Politics & Government - 17 March 2007

Washington, DC has no voting rights in the Congress and Senate, and just this past week the White House cited (again) that it may be unconstitutional for a non-state to have a vote in Congress. However, DC residents pay full FEDERAL income taxes just like those in any state.

This sounds an awful lot like the political atmosphere in 1776 when the colonies were not given British voting rights, but were forced to pay taxes, simply because they were labeled "colonies". It seems strange to me that the original framers of the Constitution did not have this concern in mind when drafting it!

So, do DC residents have to pay federal taxes? Should they?

2007-03-17 17:14:32 · 4 answers · asked by Gil w 1 in Law & Ethics

Why is it that Republicians think that the rest of us who do not support the war do not support the soldiers who are fighting?

2007-03-17 17:14:29 · 20 answers · asked by Petra 5 in Military

coz" there are clubowners who make drama that they runaway but they did not because i heard from other clubs their in dongducheon korea that it is not true.But how can we verify and fight for our right?can can we file against this promoter or clubowner with these acts?Some told me it is common in korea because they dont want to pay commissions anymore?What agencies in seoul korea that could help us?pls give me contact numbers and address also of who can help us with these problem in korea.

2007-03-17 17:13:03 · 1 answers · asked by concern 1 in Embassies & Consulates

I hope I'm wrong. But I think the answer is a pretty obvious NO. Bush/Cheney is hell bent on destroying the country. If you believe my question was stupid because of that, feel free to bash me. I deserve it.

2007-03-17 17:12:48 · 18 answers · asked by Count Acumen 5 in Politics

when the United states is trying to make smoking tobacco illegal?
Makes no sense to me ... can not smoke in this building but feel free to get high.....

can someone PLEASE put my mind to ease about this?

2007-03-17 17:12:20 · 7 answers · asked by ? 3 in Law & Ethics

My ex didn't pay child supprt the ordered him to pay or he would serve 15 days in jail. he didn't pay so bench warrent was filed in 2/6/2006 . then my ex wanted to see my daughter I told him to take care of his bench warrant he said he went to the police station and he has no bench warrant why is this? could this really happen In Michigan??????????????????????????????????????-*

2007-03-17 17:11:28 · 2 answers · asked by debbieclarissa 1 in Law & Ethics

His war in Iraq is worse than 200 9/11s.

2007-03-17 17:09:29 · 28 answers · asked by Longhaired Freaky Person 4 in Politics

Can the U.S. Federal Government force a State or City Government to pay for something in a congressional bill? I am writing a bill and its to creating foreign exchange programs for high school students and for it to be funded, I want the federal gov. to fund 50%, state 30%, and city 20%. However, I was told there is a separation of powers between the governments and this might not be able to be done. Can anyone help me? Thank you.

2007-03-17 17:09:12 · 5 answers · asked by dconeg21 1 in Government

Is it because they focus their efforts on increasing the economic base (working class) versus giving tax breaks to the super rich who write 60% of their income off anyway?

2007-03-17 17:09:10 · 14 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

Someone owed me 250 dollars. He made out a check for that amount and then after I deposited it he stopped payment and it was sent back to me. I have tried to talk to him about it but he said if I take him to small claims court he will take me to court for forgey. He claims that I stole the check and made it out to myself which is a lie. the check has his signature on it for proof and somebody was there when he made it out to me. He is in the military and he just left to another country. How do I go about getting the money from him?

2007-03-17 17:08:47 · 4 answers · asked by Jessica G 1 in Law & Ethics

My girlfriend was pulled over for speeding today and while I don't condone speeding, the circumstances behind the actual ticket seem a bit suspect.

A cop passed her going the opposite direction and supposedly clocked her doing 78 in a 55. Instead of turning around and pulling her over, he radioed to another cop down the road and told him she was coming his way. Having just passed a cop while speeding, she slowed down, but got clocked by the other cop doing 62 in a 50. This cop pulled her over and told her that the other cop had radioed him. He took her information and wrote her a warning and while handing it to her the original cop pulled up behind them. He came to her car and took her information while the other cop left. He preceeded to write her a ticket for doing 78 in a 55. So she left the scene with one warning and one ticket from two different cops!!! Does this sound like something they can do?

2007-03-17 17:08:38 · 10 answers · asked by Brad B 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I see that all the time.

Have you people forgotten 9-11? Or are you blaming Clinton for that one too?

Only twice has the US been hit by major "surprise" attacks. Pearl Harbor and NYC/Washington DC. I'm sure FDR wasn't proud that Pearl happened, and heads rolled over it. But his supporters didn't pretend that it never happened!

BTW, how many "heads" have rolled over 9-11? I can't think of one. If you know one, please list it.

2007-03-17 17:08:30 · 17 answers · asked by powhound 7 in Government

Correct answer

2007-03-17 17:05:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Correct answer

2007-03-17 17:05:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Are they elected, or chosen by a nation's standing authorities?

2007-03-17 17:04:52 · 2 answers · asked by Rob 1 in Government

First, Islam does have many variations within the religion.
The Sunni-Shiite conflict is just one of many examples.

Second, democracy has nothing to do with religion.
As long as the population is willing to vote and accept the decision of the majority, then democracy can work.

Remember, democracy is nothing more than might-makes-right majority rule. It has nothing inherently to do with freedom or diversity. In fact, the only way a democracy has freedoms is the majority allows them, or if there is some higher legal authority (a Constitution, for example) that protects them.

But you do raise one valid point. An outside group can never "bring democracy" to anyone. Democracy must be voluntary

2007-03-17 17:04:38 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

what are the 38 levels above top secret

2007-03-17 17:01:15 · 8 answers · asked by Aloysius 1 in Military

Say you're with a girl who has 10 different personalities, if 9 of them consent to sex, and one says no and starts resisting, is that considered rape?

2007-03-17 17:00:43 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

This is the second offense.

2007-03-17 16:58:43 · 7 answers · asked by bfish 1 in Law & Ethics

Is there a maxium interest rate that can be charged?

2007-03-17 16:58:30 · 6 answers · asked by eware1842@sbcglobal.net 1 in Military

This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me my rifle is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than the enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will. My rifle and I know that what counts in war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, or the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit. My rifle is human, even as I am human, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strengths, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will keep my rifle clean and ready, even as I am clean and ready. We will become part of each other. Before God I swear this creed. My rifle and I are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life. So be it, until victory is America's and there is no enemy. - Marine Corps Rifleman's Creed.

2007-03-17 16:57:26 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I'm NOT trying to bash anyones state. I really would like to know if my new found (ten seconds ago) hypothesis has any merit?

2007-03-17 16:57:10 · 13 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

Does the personal background check have reports of agencies filed against you? or does it only have convictions and arrests?

2007-03-17 16:55:52 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

NOT problems he has caused. Thats way too easy.

2007-03-17 16:54:58 · 25 answers · asked by Count Acumen 5 in Politics

2007-03-17 16:54:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-03-17 16:53:57 · 13 answers · asked by chica 1 in Law & Ethics

I believe it should be a requirement.
you know who doesn't meet that requirement......

2007-03-17 16:53:33 · 14 answers · asked by !{¤©¤}! 4 in Government

how much would my speeding ticked(75mph in a 65) affect my insurance yearly if I dont go to traffic school.

2007-03-17 16:53:09 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I do. He's not helping any of us.

2007-03-17 16:52:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I am a few days late paying a ticket I got for tinted windows, no court apperance required. It just slipped my mind. Will I get any trouble from it besides late fees? I live in New Jersey.

2007-03-17 16:52:44 · 3 answers · asked by boarder054 1 in Law Enforcement & Police