Civic Participation

Why aren't public meetings simulcast over the internet, and public input allowed through email, or text message?
It would force them to explain more fully what they are voting on. They wouldn't be able narrow down meeting minutes to a brief nebulous descriptions of agenda items.
Most public meetings are held during the hours many people are working at their jobs. Most public meetings are making decisions about how to spend taxpayer money.

2007-10-28 11:01:11 · 2 answers · asked by ! 6

2007-10-28 04:52:42 · 14 answers · asked by Be-hive Baaaby 3

Political platforms?
for each of the political parties, describe their political values and what that party stands for in elections and in the House of Commons. What does the party want to achieve. Please be Brief ( only 100-200 for each parties)

2007-10-28 02:28:43 · 1 answers · asked by L nothing 2

Most of us complain that there is corruption is rampant in India. It is there in USA, Europe and most parts of the world.
I would like to know whether there is any country where there is no corruption at all. I doubt there can be one like that.

2007-10-27 20:49:57 · 22 answers · asked by sambasivan s 3

Do you think 9-11 salvaged a potential dead political future?

2007-10-27 19:26:42 · 8 answers · asked by Jeff C 4

im confused "/

2007-10-27 14:44:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why are they so selective on who they help.

What about white kids that live in the ghetto who can and sometimes are victims of hate crime by black and hispanics.

What about the gays and their fight for marriage or civil unions.

What about jews, asians, or muslims.


I thought civil rights for EVERYBODY.

Maybe I'm missing something Al and Jesse

I think Dr. King. Huey Newton and Malcolm X would be ashamed of these discraces!!!!!!

2007-10-27 13:55:06 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

And these people were never held accountable

http://www.whodidit.org/cocon.html

http://killtown.911review.org/oddities.html

Condi Rice — National Security Adviser on 9-11; promoted to Secretary of State

Paul Wolfowitz, former Deputy Secretary of Defense - got promoted to head of the World Bank

George Tenet, former CIA Director - awarded Medal of Freedom” by Bush for his fine work on 9-11

Michael Chertoff, Former Attorney General, freed Israelis linked to 9/11 that were arrested in New Jersey, promoted to Director of Homeland Security

2007-10-27 13:36:04 · 14 answers · asked by Soul Man 6

I am doing a report on Why i am an American Patriot and I have the introduction and 3 bodies and an conclusion. On my frist body i am talking about the rights and freedoms of America. On the second I am talking about why i love America. I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO SAY ON MY THRID BODY. What should i say??????

2007-10-27 12:54:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

It seems to always originate from the committee or subcommittees that deal with that particular issue, which I find a little wrong because they are all controlled by the same political party and it comes down to whether the chairman of that committe wants to hold hearings on it. I don't think one person should have that much power and what if an issue you care about relates to a committe that is chaired by somebody that doesn't represent your district...what are you suppose to do, call your congressman and have them give a message to the relevent member or what....should the people tolerate this unjust procedure

2007-10-27 12:28:32 · 4 answers · asked by sappy_dickson82 1

I'm going to africa this december and i attempted to do a fundraiser to help schools in africa but our county prohibits donating money to causes so is there any organizations i could help with supplies or something?? or any ideas?

2007-10-27 12:00:37 · 5 answers · asked by nhance13 1

The Pentagon concluded that Saddam had

NO TIES TO AL QAEDA
NO WMD
NO CONNECTION TO 9/11

But the rightwingers still cling to the lies of an Iraqi operative named CURVEBALL instead of accepting the truth.

WHAT IS UP WITH THAT?

2007-10-27 11:48:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Like for an example:The 1st Amendment on the Bill of Rights is congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion. In other places like Andorra, citizens there predominant religion is Roman Catholic. Please given me something like that!

2007-10-27 10:33:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Lots of people complain that they are being railroaded by the system. However view people participate in townhall meetings. If they do so, it is only because it directly affects them. How many people write to their elected officials or attend public meetings? There are people who do, but to have a voice there needs to be more.

2007-10-27 09:12:42 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-27 08:25:03 · 2 answers · asked by tom_allen95 2

I won't completely copy the essay but I really need some information from it. Or any other essay about any of these topics would be appreciated.

I only have to choose one of these to write a 3 page essay about

1. Between 1607 and 1763, Americans gained control of their political and economic insitutions. To what extent and in what ways do you agree or disagree with this statement?

2. Analyze the extent to which religious freedom existed in the British North American Colonies prior to 1700.

3. Although the thirteen American colonies were founded at different times by people with different motives and with different forms of colonial charters and political organization, at the Revolution the thirteen colonies had become remarkably similar. Assess the validity of this statement.

2007-10-27 07:46:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

In spite of the incredible increases in fuel costs there is little being discussed by the presidential candidates about their ideas to control the problem? Virtually everything we know and appreciate (quality of life, food, travel, work, survival) revolves around our fuel costs. In spite of this and the run-away costs the campaigners are giving it little concern. We hear of rising health care costs and those who can not afford it, we hear we need higher minimum wages, we hear education is costing too much. Why are we not hearing why? Is it due to the rising fuel costs? Isn't it time we DEMAND our government do something about the rising fuel costs (maybe regulation)? It seems every time a politician takes a stand on this we loose track of them; example, the States Attorney General who vowed to get to the bottom of rising fuel costs. For a short while we heard his arguments but they were soon quieted when he was offered and accepted a federal judgeship.

2007-10-27 07:27:15 · 3 answers · asked by Dallen B 5

I'm trying to win this contest but some of the more popular people have all their friends to give them votes. Maybe I could ask the assistance of kind strangers to vote.

It's at the bottom left of the page. LAINERIA is the name.

http://www.jellyneo.net/?go=costume_voting&start=160

2007-10-27 06:25:03 · 17 answers · asked by hopelessmagic 3

Just heard of the dispicable protests held by even more dispicable members of a so called church at a fallen soldiers funeral.

In my opinion they have no right to be present at a private funeral.

Not to mention the whacked out idea that members of a church can spew venom and rejoice on the death of a fellow human being.

2007-10-27 01:23:14 · 10 answers · asked by nova 3

2007-10-26 18:14:21 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

term. she's also said she couldn't promise bring them home because she didn't know what she would inherit. she also said before she ran that john murtha's exit plan was a mistake. do this date is anyone but BILL RICHARDSON the one with an actual plan??????? WAKE UP NEW HAMPSHIRE!! STOP being duped by BILL's glamor and see Hillary for what she really is. Ok rant over. reponses, opinions??

2007-10-26 15:07:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

If we spent as much money on health care, alternitive energy, education, mass transit in rual america, rail service instead of trucking everything like it used to be, conservation instead of mass waste, tax religious foundations, in their proerty and investments, when most of them only contribute 35 cents on the dollar that they receive anyway to whom ever they are saying it will go to, equal tax according to income of executives and companies, same tax to federal employees as well as social security that federal employees do not pay, stop wasting money on going to other planets, in which their is no practical motive other than curiosity, use small nucular reactors in rail engines like we do in our navy ships and submariens, that get 40 years on one fill up. unlimited world wide milage. not allow the federal govt. to use social security tax income for anything other than benifits to the investors. if you like that, vote for mlw12342001@yahoo.com for president. thank you. write in.

2007-10-26 11:05:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hypothetically speaking, IF it could work why would it work and in what ways do u it would work best? Give me some reasons and examples.

2007-10-26 08:20:30 · 9 answers · asked by melissa 3

Dear John,


In 36 years, Hillary and I have shared a lot of birthdays, and each year I'm amazed at everything she has accomplished. This is a very special year: we're celebrating Hillary's 60th, and I hope you'll join me in sending her a birthday message, sharing your wishes for her and your hopes for the coming year.

I'll make sure to share your message with Hillary. And please encourage your friends and family to send their messages as well.

You can see my birthday message to Hillary and add your own here:
Click here to sign the card

I know how happy Hillary will be to hear from you on her birthday. Thank you for helping me to make her day special.

Sincerely,

Bill Clinton

2007-10-26 06:31:41 · 16 answers · asked by Johnny 7

and to end the war!
"Tomorrow, Saturday, October 27, tens of thousands of people nationwide will take to the streets demanding impeachment and an end to the war. ImpeachBush members are mobilizing nationwide to take part in these actions. The call for impeachment is being heard coast to coast. Congress is unable to hide from this constitutional requirement being demanded by their constituencies."

http://www.impeachbush.org/site/R?i=e2IcrCLto4i5jF4DaR6g9w..

2007-10-26 05:27:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm talking about requiring all Americans ages 18-26 to be active in some sort of program such as the military, the Peace Corps, the Red Cross, the Americorp, be trained as first responders, or some service designed to clean up after national disasters.

I've got to write an argumentative paper for an english class about some controversial aspect of the military draft, and I'm really stretching for ideas that I can work into an effective paper that is the appropriate length.

2007-10-26 05:13:17 · 9 answers · asked by richfeelmore 2

I've never served this country but I pay taxes and I have raised two children to be good moral citizens.

2007-10-26 04:40:26 · 7 answers · asked by Tough Guy 5

im just curious if i can bring it while i wait for my jury duty interview

2007-10-26 03:05:09 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-26 02:45:07 · 8 answers · asked by blueeyegagurl831 2

The BILLIONS of dollars sent to the countries all over the world, for aide (what all that entails). But we suffer inside our own boarders. I know that we have to be good citizens on the planet, but where does it stop? At this point in time we have done more than any other country times 10 for the outher countries, most of the world hates the US, but they come running with their hands out for you tax money and the technology/engineering that has been developed here.

2007-10-26 02:20:38 · 17 answers · asked by tiderntn 1