Politics & Government - 18 September 2007

Actually, the entire quote, from economist Milton Friedman, is as follows:

"A society that puts equality before freedom will get neither. A society that puts freedom before equality will get a high degree of both."

http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Milton_Friedman

What does this mean to you? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Thanks.

2007-09-18 02:55:45 · 12 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Other - Politics & Government

I recently read that Hilary Clinton, if elected, wants to make health insurance manditory for all americans. I frankly do not know what I would do if this happens. I have pre-existing conditions which makes me "uninsurable" in the eyes of the insurance companies. They won't touch me with a ten foot poll. And I have tried. Is she going to insist that my husband get a different job and hope that the open enrollment will take me. Or that I get a full time job for coverage (again, hoping that I would get coverage) and pay most of a paycheck not only to insurance but to have someone else take care of my son, who has his own developmental issues.

Please tell me if I am looking at this all wrong or if there would be a simpler solution if she does get elected.

2007-09-18 02:55:26 · 5 answers · asked by Lorelei 3 in Elections

2007-09-18 02:55:01 · 3 answers · asked by AMOD N 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I was on the way to a meeting where transportation was not provided so me and 3 other co workers car pooled in my car. Since i was on company time on the way to a company meeting is my job responsible to pay for my deductible, medical bills, car rental, insurance increase and/or any other fees associated.

2007-09-18 02:51:17 · 12 answers · asked by shadow69034 1 in Law & Ethics

as an Englishman who owns the biggest company in the USA i feel i must ask this.
Most Americans who i have under me and most Americans in general have had beach balls(inflated)fitted into their jeans.
As these beach balls(inflated) are located at the rear they often resemble a large bottom and look rather bouncy and sometimes saggy.
Is this another trend those American chaps have thought of?

2007-09-18 02:51:03 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I have been bring up a lot of major issues that the other "candidates" refuse to acknowledge such as owl exploitation at Hooters and stuffed animal fighting rings and finally putting and end to the Burger Wars by bringing the Burger King to justice.

DRAGON 2008
"I BELIEVE IN U.S."

2007-09-18 02:50:49 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

"If Californians are having fewer children, where are all the people coming from?"

"It's a tragedy that our leaders, including the nation's Presidential candidates, lack the political fortitude to address one of the nation's most pressing problems. We can't allow them to ignore this issue any longer," said Diana Hull, President of CAPS. "Here in California, the ocean is so polluted from runoff from overbuilding that we can only swim on certain days of the year," she continued. "The air is so bad in many counties that our kids have the highest incidence of asthma in the country. Emergency rooms are closing. Schools are overcrowded and illegal immigrants are responsible for a disproportionate amount of crime. These problems are not unique to California, although they are more prevalent here. Americans must insist that our leaders address the immigration issue immediately, or we'll leave the next generation even more intractable problems than we have now."

2007-09-18 02:47:35 · 12 answers · asked by ? 7 in Immigration

It was ridiculed before...will people like it THIS time around?

2007-09-18 02:47:29 · 14 answers · asked by SEXIEST AVATAR™ is HERE. 6 in Politics

2007-09-18 02:46:34 · 5 answers · asked by TD Euwaite? 6 in Politics

i really don't understand the law. I'm not being a smart *** but if someone is found not guilty why would they pay money? Isn't that kind saying they are guilty? I just would like my question answered seriously not by some smart *** who doesn't know what they are talking about. I'm not deciding wheather or not he is guilty or innocent, i would just like some anwsers.Thank You.

2007-09-18 02:44:39 · 16 answers · asked by miss_controversal 1 in Law & Ethics

Rapping tosh and bollocks, spelling cheque and colour wrongly pronouncing tomato and drinking too much coffee, an attack would take them by suprise and we could nick all thier assets and the survivors could be our slaves in coal mines or summet.

2007-09-18 02:43:03 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Sorry, with all the talk about the college kid in FL just couldn't help myself.

2007-09-18 02:41:24 · 13 answers · asked by alphabetsoup2 5 in Politics

Well of course we all know by now that former football great O J Simpson has been arrested for armed robbery in Las Vegas, with his cohorts, apparently holding up some people, trying to get some of his personal property back, or so he claims was stolen from him. He has been denied bail and sitting in a jail cell because the judge considers him a flight risk. The media claims he could get up to 30 years for his crime. I find this quite comical, because some power team
attorneys will certainly come into the case and rescue him and he'll beat the rap, IMHO. What do you think?

2007-09-18 02:41:23 · 7 answers · asked by mrfrudd2006 3 in Law & Ethics

and compel employers to provide it, can it also compel everyone to get a high school diploma? Or a job? Or mandate that the parents of a child conceived out of wedlock get married?

