Politics & Government - 25 December 2007

I heard that in Russia, the legal age to have sex is 13? Why is that?

2007-12-25 18:42:37 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

Will our next president be as derelict in their duty?

2007-12-25 18:40:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Politics & Government

This question is regarding "calling in". I won't disclose what tribe it is but the casino that someone i know works for have these things called "Blocked Days" in which you can not call in on those certain days (which were mainly Fridays-Sundays), and now during the holiday season they have made it "blocked until January,3,2008". Calling in on a "blocked day" would result in an automatic "5 day suspension" or termination. Is it legal for them to do that because they have a sovereign nation status or are there laws that prohibit them from doing things like that?

2007-12-25 18:24:31 · 2 answers · asked by sparklysoda 2 in Law & Ethics

Ok, this is about freedom and personal rights of individuals. As an American citizen you are gauranteed the right to life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness. Why does this not apply to a simple plant, given as a gift from God to man? Why do I have to hide my pot smoking when you can go to the bar and get drunk? Alcohol is more dangerous than marijuana by far, yet it socially acceptable. Companies throw parties with fully stocked bars, But God forbide you fail a drug test because you wanted to smoke a joint to unwind after a stressful day. In the U.S. every year more than 800,000 people are arrested on misdemeanor marijuana charges, these people are otherwise outstanding hard working members of the american work force; and thats only the fraction of people that got caught.
Its your duty as a free citizen to do something about this injustice because if nobody stands up, nothing gets done. Hemp could save the world with eco-friendly fuel, so pull your head out of your *** and decide.

2007-12-25 18:24:25 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

2007-12-25 18:15:39 · 22 answers · asked by Notorious J.O.E. 2 in Law & Ethics

I called the cops on my husband tonight. I have never had any experiences with him being violent before, but he hit my 4 year old today and left marks. I couldn't take the chance of it happening again, so I called him in.

They arrested him, but the cops asked to look in my fridge and asbentmindedly I said yes without realizing that I had run out of milk earlier and the fridge had quite a bit of beer in it from my family having Christmas dinner here earlier. My dad came and got his beer now and brought me a gallon of milk, but the cops kept saying my priorities werent right because I had beer and no milk and because there weren't sheets on my daughters bed (They were in the washer- she peed) they also called me neglectful because my 4 year old was in a pull up (It was night time she always wears one at night) and pretty much implied that I was a bad mom and that CPS was coming tomorrow. I've cleaned the house top to bottom, I now have milk. The beer is gone. (continued)

2007-12-25 18:08:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-12-25 18:03:56 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

at one point, I either ask or am asked to dance by a younger woman (I"m a guy). I dance with this woman, there is no sex, no dating nothing but normal dance touch and hold posturing.
Turns out this young girl is underage. Say 15 yrs.
Am I guilty of some kind of inapproprate conduct in this situation? State of Calif since they seem the strictest on issues like this.

2007-12-25 18:03:29 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

I've been working for this retail place (Canada, Ontario) for about 7 months now. They've told me around september how they were closing down but told me how I would be placed in one of their other 4 stores and not to worry. As the deadline has drawn closer and closer they haven't said a word about my placement. The District Manager came to me Saturday 22 with a note to sign saying my job will be terminated on Dec 31...
They told me I would have a place... not maybe. They said maybe in the last days... now its good bye?

Are they allowed to do that? What could I do? Who could I report it to?

on a side note... you think loyalty and hard work would place you some where...but not everywhere...

2007-12-25 18:02:45 · 11 answers · asked by aleasha_Sam01 4 in Law & Ethics

Democrats that may drop out: Kucinich, Gravel, Dobbs, Biden and Richardson.

Republicans that may drop out: McCain, Paul and Keyes.

2007-12-25 18:01:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Lets say a cop arrests you for no reason. Lets say he is a racist cop. The cop makes up something to arrest you for, so you are falsely being arrested which you resist the false arrest. You end up going to court for doing something you didn't do and for resisting arrest. Come to find out you are innocent of the false claims, which makes the reason for the arrest false.

Are you still charged for resisting arrest, even if its a flase arrest?

Would you resist arrest if it were a false arrest? Why or why not?

2007-12-25 18:01:37 · 12 answers · asked by Arcanum Noctis 5 in Law & Ethics

Summary: a study a major PD (might even be NYPD) did with officers to test actions under intense situations involving gunfire. Participants were put into a virtual reality situation in which they came under attack. They fired their weapons, a VR gun in this case, and asked later how many shots they'd fired. EVERY SINGLE ONE, guessed 6-12 shots maximum. And EVERY SINGLE ONE had actually EMPTIED the 'clip'.

2007-12-25 17:57:00 · 4 answers · asked by the_green_water12801 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

2007-12-25 17:40:17 · 10 answers · asked by Marukesu 1 in Politics

My husband was discharged from the Army about a year ago. He got mixed up with the wrong crowd and made a mistake. he was given a RE code 4, gereral under honerable conditions. He has been to many recuritors, and finally was told to contact our congressmen. We are in the process of having the case looked at to change his code [from the department of the army] He had to fill out lots of papers, and send in 2 letters explaining why the army should take a chance and change his code. The department of the army says it could take a year to look at his case [its been 5months]. What are the chances they will change his code? Is there anything we can do to make him "look better" to the army so they will change the code. He really wants to get back in, and I hear all the time they need new soldiers, but why do we have to go through this when HE WANTS to be in? If there is anything you can tell us to help it would be GREAT!

2007-12-25 17:30:31 · 8 answers · asked by Becky 1 in Military

When the Cigna spokesperson appeared to explain why they failed to live up to the terms of their insurance policy, it was not a doctor, or even the nurse it was the company treasure. Now what does that tell you about how they look on human life.

2007-12-25 17:23:47 · 4 answers · asked by sSuper critic 2 in Law & Ethics

If a person knows of a small corporation that has fraudulant activity, (ie personal items and events being charged as company expense, and things like that), does one legally have to report it? Can they go to jail and/or be fined for not reporting?

2007-12-25 17:10:11 · 4 answers · asked by mkk598 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-25 16:53:35 · 4 answers · asked by Atika L 3 in Immigration

We hear alot about extreme left or extreme right - does anyone personally classify themselves in either of these groups?

My personal opinion is that personal politics is far to complex for a simple linear polarization, and that almost no one really thinks they are outside the mainstream.

2007-12-25 16:51:09 · 13 answers · asked by wigginsray 7 in Politics

You are a bartender, a patron comes in and shows the doorman an ID that states the person is 21. The night goes on, they really don't get drunk, so you think the person is cute, one thing leads to another and bam, you're having sex out in the parking lot after closing time. The next day you are arrested for having sex with a minor, are you going to be convicted or not?

2007-12-25 16:50:17 · 13 answers · asked by Dan C 2 in Law & Ethics

Throwing a glass bottle at a house and accidentally hitting the window of the house, which broke the window.

2007-12-25 16:42:22 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Law & Ethics

On the grounds of it being politically incorrect!

2007-12-25 16:36:05 · 19 answers · asked by <3 my nut brown maiden 1 in Politics

2007-12-25 16:32:48 · 10 answers · asked by salacia99 2 in Government

In no way do I denounce the contributions of soldiers to this great nation. I support them. I don't thank God for IED's. However, considering we don't draft anyone, I find myself annoyed when I hear higher-ups in the military jowling about how much greater and tougher they are than me because they fight for our freedom. Most Americans put equally great contributions into this country! We all pay taxes on our checks! Hell, we bought the weapons they're using! I understand their job is tough, but damnit, it's their job. I understand veterans of wars past carrying this status, because they were forced to fight.

2007-12-25 16:30:41 · 26 answers · asked by dflocks80 4 in Military

2007-12-25 16:29:56 · 11 answers · asked by Gil R 1 in Politics

My ex father-in-law back,in 2005,started a huge custody battle between myself & my ex husband. He called CPS & accused my husband of molesting my daughters(because my oldest daughter told HIM,the grandfather,not to touch her). Meanwhile he came to us & said my ex husband had made the report & that he was now getting an attorney to take away the children & to immedietly seek an attorney & get the kids back immedietly(They were on a month long summer visit w/their dad). He helped them financialy get their attorney(We just recently found out) & then came to us continuously & told us everything they were going to do. Recently we discovered that he had been using meth that whole time & there is a good possibility that HE(the grandfather/ex- father-in-law) molested my daughters. He has admitted to playing us against one another but wouldn't say why. Is what he did illegal? His signiture is on the retainers fee agreement yet he"Ratted them out"every time. His attorney isn't aware he did this.

2007-12-25 16:25:01 · 3 answers · asked by tamialisa_80 1 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-25 16:23:31 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

Would I still be able to become a law enforcer, the trigger of suicide attempt is from taking a anti biotic and a vitamin b 6

2007-12-25 16:23:13 · 9 answers · asked by Prospero M 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

Is it a problem that most of america refers to its law enforcement as "Pigs" or is the problem that the police respond to that name when its called?

2007-12-25 16:21:19 · 11 answers · asked by I Love Me a Freakin Good Burrito 2 in Law Enforcement & Police

Ok, so I definately want to join the military; either Marines or Army. Much respect to the other branches, but they're just not for me. More than likely joining the reserves while I attend college, but if I do get deployed, so be it. I'm not interested in being an officer, at least not now, if not at all. I love a challenge, hard work and discipline. I'm not concerned about money except possibly paying for college.

Now the age old question: Army or Marines? More specifically, which one better suits ME? I want something demanding either manual labor or intellectual stimulation. Preferrably both. Being female, I can't do infantry or special forces (which is what I had wanted to do). That narrows the playing field. I don't care about enlistment period either or using the service as a "springboard" to a civilian career. If I like it, I wouldn't mind making a career out of the military (of course that getting ahead of myself).

2007-12-25 16:11:47 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Military

rented out my house and was told that they moved out.So I went to the houe and entered through an unlocked back door.Believing they moved out I changed the locks to sucure the house.Next morning they are trying to have me charged with home invation.This is in Michigan.They claim I entered the house and robbed them.Can these charges stand?There was also no lease agreement.

2007-12-25 16:10:30 · 7 answers · asked by baby 2 in Law & Ethics