Politics & Government - 9 October 2007

If someone is in there home, smoking marijuana why should he or she be arrested? They arn't doing anything. All arresting them will do is give them a record making thier life difficult and cost them money. If a group of friends who are 18 want to get together and have some beers and chill, why should they have to pay a fine and lose thier liscense? It is pretty unethical to me that the government would ruin peoples lifes for doing something that effects no one but themselves.

2007-10-09 11:58:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-10-09 11:57:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Today is the 40th anniversary of the death of Che Guevara. He is seen by many people around the world as a martyr and hero of the revolucion. You can still see his most famous picture on t-shirts all over.

How do you feel about Che? Do you think his legacy continues? Do you think he is still relevant?

Or do you think he is overrated and history?

2007-10-09 11:57:18 · 11 answers · asked by ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ 7 in Politics

This is still America, right? Then why don't we encourage everyone to only speak English here?

I have no problem with a German coming to live in the US as an American-German, or a Mexican coming here to be an American-Mexican, but the ones coming here to make America "little Tokyo" or "Northern Mexico" piss me off!

If any US citizen went to Mexico, and tried to get welfare, or send our kids to school there, we would be arrested!

All we have to do is enforce the labor laws and rules we have on the books now, deny basic medical care at hospital ER rooms (kick them out unless life-threatening), charge tuition for public schools for NON-RESIDENTS, and require Government Issued ID for all government sponsered services (ffod stamps, welfare, etc.).

When are we going to wake up before it's too late?

Come to America - whoever wants to come - I welcome you...

...but only come if you truly want to be an AMERICAN.

2007-10-09 11:55:34 · 18 answers · asked by Sarge 3 in Immigration

Is it because as a nation we are afraid of being attacked by a more powerful army,

or

Is it because of the dictatorial aspirations of Republican cowboys who like to send other people's children to their deaths....

2007-10-09 11:55:07 · 13 answers · asked by Dream Realized 2 in Politics

Bush pretended to go to war in Afghanistan but stopped fighting and let Bin Laden go free. Then he went to war in Iraq which was exactly what Bin Laden wanted. In so doing, Bush increased the power and influence of Al Qaida and increased the chances of new Al Qaida attacks. Bin Ladens goal was to interfere with the freedoms enjoyed in our Democracy. Boy, he sure succeeded! The Patriot Act, wire tapping, torture. And as a bonus, Bin Laden sits back and smiles as Bush drives our country into bankruptcy.

Impeachment? How about a trail for murder? Unlike Bush, I do not believe in the death penalty.

2007-10-09 11:54:23 · 6 answers · asked by waynesworldstage 2 in Politics

when truman was elected. and back then they didn't have the margin of error. truman won by a smidgen.

so polls are reliable, like it or not.

2007-10-09 11:54:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Yet another toe tapper in the boys' room today... this one from Louisiana. He and Larry Craig were both all loud and anti-gay rights, etc. yet they're caught soliciting gay sex. What is up with that?

Joey DiFatta (Repub) withdraws from State Senate Race after being caught...
http://tinyurl.com/3xkprm

2007-10-09 11:54:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

The United States is the only "western" country to have it's drinking age at 21 and one of the only ones in the world that has an age limit that high. It's pretty absured that at age 16 people are treated as adults under penalty of law, then when they are 18 can be drafted but still cannot drink. When I go to Quebec in a few months, I am gonna go to bars and party but when I come back to the U.S. I'd be doing something bad. It's a mess.

2007-10-09 11:52:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

This goes WAY beyond what the US citizens have voted for when we elected these "yahoos" into office. I want to know how they LEGALLY could sell something that isn't theirs to sell to begin with.

When I say infrastructure I am talking about our highways and interstates.

2007-10-09 11:52:49 · 7 answers · asked by Fedup Veteran 6 in Government

The survey included 944 military respondents interviewed at several undisclosed locations throughout Iraq. The names of the specific locations and specific personnel who conducted the survey are being withheld for security purposes. Surveys were conducted face-to-face using random sampling techniques. The margin of error for the survey, conducted Jan. 18 through Feb. 14, 2006, is +/- 3.3 percentage points.

2007-10-09 11:52:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

are there exercises/training that deals with height/extreme height in basic training, etc?

thank you

2007-10-09 11:52:27 · 21 answers · asked by Moore55 4 in Military

2007-10-09 11:52:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Well the supreme court dealt the friends of our enemies a blow today by allowing us to continue sending our enemy combatants abroad for questioning.
This is only a small victory we still are at war with the combatants and the ACLU. Let's pray for a total victory against both.
Is this a happy day for you also?

2007-10-09 11:50:44 · 13 answers · asked by Nvr2soon 6 in Politics

My boyfriend and i are breaking up. We live together and ive boughten alot of stuff for the house that i want to take with me. I dont wanna take his stuff that he paid for only mine! he's threatening to call the cops and everything? Can i really get in trouble for moving out if im only taking the stuff i paid for. He's trying to make this as difficult as possible. He does own the house so would i be considered stealing....or what?

2007-10-09 11:50:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Released: February 28, 2006
U.S. Troops in Iraq: 72% Say End War in 2006


Le Moyne College/Zogby Poll shows just one in five troops want to heed Bush call to stay “as long as they are needed”
While 58% say mission is clear, 42% say U.S. role is hazy
Plurality believes Iraqi insurgents are mostly homegrown
Almost 90% think war is retaliation for Saddam’s role in 9/11, most don’t blame Iraqi public for insurgent attacks
Majority of troops oppose use of harsh prisoner interrogation
Plurality of troops pleased with their armor and equipment
An overwhelming majority of 72% of American troops serving in Iraq think the U.S. should exit the country within the next year, and more than one in four say the troops should leave immediately, a new Le Moyne College/Zogby International survey shows.

2007-10-09 11:48:41 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-10-09 11:48:29 · 9 answers · asked by suzywong 4 in Law & Ethics

2007-10-09 11:47:40 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

My grandma and granddaddy gave my mom a bedroom suite belonging to my grandaddy's mother over 10 years ago. They brought it to her house and dropped it off, saying they knew it would be taken care of. My granddaddy had a stroke 6 months ago. My grandma and mom got into an argument resulting in grandma and my mom not talking. My grandma has sent a note saying she wants the furniture back or she is taking a warrant out on my mom. If there is anyone with a legal background, what can be done? If the furniture has to be returned is there anything wrong with asking for storage fees for the last 10 years?? Any help is appreciated!

2007-10-09 11:47:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I live close to Superior Wisconsin and i desperatly need some money. i dont see a problem with this becuase im getting something and im also helping someone else.

2007-10-09 11:46:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

zogby poll.

2007-10-09 11:46:17 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I'm doing a DIY Will Kit and want one of my beneficiaries (a family member who is resident in the UK) to also be my Executor.

2007-10-09 11:46:01 · 4 answers · asked by Sally N 1 in Law & Ethics

my ex is behind like 3000 dollars, and still getting behing, will they take his income tax?? how does that work?? thanks.

2007-10-09 11:45:51 · 16 answers · asked by I love dooneys 6 in Law & Ethics

"Should any political party attempt to abolish social security, unemployment insurance, and eliminate labor laws and farm programs, you would not hear of that party again in our political history. There is a tiny splinter group, of course, that believes you can do these things. Among them are H. L. Hunt (you possibly know his background), a few other Texas oil millionaires, and an occasional politician or business man from other areas. Their number is negligible and they are stupid."
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, Letter to Edgar Eisenhower, Nov 1954
http://www.eisenhowermemorial.org/presidential-papers/first-term/documents/1147.cfm

2007-10-09 11:45:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-09 11:45:16 · 9 answers · asked by realitycheck 3 in Politics

Greenspan called him a spendthrift with little fiscal discipline and Fox thought he was overly cocky and not the best choice to be president. Is this just the beginning of books critical of Bush now that he is about to leave office?

2007-10-09 11:45:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Agree or Disagree?

There is no need to deport them - they will deport themselves if:

1. Sanctuary cities lose federal funding.
2. Every employee or potential employee must have a verifiable social security number - must match the name it was assigned to.
SSA & IRS will assist employers with employee verification.
3. Identity theft - 10 year mandatory sentence.
4. Employers caught cheating and hiring illegals - stiff penalties up to and including jail time.
5. No govenment benefits or drivers licenses to illegal immigrants.
6. "Anchor babies" not allowed US citizenship.
7. Build a border fence with strong enforcement at our border.

If these compliance methods were used then we could get a handle on the immigration problem and allow temporary or seasonal workers for agriculture and job sectors that Americans truly won't do.

2007-10-09 11:44:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My grandma and granddaddy gave my mom a bedroom suite belonging to my grandaddy's mother over 10 years ago. They brought it to her house and dropped it off, saying they knew it would be taken care of. My granddaddy had a stroke 6 months ago. My grandma and mom got into an argument resulting in grandma and my mom not talking. My grandma has sent a note saying she wants the furniture back or she is taking a warrant out on my mom. If there is anyone with a legal background, what can be done? If the furniture has to be returned is there anything wrong with asking for storage fees for the last 10 years?? Any help is appreciated!

2007-10-09 11:44:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Is it legal for a person to hire me to collect a dept from somebody that he/she has lent it to?

Basically I would be requesting money by send letter / giving an occational phone call.

Somebody mentioned harrasment, if I do it durring day time hours, and do not keep calling the person a million times, can it really be harasment?

2007-10-09 11:43:10 · 2 answers · asked by stepanstas 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-10-09 11:41:35 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military