Politics & Government - 9 December 2007

Im doing a debate on why torture SHOULD be allowed under certain circumstances, and I need a little more information on the Geneva Convention, Terrorists, and why they dont apply. I dont understand the Geneva convention fully, so all help is needed.

Thanks

2007-12-09 12:20:19 · 10 answers · asked by Mr. 2 in Politics

what are some ways Dr. Cornel West contributed in Civil Rights?

2007-12-09 12:16:41 · 2 answers · asked by Mz. Tr3ma1n3 N3v3rs0n 585 2 in Civic Participation

watched seemed to be more geared to the front runners. To me the person asking the question, whether they are in the audience, a tube, or one of the moderators should be randomly selected. like have the question asked so all candiates can hear it, then spin a wheel and whom ever it lands on answers that question. Like a pro football or jewlery question would go to a candidate at random. You know one of the lesser ones in the polls could end up being VP and if the Pres had an operation, be pres. Seems only fair.

2007-12-09 12:16:40 · 10 answers · asked by R J 7 in Elections

i have cut all ties to my so called family. apprently my adoption at 9 days old wasnt legal. so i have quit speaking to my family.
emails and phone calls state they are planning to come for a visit. if i put up a no tresspassing sign and they come to my door
can i take legal action? nothing else has worked to keep them away, this is a last resort. they have money and think they can do what they please. no one has told them no to much of anything, they think they well are above the law. i have blocked their number but they keep using other phones.
i havent made contact in any way form or fashion, they just cant stand to be told no.
are there any other ways i can keep them away. they even tried to have my child taken away, which didnt work the police and all involved told them they have no grandparents rights in texas, so legally they cant do anything, it helps to have cps and other legal people telling you what they can and cant do.

2007-12-09 12:15:36 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

it was raining he was soaking it up like a sponge, he had a lower leg cast on and trying to change a flat tire on duely wheels. The CHP was writing a citation, he was wearing uniform rain gear. I think the motorist broke the law and will need to answer to a judge, but the officer will eventually have to answer to god.

2007-12-09 12:13:13 · 5 answers · asked by dinkylinker 1 in Law & Ethics

Your mother went around protesting war and saying the president killed you like Cindy Sheehan has done? I for one told my mom I would be pissed if she did that and told her to never do that b/c it was my dicision to join and I know the consequences.

2007-12-09 12:12:28 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Can one person be charged with conspiracy to commit a crime? IE: Somebody could be charged with conspiracy to murder for being caught in possession of a loaded firearm?

2007-12-09 12:08:35 · 9 answers · asked by seen8728 1 in Law & Ethics

I spent 17 1/2 months in a Michigan prison for "Joy Riding" my parol ended in 1977 (30 years ago) I took dirt bikes and was riding them. I did not steel them to sell. I screwed up and I paid for it 30 years ago. I learned a valuable lesson and have not gotton in any trouble since. So is it possible for me to get these rights back. The only thing in the court records after 30 years is the conviction,no discription of the charges. All other documents have been distroyed.

2007-12-09 12:08:08 · 4 answers · asked by halfertypj 1 in Law & Ethics

1)We dump millions of tons of organic gasses into the atmosphere (CO, CO2, CH4)

2)The earth's rate of warming is increasing. You may say that the Earth is warming up due to natural causes. HOWEVER, the rate of change is unnaturally increasing. The d²T/dt² is relatively large, if you will. Not such that of a N.E.O collision, but certianly more than the given natural causes.

3)Current models show that organic gasses generally increase average temperature. Look at Venus.

4)Al Gore is a hypocrite. However, this does not effect scientific data.

5)Yes, nature gives off green house gasses, and yes it may cause a drift of global warming. But, according to Lovelock's Gaia theory, it shoudln't have an effect to have a rapid change of slow heating to quicker heating.

6)You can debate that people use this to get money. However, the data is still there and personal intentions do not change scientific data.

7)Please don't bring up the global cooling theory from the 70's. It's silly

2007-12-09 12:03:21 · 10 answers · asked by Mitchell 5 in Politics

What does that tell you about Democrats and our kids?

2007-12-09 12:01:37 · 17 answers · asked by How Big is Your Govt Check 3 in Politics

a reliable US citizen to work for your minimum wage salary. The Americans don't show, complain, work poorly etc.
Then in exasperation, you hire an illegal who works for the low wage, takes the abuse of the job, in essence does the work and makes you money.
What is right here? Stop being in biz cuz you can't get good legal help or break the law and line your own pockets?
I know quite a few small biz owners who have faced this and turned to hiring illegals. (I don't agree with it but I understand it.) What is a biz to do in this dilemma?

2007-12-09 12:00:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

compare to say US or British or Australian or Israeli special forces. Ive read that Danish special forces have served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Must be good enough. And that Norwegian special forces were so proficient at their duties they receieved a medal from Bush. Do you think combat missions in afghanistan show the true test of Danish and Norwegian special forces?

2007-12-09 11:58:40 · 2 answers · asked by Kevo J 1 in Military

how can i report my attorney without hiring a legal malpractice lawyer? and how can this affect my current case?

2007-12-09 11:58:37 · 3 answers · asked by Asker87 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-09 11:58:18 · 4 answers · asked by Lost. at. Sea. 7 in Elections

The week, the UK removed The Holocaust from its school curriculum because it "offended" the Muslim population which claimed it never occurred. This is a frightening portent of fear that is gripping the world and how easily each country is giving into it. It is now a little over 60 years since WW2 ended.
Is this necessary to keep the memory of this in schools or should it be removed?

Comments anyone?

2007-12-09 11:55:14 · 5 answers · asked by Marina 1 6 in Politics

Then more would be allowed to be here legally.

2007-12-09 11:54:23 · 14 answers · asked by chemcook 4 in Immigration

anybody here knows where to see a sample letter of request to work under time in the ofc for a week only?
I need guidelines/ sample only coz I need to cut off my regular working hours for only 1 week due to emergency cases that needs my immediate response.

Thank you!

2007-12-09 11:51:50 · 1 answers · asked by fashion時尚嬰孩玩偶doll 3 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-09 11:51:12 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Was it rocket science?

Or does it tell us something about Democrat voters?

Does tell us something about YA Dems?

2007-12-09 11:50:07 · 6 answers · asked by Duminos 2 in Politics

Should welfare in the U.S. be abolished?

2007-12-09 11:48:00 · 8 answers · asked by harry 4 in Government

What is bad and evil about Communism?, no true Communist country or society has ever truly existed, so why do people criticize Communism so much as being the root of all evil?, The Soviet Union was only evil and cruel under Joseph Stalin, after him the Soviet Union was much better. I am not a Communist, I'm just wondering why people criticize and judge something without fully knowing what it is first.

2007-12-09 11:47:39 · 6 answers · asked by introvertedguy06 6 in Politics

if married to a us citizen and has a child

2007-12-09 11:45:16 · 14 answers · asked by MEETOO 2 in Immigration

2007-12-09 11:44:31 · 10 answers · asked by dinkylinker 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

We are PCS'ing Feb.1st to England from the USA, and since we just arranged everything to be sent within 2 weeks, we know the shipment will be 1 month late getting there. Since I am almost 5 months pregnant I want the unaccompined (hold baggage) to have the carseat and bassinet just in case. Will they alow that so I don't have to wait for it?

2007-12-09 11:43:37 · 2 answers · asked by Isadora Marie's Mommy 4 in Military

No bashing please. Keep this civil, logical reasons why Clinton's numbers are nearly three times that of any other candidate

2007-12-09 11:42:58 · 12 answers · asked by Source:Independent 4 in Elections

which is very difficult to win, rather than simply pressure Congress to pass a law?

Thank you.

2007-12-09 11:42:08 · 5 answers · asked by ZZ 1 in Government

2007-12-09 11:41:44 · 8 answers · asked by MY NAME MICHELLE I HATE AMERICA 5 in Politics

going to introduce strict gunlaws and stop all these killings.Australia had a big buy back of weopens legal and illegal,no questions asked.our murder rate has dropped dramatically.the U>S>A> could do the same.

2007-12-09 11:40:49 · 9 answers · asked by fatdadslim 6 in Law & Ethics

I am sure there would be some differences, but I am asking for Bush policies that you think Hillary Clinton would continue?

2007-12-09 11:39:10 · 6 answers · asked by ez f 1 in Politics

2007-12-09 11:38:04 · 7 answers · asked by Ale 7 in Politics