Politics & Government - 13 August 2007

Something I have never quite understood. Why does a man who kills a pregnant women get charged with double homicide? If life doesn't start at conception, did that man really kill two people? If you charge that man with double murder, then you are saying that life does start at conception, in which case Abortion would be murder. However, if you don't believe that life starts at conception, can you really charge the man with two murders?

2007-08-13 08:40:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anthony M 4 in Law & Ethics

Before another one of our sons or daughters go off to die in Iraq, am I wrong in thinking that perhaps someone who supports that war as much as Mitt Romney does might want to ask his sons why they aren't serving?

According to Mr. Romney, "My sons are serving their country by helping to elect me to office!"

2007-08-13 08:38:35 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

when they pass a house you can feel the house shaking, i am sure they are the main reasons for damages to our bridges. also one can see the tracks they make on our highways, when one drives on these roads, it feels like a railroad track and if you don't keep driving in these tracks you can loose control and it causes accidents too! how come no one points at these businesses and demand more responsibilities and demand more taxes. if we need to raise taxes to repair these structures, it is them that need to pay more taxes. they are the ones who use and abuse our roads the most and gain the most out of them. they better not try to increase the prices on the products that the working poor consumes and in a way have them pay for it indirectly!

2007-08-13 08:38:26 · 5 answers · asked by macmanf4j 4 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-13 08:36:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Like maybe they Aid the enemy every time they are trusted?Or Maybe like Children they just do not understand these serious issues?

2007-08-13 08:35:33 · 14 answers · asked by john 2 in Military

My mom habitually opens mail that is addressed to me that looks interesting to her. This includes harmless stuff like magazines and advertisements, but also some personal items of mail. Regardless, it is all a violation of my privacy. I have asked her to stop opening my mail at least a dozen times in the past few years. I am no longer a minor, so I don't think she has any right to do this without my consent. In fact, I think it's illegal. I was wondering if anyone knew the section of the law that goes over this, so that I could show it to her. I hope it doesn't come to this, but what legal action could I take, since my asking/telling her to stop hasn't done a bit of good.

2007-08-13 08:34:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-08-13 08:33:52 · 5 answers · asked by jdmex 1 in Military

an excuse for their failures?

2007-08-13 08:33:06 · 20 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics

Does it mean you can't sell the house, or does it mean if you do sell the house you have to give them the share of what you owe them?

2007-08-13 08:33:01 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

In the earier days of this country, senetors, congressman, and representatvives were not paid to do these jobs. They had normal jobs such as farmers, store owners, and other normal jobs of the day. Now, congressmen and congresswomen get paid to do there jobs.

If we took away the payroll, wouldn't the lobbyists leave, and our governments money be alot more abundant?

Also, if people could have a job and then ride to congress on a horse and buggy every so often, wouldn't the technology today make it easy for people to do this better and more effeciently?

Open to both Republicans and Democrats (although im more partial to conservative answers)

2007-08-13 08:32:56 · 11 answers · asked by DaDill51 2 in Government

i'm gonna have $3 K in one hour and I don't have time to go buy the marker to check the bills, She is a Diplomat working for an embassy here, should I trust the documents and make a copy?any advice?

2007-08-13 08:32:39 · 4 answers · asked by AndreaNYC 4 in Law & Ethics

When I heard about the resignation of Karl Rove (sniff) the reporter played several sound bites of Rove speaking. My favorite was part of an interview done during last year’s elections in November. The reporter was making a comment about how it looked like the Dems were going to take control of both houses of Congress. Rove said to the reporter, “You can use YOUR math to figure out who’s going to win, I’ll use THE math”. He was, of course, implying that the Dems weren’t going to win. To this day, that makes me laugh out loud! Is that the reason he was asked to leave, because he lost his touch?

2007-08-13 08:32:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I am starting a new job and in the employment packet they want me to sign saying I will not leave my employment with them to go to a vendor of theirs. Apparently they have had many employees leave for other companies they do business with. Is this legal for them to ask me to sign? I am uncertain as to whether I should sign or not.

Thanks

2007-08-13 08:32:14 · 3 answers · asked by chicka20 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-13 08:30:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-13 08:29:28 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

The biggest nuke I can think of is the Tsar Bomba dropped by the Soviet Union (50 mt). Apparently it could have been scaled up to 100 mt if only it could fit on the bomber plane.

What do you think a 100 mt warhead could do?

2007-08-13 08:28:02 · 9 answers · asked by Thop ite 2 in Military

How long is the legal amount of time you should have a full working day working 9-5 is is 30 minutes or 1 hour?

matt

2007-08-13 08:26:23 · 21 answers · asked by Matt 1 in Law & Ethics

Oh my gosh, I am freaking out! My husband was to report for jury duty this morning and he/we forgot and he didn't go! The paper fell off the fridge so we forgot all about it! He is on his way there now (at 3:15pm) but he was to be there at 8:30 this morning. Without being immature jerks and telling me that he's going to jail just to be funny.... If you honestly know-What kind of trouble could he be in?

2007-08-13 08:25:37 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-08-13 08:25:32 · 16 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics

...insulting the President this late in the game rather than focus on real issues? Are they still angry about Gore's loss? Or Kerry's? Are they just worried about the next election so they will say anything possible against our President, country, troops, etc. just for political gain?

2007-08-13 08:24:06 · 36 answers · asked by Granny Gruntz 3 in Politics

Is this true? I'm writing a work of fiction set in Iraq and was wondering about this. Thanks in advance to our brave men and women!

2007-08-13 08:23:42 · 14 answers · asked by Don't worry about it 2 in Military

2007-08-13 08:23:18 · 24 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics

If you wanted to see an example of biased journalism, a good place to start would be the Aug. 13 cover story in Newsweek about global warming.

The issue’s cover says “Global Warming Is A Hoax,” but there is an asterisk, which leads to the statement “Or so claim well-funded naysayers who still reject the overwhelming evidence of climate change.”

In other words, Newsweek has an agenda to promote global-warming hysteria, and they don’t feel any need to give equal time to a point of view they disagree with. Indeed Newsweek’s author Sharon Begley denounces global warming skeptics as “deniers,” a term which I think establishes the pseudo-religious quality of the global warming crusade as well as anything.

See link - http://www.dailyinterlake.com/articles/2007/08/12/columns/columns01.txt

Question - What are your thoughts ?

2007-08-13 08:23:07 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2007-08-13 08:21:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

why isent it illegal for a minor to try an buy cigereetes?

2007-08-13 08:20:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-08-13 08:19:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Civic Participation

THE Pentagon has claimed that five terror suspects whom Britain wants back from Guantanamo Bay have close ties to some of Al-Qaeda’s most high-ranking leaders.

Only days after Gordon Brown took the surprise decision to call for their release, a senior American official this weekend disclosed previously classified evidence to show that the men are “extremely dangerous individuals”.

Sandra Hodgkinson, who is in charge of US detention policy, warned that the suspects may seek to rejoin the war on terror and could pose a risk to the UK if not kept under close scrutiny.

See link - http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article2241658.ece

Question - What are your thoughts ?

2007-08-13 08:19:26 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

There are alot of similarities between how Hitler & Hussein ran their countries, including their acts of genocide, attacking every country around them, & horrible accounts of torture & mass murder. The only differences are 1. Hitler was more successful than Hussein & 2. To appease the "Keep America Weak" contingent, America gave Hitler alot more room to carry out his vicious & horrible acts than we gave Saddam (that is to say, we learned from our mistakes from our experience dealing with mad men in the past & used that experience to prevent greater atrocities from happening).

Is there really no situation whatsoever in which America has the right to get involved in foreign affairs to either protect our country from things that are happening now, OR prevent other things that seem most likely to happen down the road? If you think America does have the right to take action (proactive or otherwise) where would you draw the line.

2007-08-13 08:15:31 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Must watch.

So much for those far left loons who believe that are military is filled with un-educated people.

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=26640_Video-_Marine_Corps_Poetry_Slam&only

2007-08-13 08:15:13 · 11 answers · asked by Dina W 6 in Military

their agendas?

This is a GENERAL STRIKE IN USA on Sept. 11, 2007 – 9/11
http://www.opednews.com/articles/opedne_michael__070813_general_strike_in_us.htm

"Dissent is the highest form of patriotism."
Thomas Jefferson

2007-08-13 08:13:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government