Politics & Government - 17 February 2007

In the providence of jurisprudence, how would austin explain or account for the idea that there is a moral obligation tob obey the law? Does the mere fact that something is the law supply a reason for compliance with it? Does the claim that something is the "law" or is "lawful" carry with it any moral or normative connotation?

2007-02-17 14:24:24 · 3 answers · asked by question marc??? 1 in Other - Politics & Government

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Do you think trade deals, loans and economic incentives should be attached to human rights reform in China?

2007-02-17 14:20:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

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Do we as people let the good suffer for catching bad people?

I am a canadian citizen, and i am just a ordinary lady who beleives in justice..I have had not a easy life, i have 3 grown sons which are good men,but have had there problems,,In ways we all have.But tonight i am troubled,I have watched DOG duane chapman and his family for along time on tv,and with respect..The family now needs every person who ever had a son or daughter,to stand up and fight for this family...If they are sent back to mexico,then we failed.No matter who we are or what we stand for, this is a fight we all must take on..For if a family is brave enough to catch a man who raped and brutilized just one woman then they deserve to be heros, but this family went out and got the rich guy who no doubt would have hid for ever..But they made a promise and kept it,and now are being punished, So i say to all write letters, make calls and have protests but fight for this family, For if we don`t who is safe, in this world if the good are punished for helping our sons and daughters.

2007-02-17 14:18:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

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Could my 18 year old Marine nephew go to prison?

Source: My Nephew ( A Proud Marine...Somewhat ) He states in Boot camp ( 5 months ago ) they all said "Kill Iraqi People" Or Kill Arabs" and they got a pat on the back. Now, this Marine By the name of Pennington that "Yell" Came back to haunt him...got 8 years in prison. Read On...During Pennington's plea-agreement for 8 years and sentencing hearing, prosecutors played video footage that showed him making statements about wanting to "kill Iraqis". ( This came back to hang him ) In addition, a co-defendant testified that Pennington mocked Awad's bullet-riddled brain and played with the man's hand as he put the corpse into a body bag. So, Could my Nephew go to prison if he fights in Iraq and kills the so called enemy that war supporters say is protecting the USA freedom.

2007-02-17 14:17:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

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are the people who are here illegally treated for free in our emergency hospitals? and if so can my family be?

treated for free also? if not then why not?

2007-02-17 14:17:21 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

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What do you think would be the pros and cons of having a female as President?

2007-02-17 14:17:21 · 18 answers · asked by Brian W 2 in Politics

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Did you let the 110th congress know if you supported their cut, run and don't fund Iraq policy?

2007-02-17 14:16:23 · 8 answers · asked by Free Speech 1 in Civic Participation

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what is it with this NON-BINDING B.S. in American politics?

why cant the great, know all american government, make a BINDING dicission, what are they affraid of??being know for what they are, money grabbing popularity queens

2007-02-17 14:15:36 · 7 answers · asked by silver lining 4 in Politics

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do you agree with this???/?

Miltary

If their was to be like a couple of planes bombed in america everybody's anti-war attitude would be greatly changed.

2007-02-17 14:14:54 · 5 answers · asked by the d 6 in Military

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How would you describe G.W Bush?

2007-02-17 14:14:48 · 15 answers · asked by FOX NEWS WATCHER 1 in Politics

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im in jail doing 10 months safe as can be however troubles with my cell mate?

me in him argue ALL the time
and he has to confirm things

this one time me and the boys went to go play
basketball in the yard

and they didnt invite him and he threw a temper tantrum
and he pushed me and got sent to solitary for a week

he is my ***** but i still think he should grow up and act like a man and take responsibility

he also sucks up to the guards when i am in trouble
ex: me- i get in trouble for having a bottle of whiskey

him he says to the guard THAT was bad of steave wasnt it

he asks me stupid questions at night when i am trying to go to sleep

he didnt believe me when i told him that a make a lot of money flipping houses on the outside

what should i do?

2007-02-17 14:12:52 · 26 answers · asked by steave 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

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Have we had a normal president since Truman??? Every single one is either a comedy act or a horror film.?

Two cheerleaders
A Satan Worshiper with Alzhiemers
A misogonist
A peanut farmer
A common bugular.
A spy
Another misogonist
And a Football player.

I left Johnson out because he was the only one smart enough to not run for a second term.

2007-02-17 14:12:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

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If you were born with a tail - what kind of tail would it be?

For example - My fiance thinks Id have Red Setters' tail..

2007-02-17 14:12:21 · 9 answers · asked by P S 1 in Other - Politics & Government

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Should convicted felons earn their freedom in Iraq?

Is this a good idea to have judges letting criminal defendants serve in Iraq instead of going to jail?

If they are willing to serve, should we honor their service just as much as we would anyone else's and forgive their crimes when they return.

Roman slaves and criminals could were able to earn their freedom by serving as gladiators for a certain period of time.

Maybe the Army should keep it's high standards, and not allow violent felons to serve in the military. This approach would shut up those who believe the troops are in Iraq are there because they didn't do well in college. Allowing felons to serve in the military will give ammunition to those who wish to demean the troops.

The future of this country hinges on your answer to this question. What do you think?

http://libertystreetusa.blogspot.com/2007/02/is-iraq-becoming-penal-colony-for-us.html

2007-02-17 14:11:42 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

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Give the Italians what they want?

Italy is having their lil' anti US base whine fest. South Korea has one every few months. I say we move out of these countries -- and they can't have it both ways. If North Korea wants to eat Soul for lunch, don't call us for help. See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya. Pick a lane. Do you agree?

2007-02-17 14:10:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

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since the senate did not pass their iraq resolution does that mean that bush can go ahead with his troop surge

2007-02-17 14:09:37 · 6 answers · asked by the d 6 in Military

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Does anyone from PA know why they did not close the interstate down?

during the snowstorm, and let all the truck drivers still go up I 81 knowing they where not gonna plow the roads till the next day, stranding them up there for 16+ hours? Does anyone know that there was 40 miles of trucks stuck there? thats severial thousand.

2007-02-17 14:07:41 · 2 answers · asked by Common Sense 5 in Government

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Is there any organization that helps a person fight a family court issue regarding a non biological child?

My boyfriend has been seperated from his x girlfriend for over 7 yrs. In the last 2 yrs she has brought against him an order for support in the family court. He is a biological to one of the children but not the second. She is indicating he was an acting father to the child and he should be responsible for the child support. The biological father is getting off free. He is racking up legal fees which he has no money to pay to fight this issue. He had't been involved in either of the childrens live for 5 yrs after the relationship ended. The mother wouldn't allow him access to his child let alone his non biological child. She is on legal aid and all her expensise are covered but there is no justice system for him. He has resolved access and support for his child however she is still tying up the courts time and the expenses of legal aid. As advised by the judge "he should agree to disagree and pay her the support as it would be less expensive for him the the long run."

2007-02-17 14:05:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

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Does anyone take Tom Tancredo seriously??

Who would vote for this racist @-hole. He constantly makes comments against Hispanics and recently blacks. Who would vote for him.

2007-02-17 14:04:45 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

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What do you make of the multiple war game drills that were conducted on 9/11?

2007-02-17 14:03:24 · 4 answers · asked by Luke F 3 in Military

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Doesn't the idea of having a constitution run against the core elements of democracy?

2007-02-17 14:03:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

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Which is more important - voting and being wrong or not voting at all?

Which option is acceptable for private citizens ?

Which option is acceptable in a politician?

Is there a difference since we elect politicians to vote on legislation?

2007-02-17 13:59:38 · 21 answers · asked by Akkita 6 in Politics

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Why do some people beleive capital punishment aka the death penalty is unconstutional?

Prop 1 It is written a man has the right to bear arms
Prop 2 A man has to be alive in order to bear his arms
Prop 3 The definition of "to bear" Bear meaning self defense
Prop 4 If you kill a man or woman you take away his right to bear arms in any matter applicable and or imaginable

Conclusion: Therefore the death penalty is unconstitional

2007-02-17 13:58:09 · 4 answers · asked by Brian C 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

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Should 3 strikes be used for all criminals?

Cali. has a 3 strike law that if a criminals commits an act their be sent to jail for life on the third time. Wouldn't this cut down on crime?

2007-02-17 13:53:46 · 12 answers · asked by Annie 5 in Law & Ethics

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George Bush rules yahoo answers is it clintons fault?

2007-02-17 13:53:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics