Politics & Government - 31 May 2007

On the question of abortion in the United States, for the most part, pro-life advocates decry the result of the 1973 Supreme Court ruling, while pro-choice advocates welcome the result. However, a number of pro-choice advocates, notably Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, argue that Roe v. Wade is faulty on Constitution grounds, stating that while they approve of the result, they disagree with the means by which the result was achieved, preferring a more democratic process. I was wondering if the converse is true, that there are pro-life advocates that agree with the Court's decision is valid, even if they do not like the result, and argue that a Constitutional amendment is required to overturn Roe v. Wade, or at least a change in legal statutes.

I'm not advocating any position here, and I would ask that answers refrain from at least overt arguing of either side of the debate. I'm simply looking to satiate my curiosity. Thank you in advance.

2007-05-31 02:50:08 · 9 answers · asked by Ѕємι~Мαđ ŠçїєŋŧιѕТ 6 in Law & Ethics

Professor Ward Churchill, a tenured professor of Ethnic Studies, at the University of Colorado, according to CNN "touched off a firestorm with an essay likening some victims in the World Trade Center to Adolf Eichmann, who helped carry out the Holocaust". What I am interested in is why have we as Americans can't say the truth? We do have the Bill of Rights protected by the US Constitution's First Amendment where "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press or the right of the people to peacefully assemble, and to petition the government for redress of grievances".
Why are we so afraid of free speech?

2007-05-31 02:45:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Just because the majority thinks something does that make it right. should more intelligent people or those those how impact society more be given a greater vote. Would it be acceptable to grade someone on how useful they are. Will it ever happen?

2007-05-31 02:42:38 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

According to this radio show, the RCTV, Venezuelan station's lease has ran out and it is switching over to a new name.

The previous station involved supporting the previous harsh dictatorship that wouldn't allow coverage or investigations about the government. It only broadcast soap operas and cartoons.

It is said to have been involved in trying to overthrow Chavez and promoted his assasination. It promoted anti-democratic processes. People are marching now to support Chavez.

But there is no way for this abolished TV station to appeal the decision.

They say other propaganda stations in other countries have shut down for the same things.

Could the US shut down a station that promotes the overthrow of the US government?

2007-05-31 02:38:36 · 8 answers · asked by ToYou,Too! 5 in Other - Politics & Government

Your an advisor to the german kaiser you are to record your thoughts as if you Were witnessing the following:
There are many new weapons being developed. The military is calling for use of chemical weapons, u boats machine gins airplanes and tanks. Which to you recommend the Kaiser to use?

2007-05-31 02:37:41 · 6 answers · asked by dacassie 2 in Military

I was on my way home from work a few nights ago and heard that Bush declared himself dictator.

I haven't heard anything about it since.

I would like to hear from anyone who knows if this is true or false .. and if so what does this mean?
CAN he do that?

What kind of process does he have to go through before its official?

Any info would be great, thanx :)

2007-05-31 02:34:49 · 18 answers · asked by My opinion 2 in Government

I just saw him on GMA. He referred to our democracy at least ten times. We do not have a Democracy, we have a Representative Republic which is much more protective of individual rights and freedoms. I can't understand why almost half of the population voted for this buffoon in 2000. If the Democrats want any credibility they need to find more intelligent people with greater integrity. There current crop is no better even if they aren't as big liars.

2007-05-31 02:32:21 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Neither have done a Good Job, if you told your Boss its just too
hard and you cant do it, you would be Fired.

2007-05-31 02:29:37 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Disparity in income levels seems to be a strong theme in politics today. Many people think it's unfair that some corporate CEOs get millions in salaries and bonuses. They want limits or caps on corporate salaries.
Do we really want a government that has the power to dictate business policy? Once the federal government takes one step into HR matters, do you really think they would stop at limiting income levels just at the top of the ladder?
The private control of wealth is the basis of our liberty and freedom in the USA. Salary levels are a mtter of concern for the private individuals. In corporate America, it is decided by the stockholders and the directors, not the government.
Creating annual income caps even on a few Americans creates an income cap on all Americans. Do you want a government that dictates just how wealthy you are allowed to become?

2007-05-31 02:27:51 · 6 answers · asked by .... . .-.. .-.. --- 4 in Politics

Hate to quote Rosie (Don't like her much) but last week she said over 600,000 civilians have died. Is this true?????

2007-05-31 02:27:14 · 14 answers · asked by Triumph 4 in Politics

We have enough problems with our own Deadbeat Dads.

2007-05-31 02:26:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Does it EVER end? Your opinions, please.

http://www.dickmorris.com/blog/?p=88

2007-05-31 02:24:52 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

This guy named kenny as been in our family unoffically adopted for the past 15 years. He really has no family but us. I guess he never really thought of the future, because he never tied us to him legally for emergency reasons. My grandmother is dieing of cancer, so all her children, including kenny, came to visit her. While kenny was here, he was on the roof cleaning her gutters, but he was drinking...and he fell off the roof onto concrete, was airlifted to a hosp and is bleeding in his brain in 4 spots, critical condition, bad bad situation. The doctors wont let us know whats going on with him because we are not next of kin, and we cant find ANYONE who is. His mother is alcoholic and is not involved in his life.....is there anything our family can do for him? Any temporty next of kin paper we can get or anything so we can help him and support him? The doctors won't even tell us whats wrong with him.....What can someone do in a situation like this?

