Politics & Government - 4 February 2007

Yey or nay?

2007-02-04 08:58:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have on and off again heard about spanking children in the United States becomming illegal. Although I have never had to spank, I am still curious if any states have made it illegal yet and where the law lies.

Please respond with facts or personal experience only...we've all heard about stories where your neighbors-boyfriends-cousin's baby momma went to jail for spanking her child, but I do find that hard to believe that someone would go to jail for a loving and correctly given spanking that resulted in no permanant injury.

Where I am not against spanking, I believe the strongest form of discipline is teaching by example, with love. I find too often that the words discipline and punishment are used interchangeably although they mean two different things.

Thank you and I appreciate your input.

2007-02-04 08:58:14 · 7 answers · asked by becki_normalgirl 2 in Law & Ethics

I am currently recieving statutory sick pay which is £70.05 per week and was wondering if anyone knew what else i may be entitled to. My wage when working was 2k per month and i can not keep up with bills or return to work as i am not well enough!

2007-02-04 08:57:51 · 3 answers · asked by no 1 nurse!!! 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-02-04 08:56:08 · 8 answers · asked by Ale 2 in Civic Participation

I chastised my 15 yr. old son for wearing a shirt with the Confederate battle flag on it.

We live in the south and I would like to hear the opinion of others that live in the south.

He said it represents the south. I educated him a little about that flag. I asked him if he thought it would be alright for a neighbor to fly the Nazi flag. He indicated that would be wrong. I told him they are the same flags. They are both flags flown by enemies of the US. Just one enemy was in Europe and the other was inside the US. The Confederate flag did not represent the US it represented a militia in the southern US. I also told him that the southern militias flew and faught under many flags that was only one of them.

Was I wrong?

2007-02-04 08:55:47 · 7 answers · asked by e.sillery 5 in Military

terrorist attacked us on 911

2007-02-04 08:54:01 · 9 answers · asked by Eric the Great *USA* 4 in Other - Politics & Government

the right started this war, and since no WMDs were found they chose to claim this war is meant to save the iraqi people from a horrible dicator. now that the US has created a civil war, will the right allow iraqi civilians to move to the US and live in the red states?

watch them ignore this one.

2007-02-04 08:52:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-02-04 08:52:20 · 8 answers · asked by -----JAFO---- 4 in Politics

I'm planning on summiting my Application for Naturalization (US, Oregon), I know there is suppose to be a test of some sort, lets say I failed this test, will I have to pay for the fees again to retake the test or reapply? Oh and does anyone know what the test is like?

Thanks

2007-02-04 08:49:46 · 5 answers · asked by ja y 2 in Immigration

Should free schools be allowed?
Who should run the schools?
How should the free schools be controlled?
What students should be able to go to free schools?
What laws and regulations should be in place in free schools?

Remember to answer from Liberalists perspective.

Thank you

2007-02-04 08:49:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

should we have mandatory death sentences for drug dealers?

2007-02-04 08:48:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-02-04 08:47:29 · 17 answers · asked by Breanna T 1 in Politics

what are the pros and cons to marxism? any websites that talk deeply about this

2007-02-04 08:47:03 · 6 answers · asked by Jenny0305 4 in Government

i've heard so many conflicting claims about this & its really annoying me..has there been any official decision made about how far this ban will go? ive heard that it will b everywhere public including the workplace, all pubs and nightclubs and even at bus stops...others have said its only in pubs that serve hot food and only in private members clubs...does anyone actually know wots goin on?

2007-02-04 08:46:39 · 19 answers · asked by carly-jayne r 2 in Law & Ethics

what do you think of about the war in iraq?

2007-02-04 08:46:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

This current generation has been labled the "Entitlement Generation" (NOT by me, but UCONN) and are used to instant gratification, participation trophies and money being thrown at them in lieu of time with their family. Discipline was a "stern talk", a "time-out" or just didn't exist because they didn't want to bruise the creativity or self-esteeme.

I was raised in a "leather thru loops" environment, I learned quickly and did not turn out to be a wacko from "abuse"; I deserved what I got.

How do you suppose this also relates to our diplomatic policies? Look at Japan, Germany, Panama and Cuba to name a few. THEY GOT THE BELT and have been good since. N. Korea and China are entering puberty and "time-outs" just don't seem to be getting their attention. The same with the Middle East. I think that Iraq, Iran and a few others are "ENTITLED" and throwing fits to get their way. We threw money at them and it didn't work, so perhaps a trip behind the woodshed in in order?

2007-02-04 08:46:09 · 3 answers · asked by jacquesstcroix 3 in Military

2007-02-04 08:45:44 · 13 answers · asked by ? 3 in Politics

Please and Thank you!

2007-02-04 08:45:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

i know we can not descriminate with a culture or group of people but i think we need to do something to stop them they plan to control the all world and they think if they control usa they will control the world.
all muslim are no same but i haven't see any group of them to step up and point to any of the extremist they keeped quiet because they consider all brother and they don't care about any body else why should we care about them and allow them to come here and regroup quietly and them they will come out and try to implement they religion and law as they are trying in uk,australia and other country we need to stop them now before is too late.
What can we do????????

2007-02-04 08:44:18 · 6 answers · asked by Best Dominican 4 in Law & Ethics

Source: I am involved with the Anti War movement. Why are so many mad at me when I fought for this so called freedom?

2007-02-04 08:42:53 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

then tried the Democracy later on when more order was restored? And is it too late to try a US friendly autocrat if he is better at rebuilding Iraq and stopping the terrorists than the current joker?

2007-02-04 08:42:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The blue states are richer than the red states. The most richest and best cities within the united states are democratic. (you can research it the blue states are richer than the red ones) The democratic party also includes most if not all of the celebrities and people such as bill gates, and oprah. The richest cities such as San Francisco embraces very strong liberal and democratic views and is a leading city in biotech and stem cell research (as well as New York). Most southern states which contains the highest proverty rates in the country all lean republican and are mostly red. Most people that live in trailer parks and small towns lean republican as well. It is without a doubt that the southern states are the biggest concentration of republicans within the country and they are also the highest among proverty rates. The media also embraces and love liberal and democratic views (the media is rich beyond belief). Why are southern states the poorest in the country and mostly republic?

2007-02-04 08:41:59 · 12 answers · asked by Aragon 1 in Politics

You don't believe his chief of staff would have done this on his own, do you ?

2007-02-04 08:41:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-02-04 08:40:22 · 10 answers · asked by dungivin 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-02-04 08:39:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Are there any newspapers, radio, t.v or internet sources that come close to reporting the facts, that speak truth to power, that do a good job in investigating current issues in a thorough way? If so what are they and why do you think they do this? Give the names of these sources and details as to why or examples.

2007-02-04 08:37:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-02-04 08:37:36 · 8 answers · asked by Brotherhood 7 in Elections

Can an American citizen sponsor a foreigener that is not family? And how to go about this if yes?

2007-02-04 08:36:49 · 5 answers · asked by C C 1 in Immigration

I'm very confused as to what "State" means, or how many different contexts there can be. Consider these :
1. United States of America (or the State of Florida)
2. Secretary of State
3. State of the Union
4. State (in the sense of 'condition')

What am I missing? What other uses are there of this word in US law & system? (From federal to local)

2007-02-04 08:35:05 · 2 answers · asked by Smartass 4 in Government

2007-02-04 08:33:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections