Politics & Government - 20 June 2007

The United States funds basic medical research into alot of different areas.

Admitting im biased, because I have family members with cancer.

But the following, just doesn't seem right to me.

The US spends 21 billion a year on Aids research.
The US spends 4.7 billion dollars a year on Cancer research.

There are 400,000 americans with Aids.
There are 10,000,000 americans with Cancer.

There are 15,000 Aids related deaths each year in the US.
There are 500,000 Cancer related deaths each year in the US

Now it seems to me, we should be spending the 21 billion on Cancer and the 4.7 billion a year on Aids research.

Based on the number of people affected.

Yes, I know, we could be spending more on each.

But, shouldn't we be spending more on a diease that effects the most people ?

Im posting this in both the politics and health sections, since it deals with both issues.

2007-06-20 09:30:56 · 8 answers · asked by jeeper_peeper321 7 in Politics

It is the only way to insure that under a militarily operated democracy/Republic that we have enough troops to defend an Empire .

2007-06-20 09:29:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-06-20 09:29:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-06-20 09:29:15 · 6 answers · asked by anonacoup 7 in Military

My fiance has 3 children he pays child support for bi weekly, he is in arrears for time not paid. Is there a way legally that I can aviod having my wages garnished in the future? Truthfully it is not fair to me and I don't know that his kids are getting that money. Some one please advise, it is for the state of Massachusetts.

2007-06-20 09:29:04 · 10 answers · asked by K 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-06-20 09:28:25 · 8 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

if they had to wear their sponsors logo like they do in NASCAR? at least we would know what we are getting.

2007-06-20 09:26:24 · 5 answers · asked by ? 6 in Elections

2007-06-20 09:22:46 · 26 answers · asked by Jasmine 5 in Politics

While the deferment kings were not persecuted?

2007-06-20 09:21:18 · 15 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

My husbands roofing company was doing a three day roof job. They came back to work the second day and found that someone had stolen $600 worth of shingles off of the homeowners property. And you have to leave shingles out at a job b/c they are too heavy to move back and forth to the job. Who is responsible for the stolen shingles, the homeowner's insurance company or my husband???!!!

2007-06-20 09:19:21 · 6 answers · asked by aofm77 2 in Law & Ethics

is Reagan your hero because he only gave amnesty to 9 million?

2007-06-20 09:19:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Charlienoble9201 wrote "The Libertarian party believes in Laissez Faire capitalism, homosexual marriage, political isolationism, and pulling the troops out of Afghanistan & Iraq. These are unrealistic goals."


They believe in the constitution and the fact that every american is born to make his or her own decisions. The believe in noninterventionalism - if you don't know what the difference between noninterventionalism and isolationism you ought to look it up because you sound really bad. They believe in getting our troops home safely and to try a different approach to foreign policy. What is wrong with that? NOTHING I SAY.

What say you others?

2007-06-20 09:16:15 · 17 answers · asked by Beauty&Brains 4 in Politics

And should we get awarded more points for reporting

Top Contributors who violate the TOS ?

We all love reporting trolls who purposely violate the TOS.

But I love reporting Top Contributors, who know better, but sometimes let thier entensely partisan sides peep out,

And who post questions or answer's they know violate the TOS

And why do so many user's in the politics and military sections feel it is thier duty to violate the TOS?

2007-06-20 09:13:10 · 2 answers · asked by sandy_32541 2 in Politics

my bf friend threat to hit me because i said in angry tone stay out of my car. the reason for me saying that he is always up to no good and steals from stores and then jumps into my car. i need to know how i can protect myself. please help.

2007-06-20 09:11:16 · 8 answers · asked by liseta_b 2 in Law & Ethics

They never commit crimes "OR" on welfare. They are very educated and they have respect for all. Why is that?

2007-06-20 09:07:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

I seem to remember them making such a loud fuss a year ago when those boys were arrested... then it turned out that the woman was a schizophrenic liar who sued them fradulently, admitting to a co-worker "I gonna get those white boys' money!", indicating a racist motivation. Have charges been filed against this woman, and since her allegations were based on racist motivations, has it been noted as a Hate Crime yet?

2007-06-20 09:06:52 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-06-20 09:05:27 · 20 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

You would think a populist like Rush who seeks fame and attention would certainly seek office if it where not for some really serious problems .
We have elected former alcoholics and drug addicts Bush/Chenny , divorced men Ronald Reagan , polio victims ,FDR congressmen who have had people drowned ina car while driving off a bridge .
SO what is it Rush did that makes him impossible to vote for .
Has he molested a child or something .

2007-06-20 09:05:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

From Y!A at least. I'm tired of seeing her and her stupid proposal for legislation about global warming. I'm all for the environment but I don't think congress should make legislation about it, especially when it's about "global warming," which is just a theory that hasn't even been proven enough to become scientific law yet.

2007-06-20 09:04:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-06-20 09:03:16 · 12 answers · asked by IvebeenAbadbadgrl 4 in Law Enforcement & Police

I favor Social Security being privitized!

2007-06-20 09:01:04 · 18 answers · asked by vinsa1981 3 in Politics

Where do you think we would be if we hadn't of gone to war?

2007-06-20 08:58:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The seals in canada are in great danger! People are killing over 300,000 baby seals a year!! we need to help! Don't you think someone should stand up? who agrees to save the seals?

2007-06-20 08:58:46 · 2 answers · asked by :) 3 in Politics

Last night and today I asked the same poll question on YA to determine the political affiliation, knowledge, and education of people on both sides of the global warming issue.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ahj_9Ts6XCPlEPR8x0ZiSSPsy6IX?qid=20070620093306AAiroBM
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=As51esLbobIHNR73Q9Efqv_sy6IX?qid=20070619214425AA4ugqF

I got 32 useable answers, pretty well spread along the political spectrum. Breakdown:

Every single person who did not believe humans are the primary cuase of the current global warming (non-believers=NBs) were right-leaning to conservative. Those who believed humans are the primary cause (believers=Bs) ranged from moderate to one socialist, mainly liberals.

Bs got their information from much better sources on average. Many NBs cited common sense.

Bs had better education, basically averaging a BS in science while NBs averaged a BS in a non-science.

Why is global warming such a partisan issue?

2007-06-20 08:58:05 · 20 answers · asked by Dana1981 7 in Politics

I'm running for VP, but if you can find a really good slogan for an other office, let me know. My name is Alex Tulowiecki (2LowWickE). My friends seem to enjoy saying my last name! So far I've got "If your in a sticky, Vote Tulowiecki" and "It's E Z 2 C, Alex T, 4 VP. My campaign is gunna focus on Hey I Know you i know what you want vote 4 me. I really appreciate your help!

2007-06-20 08:56:59 · 4 answers · asked by Alex 2 in Elections

I want to put a fence up.

2007-06-20 08:56:36 · 13 answers · asked by Viviana V 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-06-20 08:55:38 · 21 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

http://www.forthecause.us/media/ftc-video-CNN-AmnestyBillsWorstProvisions_070523.wmv

Please watch this video. This is not fair. Americans should be protesting this horrable bill being shoved down our throats.
Watch thi video and then give feedback if you must.

2007-06-20 08:55:37 · 14 answers · asked by John Galt 2 in Immigration

Former property owner is getting fines and baliff letters sent to my house. Is that legal?

2007-06-20 08:54:59 · 17 answers · asked by andrew m 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-06-20 08:53:32 · 33 answers · asked by Frank Dileo 3 in Politics