Politics & Government - 25 August 2007

2007-08-25 04:27:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Many seem to feel this way, including me. I am even more disgusted and angry and sad when a child is a victim of a violent/sexual crime, than when an adult is a victim of the same. But if you think about this, everyone should be equally precious. An adult victim is innocent as well as a child victim. Hence, why do we weigh a crime harder when the victim a minor, especially young child?

2007-08-25 04:21:48 · 10 answers · asked by Mien 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-08-25 04:18:14 · 7 answers · asked by Ali t 1 in Elections

2007-08-25 04:11:04 · 39 answers · asked by independence360 3 in Politics

Thousands of Hispanics have fled the Tulsa, Okla., area in the shadow of a looming state law that limits benefits and mandates deportation for illegal aliens, according to a report from KTUL television in Tulsa.

The state of Oklahoma recently approved a new law that requires deportation for illegal aliens who are arrested, and limits benefits and jobs to those individuals. The report said in East Tulsa, where a community of Hispanics has grown over recent years, there's been a sudden drop in population.

Business owner Simon Navarro has been in business there 11 years, and said the tough law has chased away 30 percent of the state's Hispanic population.

"Two months ago I heard 25,000 Hispanics have left Oklahoma," he told the station. "They are leaving. A lot have already left.

"People are leaving," he said. "They're scared of the sheriff."

A spokesman for Tulsa's Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Francisco Trevino, said he believes the law – and its results – will hurt restaurants, construction companies and other service corporations such as lawn care. "They do everything we don't want to do," he said.

Homebuilders also have expressed concerns.

"Sitting here today I understand it's about rounding up criminals, and illegals," said Paul Kane. "But, the Hispanics are fleeing Oklahoma because they think an anti-Hispanic environment is being created."

However, authorities are making their preparations for a full enforcement of the law when it takes effect in November
"They do everything we don't want to do," he said.
As he dreaded the FACT that the days of the availability of ultra-cheap labor, working in substandard conditions, without complaint "might" be coming to an end!

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=57313

2007-08-25 04:09:16 · 15 answers · asked by Untied States Of Latina 2 in Immigration

2007-08-25 04:06:52 · 6 answers · asked by Grinning Football plinny younger 7 in Military

Just wondered since he was the biggest outsider back in the nineties. What happened to his momentum he enjoyed for awhile back then?

2007-08-25 04:03:31 · 16 answers · asked by Middy S 2 in Politics

That I have never been loved like this be-fore !

Ain't it good. . . Ain't it right
That you are with me . . . . . here to-night
The music playin. . . . our bodies swayin (in time , in time , in time)
Touchin you . . . .so warm and ten-der
Lord I feel . . . . . Such a sweet surrender
Beautiful is the dream that makes you mine

Mmmmm , Barack me gently
Barack me slowly
Take it east don't you know
That I have never been loved like this be-fore !!

SCREEEEECH , OK stop the music . . .. Can Any Explain Why Obama Is Willing To Bomb Or Invade Pakistan YET , Willing To 'TALK' With Iran ?
IRAN is World Headquarters For Radical Islam !!

2007-08-25 04:01:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-08-25 03:54:32 · 6 answers · asked by Maybe 2 in Military

Hispanic activists are planning to boycott all non-hispanic owned businesses in Prince William Co. Va for a week, starting this monday. I plan on travelling to Prince Wm. to have my daughter do her school shopping, even though it's a bit of a drive . How about you? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070825/ap_on_re_us/illegal_immigrants_services;_ylt=AqHoNMr8jHSNbru.DNEhJa1vzwcF

2007-08-25 03:50:00 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

And he was caught on London Buses without a valid oystercard on a bendy bus.
He gave false information and he also has a forged illegal passport of an EU membr country.
And his Current BoyFriend supports him.
Should he be notified to the authorities of his actions ?

2007-08-25 03:48:12 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Democrats really want to control you - not let you control your own future. For many people the rate of return on Social Security is only slightly over 1%: http://www.heritage.org/Research/SocialSecurity/CDA98-01.cfm Bush had the right idea.

2007-08-25 03:47:38 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

The Justice Department refuses to do anything about at least a dozen of these cases. Anyone who speaks out in the government sector is silenced or vilified. WHY? If you have information on corruption currently going on in Iraq, someone has to know about it. Create a website, post your findings, and tell the world. Shine enough light on something, and someone will notice. Don't let it become a crime to report crime in Iraq!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20430153/

2007-08-25 03:46:28 · 1 answers · asked by writingonoceanwaves 1 in Civic Participation

I was thinking of joining the navy (or possibly another branch) after High School (I'm a senior). Basically, I'd just like advice from sailors (or other personnel, or anyone who can give me good advice) and their opinion.

I'm not sure what I want to do with my life, I'm interested in linguistics (I know about the DLAB etc...) anyhow I thought perhaps the navy would give me a chance to do something worthwhile, get away from home, experience life a bit, and travel.
What are the
pro's and con's of the navy, especially compared to college?
Why did you join?
and are you happy with your decision? why or why not?
Would you advise a different branch? if yes, why?
thanks

Di you choose college over the military, are you happy?

Just looking for advice, comments, opinions... any info would be helpful.

2007-08-25 03:31:27 · 11 answers · asked by Krandiss1989 1 in Military

2007-08-25 03:28:22 · 44 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Immigration

2007-08-25 03:27:23 · 9 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6 in Immigration

And let em in ?

