Civic Participation

We gained our independence from England in a war triggered by our dumping of tea in Boston Harbor in protest against unfair taxation. For decades now, we are heavily taxed by municipal, state and federal governments with absolutely no say in how those tax dollars are spent. Would you join me and a bunch of other concerned citizens if we were to congregate in Boston this weekend?

2007-11-28 23:12:44 · 14 answers · asked by FRANsuFU 3

Someone just give me 'advice' that i should be more aware of office politic around me as i may get back-stab anytime.

What do I do now?

2007-11-28 18:30:32 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is a dangerous chemical that is now found in our lakes and oceans. It is also found in pesticides, but now is being used in our food. Every year nearly 3,500 people die of DiHydrogen Monoxide overdoses and other people suffer from extensive sweating and urination. The government is currently doing nothing to prevent this deadly chemical and we need to do something.

Do you think that this dangerous chemical should be banned.

2007-11-28 16:11:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

how did 9/11 impact democracy, civil rights and civil liberties in the US and elsewhere? (please give me source if possible, thanks!)

2007-11-28 15:59:54 · 7 answers · asked by homeless_boy2000 1

American Women Were Jailed and Stared Themselves During the Suffurage Movement.

Why should America fight every countries battle? Don't they have to stand on their own and fix their own countries like we do in the US?

2007-11-28 14:00:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have heard of a lot of people who are against or for Hillary and when I ask why they do not have any reasons why they are against her or even why they are for her. I'm not for her for my own reasons, but I am curious as of why other people are for or against her.

2007-11-28 13:15:11 · 13 answers · asked by Midian 2

2007-11-28 13:14:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-28 12:59:40 · 3 answers · asked by magpie 6

2007-11-28 10:29:41 · 3 answers · asked by hjkdhjklashfjsdbajfkhjsdlfhjsdal 2

Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing
blue every Friday. The reason? Americans who support
our troops used to be called the 'silent majority' We
are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for
God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We
are not organized, boisterous or overbearing.
Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends,
simply want to recognize that the vast majority of
America supports our troops. Our idea of showing
solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and
respect starts this Friday -- and continues each and
every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a
deafening message that ... every red-blooded American
who supports our men and women afar, will wear
something blue.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United
States on every Friday a sea of blue much like a
homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every
one of us who loves this country will share this with
acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will
not be long before the USA is covered in BLUE and it
will let our troops know the once 'silent' majority is
on their side more than ever, certainly more than the
media lets on.
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can
we do to make things better for you?' is ...'We need
your support and your prayers.' Let's get the word out
and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear
something blue every Friday.

2007-11-28 09:48:14 · 7 answers · asked by wider scope 7

What's gonna happen to all those people who say they dont have to pay taxes?

i.e., the ones who say income tax is a voluntary contribution and such

And what's the name of the group (and original person) who started this way of thinking?

2007-11-28 09:11:02 · 8 answers · asked by Allergic To Eggs 6

2007-11-28 08:47:57 · 2 answers · asked by ///////////// / 1

2007-11-28 07:22:58 · 17 answers · asked by ///////////// / 1

Almost everyother question is 'how do I get out of jury duty?'. Why? If you were charged with a crime, you would be entitled to be tried by a jury of your peers. Wouldn't you want someone who is literate and has a modicum of intelligence sitting in judgement? What happened to civic duty? Would you want to be judged by a group of people eligible by virtue of having a driver's license but no job, no future, and probably no life only sitting there for the free donuts and $9/day? Wouldn't you want to be judged by someone other than those too thick to even come up with a reason to be excused?

2007-11-28 06:36:13 · 22 answers · asked by momatad 4

2007-11-28 04:05:30 · 5 answers · asked by Shannon M 1

http://www.treasurydirect.gov/govt/reports/pd/histdebt/histdebt_histo4.htm

2007-11-28 01:41:03 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

if you had a protest in the school, what could they do? since we have the right to protest. also, i wouldnt do this but ive always wondered, if you chained yourself to something like in the school and refused to leave, what could they possibly do? juuust wondering?
but also. what kind of a protest could you have at school, as far as a pro-peace thing? and the consequences?

2007-11-27 15:51:36 · 7 answers · asked by Tyler 2

2007-11-27 15:06:26 · 3 answers · asked by budi p 1

OK I finally have to go to the courthouse (or I'll be arrested)... A friend of mine said she told them "I dont think I can be un-biased" and they STILL picked her for a trial, so now I'm scared. I thought about saying "I hate blacks etc." but a co-worker said they can use that if I ever look for a job.

So when they call me, what type of questions will they ask, and whats the best answers to give in order NOT to be picked?

2007-11-27 14:40:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

OK I finally have to go to the courthouse (or I'll be arrested)... A friend of mine said she told them "I dont think I can be un-biased" and they STILL picked her for a trial, so now I'm scared. I thought about saying "I hate blacks etc." but a co-worker said they can use that if I ever look for a job.

So when they call me, what type of questions will they ask, and whats the best answers to give in order NOT to be picked?

2007-11-27 14:33:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Info on how we are directly affected and why we should help end the fight against the LRA....

2007-11-27 14:26:21 · 1 answers · asked by Ray 2

2007-11-27 10:32:47 · 1 answers · asked by Bobby S 3

to discipline kids. THIS IS ONE WOMAN DOING THIS!!! kids NEED a smackdown when they DESERVE IT!! what do you say??? do you want hillary to turn this country it one giant socialist nightmare?

2007-11-27 09:47:07 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I live in Haliax and the Guardian Angles are opening a chapter here in March. Has anyone had experience with the group and has there been any drop in crime rates?

2007-11-27 09:07:12 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-11-27 07:06:44 · 6 answers · asked by james w 2

My opinion is that both parties are very keen to establish peace and even has been agreed for the creation of a Palestinian State for the Palestinian people. The problem is that there are some countries who does not want this to happen as they like this issue to be prolonged in their interest so that this issue can be used as an exuse for their benefit. It is sad to see the Palestinians suffer on their expense. I don't understand why some people enjoy doing this and never reailise that if this happen to them how would they feel.

2007-11-27 03:45:45 · 8 answers · asked by tony ret8065 2

No one wants to work for what they have anymore. And believe that the government owes them.

2007-11-27 03:23:47 · 4 answers · asked by Common Sense 5

2007-11-27 00:22:20 · 3 answers · asked by Manikam 1

It was my 2nd notice, I ignored the 1st one, and they said if I ignore this one I "may" be fined. F this garbage, I had plans. Will the cops come looking for me for this? Whats the likleyhood I will actually be fined or arrested?

2007-11-26 17:08:28 · 5 answers · asked by pat 1

2007-11-26 14:35:19 · 5 answers · asked by Invader Kor 2