Politics & Government - 26 September 2007

ALSO...WHAT IS THE SUPREME COURT'S POSITION ON THE BIL OF RIGHTS????? AND WHAT DOES THE 9TH AMENDMENT PROTECT?????????

2007-09-26 06:40:34 · 3 answers · asked by katrina g 1 in Government

I have a relative who is 41, he has just been told that he has to leave his job in social care because of a conviction for Arson when he was 12. This resulted from him being with an older boy who placed a banger, on November the 5th, through a letter box. All he can remember about this, is that the boy, was a local nutter and he can't remember why he was with him anyway. He's had many problems over the years because of this conviction even though he was juvenile because all that the record sais, is "Arson" and not the circumstances. But this is the first time he has lost employment over it, as you can see from the above, he now feels he is in a hopeless situation, unless he can remove the title of the conviction (downgrade) to say criminal damage, or get the conviction removed altogether.

2007-09-26 06:39:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-09-26 06:39:22 · 1 answers · asked by vince b 1 in Law & Ethics

The Democrats were elected with a mandate to end the war, which they could do by withholding funding. They wouldn't need a veto-proof majority, or even a simple majority. As long as they had 40 votes in the Senate, they could stop the war immediately by filibustering the war spending bills.

By the way, don't tell me about "supporting the troops". Funding the war means leaving the troops in harm's way in Iraq. Blocking the funding means they come home where they're safe. The money supports the war, not the troops.

2007-09-26 06:37:31 · 11 answers · asked by rainfingers 4 in Politics

2007-09-26 06:36:16 · 11 answers · asked by carla j 1 in Law & Ethics

“United in diversity” is the motto of the European Union. What this motto means in terms of Europe’s positioning in the world, however, is for Europeans to determine.

So what values and political priorities make Europeans distinct from the rest of the world?

For more information read the Answers team blog: http://uk.blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-qT1KKPQoRKdVT4lowpJCljbFokkuIzI8?p=2713

2007-09-26 06:35:20 · 18 answers · asked by Tomorrow's Europe 1 in Politics

I got an email about Ted Kennedy being responsible for the death of Mary Jo Kopechne in 1969. He drove Drunk and flipped the car upside down in water. (I checked snopes and can only find something about him and Donald Rumsfeld)

It says he got him self out and left her there. She drowned. He wasn't punished in ANYWAY and now is a Senator??

Okay, I know the Kennedy family has some clout .. being JFK was President and all , but did he really get away with Murder?
I do remember a few years back of the news saying he has a history with alchol ... but did he really leave her there to die?

If so, How did he continue a career in politics?!!
Wouldn't people be angered by such outragous behavior??

I am looking for answers here people .. this doesn't sound right.

2007-09-26 06:31:40 · 5 answers · asked by Me Y 2 in Other - Politics & Government

My political question was:

"Hey liberals; how does it feel to know we are winning in Iraq?"

There were more then 30 responses to the question and I even picked a best answer but when I looked in my history its deleted. So I go to my email and there is no message from yahoo as to why this message was deleted?

Is this political censorship on their part?

2007-09-26 06:27:57 · 27 answers · asked by netjr 6 in Politics

I'm trying to determine if I should hire an attorney.

2007-09-26 06:26:23 · 4 answers · asked by Jeanne 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

trying to figure out if i want to go into the criminal justice filed

2007-09-26 06:25:27 · 8 answers · asked by sayitanitso 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Would you be most tolerant of?Let's face it, a lot of the country is going to be pissed come next election.Fact is,we all have to live with it.So,if you are a dem,which repub would you feel the least animosity for?If your a repub,which dem would you most be able to tolerate?Reality dictates this will be the case for some of us.I'm not shy,I'll start.I'm republican(maybe I'm independent now)But historically,I have been republican.I don't think Hillary is a monster.I can't say I like her.But I am willing to give her the benefit of the doubt and my support should she get elected.Anyone else?Or is this only a forum where you must hate everyone else?

2007-09-26 06:24:29 · 19 answers · asked by nobodinoze 5 in Politics

2007-09-26 06:22:51 · 6 answers · asked by Keath L 1 in Immigration

Do you think Bin Laden will get captured for thier gain?

2007-09-26 06:22:10 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My partner is beginning the fun process of becoming a DEA agent. She'll be going to training, etc., but I was wondering how they choose your location once you are done. She thinks they give you an open choice of 3 states and they try to put you in one of those three. I can't imagine it's that easy, otherwise everyone would be in states like Hawaii and California. Anyone have any idea how they choose?

