Politics & Government - 28 November 2006

What other strange and / or outdated laws are still in place ?

(And no I am not lying about the cab things. It's true. Still in place from when horses and carts were used as transport - the law just hasn't been changed yet. If a copper WANTED to, he - or she - could book you for it!)

2006-11-28 22:53:36 · 16 answers · asked by Jenna 3 in Law & Ethics

I already am a US citizen. I already know citizenship allows one to hold certain public offices, as well as government employment.

This may be little motivation, however, to many immigrants, especially illegal immigrants. Why then, would anyone be motivated in our current society to work to become a US citizen?
...so they can pay taxes?
...so they can be drafted, if necessary?
In my opinion, non-US citizens have access to our public schools, our Emergency Rooms, our stores, etc. For all I know, they can even procure a driver's license and get officially married here.

Meanwhile, the citizens pick up most of the bill...or suffer when public institutions close, like hospitals.

And we justify this, because our fruit and vegetables cost less to pick?

I think we have belittled the value of US citizenship, and made it irrelevant. And, now, I think we lack the resolve to restrict public services to non-citizens, or make them pay for it.

And your thoughts are?

2006-11-28 22:53:02 · 7 answers · asked by BowtiePasta 6 in Immigration

Does modern fighter jets have an in- flight DVD system and CD player? Please help.

2006-11-28 22:52:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

i think the whole world is struggeling jst cause of that *** Bush....he thinks that we're living in peace from what he does but NO NO NO!!!...





as an american...are you proud of Bush??do you like him??

i really adore bill clinton .... cant he be a presidnent again??i want you back!!

2006-11-28 22:50:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

Every time you turn around there is a new book, Movie or T.V. show about September 11th.

There are even T-Shits and commeritive coins that can be bought.
Where do you draw the line between rembering the lives lost and exploting them?

2006-11-28 22:50:09 · 6 answers · asked by Rusty 1 in Politics

2006-11-28 22:49:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

why do fewer than 1% of our elected officals have children in this war? they and there children should be 1st in line to fight for this country until this happens i will never suport a government that gets us into wars. while president bushes daughters are boozing it up much like he did during the last conflict in vietnan our soldiers are dying how can you make excuses the this eletest administation?

2006-11-28 22:48:39 · 10 answers · asked by kingers332002 3 in Military

2006-11-28 22:45:54 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-11-28 22:42:40 · 13 answers · asked by In Honor of Moja 4 in Government

carpet bomb the next "evil Iraqi government" that emerges? if one should?

Remember, our initial military campaign defeated the Iraqi government in short order. We are losing the occupation, because we are trying to impose a form of government on the Iraqis that they do not want. It seems that it would be less costly in terms of money and lives to defeat the nation-state instead of trying to change the psychology of the average iraqi mind.

2006-11-28 22:38:54 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2006-11-28 22:35:19 · 9 answers · asked by James 1 in Politics

2006-11-28 22:34:54 · 23 answers · asked by Tipsy Dipsy 2 in Law & Ethics

Military campaigns have only been successful against nation-states, not against ideas. For example, the Japaneese defeated the Philippines government in WWII, as did the NAZIs in France, but the ideology of freedom caused each agressor to eventually lose. The Russians learned this lesson in Afghanistan, and the US learned it in Vietnam. So why are we trying to once again tilt at windmills in Iraq? You cannot impose Democracy at gunpoint.

2006-11-28 22:30:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I signed up for a nine month promotion for $72.99/month with Adelphia. I was charged an extra $35.00 on my next bill when Comcast took over. I've talked to nine representatives. Three of which said my bill would be corrected. Last night I talked to someone who said it wouldn't be. I cancelled my service. Today I talked to a rep who said that I should have been informed that my promotion wouldn't have transferred over. I was never told or I would have never signed up period. I'm going to the local store today to complain not that it will do any good. I've also filed a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. What can I do so I don't have to pay what these crooks charged me with?

2006-11-28 22:29:38 · 6 answers · asked by Willow 2 in Law & Ethics

We have been called the "Next Great Generation" by the President and other high ranking officials. How would you compare the"Next Great Generation" to the "Great Generation"?

2006-11-28 22:27:41 · 6 answers · asked by verduneuro 2 in Military

We achieved our objective, removing Hussein, didn't we?

2006-11-28 22:26:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

And what are their names or abreviations ? All i know are Mi5, CIA, MOSSAD and Mukabarat...

2006-11-28 22:25:39 · 10 answers · asked by dawn 3 in Government

If you should ever be forced by a robber to withdraw money from an ATM machine, you can notify the police by entering your Pin # in reverse.

For example if your pin number is 1234 then you would put in 4321.

The ATM recognizes that your pin number is backwards from the ATM card you placed in the machine.

The machine will still give you the money you requested, but unknown to the robber, the police will be immediately dispatched to help you.

This information was recently broadcasted on TV and it states that it is seldom used because people don't know it exists.

2006-11-28 22:25:37 · 20 answers · asked by istar 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

2006-11-28 22:23:28 · 11 answers · asked by paulisfree2004 6 in Other - Politics & Government

Right now it's looking more n more to the east...Muslim east...
Coz so far, all it has received from the EU is false promises and betrayel...

2006-11-28 22:21:45 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

being present? My Fiance and I are both deployed to Afgan. and we would like to get married while we are here, but cant go home to get issued a marriage license.

2006-11-28 22:18:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

In view of Wolf's last question maybe we on Answers should start our own new political party. Any idea on the manifesto and a good name for it?

2006-11-28 22:18:12 · 4 answers · asked by Agustin-Jean F 4 in Other - Politics & Government

hospitals outside of Iraq from their wounds? The same thing happened in Viet Nam, is this a way of down playing the numbers of those who gave the suprem sacrifice? Or what purpose does it serve?

2006-11-28 22:17:50 · 8 answers · asked by paulisfree2004 6 in Other - Politics & Government

I have to send someone an anonymous letter.
In order that it is franked with a location that cannot be associated to me, I would like to put my sealed, addressed and stamped letter in an envelope and send it to someone miles away from me who can then remove the letter and post it in their own locality.
If you can, please indicate your part of the UK in your answer. Thanks

2006-11-28 22:16:38 · 16 answers · asked by ArskElvis 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

For free.

2006-11-28 22:14:54 · 4 answers · asked by Patty M 1 in Law & Ethics

2006-11-28 22:14:41 · 7 answers · asked by paulisfree2004 6 in Other - Politics & Government

are "several" of you (I believe it's just one person) posting questions you obviously have no clue about the real answer when there are people here trying to get real questions answered?

2006-11-28 22:14:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I was thinking of changing my name and moving, but the stalker could find the information if I had to advertise the fact. I am really scard and don't know how to escape from her. Any ideas?

2006-11-28 22:14:10 · 4 answers · asked by maddie0415 1 in Law & Ethics

or who thinks we got into it so we dont have to fight terrorists at home cuz there all over in iraq.

2006-11-28 22:12:44 · 11 answers · asked by kingers332002 3 in Military

I left him cuz i fell out of love, not cuz he was abusive or anything. I am on a 2 years resident card. I filed for divorce and i filed 1-751( removal of condition)to the INS. I don't have much proof for the INS, yet my husband claimed to them that i frauded him in the marriage. Any good advice of what to do next ? My 2 years card has expired allready. My new US boyfriend wants to marry me so i could file again with him, but after i get divorced first, from my husband. What to do & what is my situation with the INS would be now ?

2006-11-28 22:09:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration