Politics & Government - 22 August 2007

So here I am sitting in college with tons of free time. I don't go to parties, my friends happen to be at their jobs when I'm not at mine and vise versa, and I think cops are pretty cool so I'd like to devote some of my time as an auxiliary police officer. I'll admit going into police work is something I'm keeping in the back of my head if my other career aspirations don't work out and I just want to give something back to my community (I live at home btw). So, to my question, is it generally easy to become an auxilary officer for a local department? And also, what is the hiring process like?

2007-08-22 17:43:08 · 7 answers · asked by bayman 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

Instead of electing people who want postions of power, what do you think about electing anyone for postions of political responsibility whatever they want to or not?

2007-08-22 17:42:21 · 3 answers · asked by PeguinBackPacker 5 in Politics

ARKANSAS ALZHEIMER'S

Number of times that Clinton figures who testified in court or before Congress said that they didn't remember, didn't know, or something similar.

Bill Kennedy 116
Harold Ickes 148
Ricki Seidman 160
Bruce Lindsey 161
Bill Burton 191
Mark Gearan 221
Mack McLarty 233
Neil Egglseston 250
Hillary Clinton 250
John Podesta 264
Jennifer O'Connor 343
Dwight Holton 348
Patsy Thomasson 420
Jeff Eller 697

2007-08-22 17:42:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-22 17:38:31 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-08-22 17:37:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

Alaska and Hawaii were not part of the union durring WWII and the flag that the soldiers fought for/under had 48 stars.

My respects to the states of Hawaii and Alaska and veterans past and living.

2007-08-22 17:37:25 · 9 answers · asked by Jon 2 in Military

Could we have that here? With no abusive reporting of people for disagreeing?

That is a cowardly little way of dealing with someone just because they say things you don't like to read. And it poisons things for real honest discussion and debate and yes maybe even learning something.

Who else is disgusted by abusive reporters and wants this to be a free and open forum??

2007-08-22 17:36:54 · 16 answers · asked by ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ 7 in Immigration

I live in a condominium community in Ohio and our association by-laws and I think there is some kind of state law that says you have to be a condominium unit owner to serve as president of the board. You can not be a renter or a person residing in the home with the owner. We have a president now who is not a home owner but insteads lives with her mother she's held this position for a couple of months now. Shes found out that we're trying to have her removed again so her mother transferred ownership of her unit over to this woman. We know the unit can be transferred over to this woman but it seems as though it's only being done so that she can hold her position as president. Isn't this fraud? Is there anything we can do to have her charged for this? A couple of years ago this same person held the same position she was asked to resign after the treasurer was cout embezelling and it was found out she was not a home owner she did resign only after fighting and threatening others.

2007-08-22 17:34:15 · 2 answers · asked by dizzymom 4 in Law & Ethics

Our government (federal and state) seem to use the constitution only when it is in their best interests. As citizens of California, the constitution is ignored when we attempt to apply it to us.

2007-08-22 17:33:58 · 12 answers · asked by King of Turdblossom 2 in Law & Ethics

Honestly, people. You can't just keep blaming the immigrants for everything. People have been doing it for 200 years. We've increased restrictions on it, tightened up border control, and yet these problems have ceased to go away afterward.
Has anyone thought that maybe the two really aren't that related?
Our economy is not messed up because of immigrants. It is messed up because of generations of ridiculous laws and policies and a corrupt government.
Our crime rate is not highered by immigrants. Very light research can show that immigrants have a nearly identical crime rate to non-immigrant males.
Our nation is not endangered by immigrants. This one is too ridiculous to even argue against. There's just as much chance as an American doing the same thing.
So what I'm asking is, why do people keep blaming them? This is an honest question. I want to know why it happens.
(note: everytime I said 'immigrant' I meant illegal or no)

2007-08-22 17:32:50 · 23 answers · asked by Jo'Dan 3 in Immigration

i am interested in becoming a lawyer, but i am not sure if it fits my personality. i was wondering what kind of person goes into law, and what kind of skills they need.

2007-08-22 17:32:44 · 5 answers · asked by tyler s 1 in Law & Ethics

My husband is going to enlist in the Navy in a couple of months. I've read a little bit about on base housing and BAH, but I don't know much. When does my family qualify to recieve BAH or housing on base? Do we have to wait until he finishes basic? Or after training for whatever job he chooses? Thanks ahead of time for your answers.

2007-08-22 17:32:18 · 6 answers · asked by Melissa 2 in Military

2007-08-22 17:32:07 · 7 answers · asked by lisalu1219 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

I start college in a couple weeks and i'm going to be majoring in political science. I'm kinda worried since i'm a conservative and I know that most college kids are liberal. Is anyone else on here a conservative political science major? Are there even any college kids on here who are conservative?

2007-08-22 17:29:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

currently shes in the phillipines and by joining the military is this the easiest way to get her into america?

2007-08-22 17:29:00 · 4 answers · asked by SDlove 4 in Military

Why does everyone still use the phrase "Iraq War" or "War in Iraq" for what is obviously not a war, but an occupation?

Does Bush gain points with his base for being a "War President" instead of an "Occupation President"?

Do the Democrats score with their base by being "Anti-War" instead of "Anti-Occupation"?

lets have some truth in language.

2007-08-22 17:28:09 · 9 answers · asked by Mugwump 7 in Politics

The people of the state of California voted to legalize medicinal pot. In my thinking, if "the people have spoken", the law should be enforced.
The federal government however, steps in and disregards the will of the people of the state of California and arrests the individuals who legally are operating dispensaries.

I'm confused, are we free to have our voices heard only when it "pleases" the federal government?

2007-08-22 17:26:14 · 6 answers · asked by King of Turdblossom 2 in Law & Ethics

Is it fair to get a ticket for driving without your headlights on? Should you recieve a warning ticket for that? And also, can you get a ticket for driving someone else's car, even if they're sitting next to you, and they have full coverage insurance?

2007-08-22 17:24:24 · 3 answers · asked by sunshine 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

The phone was ringing and he told my friend i wasnt home and i was all like: "dont hang up im home!!" and he was all like 'f you' and then he punched my face (i have really sensitive skin and it will bruise)and my mom was standing right there in the middle of it and didnt do anything.

SHE NEVER DOES ANYTHING WHEN HE PHYSICALLY HURTS ME!! I dont want to call the police because i have enough to do with them with custody issues but i think he needs anger management?

he always beats on me when his life is going wrong which it always is, and he is way the hell bigger than me and older by only one year. What can i do about this? I'm serious about this, i feel like my life is in danger and there is no one out there to help me. My mom just shrugged it off, thats it and my face is frikkin stinging!!

WHAT CAN I DO? WHO can i get to come see him, im serious he has problems and i dont know why he takes his problems out on me but its horrible its like living in an abusive, negative hell

2007-08-22 17:22:38 · 47 answers · asked by De_San_Dan 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

Assuming he doesn't get reelected...which is very likely right now.

2007-08-22 17:21:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-08-22 17:20:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Where can I get one of those? What store?
You know, the yellow ribbon....
Thank you

2007-08-22 17:16:44 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Let's say that the law demanded you to do something which was against your moral belief. The government had gone all out and was openly corrupt (not saying it's exactly dandy as it is now). How would you react? Would you go along with unjust laws? How would you act out? What could possibly be done when you feel/are powerless?

2007-08-22 17:16:19 · 7 answers · asked by Reflected Life 5 in Law & Ethics

I just want to know if the Philadelphia Police Academy a lot like boot camp? I know there will be some intense moments of course. My mom has been on the force for 13 yrs., and a lot has changed since then. Is there anyone who has completed the academy within the last 5 yrs. who can elaborate more on what the training consists of.
Thank you.

2007-08-22 17:15:07 · 4 answers · asked by Nicky0730 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

what will it take for the american people to stand up for themselves? with the fuel prices,housing\stocks plummeting, illegal immigrants........when do we say enough?

2007-08-22 17:11:21 · 20 answers · asked by viper 1 in Politics

who gained this third world war east or the Chinese West or North America

2007-08-22 17:10:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

i wonder how cops who patrol the streets while driving a motorcycle or a 2 door coupe like a ford mustang or something make an arrest? even if they call for back up, how do they do it when they are in the middle of nowhere?

2007-08-22 17:09:24 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I am struggling on developing a position on abortion. I support banning the partial-birth abortion, but am not sure about fetuses that would not survive on their own. I continue struggling to endorse murder, and do not think that women whould have a right to murder their babies. I think that for medical reasons, or in the case of rape or incest, women should be able to abort their babies. I also support reforming the adoption system to encourage more adoption. Can you please help me develop a stance on abortion? I even want to hear people who disagree with what I currently believe. By the way, I currently support Roe v.s. Wade which says that all abortions are legal in the first three months of pregnancy, only pregnancies caused by rape or incest or that create a medical condition may be terminated in the next three months, and during the last 3 months of pregnancy, only a women that has a medical condition caused by their pregnancy may abort their baby. Thank you!

2007-08-22 17:08:55 · 13 answers · asked by Peter C 2 in Law & Ethics

I just wondered if anyone on here were police officers and how your chief would feel if you dated a co-worker or a magistrate and the police officer was married...is this really ethical and how can they put you in jail when they are out in public having sex and he is in his uniform, even though they are in a vehicle

2007-08-22 17:07:42 · 2 answers · asked by baby shih tzu 5 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-08-22 17:05:50 · 10 answers · asked by jim 1 in Military