But seriously, I have many questions on the various health care plans being discussed, and am still sorting through it all.

But my basic question is about the limits of the federal government's power to, say, require that everyone obtain health insurance. How does this compare with other actions the federal government requires us to take? Where is the constitutional authority? Again, the federal government already imposes many requirements on us, and I believe Mitt Romney instituted a similar state plan in Mass.

Finally, I included my examples about education, jobs and marriage, because studies show these factors contribute most to poverty.

What say you?

2007-09-18 02:39:18 · 13 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Government

Shoplifting & travelling?
my friend was caught shoplifting. she has been given dates for finger printing and first court appearance. would she still be able to travel to the US by car for a short trip (from canada)? what kind of information is shown on the driver's licence at the border crossing? (she'll only have her citizenship ID and driver's licence.)

technically, she hasn't been found guilty. but will this affect her traveling to the states? or would she be refused entry?

i'm assuming that any run-in with the police would leave some sort of a record. but what will show up on the record if she hasn't gone to court yet?

thanks for your help!

2007-09-18 02:38:19 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

they were anti-Bush questions to boot. They say his alotted time was up so they cut his microphone.......was there really any need for such force?

http://www.theandrewmeyer.com/

2007-09-18 02:37:20 · 20 answers · asked by Cherie 6 in Politics

Why do the Health Insurance Companies’ profits always trump the policy?

2007-09-18 02:31:07 · 11 answers · asked by Incognito 5 in Politics

2007-09-18 02:30:50 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-09-18 02:29:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

pulled up to the ampitheater at Arlington national cemetary. they laid a wreth at the tomb of the unknows they along with general Pace paid tribute to all veterans past present and future, then the buses loaded and rolled to the section where their loved ones are buried all in the conflicts in Iraq and Afganistan. This was one of the most sobering experiences I have ever had. watching as over 500 people filed off those buses flowers in hands to pay respects to thier loved ones all buried together in section 60. I dont want to make any statement here. just to say GO to that place and read those head stones.

2007-09-18 02:29:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I live in VA, and I was parked in my apartement complex parking lot, where I was issued a parking pass through the complex (which was on my car). I moved from the state of Maine so I have been in the process of switching over my insurance and registration. My registration expired through Maine in August, and on September 4th, I found a parking ticket on my car for having an expired registration sticker. I thought I should get a warning first, or even some sort of grace period to register your car. Can I contest my ticket?

2007-09-18 02:28:00 · 5 answers · asked by quortnie11 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

Ok like i speak Italian right?

well i wanted to chat with other people who can speak the language!

&& The post got removed and cost me 10 points?

Is that fair

2007-09-18 02:27:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-09-18 02:25:36 · 10 answers · asked by alphabetsoup2 5 in Politics

It has floods, coastal erossion and (because of global warming) the whole island is effectively sinking; eat your all day breakfast.

2007-09-18 02:25:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I ask this because Russia today warned of the massive repercussions of an attack on Iran...

We know that this warmongering and incompetent President is capable of anything particularly as he won't be there to deal with it.

2007-09-18 02:23:29 · 10 answers · asked by Dream Realized 2 in Politics

why are we all voting for pedro and who is this pedro i hear so much about?

2007-09-18 02:22:48 · 18 answers · asked by mario g 1 in Elections

2007-09-18 02:22:36 · 17 answers · asked by john 2 in Politics

1. That the US will leave, before reaching it's (unexplained)goal
2. That the USA will not leave early enough
3. The debt the USA is getting deeper into, because of the war
4. The escalating power, Al-Queada is getting through the war.
5. That Iraq is distracting from the war on terror
6. That Iraq is distracting from Afghanistan
7. That we getting nowhere
8. That Iraq is distracting from national problems
Or anything else. I appreciate any comment, thank!

2007-09-18 02:22:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

A New York newspaper recently misconstrued what Alan Greenspan said in his book, they stated falsely that Greenspan said we went to Iraq for oil.

This is a yes or no question...but you can give your comments if you like.

2007-09-18 02:21:34 · 8 answers · asked by sophieb 7 in Politics

Here in Anchorage our city assembly enacted a smoking ban in PRIVATELY OWNED drinking establishments. I realize this is a trend in many places these days but I do not agree with it. As for non-smokers there are plenty of establishments who voluntarily run smoke free already in existence. As for the radio ad campaign the Alaska Tobacco Control Alliance ran (playing up empoyee issues regarding second-hand smoke) people who work in bars do so of their own free will to begin with- it's not like they had to sign a contract to work there for X number of years or whatever. I hope this recently enacted law gets broken all over the place once winter sets in up here- it would serve our assemblymen right~

2007-09-18 02:16:43 · 5 answers · asked by The King of Shock and Awe 5 in Government