Politics & Government - 22 November 2006

I’m Arab. I’m also ex-Muslim and my best friends are Israeli and South African Jews. None of that means anything to people who abuse me because I’m Arab. I get called names like ******, scum, and terrorist. I blame Islamic extremism for smashing up our image because even Arab Christians, ex-Muslims, and Jews can wait for the same abuse. But I’m tired of it. I’m better educated and maturer than most of my abusers who think their race makes them better than me. I’ve gone through great pains to abandon Islam and be open-minded and replace my mistaken Islamic beliefs about Jews and Westerners. I’ve spoken to Marines and rabbis. I run the risk of disownment and imprisonment if caught. I’m the reverse of everything people think I am. If you have anything against Islam, why don’t you blame it on the religion and its fanatics instead of anybody who looks Arab or Muslim?

2006-11-22 18:12:32 · 15 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Politics & Government

All relevant documents are in South Africa.Can a South African citizen submit the documents on my behalf, I have to return back to my country since my visa was expiring.

2006-11-22 18:08:06 · 2 answers · asked by b_hans2000 1 in Immigration

I honestly think marijuana should at least be legalized in the states cause it's not nearly as bad compared to meth, cocaine or heroin and it's not even as harmful as alcohol in my opinion.

I would rather be around somebody who occassionally smokes pot over somebody who is a heavy duty alcoholic anyday and what it gets to me is that alcohol is legal and marijuana isn't.

Does marijuana make you become violent and beligerent? I don't think so, does marijuana make you go out and steal from other people like the heavy drugs do? I don't think so.

I think that marijuana should be treated like cigarettes and they should be available at the liquor stores, I think they should only sell up to 2 ounces of marijuana per person if they do sell them at the liquor stores.

2006-11-22 18:08:01 · 20 answers · asked by Fell In Love 7 in Law & Ethics

3709 Iraqi's dead....ha ha ha libs!!!

God Bless GWB and God Bless America

2006-11-22 18:03:34 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

1) Im an Agnostic(but feel free to call me an Atheist)
2) I want to legalize Marijuana.(its not addictive, tabacco and alcohol are worse) I dont want to legalize other drugs.
3) I believe in a supply side government (means small taxes, small government)
4) Tax cuts for the rich(there the ones providing jobs any way, if you tax them they take there companies over sees or find loop holes)
5) Stronger larger military. Missile defense systems.
6) Better education system bad teacher get fired good teacher get more money. (this is so not our system now)
7) Psychological warfare on terrorist- books which provide proof that islam is a false religion will be dropped in Muslim countries(translated to Arabic) ex "why i am not a muslim" by Ibn Warraq
8) Iran is not getting a nuke sorry.

2006-11-22 18:03:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I brought up a question here recently: why weren't thick locked steel doors not installed in all commercial airliners (between the pilot and the passengers) in the post 9-11 world to ensure that the tragedy of 9-11 never happens again. To my surprise it seems that this *has been used in Israeli airlines* and it to this day has *worked to prevent any hijacking from ever happening*. The reason this was not installed in our country was --->MONEY. In addition, the world trade centers and even a damn memorial have not even been built yet because of money squabbles and many people who live in downtown NYC, including myself, have serious breathing problems as a result of the air quality which our gov't said was fine...How does it feel to know that our government doesn't give a crap about us and is obsessed with blowing hundreds of billions of taxpayer money in Iraq and with creating a police state?

2006-11-22 18:02:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I love how people say Mexico is a crap hole. Yes, it is for the bottom 80% of the population, and do realize the upper 20% make incomes that are similar to people in the United States causing a income distrubtion that is worse than the United States, and can thier be a way to grow the ecomony market sparking unrest. The free trade agreement is speededup ecomonic since 1994 grew US ecomony by 67% and the Mexican economy by 46% but the income gaps between the upper and lower workers is growing. I think trade agreements can work if thier better safety in place for workers so they dont feel left out

2006-11-22 18:00:53 · 3 answers · asked by ram456456 5 in Other - Politics & Government

2006-11-22 17:57:15 · 4 answers · asked by sistablu...Maat 7 in Government

im enlisting in the Army and im not sure what MOS to go for
i was in love with the idea of becoming a 4 year airborn medic reenlist after 18 months as 8 year
or going Linguest
but i really want to be airborn
do you have any help for me?
what MOS is right for me ?
that can include adventure travel and an adraniline rush ?

2006-11-22 17:49:22 · 9 answers · asked by felix 2 in Military

im enlisting in the Army and my boy friend is Navy do you think that its possible it can work ?
or do you suggest me giving it up and not going military and let him make a career in it and support him ?

2006-11-22 17:46:32 · 15 answers · asked by felix 2 in Military

2006-11-22 17:40:38 · 5 answers · asked by Karen M 1 in Law & Ethics

I have voted Democrat. Wild Bill Clinton was the last time i will ever vote Dem. the entire party has been Hijacked by deluded Radicals like Nancy Pelosi and her San Francisco Values Agenda, Howard Dean whose mental stablity has come under question, Kerry a total disgrace his wife the perfect compliment.

It's time for a third Party. The Democrats were a party to be reckined with, now...just a group of sick elitest who just hate Bush,
no solutions

2006-11-22 17:36:11 · 7 answers · asked by baltic072 3 in Other - Politics & Government

Question: is there any open border, pro illegal alien person interested in doing a 28min video debate on illegal immigration?
Location time warner ,Los angeles.
Contact me.

2006-11-22 17:35:06 · 5 answers · asked by osirassun6 2 in Immigration

Is it OK for me to steal cable? And once I am caught, is it OK to expect that I continue to get it free with premium channels added, and free pay per view? And if any of the cable subscribers who are suffering from costly cable rate hikes complain, is it OK for me to inform them that I am a protected class of subscriber (even though I never subscribed) , and that I can limit their freedom of speech by suing them? And could I tell them that they are racist for being upset about me getting special treatment? And could I also tell them that I don't care about their rights or that people like me are raising their cable rates, I just care about the free cable that I am allowed to steal?

2006-11-22 17:31:12 · 10 answers · asked by rustyshackleford_sha_sha_sha 2 in Law & Ethics

2006-11-22 17:30:34 · 9 answers · asked by SuperFox 1 in Military

2006-11-22 17:28:39 · 9 answers · asked by skyy 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Couple Sells Home Church Donated After Katrina

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Nov. 22) - A church that wanted to do something special for Hurricane Katrina victims gave a $75,000 house, free and clear, to a couple who said they were left homeless by the storm. But the couple turned around and sold the place without ever moving in, and went back to New Orleans.

"Take it up with God," an unrepentant Joshua Thompson told a TV reporter after it was learned that he and the woman he identified as his wife had flipped the home for $88,000.

Church members said they feel their generosity was abused by scam artists. They are no longer even sure that the couple were left homeless by Katrina or that they were a couple at all.

"Do I have any legal problems? What do you mean? The house was given to me," she said. "I have the paperwork and everything."

She refused further comment and hung up.

Should criminal/civil action be taken against the couple or should the couple be allowed to leave Memphis?

2006-11-22 17:27:00 · 11 answers · asked by marnefirstinfantry 5 in Law & Ethics

don't say yes or no. give me some evidence, search it up online, or at least give me good reasons as to why or why not.

I'm curious about what responses I'll get.... :)

2006-11-22 17:25:37 · 3 answers · asked by l u m i n o u s 2 in Other - Politics & Government

I've always wondered this because I belive when someone goes to jail or prison they have paid they're debt to society. My brother is an ex-con and has been out of jail for 10yrs and never went back. He works,pays his bills, taxes, and basically contributes to society as everyone else. Yet, he's not allowed the freedom to vote as the rest of us, because of a mistake ( that didn't go unpunished) he made years ago?

2006-11-22 17:25:32 · 7 answers · asked by sinai 1 in Law & Ethics

No hating, and complaining about being in the wrong forum. Just say some nice happy thoughts and be good to each other.

I'm headed to bed, night all .

2006-11-22 17:23:16 · 9 answers · asked by clone_marshal_bacara 2 in Immigration

2006-11-22 17:22:48 · 5 answers · asked by Jace 4 in Politics

i am a Draftsman working for Central Government of INDIA. As per my legal duties i have to prepare Engineering Drawings / Designs for works. However i have been forced to prepare legal documents like tenders etc., which is not my duty and i don't know how to prepare a legal document neither i have been trained in it. Whreas the in-charge officer is forcing me to do the same against my will and also against my legal duties of preparation of drawings. This is causing lot of mental agony tom. Knidly advise how to solve this problem.

2006-11-22 17:17:56 · 7 answers · asked by rk 1 in Law & Ethics

I am a draftsman working for Central government of India. My duties are to prepare Drawings / Designs for the Engineering works. Where as i have been forced to prepare legal documents of tenders for works which is not at allmy duty as per my designation and even i don't know / not trained in preparation of legal documents. Further i have been forced to adopt some unethical practices in favour of a sect of people. These are all un-connected with legal duties of my job and creating lot of mental agony to me. I am not able to decide on what i have to do in this regard. Kindly advise and help.

2006-11-22 17:08:24 · 3 answers · asked by rk 1 in Law & Ethics

kinda like a Steppin Stone....

2006-11-22 17:01:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I was walking down the street today and a black male approached me. He asked if I was straight and I said yes. Then he walked with me and asked me if I needed that rock referring to crack cocaine. I have never used that drug nor would I buy a drug from someone I don't know. He got mad and tried to pressure me into buying this drug. I kept refusing but he was intimidating me to commit a felony. What should I have done. I eventaully got him away but I felt threatend he was trying to make me buy this.

2006-11-22 16:56:27 · 25 answers · asked by jwurm99 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

And if they gave it back would it be enough for them to survive, defend etc?

2006-11-22 16:54:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

if there was one single- world government, what would happen? would be good or bad? what would change?

recently I read the quote, "no nation can stand against a world united."
can't that be a bad thing, too?

2006-11-22 16:53:52 · 15 answers · asked by l u m i n o u s 2 in Other - Politics & Government

I have mostly European and some Native American heritage.

Thanksgiving is to celebrate when the Colonist and the Native Americans came together to work together. Yeah, things got bad, things changed, but we celebrate the good, not the bad. It is a American tradition, you don't like it fine, but don't spread your lies, or anti-American propaganda against something that is honest. Just leave us alone. In fact do every one a favor, and just get back to Mexico, because you don't like it here, and we don't like you.

2006-11-22 16:45:49 · 17 answers · asked by clone_marshal_bacara 2 in Immigration

This was started by illegal immigrants when they came to this country without any paperwork or authority. The shared a meal with the people they then took land from and killed them with comunicable deceases and weaponary brought from Europe. Just when you thought you are legal, you find that your ancestors where not only illegal but also criminals. If the truth hurts, sound off and let me know.

2006-11-22 16:44:02 · 15 answers · asked by LATINO PRIDE 2 in Immigration

do you think the government would legalize some things like pot, to pay for things like our own american terrrorists?

2006-11-22 16:44:00 · 8 answers · asked by my cat killed a bird 1 in Law & Ethics