Politics & Government - 4 August 2007

Ok, I won't give all the details, but here is sorta what happened, in a nutshell...

So tonight, I was at work and some work didn't get done. It wasn't work from my department, and it was work that the MANAGER didn't have other people do, when there were plenty of free people on the floor.

When the store closed, and it was past the time we were scheduled to, the MANAGER told us that we had to stay and do the work, and we weren't allowed to leave. He locked the doors and would not let us out. They even had security near the doors so we couldn't leave.
Many people BEGGED to leave, and had real reasons as to why they had to.

The majority of the workers are minors, as well.

We were compensated, but didn't have the choice to leave. We should have been able to leave after our scheduled time, right? Isn't that some sort of contract?

Does this break some sort of Labor Law... Is it false imprisonment?

Also, I work in a right to work state, if that makes a difference.

2007-08-04 19:30:42 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Stop hoping uselessly! No men or women in D.C. can fix the problem regardless of their stand against illegal immigration. We have given them the opporutnity time and time again and have come up empty handed. I do not want another person to say "Oh if you vote for so and so, he or she will fix it."

If so, why has he or she not fixed it up to this point? If it is to be fixed, we the people have to do it. Ron Paul might be a cute little old man, but that is all he is. He cannot fix this system even if half of America voted for him. There is something in Washington called The Senate and The House of Representatives.

The only one who can put them in their place or remove them altogether are you and I. If you really want a change, stop barking up the tree of some little tired politician and become proactive. D.C. and state leaders had their say and more illegals are coming across now than before.

AMERICANS, TAKE YOUR COUNTRY BACK AND ACCEPT NO EXCUSES!!

2007-08-04 19:28:47 · 12 answers · asked by Richard S 4 in Immigration

2007-08-04 19:21:54 · 12 answers · asked by prestonwhitlow 1 in Military

While I know that the letter is fake I am curious what the intent is. If I deposit the check in and it bounces it costs me like $25 for a bounced check, but it doesn't give the company any $. I have attached an exact copy of the letter, please review and let me know what you think. Thanks!
The internation lottery commission made a policy that every wining must be insured before delivery to avoid lost or false claim. Based on this, our company issued you an official check in the amount of $4670. to enable you to pay the insurance fee on this winning. Please note that our company has paid the tax associated with your winning and we will be sending out to you the Tax Clearance letter along with your 90K check. You have been assigned to one of our analysts with a # of 1-905-598-0653. He will process it. There is a security code attached and he will need it. There's some more stuff but thats most of it. Please let me know what you think. Thanks!

2007-08-04 19:18:04 · 9 answers · asked by esbm_alf 5 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-04 19:16:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-04 19:14:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

id like to express whats on my mind to our marvelous president....if i said somthin as simple as "bush go to iraq and see how you like it" would he get the cia on my *** or anything?or can i tell him what ever the hell i want?

2007-08-04 19:10:37 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Does anybody know if he actually has the power to?

2007-08-04 19:06:34 · 23 answers · asked by Mike 2 in Elections

I believe that the United States should pull out of the UN right now. I believe that people are responsible for their own welfare and that the US government should get out of the charity business because they stink at it. I believe that promoting business is good for the economy and last but not least I believe that the Constitution is the most important document in human history. Am I a wingnut now?

2007-08-04 19:01:36 · 12 answers · asked by Ethan M 5 in Politics

If our country is so corupt and the politicians so closed minded that they ignore the needs of there people is there any way to get them out without having to resort to violent struggle?

2007-08-04 18:55:42 · 7 answers · asked by Vivianna 4 in Law & Ethics

its because of that ******* bush that i dont have a dad anymore.because he sent in more unesscesary troops to get his oil. its because of bush that my brother is in iraq. its becuase of bush that the United States is looked at as a disgrace. all because of 1 man. WTF IS THIS DIPSHITT DOING??? ah and by the way, if your going to tell me im an idiot and to shut up dont waste ur time. ill laugh back at u for trying to stand up for that dumb***

2007-08-04 18:53:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

If you have not read it yet here is the link. http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/08/20070802-1.html
If you could only use 3 words to voice your opinion on it what would those 3 words be? If you read it to your self did your mouth drop open and remain open for 30 seconds or more?
Finally, are there any web sites I can go to to find out if I have a distant relative that may have unknowingly stopped at a crosswalk, when the pedestrian crossing was 1% Lebanese ? Cause My great great grandchildren are going to wonder why they are they are destitute.

2007-08-04 18:53:12 · 5 answers · asked by babycattos 4 in Law & Ethics

He has to arrive at the Recruiter's office at 6 am in the morning and I'm curious what will happen. He and I just got married last Wednesday in Reno Nevada and we just got back home. Unfortunately we still live in our respective homes but we had a wonderful few days of romance even though our parents were hanging around lol lol. They allowed us to take a room together and I never knew before what a wonderful experience it could be to take a bubble bath with someone you love so much.