I'm speaking of Michael Vick . He'll be sentenced soon and I'm just wondering what you folks think about whether or not the NFL should let him back in ??

I've heard several interesting debates on the topic and although this isn't exactly a political question , it does skirt the political arena based upon your leanings of left or right . I could've asked in 'U.S. Football' or 'Polls and Surveys', but you guys are the smartest group out of any on Y/A .

Would you 'Open the door. . . and let him in' ?

Me ? . . . Well if I were in charge of the NFL , I would consider protecting my brand and my business. . . so the answer is a resounding NO !!

2007-08-25 03:26:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

the checks were paid and i was released the same day.the owner fired me because i embarresed him in the community.do i have any legal recourse.can i still draw unemploment? am 64 yrs old and never been arrested,never even had a traffic ticket.not easy to get a job at my age so it really hurts.

2007-08-25 03:24:23 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I'm reading an article about HIPAA laws for an assignment at school, and this article states that the Bush Administration organized the group that would eventually create HIPAA. I thought that Pres. Clinton was Pres. in the 1990's. Would this article be referring to Bush Sr.?

2007-08-25 03:21:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

and as a some follow up questions, should they be forced to get them against their will, and would you take microchip implants if ordered to by the government, civillian or millitary ??

http://www.wanttoknow.info/microchipsimplantsnewsstories

2007-08-25 03:20:35 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Only a few years ago pedophiles were getting standard prison sentences . Now quite often they get added restrictions for example : 'Must not be within a 1000ft of a minor, school' etc . And the ball is still rolling in that direction , and still rolling. . . and rolling .

So How Far Should It Go ? First-time offender ? Repeat offender ?

2007-08-25 03:14:20 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

What do you guys think about the court ruling in Lohans and Nicoles Richies case? Should their "high status" give them the right to break the law and get off with a quick punishment?

2007-08-25 03:10:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Once he serves his time, and pays his debt to society, is not our american tradition that an american citizen is welcomed back in the fold and given the opportunity to be a good productive citizen again? How can the same people who are so upset about dogs being abused push for a human being to be abused unreasonably? Lets assume he spends 18 months in jail, does the NFL really have a right to suspend him indefinitely after that? or even for an entire season after that...and basically blackball him from being able to earn a living? Where is the line between the rights of the business to try to keep its image clean and the right of the worker to be treated with fairness and justice?

2007-08-25 02:59:33 · 12 answers · asked by ron j 1 in Law & Ethics

I just received a letter from a collection agency asking for money I owed to Barclays Bank PLC over 6 years ago. Apparently opening a new account with Barclays recently must have been the cause of this collection agency being tipped off.

However, the money they are asking for is over 6 years old. Is it true that under UK law, they are not entitled to reclaim that money as the debt has expired?

2007-08-25 02:53:08 · 8 answers · asked by jasemuk 2 in Law & Ethics

Are you ok with an american internet company giving communist tyrannical government of china (I mean selling them $$$$) the technology to help suppress free speech, and even hunt down dissenters? or helping Iran do the same? Is there something unsavory and unamerican about that? What about those companies who do the same with Iran and sell them the technology to track cell phone users and suppress text messaging? Could you imagine companies from the land of the free doing this 30 years ago?

2007-08-25 02:52:31 · 9 answers · asked by ez f 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-08-25 02:51:02 · 8 answers · asked by msmiller m 2 in Military

2007-08-25 02:38:51 · 8 answers · asked by ? 6 in Politics

(Sing along to the tune of Beverly Hillbillies)

Come and listen to my story 'bout a boy named Bush.
His IQ was zero and his head was up his tush.
He drank like a fish while he drove all about.
But that didn't matter 'cuz his daddy bailed him out.
DUI, that is.
Criminal record.
Cover-up.
Well, the first thing you know little Georgie goes to Yale.
He can't spell his name but they never let him fail.
He spends all his time hangin' out with student folk.
And that's when he learns how to snort a line of coke.
Blow, that is.
White gold.
Nose candy.
The next thing you know there's a war in Vietnam.
Kin folks say, "George, stay at home with Mom."
Let the common people get maimed and scarred.
We'll buy you a spot in the Texas Air Guard.
Cushy, that is.
Country clubs.
Nose candy.
Twenty years later George gets a little bored.
He trades in the booze, says that Jesus is his Lord.
He said, "Now the White House is the place I wanna be."
So he called his daddy's friends and they called the GOP.
Gun owners, that is.
Falwell.
Jesse Helms.
Come November 7, the election ran late.
Kin folks said "Jeb, give the boy your state!"
"Don't let those colored folks get into the polls."
So they put up barricades so they couldn't punch their holes.
Chads, that is.
Duval County.
Miami-Dade.
Before the votes were counted five Supremes stepped in.
Told all the voters "Hey, we want George to win."
"Stop counting votes!" was their solemn invocation.
And that's how George finally got his coronation.
Rigged, that is.
Illegitimate.
No moral authority.
Y'all come vote now.
Ya hear?

2007-08-25 02:35:12 · 12 answers · asked by Deedee 6 in Elections

What do you think.?

2007-08-25 02:33:14 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

If i had a bona fide reason would it be legal for me to carry a knife?

Thanks in advance!

2007-08-25 02:27:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics