Politics & Government - 27 July 2007

I am a current serving soldier, and have just handed n my 12month notice. I am hoping to have a succesful application to join the police force. I will have had just over 12yrs experience when get to leave. What are my chances of being accepted and what procedures will the police follow.

2007-07-27 00:25:06 · 10 answers · asked by Tony D 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I'm writing an essay and one of the aspects it deals with is torture. I found a lot of things in my research, but I didn't find the answer I needed: Why does the US torture. I've contemplated this question for some time, but just couldn't get the answer. People have suggested that it's for legitimacy or intimidation but I don't think that's quite right. Sure it might be the motivation for it in some totalitarian countries, but the US isn't quite there yet. In 1984, Orwell said that The Party tortures to brainwash the citizens into adhering to the doctrines of the party, but again, I think that's for more "developed" police states. Please, I don't need anyone trying to defend the CIA or Bush, or trying to legitimize it, professing the merits of torture; I just wanted to know if anyone here had the answer to my question.

2007-07-27 00:23:05 · 22 answers · asked by Thomas 1 in Other - Politics & Government

Saddam has killed hundreds of thousands of people. But now that he has been executed, the civil war in Iraq seems to be out of control.

My question is: In this situation, do the pros outweigh the cons now that Saddam has been removed from power?

2007-07-27 00:16:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

i have a friend who has been accused of beating up another individual fairly severely. the victim was hospitalized for 2-3 days. he was punched and kicked until he was unconscious. now my friend is worried that he will go to prison for this. allegedly the victim hit my friend as well, but he was not injured. the victim further used racial slurs towards my friend. my friend suffers from a condition called "intermittent explosive disorder" where it is, at times, impossible for him to control his reactions when he is angered. we live in the state of wisconsin. any advice on whether he will most likely do prison time or will he be allowed out on probation? i know there is no certainty, just looking for educated guesses. also, what charges could he incur?

2007-07-27 00:14:52 · 6 answers · asked by gmoviv 1 in Law & Ethics

I HAVE ALREADY CALLED AND E-MAILED EVERY COUNTY AND LOCAL AGENCY. I have custody of my daughter in wisconsin, I live in florida. I am afraid my violent drug adicted ex will try to take her (for spite).
I can easily get custody transfered from wisconsin to florida by filing the papers here.
the problem is it costs $255.00. I am on disability and don't recieve (court ordered) child support.
how do i go about filing if I can't pay this outrages fee?
I AM BEGGING FOR HELP !!!!!
I am in tampa, hillsborough county.

2007-07-27 00:07:04 · 3 answers · asked by angela s 4 in Law & Ethics