2007-05-31 02:21:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

http://www.theamericanresistance.com/issues/economic_costs.html

2007-05-31 02:20:53 · 5 answers · asked by Frank Dileo 3 in Politics

and now i getting done for it cause he came off worse and his mate said i started it.

what shall i do ? there was no other witnesses?

2007-05-31 02:17:49 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Will Ford continue to garnish any accounts I open? Can I put money into a joint account with someone else to avoid garnishments until I can file bankruptcy?

2007-05-31 02:14:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Endless wars for profit
Rap Music
Open Borders
$8 trillion national debt
Failed war on Drugs, terror, poverty
An idiot President
Total corruption in our capital

BUT at least we make decent CHEESEBURGERS

2007-05-31 02:07:42 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Why the farce about religion? No one is truely religious. Clever humanbeing knows it is all just a game. Truely no man can be or claim to be the only way(son/messenger) of/to GOD. I quote - "GOD is larger than any/all religions combined. No one must claim to be GOD. This is monopolization of GOD". by Dr Asuku. How did the whole world manage to fall for this brain wash from the middle east? Holy middle east full of holes(graves) and bloody like hell. GOD is everywhere, all the time. Amazing how some clever people can stea/hijack the idea of GOD to fool everyone and try to fill the knowledge vaccum because GOD never really come to show himself. Deep down their hearts, the religious(christains, muslims etc) know it is all lies about their believes so will go ahead and commit attrocities (bombing, slavery, stealings, etc)without looking back. Next time you sing that song ask why will anyone want to be the only one to GOD when GOD is every.

2007-05-31 02:07:20 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

If i have lost all privilages in ohio but live in florida now can i get a drivers lisence in florida?

2007-05-31 02:05:03 · 20 answers · asked by zchm88 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

My brother has been in the military for over a year and has 3 years left. Ever since he has joined, he's been rather miserable and misses being at home and such. He wishes he could own his own house and have his job back and everything, but the military makes him live in the dorms. He's in the Air Force by the way. He was never given the job he wanted and he just hasn't been the same since he joined. He doesn't say much about it other than he doesn't like being in the Air Force. He says he just doesn't like his job but everything else is ok. What can he do to get out? I want to help him out. Can he see a chaplain or lie and say he will commit suicide? I know you can get out for medical reasons too and I've heard of other people getting out before. Please help....I hope they don't still own him for 3 years...thx

2007-05-31 02:02:19 · 19 answers · asked by Tim A 3 in Military

Any and all honest answers welcome. positive or negative. (Please do not violate for difference in opinion when the answer is appropriately stated)

2007-05-31 02:00:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2007-05-31 02:00:02 · 14 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Immigration

If so, that's pathetic. 50% of America has already stated they would never vote for Hillary. Obama has all kind of weird stuff going on with his past and Edwards, if you can't see through his act, well, you need to get a clue.

Is there really no other choices?

2007-05-31 01:58:22 · 8 answers · asked by Robert S 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-05-31 01:57:27 · 12 answers · asked by Kiaspecter 1 in Politics

2007-05-31 01:56:50 · 6 answers · asked by Kiaspecter 1 in Politics

Would it be fair to adopt the immigration policy of Mexico when dealing with those illegally coming to the United States since the majority are from Mexico?

2007-05-31 01:51:50 · 10 answers · asked by Kalmad Jaheed Ali 2 in Immigration

There is no doubting the fact that Iran is behind the mayhem in Iraq . By going into dialogue with Iran, the USA is conceding victory to Iran in the ongoing war. This I view will drasticaly erode America,s influence and superiority in the region and in the world at large..

2007-05-31 01:50:22 · 14 answers · asked by Stanley U 1 in Politics

17% of the population in the USA live in poverty. In some countries, as much as 97% of their population live in poverty. For over a century, we have been eliminating the roadblocks that have been keeping people in poverty in the USA. So why does it still exist?
What keeps people living in poverty in the land of opportunity, bad judgement, shortcomings in character, addictions?
The front running Democratic presidential candidates are claiming they will help the poor. Just what will these candidates do that hasn't already been done to help those people who can lift themselves out of poverty? Will they create federal handouts rather than a hand up? Do we want to travel the road of socialism in order to elinimate the 17% poverty rate in the USA? Or, is the USA already the ideal place where the common person can get ahead in life.

2007-05-31 01:48:59 · 16 answers · asked by .... . .-.. .-.. --- 4 in Politics

They seem to be getting more and more attached to government control of everything. Personally, I don't trust the government that much.

2007-05-31 01:47:25 · 15 answers · asked by Robert S 2 in Other - Politics & Government

we live in ohio

2007-05-31 01:46:37 · 18 answers · asked by rgn_gray 2 in Military