Politics & Government - 3 September 2007

and Bush/Cheney ordering the torture of human beings, most of whom were guilty of nothing more than perhaps fighting against an invading force from thousands of miles away . . . especially since dogs were often used as part of the torture?

2007-09-03 13:06:02 · 16 answers · asked by worldinspector 5 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-09-03 13:03:33 · 21 answers · asked by vegaswoman 6 in Politics

We are spending about a half of our national budget on military/intelligence. Another third or so is spent on entitlements (which is another story, for another post). I pay about $4000 a year in income taxes (and also more for payroll taxes, but again that's another thread). What am I paying for with the income taxes? I suspect it's so that huge multinational corporations can maintain their profits. Any ideas?

2007-09-03 13:01:11 · 13 answers · asked by hbloff 1 in Military

2007-09-03 13:00:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

My wife borrowed money ($4500) from a friend of hers and had pre wrote checks in $500 increments dated on her pay periods to pay her back. Then my wife lost her job and couldn’t come up with the funds to pay her friend back. I tried to come up with a payment plan we could handle but she wasn’t having it and wanted the full amount immediately. So she sued my wife and won obviously, for about $3500 since I paid her $1000 already. My wife is still with out work and this woman threatened to pay her the full remaining amount in 15 days or she will take our stuff and pursue criminal charges on the bad checka. The women is being very difficult and since I am not on the account with my wife I am not liable. But Can she come take our stuff, we really have nothing of real value (TV? Washer and dryer? What can she take). Also can she be charged with criminal charges and end up in jail or something? We just don’t have the money to pay her immediately like she wants.

2007-09-03 12:59:37 · 13 answers · asked by Horizon 1 in Law & Ethics

Hello Folks,

One of my sisters is the executor of our parents will. I am in the will as executor in case anything happened to my sister. The estate is in Kentucky and I live Florida. The estate is barren of any other property (the vultures picked it clean) as I was told by my brother. There are no stipulations in the will regarding access of the children entering the home however after flying back to Kentucky, my sister refused me access to the home.

My question is simply, "Can she legally do this"?

Johnny

2007-09-03 12:59:16 · 9 answers · asked by Johnny Faselt 1 in Law & Ethics

**Please read my whole question before you answer!**

I'm confused about the legality and ethics of a specific area of p2p filesharing. I completely understand that downloading movies, dvds, or cds that have been illegally burned is illegal and unethical, and I get why.

What I'm NOT sure of is the legality of downloading television shows (not ones ripped from dvds, ones that have just been broadcasted) from another country. I mean, since the information is not AVAILABLE to be purchased anywhere in this country (and never will be, if you consider sports commentary shows and the like), is it even illegal?

As a seperate question, can this possibly be considered unethical? I mean, to download a tv show you couldn't get in the US even with the best satellite service available isn't taking money from ANYONE'S pockets, is it? At that point, can it really be considered stealing from an ethical point of view?

2007-09-03 12:59:02 · 4 answers · asked by daRimini 4 in Law & Ethics

2007-09-03 12:58:46 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Please help! i'm studying for a major history test tomorrow!

2007-09-03 12:55:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

a minor teenager died driving a car under the influence of alcohol supplied by an adult

2007-09-03 12:55:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Not only in Iraq but also an impending war with Iran.
I hear so many of you, NOT ALL but most seem to support this war and going into Iran with barrels blazing. I also hear many of you say they WANT a Holy War and this is the justification for fighting radical Islam. We all know Osama Bin Laden declared Holy War on infidels with 9/11. This is also what Amadinejad wants and a lot of Muslims in the middle-east especially in Iran worship Osama as their Mahdri or Mohammed incarnate to bring about Armageddon which will end with all infidels dead, Islam the true religion to triumph and rule the world. With so many of these parallels with our own biblical prophesies have you ever stopped to think what would happen if we chose not to play along with this plan? Aren't we actually playing right into their scenario? Does this mean that Bush really doesn't believe the bible or is he wanting Armageddon too?

2007-09-03 12:55:25 · 15 answers · asked by Enigma 6 in Politics

Is due process of law the same thing as the due process as in the 6 values of democracy?

2007-09-03 12:54:51 · 1 answers · asked by xolove 3 in Government

OR do you hate him because you think he has done a bad job overall and merely want to see America do better?

2007-09-03 12:54:30 · 28 answers · asked by American Sunshine 3 in Politics

2007-09-03 12:54:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-03 12:54:06 · 7 answers · asked by Penny 1 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-09-03 12:52:48 · 6 answers · asked by Josh 1 in Immigration

If the US during the Cold War joined forces with Russia - How would the world be different today ? Would there be a World Government ? Would there be only one leader ? Afterall its not like any country could pose a challenge to a unifed America and Russia at there highest .

2007-09-03 12:52:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I really hate the term "Anchor Baby" because I'm old enough to remember the stigma of" Illegitimate " or Another term "Bas*ard" child. I was a bas*ard child and it was living H*ll in my life. Is it fair to put the CHILD thru that stigma? And I really don't care what you think of the parents and who's to blame.These are children just like I was who had no say in their births.Can't we just say "the undocumented's child"? I'm sorry but I just can't be cruel mentally or physically to a child and rest easy at night.

2007-09-03 12:51:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

Is there a specific ticket they have to give you? Do they let you move on?

I'm writing a situation in a book I've been working on where this happens, and I'm pretty sure they don't just let you go with a warning. Am I right?

What is the procedure for this, generally?

2007-09-03 12:50:48 · 11 answers · asked by l_nosferatu_alucard_l 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

S sells B a shipment of widgets that are usable, but not as warranted. What is the measure of B’s damages if B sues S for breach of contract.

2007-09-03 12:50:13 · 4 answers · asked by Sunshine 1 in Law & Ethics

My son has a signed contract that states after Navy Basic Training he will be going to Pensicola, Florida to Air Traffic Control school. Are these contracts valid. I've always been told a recruiter will tell you anything to get you to join. I have seen his contract and it looks legit, but of course, I am a concerned mother. Has anyone out there had any experience with this? I just do not know what to believe.

2007-09-03 12:48:17 · 10 answers · asked by Giovanna 2 in Military

2007-09-03 12:43:50 · 3 answers · asked by Yerba74, Free Hugs 5 in Law & Ethics

My son is at Navy Basic Training in Great Lakes. His recruiter told him he could not take a watch with him, but in an information letter I rec'd from the Navy, it said I could mail him one. I mailed him a water-proof watch, US postal money order, stamps, pens, paper and envelopes about 5 days ago. Has anyone had any experience with this? Will my son receive this package? I hope he does not get in trouble because I mailed him these items. He called me when he first arrived at boot camp, but I have not heard a thing from him since. I'm very worried about him.

2007-09-03 12:42:07 · 16 answers · asked by Giovanna 2 in Military

if not, why and do they do anything else? BTW i'm only talking about local not so serious crimes such as a car break. i always hear different explanations to this question or certain answers like only if the items stolen were worth over $2,000

2007-09-03 12:38:51 · 7 answers · asked by grannypincher8 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

im about to graduate high school and i want to join the USMC. i want to become an officer in the marines eventually, but im thinking about becoming an NCO first, based on the fact that alot marines told me that i would get more experiencem respect, and i would be a better officer that way. HOw long would it take me to reach the rank of Sergeant? and Staff Sergeant after that?? i took 2 years of rotc in high school ( technically 4 years because our classes are twice as long as most) will that make any difference?

2007-09-03 12:35:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Our Constitution is based upon the separation of powers. Congress is given the sole responsibility for declaring war and for financing the war. The President, as Commander-in-Chief, is given sole responsibility for the conduct of the war and thus, the safety of the troops.

The Framers, in their wisdom, believed that to wage a war, the nation must be united. Thus, waging a war requires the co-operation of both the legislative branch and the executive branch of government. If either branch decides that it wants to stop the war, the war must stop.

If Congress were to cease funding the war (which requires only a simple majority of "Nays" in the House of Representatives), the nation would no longer be united and the war would have to be stopped. In that case, the President would have to remove the troops from harm's way or be solely responsible for any harm done to them.

In the latter case, the House of Representatives could impeach both the President and the Vice-President.

2007-09-03 12:29:25 · 34 answers · asked by marvinsussman@sbcglobal.net 6 in Politics

Do you think it was removed at the US Administrations request to eliminate criticism?

2007-09-03 12:26:40 · 9 answers · asked by mark t 7 in Politics

there are several things that need petitioning at my school but everytime someone makes one everyone gets suspended and in trouble apparently cuz there not legal so how can i make one that they cant get me in trouble for?

2007-09-03 12:26:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-09-03 12:26:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2007/07/20/ware.iraq.americas.militia.cnn

2007-09-03 12:25:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics