Politics & Government - 16 October 2007

English 'pull own teeth' as dental service decays

Mon Oct 15, 7:19 AM ET



LONDON (AFP) - Falling numbers of state dentists in England has led to some people taking extreme measures, including extracting their own teeth, according to a new study released Monday.

Falling numbers of state dentists in England has led to some people taking extreme measures, including extracting their own teeth, according to a new study released Monday.

Others have used superglue to stick crowns back on, rather than stumping up for private treatment, said the study. One person spoke of carrying out 14 separate extractions on himself with pliers.



http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071015/wl_uk_afp/britainhealthdentists;_ylt=AnT.fysiFqhuymaZoVxiNmIDW7oF

2007-10-16 05:31:01 · 3 answers · asked by Lavrenti Beria 6 in Other - Politics & Government

Discussion of any specific issues that would differentiate them would be appreciated.

2007-10-16 05:30:32 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

2007-10-16 05:27:39 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

I got arrested for 2oz marijuana with intent to distribute. Im 18 white male first time ever being arrested what am I looking at here people? Please help

2007-10-16 05:25:34 · 7 answers · asked by cpact2424 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

There have been two in the news recently and both were raping young kids.

Both were repeat offenders. Doesn't this show that these sick people should NEVER be allowed in open society EVER again?

I say we just kill them and be done but I would settle for life in prison if it truly meant LIFE. Make it so no bleeding heart cry babies can't get them out in 50 years or whatever.

I'd say give them a choice, life in prison or the death penalty. But it is hard life also. No TV, no privileges at all! I personally would torture them to death for the suffering they have caused and will keep causing their victims. I would drag out the torture for weeks or years if possible. The poor kids will suffer a lifetime.

Does that sound fair?

2007-10-16 05:24:24 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-10-16 05:23:32 · 29 answers · asked by Strats!! 4 in Elections

2007-10-16 05:22:32 · 18 answers · asked by Chela 1 in Military

How come he only threatens and abuses small countries that can not defend themselves. If he was such a "macho" how comes he does not threaten Russia or China.

2007-10-16 05:22:09 · 10 answers · asked by johnfarber2000 6 in Politics

Just seems like she won't take a stand on her own marriage, why would she all of the sudden get a backbone when it comes to all the Hitler wanna-be's in the 3rd world?

2007-10-16 05:21:08 · 17 answers · asked by klarf 3 in Politics

I am a junior at a criminal justice college and wanted to know how do I become a criminal investigator, what do I have to do? what job exactly do I have to apply for?

2007-10-16 05:20:14 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I was at an outdoor Boy Scout event two weeks ago and lost my digital camera. I made my way to lost and found about two hours later and asked if they had found my camera. They said YES, the Council head honcho has it in his pocket but he is heading over to the entertainment area to introduce the evening entertainment. I was getting ready to leave because the weather was bad so they took down all my information and I got the guys name and number. I finally got in touch with him today. He said, yes he had the camera but later turned it in to lost and found. The problem is, someone made off with the camera (so much for a scout is trustworthy...) My question is, do they have any responsibility to safeguard my camera after they found it? I was hoping they would help pay for a new camera but they refuse. I know, I know...I lost it - my problem and I'm OK with that but it just doesn't seem right to me.

2007-10-16 05:19:54 · 2 answers · asked by David L 3 in Law & Ethics

I just saw a news report where the Dems are raising campaign funds at a rate about 3 to 1 to Republican Candidates. Hillary is at 35 Million, Obama at about 32 Million. The closest Republican is Guiliani at 11 Million.

In the Spirit of being a good Socialist Dem, should they not share their good fortune with the Republican Candidates? This is completely not fair to the Repubs and this should be rectified immediately. Should we not tax the top fund raisers and redistribute those funds to the lower performing candidates? just a thought, be a good Socialist and tell me why this should not happen.

2007-10-16 05:18:28 · 4 answers · asked by El Guapo 4 in Other - Politics & Government

Most cities have chosen to organize their city governments:

a - in a commission form.
b - so that only the mayor is elected and all others are appointed.
c - in a mayor-council form of government.
d - whose officials are appointed by state legislatures.

2007-10-16 05:18:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

2007-10-16 05:17:36 · 7 answers · asked by incredible22 3 in Politics

http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=58130

california has passed a ban on the term mother and father in public schools .

2007-10-16 05:15:01 · 13 answers · asked by djominous20 5 in Other - Politics & Government

Since we all know he is full of @#$%

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=071016141117.ah36q4fz&show_article=1

2007-10-16 05:11:44 · 11 answers · asked by Antiliber 6 in Politics

If a group of US Soldiers ( not special force ) need to direct an airstrike against a certain target , the guy who is responsible of directing the air attack is he from the army or air force ?

2007-10-16 05:11:41 · 16 answers · asked by Hector the Trojan 2 in Military

Talk about making us look weak. Does anyone else see this as bad for the U.S.?

2007-10-16 05:10:42 · 15 answers · asked by poet1b 4 in Military

Personally I think she would rock the Whitehouse!

2007-10-16 05:08:13 · 36 answers · asked by Gracieツ 3 in Elections

2007-10-16 05:07:53 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

2007-10-16 05:06:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

I've been out of the service for 15 years, but served active duty in Desert Storm through the Army Nat'l Guard. I recently lost my job a few months ago and have no health insurance. Lately I think I might have symptons that could lead to me being a diabetic. Can anyone tell me what I need to have before I go to the VA hospital. I would hate to make such a long drive and not have what I need. Also...is just serving 180 days active duty in Desert Storm through the Army Nat'l Guard qualify me for this? Thanks!

2007-10-16 05:01:46 · 9 answers · asked by golfdodger 2 in Military

2007-10-16 05:01:41 · 27 answers · asked by realitycheck 3 in Politics

If Al Qaeda seen money in bombing bad guys like the KKK, the mob, the bloods, and other bad things like TGIF's.........would they still be our bad guys for the US??

2007-10-16 05:01:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-10-16 05:00:03 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

it will overwhelmingly be cheney voted into office.

2007-10-16 04:57:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

When compared to other legal drugs i think that cannabis is harmless.

Smoking tobacco. This can cause cancer and is highly addicitve, but yet is 100% legal to over 18's in England.

Smoking Cannabis can also cause health problems, such as cancer, but isnt highly addcitive, in fact your body doesnt begin to rely on it at all, except from mentally, but if you get into a habit of anything then your body will struggle to anything differently.

Alcohol. I know that when i walk around the streets of swindon and look around i can see countless drunk people causing trouble, detroying property and fighting and they are all drunk. How many stoners do you know that do this BECAUSE of cannabis. i dont know one, and i know many.

Im nearly 18, in full time education, with 100% attendance and am doing very well, i have been bought up around cannabis and have smoked it everyday for over a year. Im a normal person and hate being called a druggy.

what do you think?

2007-10-16 04:57:42 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

That is, according to the latest Gallup poll. (Actually Hillary's lead is now almost 30% over Obama, and she looks unbeatable). Can someone make a credible argument that these two won't be our choice in November 2008? Does anyone still see a viable 3rd party candidate on the horizon who has any sort of chance of being elected?

2007-10-16 04:57:18 · 13 answers · asked by Stephen L 6 in Elections

My F-I-L got a ticket for not having enough life jackets for the size of the boat (had enough for the people) and he forgot to pay it and a warrant was issued. They kicked in his door and arrested him-that was his first law infraction in his life. Now they are pulling up old civil cases (from a now out of buisness company) to hold him w/o bail. Is this normal? Shouldnt they be going after rapist/murders/drug dealers...people that actually break the law?

2007-10-16 04:57:18 · 6 answers · asked by Brandi F 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

when Bush was running for president in 2000, he wrote a letter to the Armenian National Committee affirming that the Armenians were “subjected to a genocidal campaign.” He promised that if “elected president,” he would make sure that the United States “properly recognizes” the tragedy. From his letter:

The twentieth century was marred by wars of unimaginable brutality, mass murder and genocide. History records that the Armenians were the first people of the last century to have endured these cruelties. The Armenians were subjected to a genocidal campaign that defies comprehension and commands all decent people to remember and acknowledge the facts and lessons of an awful crime in a century of bloody crimes against humanity. If elected President, I would ensure that our nation properly recognizes the tragic suffering of the Armenian people.

2007-10-16 04:56:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics