Politics & Government - 26 November 2006

A teacher is accused of professional misconduct. Misconduct can mean anything from raising their voice to be heard in class to poor classroom management. When accused by a parent or child the Child Protective agency goes on a "witch hunt" to ensure the teacher is removed from the classroom and with any luck fired. The police are the only ones who can lay charges. If the police say there has been no criminal activity shouldn't the Child Protective agency take note of this and drop the allegations against the teacher?

2006-11-26 17:33:54 · 4 answers · asked by danielm_59 2 in Law & Ethics

You always see the ambulances in the movies picking up body bags, but I was talking to an ambulance driver that claims this never happens. But maybe that's just his company's policy?

2006-11-26 17:31:32 · 16 answers · asked by Juffalo Jim 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

Okay. Thanksgiving day, I had all my relatives over my house. There was no place to park in my driveway, so I park in the street, just in front of my driveway. Later that night I go out to see a movie (me and my brother went in his car), come home and see my car smashed up a little bit (now it is backed into my driveway).


Turns out the neighbor backed into my car while I was gone. At first she’s telling me that if I need any of her insurance info, its no problem... then she follows up and says "even though your car WAS parked illegally.."


She’s also claiming that I was parked in front of her mailbox, which I know I was not, because I am always conscious about doing so. However- her son is a cop and I’m afraid he can make the story fit however he wants. (He was standing beside her, out of uniform pretty much to intimidate me)


So my question is- is she not fully responsible for this incident?
Roads were fine and everything. By the way I am in Michigan. Thanks in advance

2006-11-26 17:30:51 · 11 answers · asked by johnny d 2 in Law & Ethics

I know to call 911 if I see him. I just want to know how to detect that he has been there, like flour on the ground and window sill, that sort of thing.

2006-11-26 17:30:23 · 5 answers · asked by whrldpz 7 in Law Enforcement & Police

We all know about the policy the military has about homosexuals who serve in the military. What I wanna know is isn't this a form of discrimination, which from my understanding is against the law. If it is, then how come it's ok for a government "branch" to hold this policy but any other business could get in trouble for such things?

2006-11-26 17:28:20 · 4 answers · asked by mizzgov_08 3 in Military

parks department , department of corrections, attorney general, superintendent of publc education , secreatary of state, department of health , department of transportation , education department

2006-11-26 17:23:06 · 2 answers · asked by Jessica 1 in Government

My money is on Iggy. My guess is he had some of his own people stand as delegates for some of the also-ran candidates. That way he could blunt any "anybody but Iggy movement" by having his delgates get to Montreal as ostensible delegates for the no-hopers. So even if say...Dryden drops out after the first ballot endorses Rae, Iggy can count on his false flag delegates on the second ballot.

2006-11-26 17:23:02 · 1 answers · asked by michinoku2001 7 in Politics

2006-11-26 17:17:05 · 3 answers · asked by Molly 1 in Elections

Wouldn't it make more sense and be a lot cheaper and less destructive than dropping depleted uranium munitions? Clearly there is too much testosterone in the region now.

2006-11-26 17:11:28 · 10 answers · asked by michaelsan 6 in Politics

Where are the threats and why? Who are our allies, if any?

2006-11-26 17:10:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Question 5 (10 points)
Texas uses the _____ system for its selection of judges.

a. Merit plan
b. Judicial selection
c. Partisan election
d. Lifetime appointment

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Question 6 (10 points)
A majority of states in the USA use the partisan election system to select their judges.

a. True
b. False

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Question 7 (10 points)
Voters have more information to make their choices for judges in non-partisan elections rather tha partisan elections.

a. True
b. False

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Question 8 (10 points)
Out of all the judicial selection system options, the one that could most easily lead to a spoils system or a good ole boys network would be the _____ system.

a. Lifetime appointment
b. Partisan election
c. Judicial selection
d. none of the above

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Question 9 (10 points)
The lifetime appointment system ha

2006-11-26 17:05:27 · 1 answers · asked by linh n 1 in Law & Ethics

I was at Home Depot one time, and after paying for my item they forgot to deactivate the thing that sets the alarm off. Well, I started to leave and the thing goes off, so they run over as if I'm a shoplifter and treat me as such until they see the receipt. My buddy was like, "We should have just ran for it." I go to thinking, what's the worst that could happen if you do that, providing you did in fact pay for the item and have the receipt?

2006-11-26 17:05:22 · 13 answers · asked by Juffalo Jim 2 in Law & Ethics

If judges are selected in elections with just their names on the ballot then that selection system is called ___.

a. Legislative selection
b. Judicial selection
c. Lifetime appointment
d. None of the above

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Question 2 (10 points)
The judicial selection system in which judges could most likely become out of touch with society's values is the _____.

a. Merit Plan
b. Judicial selection plan
c. Partisan election
d. Lifetime appointment

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Question 3 (10 points)
The judicial selection system in which campaign contributions can make it seem like judges are unfair is the ______ system.

a. Lifetime appointment
b. Judicial selection
c. Merit
d. none of the above

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Question 4 (10 points)
The judicial selection system that provides both expert input into the selection of judges and approval by the voters is the ____ sel

2006-11-26 17:03:21 · 1 answers · asked by linh n 1 in Law & Ethics

The worst part is the roof is at my bosses house and the whole thing makes me uncomfortable at home and work.

2006-11-26 17:01:28 · 11 answers · asked by jmiss49 1 in Law & Ethics

Maybe not strictly, but do you believe people should stand for the flag, personally I believe that it's disrespectful to all those that died fighting for the flag, yet some rather be stubborn and say that they shouldn't be forced to stand. . .what's your views on this??

2006-11-26 17:01:26 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2006-11-26 17:00:15 · 6 answers · asked by endangered 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-11-26 16:58:09 · 10 answers · asked by boohamjad 1 in Law & Ethics

My insurance will only cover 60% of the surgery. That being only what they consider "usual and customary" charges... which they seem to be unwilling to disclose. Along with the surgery comes braces, consultations, and therapy. Total cost somewhere between $30K - $40K. I make less than $40K/yr. Somebody help!!

2006-11-26 16:58:07 · 1 answers · asked by hot_metropolis 1 in Government

an abashed convert?
I've no political home, will you grant me refuge?

2006-11-26 16:57:42 · 5 answers · asked by ? 4 in Other - Politics & Government

The news headline I just read said that the ceasefire in the Gaza strip is holding DESPITE ROCKETS FIRED INTO ISRAEL. What does that mean? What kind of ceasefire is it that one group continues to bombard the other while they do nothing? Oh yeah.... it's the kind the anti-semetic types long for..... the kind people who claim Israel shouldn't defend itself desire.... unilateral cessation of war!

As soon as enough is enough and Israel strikes again, those same people will whine about how horrible Israel is and how they have no right. But for now.... they stopped any action..... and the terrorists those people support did not. That says something about who wants peace!

2006-11-26 16:56:12 · 7 answers · asked by newbiegranny 5 in Politics

The Iraq war, cheap entertainment, celebrity worship, pop stars, fear mongering...alot of reasons, but Politics and cheap culture were at the forefront. So, would you think about living in another country because you are currently displeased with the current status of your own?

2006-11-26 16:54:23 · 14 answers · asked by Happier in China 2 in Other - Politics & Government

sooo how can you get a citizenship?
do i need a green card?
and is it more expensive living over there? than the US?

2006-11-26 16:51:25 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

2006-11-26 16:49:09 · 9 answers · asked by Jerome D 1 in Other - Politics & Government

I have to appear in court in a week. I got busted in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Im 20 years old and I thought you had to be 18 to gamble because thats how it is in my hometown and pretty much every other state. Im not going to fight it, and im prolly going to be fined $500- $1000 ...

any Lawyer-ish people here know if how I can talk the judge into decreasing my Fine?

There were no Signs that said you had to be 21 to enter the Casino. But the cop said thats not a good excuse cuz I was "supposed" to know the state law.

Sort of a "Guilty with an Explaination, your honor" type of a thing.

p.s. I cant afford a lawyer.

2006-11-26 16:48:35 · 11 answers · asked by BeRandom 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

I was traveling at approx 30 Mph on a major mountain highway in Oregon. Road conditions were icy with a thin layer of snow. I had studded tires on my SUV. Chains were not required. There was no visible gravel nor sand on this portion of the highway. I lost all traction, slid for about 20 seconds fishtailing until finally clipping the front of an oncoming mini van. I was able to regain control and park off the side of the road. No one was injured but the damage was bad enough to contact state police. 3 gravel trucks arrived prior to State police and heavily graveled the roads. After police noted statements I was cited with a $427.00 careless driving ticket. Honestly I feel I didn't deserve this citation. My question is, does anyone think I have a legitimate case against this ticket and If so how do I go about fighting it? And, will it be worth it? Or do I plead no-contest, submit a letter and hope for the best?

2006-11-26 16:46:00 · 5 answers · asked by TONY 4 in Law & Ethics

2006-11-26 16:44:00 · 10 answers · asked by Gmechanic 2 in Politics

Have you all read the North American Union outline? Why is Texas Governor, claiming this highway is perfect and much needed? I mean who wants a highway from Mexico City all the way to Canada with the nearest Border check in Kansas City ?

Do you not believe in the N American Union or do you?

2006-11-26 16:43:45 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

sorry every one for panicking i have a research paper due and just wanted web addresses

2006-11-26 16:42:57 · 3 answers · asked by akua a 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

and with better infrastructure, more physically appealing too.

2006-11-26 16:41:45 · 31 answers · asked by BARABBAS 1 in Immigration

Why is it that now in the US, if you don't like president Bush, you are inmediately labeled a liberal? I am a register republican, and loved Reagan and the first Bush. I don't like this air head president we have now, so I am labeled a liberal

2006-11-26 16:36:49 · 9 answers · asked by rmrndrs 4 in Politics