Politics & Government - 11 December 2007

Please see article from yahoo below.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 — The United States Sentencing Commission voted unanimously today to lighten punishments retroactively for crimes related to crack cocaine, a decision that could affect some 19,500 federal inmates.

The decision, which was made over the objections of the Bush administration, takes effect on March 3, 2008, and it will not mean automatic release for those serving time. But it does open the door for them to apply for sentence adjustments and possible earlier release.

The sentencing commission earlier had said that applying its new guidelines retroactively could reduce the average sentence by about 27 months and that about 2,500 prisoners could be released within one year. The remaining eligible inmates could receive proportional reductions, depending on the length of their sentences, with most getting fewer than 24 months off, but some getting 49 months or more trimmed from their sentences.

2007-12-11 11:22:31 · 4 answers · asked by Barbara L 6 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-11 11:20:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-12-11 11:20:21 · 20 answers · asked by Smarty 2 in Politics

he seems to be the only guy during the GOP debates who knows anything about the Iraq War and doesn't flip flop

2007-12-11 11:18:23 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Will any more sanctions be imposed? Will there be inspections?

And do you think that Iran is still trying to obtain nuclear power for military purposes?

2007-12-11 11:18:22 · 25 answers · asked by Zezo Zeze Zadfrack 1 in Politics

2007-12-11 11:18:02 · 10 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics

unlimited trucking industry crossing our borders with more dope to mess up USA generations to come !! both Bush & etc...need to put a stop to this Yea ?

2007-12-11 11:17:36 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

No insults intended or requested! I simply would like some enlightenment.

Several months ago, they had the chance to squash this "thing"

Instead they yelled pointed their fingers at it and threw money at it (almost $4B), then continued to yell and point their fingers at it.

I stand perplexed. Why would they take this possition? I was handed to them on a silver platter with a knife stuck in it.

I don't know everything, but I WOULD like some Clarification on this to keep me up to speed.

2007-12-11 11:15:56 · 11 answers · asked by The prophet of DOOM 5 in Politics

should a person give two weeks notice when they get their job or take another position?

2007-12-11 11:15:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

So he's leaving his family to fight in a war that doesn't mean nething....... and if this is true then y should we have any respect for them?

2007-12-11 11:14:48 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

Why do you feel you should get to take from them?

2007-12-11 11:14:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

My brother went online to look for a car loan since he has bad credit. A car dealer in Mahwah New Jersey (we are in New York) responded and told him to "come on in" SO he went in, they took his trade with a quoted value of 2K. Then they gave him a 2006 Nissan Sentra and stated he had the loan for the car. They had a 10 day temporary registration on it and let that lapse stating they were still trying to register it? Until they finally got that and then the REPOSSES the car stating they couldn't get the loan to go through << Mind you this was WITHOUT warning! ANd now they will not return his trade or compensate him for the quoted value on the trade Now they WON"T RETURN HIS CALLS! I am guessing a lawyer is in order??... but would LOVE to hear what everyopne has to say! :)

2007-12-11 11:13:59 · 7 answers · asked by linzip1212 2 in Law & Ethics

If you think it's a good and effective way to get information from someone... would you object to your child's school water-boarding your child in order to get information out of him or her?

After all, it's just a little discomfort, right? And it works? So why not do it to our kids?

2007-12-11 11:12:45 · 22 answers · asked by Bush Invented the Google 6 in Politics

bought a puzzy licker through a mail order mag. it was really disappointed - it performed really poorly- despite me giving it a good try.
as I have used these goods - am I able to ask for refund? does it matter that it has been used?

2007-12-11 11:11:38 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

OBAMA ALL THE WAY!

2007-12-11 11:07:52 · 15 answers · asked by Kathleen 1 in Elections

I have a debate i need to do and I need A LOT of info on how/why he was a hypocrite

can anyone help me?

2007-12-11 11:07:19 · 10 answers · asked by Caduy 2 in Government

That would pull in taxes from all workers. Under the table workers, drug dealers, and anyone making money by other illegal methods. And everyone would pay per their income (how much they buy).

2007-12-11 11:07:07 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-11 11:05:31 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-11 11:05:16 · 12 answers · asked by Angela 2 in Military

2007-12-11 11:05:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Satellite dish, 18 month contract, if you cancel you pay 18 dollars a month. ADT three year contract, if you cancel you pay 14 dolllars a month. Earthlink, 1 year contract if you cancel before you pay 30 dollars. What the heck is going on? Years ago you didn't want service any longer, then you cancelled and that was it. This is just bull#### no sense. The sad thing is that no contract no service, and I really need all these services. I guess they take advantage of the fact people need them. What can be done to go back as before?

2007-12-11 11:04:30 · 2 answers · asked by silver wings 4 in Law & Ethics

Is George W Bush the worst president of America?.
I think it is the last, and that damn hates america, have to take their punishment.

2007-12-11 11:03:17 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Government

government

2007-12-11 11:02:43 · 3 answers · asked by mark jacob 2 in Government

Someone I know was sent to jail for breaking and entering, stolen property and a weapons charge (22 rifle wan't his) for shooting off up north. The judge gave him 8 months then put it down to 5 months and 100 days on good behavior.
He is going for parole on Thursday. This guy has only been in jail since October 30th/2007...which means if he gets out on parole, he would of only served 49 days in jail for his offences. Is this not ridiculous? I know they frown on weapons, so would that hold him back from getting paroled on the 19th of this month? Need some imput here guys. He's had other B&E charges in the past too,.....would they really release him after only serving 49 bluddy days???

2007-12-11 11:02:16 · 2 answers · asked by Suzanne Marie 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-12-11 11:01:47 · 3 answers · asked by Stealth 2 in Elections

Listen, if your choice of action is to run around like a chicken with your head cut off or to drop to your knees and open your mouth thats fine by me; its your choice. But as for me I want to be able to protect myself from these little bastards. I want to be able to protect my wife and my children. Why shouldnt anyone upon a background check, training and extensive due process be able to carry a gun legally anywhere?

2007-12-11 11:00:55 · 13 answers · asked by John F 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Just want to know. I pick Ron Paul

2007-12-11 11:00:27 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

HOw about a Democrat, since he will be a lobbyist, you never know, I guess.

2007-12-11 10:57:43 · 4 answers · asked by R J 7 in Elections

If you like him thats fine but are you or do you know someone who is a Fred Thompson fanatic?

2007-12-11 10:57:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

and why is it significant to students of international relations????

2007-12-11 10:55:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in International Organizations