Shawn B 3 in Law & Ethics

my case was refused from home office and they want me to leave this country, as been in here for so many years, i learned very good english, made some beautiful freinds, and love to settle in this beautiful country, so please advice or help me get a good solicitor who can really help me to get out of this mess, i can't go back to my country as there is still problem going on, please help!

2006-11-20 06:39:39 · 49 answers · asked by sam 1 in Immigration

My neighbor keep parking his car after we have told her numerous times not to park it there.Is there a law on which i can base myself to describer her wrong doing? Is it trespassing? what is it?

2006-11-20 06:39:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2006-11-20 06:39:17 · 8 answers · asked by luv4ny 1 in Other - Politics & Government

My neighbor keep parking his car after we have told her numerous times not to park it there.Is there a law on which i can base myself to describer her wrong doing? Is it trespassing? what is it?

2006-11-20 06:38:45 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Sorry, I think both would take our country down the wrong path but I want to see what others are thinking.
Tell me why you feel the way you do, thanks.

2006-11-20 06:38:34 · 14 answers · asked by Nevada Pokerqueen 6 in Elections

my gf lives there and marriage is far too big a step
just for a visa!
i really like her and id like to be with her,

i dont have a degree and iam a chef by trade,work would be easy to find but i dont want to go there on a visa where i cant work and i have to leave after 3 months
that would suck if i am to make nay plans for my future.

2006-11-20 06:37:19 · 6 answers · asked by ♥The♥ Bearded Cheerleader 3 in Immigration

if one of his beautiful twins fell in love with an illegal and bore him a child. Oh and then the illegal, did not want to marry the angel faced girl and he was faced with a bastard child and a father he could not get to pay child support. Oh yah child support, ANOTHER thing illegals get away with not paying. Glenn pays me EVERY month!

2006-11-20 06:36:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

My dad was in the Army for 24 years, he joined during Vietnam, He wasn't drafted. The stories of his basic training sound way tougher than my cousin or brothers basic training. My brother joined in 2000 and my cousin joined about 3 months ago and already finished his basic training. From what my brother tells me and what my cousin tells me, as time goes by, it sounds to me like basic training is getting soft. Appareantly my cousin says that drill seargents are not allowed to smoke or cuss at them, and they have to call them warriors or soldiers. My brother didn't have that luxuary, and I know my dad didn't either. My dad complains that they aren't warriors or soldiers till they comlete basic. Also, would it have to do with the fact that my dad and brother are both combat arms, infantry and tanker, and my cousin is some sort of accounting?

2006-11-20 06:35:14 · 9 answers · asked by Fiesty Redhead 2 in Military

I was wondering how someone can commit the same crimes as someone else, but somehow they can hire a great attorney and they can get off with a slap on the wrist. Somone I know got 15 years for robing a bank. Then I heard on the news that someone got 30 days for the same crimes. How is this possible to get a lesser punishment if they commited the same crime. How do sex offenders get off with only a few years and some have to serve longer. shouldn't they all serve the same if they commited the same cime. How do people often get off due to loop holes and technicallities that the attorney finds to get them off. I just don't understand it.

2006-11-20 06:33:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Does anyone know where i can get some cute navy wife stuff

2006-11-20 06:30:04 · 13 answers · asked by Kayla P 2 in Military

Web Cite - E Mail Address

2006-11-20 06:29:49 · 2 answers · asked by skyking 1 in Government

2006-11-20 06:27:35 · 20 answers · asked by lilac_filly69 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I know Batz maru is the favorite but he can not serve 3 terms.

2006-11-20 06:26:57 · 7 answers · asked by 43 3 in Politics

i honestly think that the minimun wage is what it is because so many illegal immigrants will work for that just to cut the throat of a hard working american citizen that can not live off of $5.15/h.what do u think?

2006-11-20 06:25:33 · 7 answers · asked by 'HUMVEE' 5 in Immigration

I sort of need help on a couple of aspects. I'm searching the net for some legit articles. I appreciate any reputable links on:

The success rate of rehabilitating pedophiles.
The arguments against capital punishment for pedophiles.
The likelihood of repeat offenses.
And the studies of damage caused to the victim.

Thankyou!

2006-11-20 06:24:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2006-11-20 06:23:35 · 11 answers · asked by justgoodfolk 7 in Politics

I once read that some organization was protesting lobster trapping in Maine, but I would be willing to bet that those same protesters think abortion is ok. I can't work that out in my head.

2006-11-20 06:22:49 · 9 answers · asked by mrsdeardorff 1 in Law & Ethics

2006-11-20 06:21:10 · 2 answers · asked by anchus9 1 in Immigration