Politics & Government - 18 December 2007

2007-12-18 04:11:44 · 9 answers · asked by Michael P 1 in Law & Ethics

125 people on death rows have been released with DNA evidence that they were wrongfully convicted. Several states like Virginia, Texas, Illinois etc etc have been found to sentence innocent people to death. However DNA evidence has only been available in 10% of cases, where someone was sentenced to execution.

New Jersey few days back banned death penalty. My question is that what is being done to prevent innocents from being put to death?

I do not see any development or progress made on this issue and all i hear is that pro-death penalty folks saying that executions are a must. Why are they a must if such errors are so widespread?

2007-12-18 04:08:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-12-18 04:07:58 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-18 04:03:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

A. George W. Bush
B. George H. W. Bush
C. Dan Quayle
D. Barbara Bush
E. Jenna Bush
F. Dick Cheney
G. Mary Cheney

2007-12-18 04:00:49 · 24 answers · asked by Darth Vader 6 in Politics

Then why did they wait for more then a year to investigate the worst attack on American soil ever?

2007-12-18 04:00:47 · 14 answers · asked by honestamerican 7 in Politics

Im doing a research paper in english on torture in the us. we're talking about human rights and stuff. i've tried searching so many times using so many different phrases in different search engines and databases and the main subject coming up is the government. i'm going to use that information in my paper, BUT i DON"T want to focus JUST on the government.

***so, does anybody have any info on torture [in the us] in the privacy of say one's own home, or know of any secret torture groups, or have any idea where i can get ahold of some info like that? thank you!!!

p.s. if you can cite your info, that would be great!

p.p.s. i'm going to keep reposting this until people start READING it and ANSWERING it accordingly!!!

2007-12-18 03:59:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

The fundamental reason for this loss of hope is that there seems to be no alternative to the capitalist system. Communism provided the fullest articulation of apparently revolutionary ideas in the twentieth century, and it has turned out a disaster. The idea of revolution has been defeated by the reality of it. Without an alternative to the system, fundamental change seems out of the question. We seem doomed to live in the grip of a system which defines human life in terms of its own imperatives of profit and loss, competition and inequality. It seems that the deepest human values and most important human relationships must forever be subordinated to the needs of the economy and the dictates of the elite.
http://www.newdemocracyworld.org/Revolution/WCCTW.intro.htm

2007-12-18 03:58:00 · 5 answers · asked by Zenith 2 in Politics

a. Democrat President, Democrat-controlled Congress
b. Democrat President, Republican-controlled Congress
c. Republican President, Republican-controlled Congress
d. Republican President, Democrat-controlled Congress
e. other (please specify)

2007-12-18 03:57:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-18 03:55:11 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

2007-12-18 03:52:42 · 15 answers · asked by just me 34 1 in Military

in the instructions it indicates that the passport sized pictures have to have a white background, is that true or does it really matter

2007-12-18 03:52:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Immigration

I know I will.

2007-12-18 03:52:19 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

ment, forgetting that he did everything possible to help China replace the U.S. as the world's major power?

2007-12-18 03:48:29 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

most voters?

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina (CNN) – Former President Bill Clinton said Monday that the first thing his wife Hillary will do when she reaches the White House is dispatch him and his predecessor, President George H.W. Bush, on an around-the-world mission to repair the damage done to America's reputation by the current president — Bush's son, George W. Bush.

"Well, the first thing she intends to do, because you can do this without passing a bill, the first thing she intends to do is to send me and former President Bush and a number of other people around the world to tell them that America is open for business and cooperation again," Clinton said in response to a question from a supporter about what his wife's "number one priority" would be as president.

A spokesman for the George H.W. Bush was not immediately available to comment on whether the former president would chip in some diplomatic help after his son leaves office next year.

Clinton and the elder Bush, rivals in the 1992 presidential election, have grown chummy in recent years, often traveling and appearing at public events together. In 2005, they started a charity to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.

UPDATE: The Republican National Committee issued this statement in response to Clinton's comments:

"In 2009, a Republican president will be working with our friends and allies abroad to continue to keep our nation safe," said RNC spokesman Danny Diaz. "The American people expect our leaders — both current and former — to present serious solutions to the very real challenges confronting our nation."

2007-12-18 03:47:20 · 14 answers · asked by Yahoo Answer Angel 6 in Elections

is don paul demotaic or repeblican

2007-12-18 03:46:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

again and then i called like two weeks later and she told me i didnt work for the company anymore without any explanation is that legal?

2007-12-18 03:45:00 · 3 answers · asked by Terry B 1 in Law & Ethics

I don't know where she is. She is on probation and I talked with her P.O. and he said she has a warrant out for her arrest.
My question to you is I need some type of form stating I am the guardian of her kids untill she gets back because if something were to happen I don't know if I am able to take care of it.
I called the police to let them know and they said there is nothing they can do. then I called CPS and they said unless there is a case against her they can not do anything either. then I went down to the court and they said I need to talk to CPS or the police. I am so confused.
PLEASE Help. What do I do.

2007-12-18 03:43:46 · 10 answers · asked by gorra92 2 in Law & Ethics

...from a poor background have to work much harder than the rich ones just to achieve the same results

2007-12-18 03:43:40 · 20 answers · asked by Kevinlad 3 in Other - Politics & Government

2007-12-18 03:41:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

Would he be arrested? Or would the pub landlord be carted off to jail?

2007-12-18 03:40:19 · 4 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in Law Enforcement & Police

only have Medical card from state,rental info, utility bills,expired Florida I.D. card,

2007-12-18 03:38:50 · 4 answers · asked by franksawari 1 in Law & Ethics

I make too much money for a public defender but cant really afford a lawyer

2007-12-18 03:37:54 · 7 answers · asked by tallguy6691 2 in Law & Ethics

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6117542/

2007-12-18 03:36:39 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

Aren't they basically the same thing?

2007-12-18 03:36:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Someone claimed there is a floating cross in it, I have watched it 4 times and all I see is the shelves behind him. of course the the place the boards meet looks like a cross. But, dang, to claim it as floating crucifix, how stupid are people these days?

2007-12-18 03:36:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

http://www.current.org/news/news0319study.shtml

http://www.thecarpetbaggerreport.com/archives/714.html

2007-12-18 03:33:26 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

To anyone who has switched branches and been both a Marine and a Soldier, what did you think? I know everyone's opinions will be different, but, basically, which did you prefer and why? Which branch did you join first? Why did you switch? What was your MOS? If you could do it again, what would you have done? Not saying one branch is better than the other, but people are different and have different wants. I just want to compare answers. Maybe tell me a little about your personality and what you were looking for in the military? The more answers, the better. Thanks!

2007-12-18 03:33:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

has the best ideas for dealing with the illegal immigration issue. This is issue is NOT limited to the Hispanic group, but all illegals in this country. It is really hard to tell from their mumbo jumbo where they stand and their ideas on fixing the problem.

Does anyone know?

2007-12-18 03:31:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Is this an indication that the people who believe he has no chance might be wrong? Isn't there a saying that Money talks?

2007-12-18 03:31:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics