Politics & Government - 13 September 2007

The respected rights group, Human Rights Watch, released this week a 146 page report two years in the making. Although there are numerous recommendations, the main ones are:

1. take the registries off the internet and only allow law enforcement or those who "need to know" access to information about high risk individuals

2. ban all housing restrictions

3. allow ex offenders reviews to prove they pose little or no risk to society

Much of the report detailed what is already public record such as that most (90% for children and 75% for women) sexual assaults are done by acquaintances,the vigilantism and harassment of ex offenders and families is common, and that there is little scientific or statistical evidence that the punitive measures by the national and state governments actually work to prevent sexual abuse.

Comments anyone? (If you are going to offer some ignorant, nilhistic remark, save it. We've all heard it before and it's old.)

2007-09-13 16:09:13 · 4 answers · asked by Shelley 3 in Other - Politics & Government

Is it making us safer?

Is this specific mission and plan really useful?

And does jesus give it his blessing now that our president has made the surge assesment and decisions?

2007-09-13 16:08:45 · 21 answers · asked by roostershine 4 in Politics

Is it possible to become seriously hearing impaired long-term if you were to shoot a pistol (I have a XD 40) indoors in the case of self-defense...obviously you wouldn't have time to put on ear protection. Or, would you be so pumped with adreneline that you're hearing would not be affected? Thx...

2007-09-13 16:07:50 · 8 answers · asked by commandercoolage 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

Nam in the 60's/70's drugs,drink and babes....
Iraq now no drugs,no boose and nothing else.....But the same result..

2007-09-13 16:07:28 · 26 answers · asked by 284561 3 in Military

If you were in the infrantry in WW2, which weapon above would you choose to go into battle with and why?

2007-09-13 16:07:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

America wants Canada's oil, I mean the artic oil. We all know about Global warming, and how its warming Canada's Artic islands. Now that its kind of melted, they have discovered oil is under the artic Canadian islands. Now G. Bush all of suddens wants it, so you know what he said "thats not canada's oil, thats international oil" ARE YOU KIDDIN, those Islands are canadian preperty, and know bush claims its international seas and islands. SCREW THAT, bush better not our canadian oil, THATS our damn oil

2007-09-13 16:05:37 · 13 answers · asked by soccerfan10td 2 in Politics

one of my friends got charged with those 2 things, it is his first offense, he has never been in any trouble b4, what is the most that will happen to him?

He lives in Minnesota and is 14

2007-09-13 16:05:24 · 4 answers · asked by Mike 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

What do they do? And if anybody could tell me a little bit about demolition, I would like to know about that too. My husband wants to join the Navy, and we are wanting to learn a little bit about certain jobs. Thanks

2007-09-13 16:05:13 · 5 answers · asked by Melissa 2 in Military

with what we have for presidential choices, it sure makes you wonder.

2007-09-13 16:02:29 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

For people who think america should be in Iraq, America is no longer fighting terrism, i will tell you what they are fighting for....... AMERICA WANTS IRAQ'S OIL, thats all, i used to belive what the americans are doing are right, but i now i don't. All that damn bush wants is oil. Who thinks america should be iraq, and if you think that, PLEASE TELL ME WHY

2007-09-13 16:01:02 · 20 answers · asked by soccerfan10td 2 in Politics

It is considered immoral for me to steal from my neighbor Joe in order to send my kids to school, or to subsidize my tobacco crop, so how can it be right for me to do it using the government as my agent? Is it moral just because enough of us vote to take Joe's money for something we want to do? Is this "mob rule" okay for any purpose, or only if it is a "good" purpose? If so, who decides what a "good" purpose is?

2007-09-13 16:00:33 · 4 answers · asked by Beligirl87 2 in Law & Ethics

Over ten years ago I got a drug charge and did some probation for it. About 1 year later I got arrested for battery and got 2 more years probation. I never plead guilty to either charge. Then I got arrested 6 years ago for an assault charge but it got dismissed as it really did not happen and there was no proof. So with all of this I never plead guilty or was convicted and did time.
I was troubled in my early 20's but have completley turned my life around. I am now making the Presidents list in school and getting awards for scholastic excellence. Do I have any chance to get a government job?? I am thinking of expanding my business degree and getting into criminal justice. Please help me!!

2007-09-13 15:59:43 · 11 answers · asked by l'il mama 5 in Government

your representative tomorrow to voice your opinion?

2007-09-13 15:58:45 · 4 answers · asked by CHARITY G 7 in Politics

and maimed perpetually. have combat syndrome, and high divorce rates for another 5 years ..or more . cause they love the troops so much.

I am sorry my countrymen. But many of you are idiots.

2007-09-13 15:58:25 · 10 answers · asked by bush l 1 in Politics

You tape it with a voice recorder in person. And you are talking to the other party while you are taping. It is in case of a court case to prove a verbal agreement. If there are any Massachusetts attorneys who know for sure or anyone who can provide me with a link to the actual law, it would be appreciated.

2007-09-13 15:58:16 · 2 answers · asked by koi goldfish 2 in Law & Ethics

I had Jury Duty today and was awaiting to hear if I had been chosen in the jury selection process and they had to stop cuz court closed at 4:30pm and they couldn't finish! So the Judge ordered everyone back tomorrow at 10:30am but the thing is, I cannot make it. I have an extremely important interview for a job that I just cannot miss. It's at the same time and no I cannot reschedule. It could literally make my career. So I was told to call the jury assembly number in the morning, but what's the worst that can happen? Especially being I am calling in to explain. Help please. I am freaking out!

2007-09-13 15:55:35 · 9 answers · asked by L 3 in Civic Participation

Would you want to see our brothers and sisters in Iraq go back to suffering the way they did under Saddam's Brutality?

2007-09-13 15:53:51 · 7 answers · asked by Jeremiah Johnson 7 7 in Politics

My son's father mailed me complaint for visitation papers claiming they were from domestic relations and when I took the papers in to ask about them I was told they were not mailed from their office. The following week I get papers from domestic relations telling me that my son's father is petitioning to have his child support terminated and his arrearages expunged. I don't know whether to just sign the paper allowing that to happen, or if I should go to court and try to fight him and the system. It seems wrong for him to be relieved of his parental responsibilities, but the fact that he's going to be incarcerated for the forseeable future and I don't really want him to be a part of my son's life anyway, why shouldn't I? If I allow this to happen, then I can go file for full custody of my son and once I get it, he won't have rights at all. His name isn't even on my son's birth certificate. Please help! I don't know what to do.

2007-09-13 15:53:15 · 3 answers · asked by Holly 1 in Law & Ethics

Do you believe any member of that duplicitous group of scum would have had the guts to take him up on the offer?

2007-09-13 15:53:13 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

a. Because every country practices terrorism

b. Because terrorism doesn’t exist in all countries

c. Because countries wish to support their own national interest

d. Because countries can’t agree on the levels of terrorism

2007-09-13 15:52:02 · 8 answers · asked by Sunshine 1 in Military

I swear every day there are at least 20 questions with some form of that question.
The election is still over a year away, can you imagine how many there will be between now and then.

2007-09-13 15:48:26 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-13 15:44:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

It seems (personal observation - no substantiating facts) that Americans are unable to simply just do things because it benefits them . . . why do we need to invent political myths . . . Isn't benefiting the USA a good reason . . .

2007-09-13 15:42:49 · 6 answers · asked by CHARITY G 7 in Politics

but make up their minds what he said before they heard the speech?
What kind of congressmen have we got?

2007-09-13 15:42:31 · 22 answers · asked by LoneStar 4 in Politics

who do you think will be next?

2007-09-13 15:41:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anna Rexia 5 in Politics

I ask this question once in a while - and I'm always surprised to hear that "no one ever said that" - when half of the answers I received when I asked previously were things like;

"If the Dems win control of Congress then we'll see them within weeks" Lol!

Then it was "as soon as the Dems start their session in January" LMAO!

THEN it was: "In a few months as the Dems in Congress undermine the President" ROFLMAO!

So cons - what will it be this time?

When a Democrat becomes President?

2007-09-13 15:38:16 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Ai5w0zRRMf7HT34ggrJga0nY7BR.;_ylv=3?qid=20070913191140AALofKn&cp=1&tp=2#all-answers&tnu=32

For any of the people who answered the above question by saying that their individual lives are more important than the liberties which are the only thing that separate America from any other country in the world:

WHY DO YOU WANT TO PROTECT AMERICA?

You are obviously willing to give up everything that makes you an American, just so you don't have to die. So, since you feel that your individual life is far more important than preserving the integrity of your country, why do you think it's important to prevent international terrorism? Why NOT convert to Islam and give up all your liberties? You'll be allowed to live if you do that. So why not just do it?

Personally, I'd rather die than allow a government to infringe on ANY of my rights. And YOU don't get to choose which of MY rights I have to give up so YOU feel safer.

2007-09-13 15:37:54 · 3 answers · asked by Bush Invented the Google 6 in Politics

Constructive discharge is when an employee quits thier job because they can no longer handle the hostile nature of the working envionment.

2007-09-13 15:34:19 · 6 answers · asked by los los 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-09-13 15:30:27 · 11 answers · asked by kayladot2 1 in Politics

Yes, your politicians and the corporations are making major cash on this. Yes, the war is for oil. (Which war hasn't been for resources or US interest?) But more deeply, we messed Iraq up, promising Iraqis liberation and a better way of life. (Again) Which of you - especially those of you who've been there - think abandoning them to a bloodbath is what right looks like? If our dead friends could speak, would they appreciate the political blather that uses their names as an excuse to further their careers, or would they want their deaths to back up the promise we made?

2007-09-13 15:28:03 · 8 answers · asked by Rubber Cranium 3 in Military