Will he be allowed to use his cell phone in training to call me? He will be trained for the Infantry and I'm SOOO proud of my hero. My dad who is a Marine Corp Veteran and my grandpa who is a combat Vietnam Veteran says they will make a man out of him. My other grandpa and his parents don't think his enlistment is such a great idea (Oh Wellll!!). I'm happy for him and told him to call me if he runs into any problems and I'll discuss it with his Drill Instructor. I'd love to know whatwill happen

2007-08-04 18:42:33 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

What number do you call when your job is shorting you on your paycheck and choosing to take to long correcting the problem. I cant call BBB because its considered a case that lead to lawsuit. I cant call the unemployment office. Its a number in the blue pages but i dont know what their called. Can anyone help?

2007-08-04 18:42:07 · 6 answers · asked by meka g 6 in Law & Ethics

Look, I know all the babble about deplyments and no leave and such. But, my wife is stationed for a year in Korea and some things have been going on that have been causing SERIOUS probalems with our marriage. I'm serious that if we don't get to see each other and talk face to face so we can work some things out, then our marriage will end before this deployment is done. I Love my wife more then anything in the world and i don't want to lose her, so what do I have to do to get them to have her come home so we can work these things out? Any advice will be very appreciated

2007-08-04 18:38:44 · 5 answers · asked by ems_fire_rescue_ks 2 in Military

Words such as "we have to help make education better" are getting old...FAST!

2007-08-04 18:38:02 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Should there be a registry for ALL crimes?

i.e. a murder registry, arson registry, theft registry

why or why not?

2007-08-04 18:35:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Puulllllleeeeeese!

2007-08-04 18:35:32 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Instead of just enlisting in the Army, Navy, Air Force, or the Marines, I have a specific job in mind. How could I be employed as an interrogator in one of our 'secret' torture camps in Albania (where the US military legally tortures people, since Albanian law doesn't prohibit it). As for my pertinent job-related experience, I have:
1. Some experience conducting interviews.
2. Experience with pulling legs off of insects as a kid, and also with gutting fish.

*While I don't have any specific experiene with torturing people, I feel that the two items described above could be effectively combined.

Also, who should I send my resume to?

2007-08-04 18:34:28 · 7 answers · asked by Michael F 3 in Military

The legal age of majority in most states is 18, but in Mississippi it is 21. So, you can't get married until 21 without your parents' permission. (Actually they notify your parents and allow you to if your parents don't respond and say you can't after a certain amount of time.. but my parents would.)

Could someone that is 18, and a legal resident of Mississippi, be able to legally get married in another state? And if so, would it be recognized in the state of MS?

2007-08-04 18:34:21 · 3 answers · asked by sfi_junkie 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-04 18:34:08 · 13 answers · asked by samiran_bandyopadhyay 2 in Civic Participation

2007-08-04 18:33:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Before the invasion, the Taliban was working to eliminate all opium in Afghanistan.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070805/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_afghanistan;_ylt=AiddZtyxlnwZpFZ6.hgXMJOs0NUE

If the Taliban is so against opium production, why is it now booming since we took over the country? Who is making all the money?

2007-08-04 18:33:20 · 6 answers · asked by michaelsan 6 in Politics

this would mean that our nation is run by harlots and prostitutes.

if you think about how our politicians 'sell' themselves to the highest bidder - this may be the most accurate way to describe our government.

2007-08-04 18:33:08 · 3 answers · asked by nostradamus02012 7 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-08-04 18:30:32 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-04 18:29:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I do. I think he has a good strong plan for what to do in Iraq and to protect our country. He is very experienced and he sounds confident and strong in what he wants. I think he would be a great president. Do you think he could be a good president and why are people doubting him?

2007-08-04 18:27:32 · 13 answers · asked by Lindsey G 5 in Politics

is it barracks with other navy rotc candidates? can you party? just a full explanation of how youll be living...pics would be GREATLY appreciated

2007-08-04 18:26:04 · 6 answers · asked by dan 1 in Military

All developed countries except usa have universal health care. I know that americans tend to associate universal health care with socialism. However, in america, schools, libraries, police stations are all socialized. Another reason i can think of is that americans don't want to pay taxes for uhc. But isn't it people first and money second, given that america is the "most democratic", Christian country?

2007-08-04 18:24:43 · 24 answers · asked by tramdelamens 1 in Other - Politics & Government

Guess which country

Guess which country takes more than 100 Billions as aid from USA
Guess which country is allowed to destroy a whole country without any body blames her
Guess any country is having nuclear Bombs without any body asking her to stop
Guess any country is having an open license to kill
Guess any country kidnaps the Ministers and parliament’s members of anther country and no body asks her to stop
Guess which country is occupying anther county and no body asks her to withdrew
Guess which country is killing civilians on daily bases and no body asks her to stop
Guess which country made more than 10 massacres and no body blamed her
Guess Which country controls the mass media of the western world

2007-08-04 18:22:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government