Politics & Government - 6 December 2007

2007-12-06 05:15:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

A young woman wrote poems praising Muslim Terrorists. Most of us wouldn't agree with the sentiments expressed but isn't this really a conviction for 'thought crime'?
Where's George Orwell when we need him?

2007-12-06 05:15:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-12-06 05:12:56 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

A lot of Democrats have said that the surge is working but most haven't changed their position on the war. However, candidates like Sen. Clinton, Sen Edwards or Gov. Richardson basically disapprove of the war because of their political agenda.

So would candidates like these people change their position on the war if most of the general public supported the war?

2007-12-06 05:12:55 · 33 answers · asked by Austrian Theorist 4 in Politics

2007-12-06 05:11:26 · 24 answers · asked by Skum 5 in Politics

I personally believe that the people of today's young generation are not mature enough to drink responsibly. I know that many people are, but majority rules, and most are not.

I can think of 8 different occasions (locally) where people have been killed by drunk driving in the past year. In 6 of those cases the drunk driver was between the ages of 20 and 24. The other two were teenagers.
The alcohol the ones who were under 21 were bought by someone between 21 and 25.
Apparently, the majority of people this age are not responisible enough to have this privelege.

I believe the drinking age should be raised to 25. (I am 23 and couldn't care less if it did.)

WHAT DO YOU THINK??????

2007-12-06 05:11:01 · 11 answers · asked by Lolliebums 3 in Law & Ethics

If so, then please will all due respect, explain why.
Because the world would love to know. Good luck. ~~

2007-12-06 05:10:43 · 55 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Or will he struggle on trying to convince America that Iran is out to get us.
The ad portrays the Iran-Contra hostage crisis that happened years ago under the Carter administration and which has been falsely credited to Reagan for freeing the hostages. He goes on and on about the threat of an attack from Iran and he will keep America safe.

2007-12-06 05:09:33 · 16 answers · asked by Enigma 6 in Politics

You know like when they are talking about a serial killer, "What is his M.O."

2007-12-06 05:08:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

i applied for a job and was told my background did not pass. they told me some minor things which were true like hit n run (which i hit a pole n ran lol) but also ridiculous things like driving without a licenses and possession of an uncontrolled substance.

if these things on my background check are not true, what do i do? who do i call? im only 20 and im really clueless on the procedures to correct this.

2007-12-06 05:07:50 · 3 answers · asked by Jessica B 1 in Law & Ethics

She now wants to turn herself in what would be the most realistic consequences. And i dont want to hear of her getting shot or Jailed for years...I know a couple of Soldiers that have done worst.....Thank you for your time.

2007-12-06 05:05:29 · 16 answers · asked by CHRISP 1 in Military

http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/12/06/romney.speech/index.html

now, I get it when he says religion requires freedom. sure. that's nice.

but "freedom requires religion"? WHAT?

someone help me. please explain.

2007-12-06 05:05:07 · 10 answers · asked by leftypower 2 in Politics

2007-12-06 05:03:31 · 2 answers · asked by Erik S 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

It is pretty strong. Tell me your thoughts AFTER you read the plan. It is at: http://www.mikehuckabee.com/?FuseAction=Issues.View&Issue_id=26

2007-12-06 05:03:07 · 9 answers · asked by doughboy_woohoo 2 in Elections

2007-12-06 05:02:50 · 8 answers · asked by d l 1 in Military

When did the US became such religoius fanatics?

2007-12-06 05:00:16 · 15 answers · asked by delina_m 6 in Politics

2007-12-06 04:59:57 · 8 answers · asked by Alex A 1 in Law & Ethics

The federal gov't (you and me as taxpayers) appears ready to bail out Floating Rate Loan holders, and possibly the mortgage industry. Are you OK with this?

Here's my scenario, hopefully this will help explain more fully :

Back in 2002 chose higher pmt, fixed rate mortgage. I did my homework. I looked at the economic and financial risks. I have a 30 year fixed rate mortgage at 5.125%. I only put 5% down. APR rate loans at the time were 1 - 2% cheaper. Hind-sight is 20/20, but I chose a safer bet.

If a business takes more risk, by lending to high risk borrowers, or if an individual takes on too much debt, should the Taxpayers (the rest of us) bail them out?

By bailing out entire industries and thousands of risky bowers, are we not encouraging the poor behavior? Are we not enabling ignorance?

What are your thoughts?

2007-12-06 04:59:55 · 6 answers · asked by The Paladin 2 in Law & Ethics

I am recieving a 10,000usd inheritance due to the recent passing of my two grandparents and was wondering if the government can garnish money from this for back child support or if I am personally responsible to do the right thing and pay the arrears

2007-12-06 04:58:36 · 24 answers · asked by Joey B 1 in Law & Ethics

As a student you are interested in increasing the amount of federal financial aid to all college students. How would you hope to influence the actions of Congress and the Executive branch to change federal financial aid policy and funding? What are the various mechanisms by which you might make your views known? In other words, in what ways do citizens influence the political process? Which mechanism would be most effective? Why? What does your answer say about the ability of citizens to initiate change in America's democracy?

2007-12-06 04:58:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

I recently got a speeding ticket by a local cop. He said I was doing 51 mph in a 35 mile zone. I know I wasn't going that fast. The road was very curvy and hilly. I didn't see him, but my husband did. When he told me there was a cop, I looked at my speedometer. I was going 40. This cop was using VASCAR, where he measures the time it takes to go between two white lines on the road. He was parked in a driveway between two parked cars. My husband saw the light sticking out above the one parked car. I believe there was no way that he could have clearly seen the lines on the road. I asked him to show me proof that I was speeding and he told me if I wanted proof, I would have to fight the ticket, which I did. In court, this officer swore under oath that we was pulled out far enough from the parked cars to see the lines. This is absolutely not the truth. He lied under oath. When I wanted my husband to testify. The district justice would not let him. I feel violated. HELP!!

2007-12-06 04:57:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-12-06 04:57:43 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Bush set to announce help on mortgages
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071206/ap_on_bi_ge/mortgage_crisis

How do true conservatives feel about this?

2007-12-06 04:57:27 · 8 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5 in Politics

what do you think

2007-12-06 04:55:44 · 14 answers · asked by The Doctor 3 in Politics

ever be taken seriously, or will the government continue to pander to the smallest minorities?

2007-12-06 04:53:29 · 8 answers · asked by daddio 7 in Government

And then put the child on the news and quote them on their website?

2007-12-06 04:52:56 · 5 answers · asked by CluelessOne 5 in Law & Ethics

he almost swollowed it

2007-12-06 04:51:10 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I was wondering if kidnapping is a federal offense in itself; whether or not the kidnappers cross state boundaries?

2007-12-06 04:50:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

I am a recovering meth addict who has turned my life around and im having a tough time finding a decent job due to felonys for identity theft if anyone has a list of employers or just knows of one that would be great im really seeking a second chance here . We all have to work right Im also a full time college student

2007-12-06 04:50:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-12-06 04:49:43 · 7 answers · asked by ? 4 in Civic Participation