Politics & Government - 26 December 2006

i think there is growing acceptance of pot as not a harmful drug in the populace. in recent years we have seen the spread of "medical marijuana" states, mostly in the west. several cities have taken steps to effectively decriminilize marijuana, or set it as a low priority for cops. ballot measures in colorado and nevada came close to winning a majority in favor of completely decriminilizing pot, for recreational use as well as medical use.

pot is legal in holland and practically legal in germany, switzerland, and the united kingdom.

do you think that within the next ten or fifteen years, pot will be fully decriminilized in the united states? or at least in some states?

I think it will, because as today's baby boomer generation becomes the senior citizens of the next ten plus years and today's young people become middleaged and more and more young people come into voting age, the percentage of the total population that will have used marijuana will have increased so much??!!!

2006-12-26 20:23:04 · 6 answers · asked by cambridgebrian 1 in Law & Ethics

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When will we realize the simple truth of the parenthood of God and the sibling-hood of humanity?

One planet, one people, please.

2006-12-26 20:21:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

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Why did the police do this to a military man?

Army Reservist Killed By Police After Standoff.
Leonardtown, MD A man who authorities believe was an Army Reservist just called up to serve in Iraq has been fatally shot by police in a standoff that began on Christmas.

St. Mary's County Sheriff Tim Cameron says 28-year-old James Emerick Dean, in the military, was shot by a sheriff's deputy Tuesday afternoon. The sheriff says Dean had pointed a gun at a tactical team that was about to use gas to try to force him out of his father's house. The military man did not want to go back to Iraq. He served in Iraq in the year 2005.

2006-12-26 20:20:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

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What is your stance on drug use...?

Lets get informative...

2006-12-26 20:20:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

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Who would make a suitable candidate for female President in the USA?

2006-12-26 20:19:42 · 14 answers · asked by ANASTASIA_NIKOLAIEVNA_ROMANOVA 3 in Elections

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Who do you think would make a preffered female PM for Australia?

Which female future PM would get your vote and why?

2006-12-26 20:18:34 · 2 answers · asked by ANASTASIA_NIKOLAIEVNA_ROMANOVA 3 in Elections

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Do you think liberals feel guilt for giving lip service/moral support to the taliban?

2006-12-26 20:13:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

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What country REALLY has the most freedom?

2006-12-26 20:10:57 · 10 answers · asked by Smile Everyday 1 in Politics

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Was Iraq War Caused By America's Powerful jewish Lobby?

2006-12-26 20:05:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

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Can world peace ever be achieved???

2006-12-26 20:03:53 · 19 answers · asked by johnny7892003 1 in Other - Politics & Government

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Should we abolish presidential term limits?

http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/1227/p09s02-coop.html

2006-12-26 20:03:04 · 10 answers · asked by AL IS ON VACATION AND HAS NO PIC 5 in Elections

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what is FBI namecheck?

2006-12-26 20:02:29 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

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Does anyone else think that the prospect of an Ethiopian air force is hillarious?

2006-12-26 20:01:43 · 10 answers · asked by Tyrone 2 in Military

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Why is America the only country to tax its citizens living abroad?

How can these citizens possibly reap any benefits from their tax dollars?

2006-12-26 20:00:05 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

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how many presidents have we had in the U.S.?

2006-12-26 19:56:50 · 8 answers · asked by p-nut butter princess 4 in Government

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Is freedom of speech concerning religion and politics repressed in the Russian Federation?

2006-12-26 19:55:59 · 2 answers · asked by ? 4 in Politics

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Who do I speak with about a nurse who had my doctor dismiss me as a patient because of false information?

A nurse in my Doctors pratice informed my doctor that she saw me driving after receiving a narcotic in the office, the statement is compleatly false. I received 2 perscriptions and a shot of phenagrien, I have tried to clear this up with my docter but the nursing staf will not put me through to him and they will not register the complaint against the nurse either, and because of this false statement I have lost the doctor I have been seeing for 17 years. now I cant get the medical treatment for my very serious health problems, and I also worry that this nurse may hurt someone with this behavior of hers, this is serious misconduct for a nurse. The letter I received from my Doctors office was sent via the uspostal service certified, and my record at the doctors office should show the treatment I received that day. I would like to take them to court for malpratice 1 for pain and suffering, 2 for defimation, 3, Slander, 4 maltious intent, but who do I talk with first? etc.

2006-12-26 19:51:18 · 8 answers · asked by Patricia D 1 in Law & Ethics

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Is President Bush already a lame-duck President ?

Can we use this term for a Mr. or Mrs. President in charge who will not be reelected ?

2006-12-26 19:49:45 · 11 answers · asked by crazyworld 2 in Government

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Immigration to the US, England or New Zealand?

Hello, everyone! We are a young engaged couple from Egypt. We are both 22. I have a degree in business administration and my fiance has a degree in mechatronics engineering. We both are very fluent in English and have super computer skills. We are very open-minded and hard workers. We would like to live and work in the US, England or New Zealand. Are you familiar with any migration programs in those countries that might suit us? Thanks!

2006-12-26 19:47:26 · 5 answers · asked by Princess of Egypt 5 in Immigration

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the next war will be between which countries?

2006-12-26 19:47:25 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

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Do you think war must stop right now?

Why?

2006-12-26 19:46:05 · 10 answers · asked by MAYA 5 in Politics

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How did Bush win when he didnt get the most votes?

i herd Bush lost the popular vote how did he win?and why do we alow it here?

2006-12-26 19:39:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

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Can i make a Citizens arrest on a police officer if i felt he commited a crime?

2006-12-26 19:38:29 · 12 answers · asked by flavorlicious 2 in Law & Ethics

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What would happen to the witness if they didn't turn up in court?

the witness is on holiday,the offence towards them has been resolved....but the police insist on taking it further as it benefits them
Thanks in advance

2006-12-26 19:36:52 · 14 answers · asked by ? 6 in Law Enforcement & Police

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Are all cops in America ( or other countries) allowed to carry guns?

In Ireland only the special forces can carry weapons... i was just wondering what the rules are everywhere else

2006-12-26 19:35:44 · 10 answers · asked by Zena 2 in Law Enforcement & Police