2007-09-26 06:21:50 · 4 answers · asked by turtle78jgw 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

Bush:
Bachelor from Yale and MBA from Harvard

or

Bush's critics:
Michael Moore - High school graduate
Sean Penn - High school graduate
Barbra Streisand - High school graduate
Natalie Maines - High school graduate/college dropout
George Clooney - High school graduate/college dropout

2007-09-26 06:21:04 · 27 answers · asked by bluestatebobby 1 in Politics

2007-09-26 06:19:02 · 4 answers · asked by jadedangelgirl2002 2 in Law & Ethics

In the early 1970’s I joined the US Coast Guard and swore an Oath to uphold the laws of the USA. During my service I made friends closer than brothers. We risked our lives to enforce US maritime safety laws, port security, anti-narcotic patrols and anti-illegal immigration operations. I am proud of that service and the men and women who sweat, cried and bleed with me. Some of them died that others might live. 27 personal saves and crew for 275 other saves are not the least of the service. Some shipmates died on those patrols doing rescue of fools who were trying to break our laws. Now people say that they have a right to break our laws. Those statements throw away the lives of my shipmates. American, illegal alien, or politicians one and all are despicable! Is it wrong for me to hate those who would do that?

2007-09-26 06:16:21 · 14 answers · asked by Coasty 7 in Law & Ethics

I think he could bring america together after being divided by the Bush admin and he would deal with terrorism better.

2007-09-26 06:14:43 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

So apparently with this administration, it's not enough to send them half way around the world .. subject them to possible death or dismemberment .. force them into tour after tour .. while denying them a equal period of time home between tours.

This wouldn't happen if even some of U.S. soldiers hailed from the rich families. The burden of this war falls squarely on the backs of the poor and middle classes. Sure, it's a volunteer army and these young men and women enlist through their local recruiters. But for many in the poor and middle classes, military service is the only way to get a decent education.

You've already been caught with the Walter Reed scandal, after which time you grandstanded and promised to fix things. Why don't we send some senators kids over there to fight .. we would see some rapid changes then.

The story
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0907/6022.html

The actual GAO Document:
http://www.politico.com/static/PPM41_gaowoundedwarrior.html

2007-09-26 06:14:12 · 13 answers · asked by HillBillieNot 3 in Politics

WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert Gates will ask Congress Wednesday to approve nearly $190 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2008, increasing initial projections by more than a third.

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In remarks prepared for a Senate hearing, Gates says the extra money is necessary to buy vehicles that can protect troops against roadside bombs, refurbish equipment worn down by combat and consolidate U.S. bases in Iraq. A copy of the remarks was obtained by The Associated Press.

In that prepared testimony, Gates said, "I know that Iraq and other difficult choices America faces in the war on terror will continue to be a source of friction within the Congress, between the Congress and the president and in the wider public debate."

"Considering this, I would like to close with a word about something I know we can all agree on — the honor, courage and great sense of duty we have witnessed in our troops since September 11th," his testimony said.

2007-09-26 06:13:51 · 8 answers · asked by ballerb j 1 in Politics

its good benifits right? but everyone sits at home on the couch. not even giving it a second though. Is it because it's hard?

i try and promote the army as a good option for anyone. it teach's good skills, not only teamwork and leadership but many more. I just don't understand why someone wouldn't want to join the bundeswehr? or any other army for that matter. it is disgracefull to work hard to defend your country and then watch these movies that make it seem like you could walk through bootcamp in 2 days. My god.
news like the dis-respectfull Citizen is almost unwelcome to me as the time i heard that the United States army was issuing they're 'soldiers' "Stress cards" Lmao. even reduced the yelling. thats another thing, the US army is geting pethetic. i mean i got hit, yelled at and assaulted in every way to break me down and remake me. What's happening to the world? the world where everyone respected a good soldier? a world where everyone joined the military?

2007-09-26 06:13:03 · 13 answers · asked by tristan_jay33 3 in Military

Without a DOUBT, this man is the greatest president of our lifetime, and probably of all time. The economy is BOOMING, we are loved WORLDWIDE, our mission was accomplished years ago in Iraq, and we have the terrorists on the run! Yet, liberals want to complain, and impeach, and on and on and on.

LEAVE DUBYA ALONE!!!! GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES!!!!!!

2007-09-26 06:11:53 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Is it ok to take my little girls father to court for child support, he doesn't pay anything. I have issues with it only because I'm not perfect either and have problems paying my bills. So I wonder if I need to take the plank out of my eye...before I take the speck out of his eye? Does that make sense?

2007-09-26 06:10:34 · 12 answers · asked by ol me 2 in Law & Ethics

a revolver or a pistol and which ones specify reason plz.

2007-09-26 06:10:01 · 8 answers · asked by livingfortunate 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

if all people coming to this country spoke English, and none of them claimed that any part of our country was theirs?

I think these are among people's biggest concerns.

But what do you think? What concerns you most about illegal immigration?

2007-09-26 06:05:37 · 24 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Immigration

What do you think most Americans would pick?

I'm pretty sure the present situation, a long struggle with ups and downs, would be the last choice for many.

So, what do we do?

2007-09-26 06:03:20 · 10 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Politics

i find myself rather well lost im from the uk and thought america was the land of the free as told in your song well seems not christian faiths are band in schools crosses on federal land taken off instead the cower to the muslims who destroy buildings why is this

2007-09-26 06:02:47 · 10 answers · asked by im_allwayshappy 2 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-09-26 06:02:47 · 7 answers · asked by antisocialgirl06 3 in Military

Would rather defend yourself?

2007-09-26 06:01:59 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-09-26 06:01:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military