Civic Participation

2007-10-15 12:30:01 · 11 answers · asked by kristo 4

It amazes me how careless Americans can be with their own people. Health care for most Americans even those with some health care coverage sucks. And yet, we allow Conservative-created fear about "communism" and "socialism" and "long lines"cloud the fact millions of Americans don't have health coverage. Of course we have shorter wait times than other countries---45 million people aren't in line. You know where they are---in the emergency room b/c they could afford checkups and meds. We can't even get coverage for all kids!!!!

2007-10-15 11:11:29 · 13 answers · asked by I'm right 2

2007-10-15 10:48:32 · 2 answers · asked by so 1

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2007-10-15 10:23:25 · 2 answers · asked by originale_tees 2

What do we overlook as a resource or solution for shaping a better future? Is there something we have lost sight of? Some solution that can serve other purposes? Give us your thoughts!

2007-10-15 09:21:06 · 1062 answers · asked by Pop!Tech 1

From the federal government (both democratic AND republican parties) down to the local community groups I see waste is rampant! I'm too buisy working to pay my taxes to get into government and make a change. How can we let them know we don't want to continue paying so much for waste?

2007-10-15 05:46:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

“Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government...”
Thomas Jefferson
“Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people.”
Thomas Jefferson
“Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government.”
Thomas Jefferson
" Of liberty I would say that, in the whole plenitude of its extent, it is unobstructed action according to our will. But rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add 'within the limits of the law,' because law is often but the tyrant's will, and always so when it violates the right of an individual.”
Thomas Jefferson
" Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms (of government) those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny”
Thomas Jefferson
“ The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions that I wish it to be always kept alive.”
Thomas Jefferson
" If once the people become inattentive to the public affairs, you and I, and Congress and Assemblies, Judges and Governors, shall all become wolves. It seems to be the law of our general nature, in spite of individual exceptions.”
Thomas Jefferson
“Don't talk about what you have done or what you are going to do”
Thomas Jefferson

2007-10-14 20:38:07 · 11 answers · asked by elenamybeloved 2

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2007-10-14 20:18:28 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

For the first time in the last 100 years we actually have a chance to elect a President who supports the US Constitution, in full. So what is it about freedom that makes so many want to be enslaved by even considering anyone other than Ron Paul?

I realize the main stream media is doing everything they can to silence Ron Paul's message of Freedom, but even when some people learn of Ron paul they still think someone like Hitlery Clinton means what she says when she claims to support Freedom. Her own words contradict her at almost ever other breath.

I don't get it. Why are people afraid to be free?

2007-10-14 17:03:23 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

could any one enlighten me on this and if so is there any merit to this?

2007-10-14 15:10:34 · 1 answers · asked by CHRIS S 2

it needs to start off with hi im jodie

2007-10-14 14:09:08 · 1 answers · asked by hotbabe7007 1

The main reason why the constitution dealt specifically with the crime of treason was that?

a. the framers wanted to prevent all treason in order to protect the democracy

b. treason was not considered a serious crime before the constitution was written

c. treason was a crime against country, not against individuals

d. the framers knew the charge of treason could be used for political reasons

2007-10-14 11:25:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

with happy end.

2007-10-14 09:33:12 · 6 answers · asked by Mexkilroy 1

Do you call them or write them a letter or do you tell them your excuse at the court?

2007-10-14 08:39:06 · 25 answers · asked by justin c 1

2007-10-14 05:20:17 · 21 answers · asked by sweet_teeq 1

the question is:

what do you think are the major problems confronting American citizens at the present time?
-what relevance do the writings of men such as james madison have in helping us to find solutions to these problems. in explaining your answer, be specific.
-does the constitiution provide an adquate framework for the solution of these problems? why or why not? if you believe changes are required, what are they?

i have to write an essay to the above question, when i dont even really get what the question is asking...

when it saqys major problems confronting american citizens, is it talking about issues, like abortion or the war in iraq, or is it talking about something else?
can anyone help me decipher the question...?

2007-10-14 05:12:08 · 11 answers · asked by Jaim 2

2007-10-14 04:53:24 · 3 answers · asked by DJ Cowboy 2

2007-10-14 04:02:31 · 10 answers · asked by Gypsy Gal 6

WE pay for there health care and retirement some thing they dont have to answer to no one!!!!!!

2007-10-13 20:58:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

Good Morning. My name is Kevin and I am here to tell you why you should vote for me to be in your student council. Various years students that have ran to be in the student council, but did not accomplish anything, but not this year because I am determined and will work to my greatest potential to make this year the most memorable year ever. It is the job of the student council to represent you, my fellow students. I have a dream that one day, bullying will not be a problem. I have a dream that one day; I'll be in your student council. Make my dream come true, and I'll make yours come true. I want each and every one of you to know that I will take this job seriously and do it to the best of my ability, any decisions I make and any decisions that I assist in making will be with you in mind. My goals are 1. Have as many fund-raisers as possible 2.Donate half of the money that is fund-raised towards the Class of 2007/2008. 3. Work with the teachers to have as many dances as possible and many more. A promise is a declaration that one will or will not do something. As a representative of the student council, I will pledge to keep all the promises I make and will keep them. Now if you want the best, you have to vote for the best so for vote for me, Kevin, to be in your student council and I will look forward in making this year the best year ever. Thank you for your time and patience, and I hope you make the right choice!

2007-10-13 15:30:46 · 3 answers · asked by CB4 1

or do not reach and have not been among the Humanists that did move Society forward to the standarsd they enjoy as well today?

2007-10-13 12:41:27 · 9 answers · asked by amleth 4

They decided they did not like the old Edward Jones Dome, so now they need to renovate it at the cost of $30 million.

2007-10-13 10:36:59 · 2 answers · asked by SUE C 2

I have ADD, social anxiety, and have panic attacks in a room full of people.

2007-10-13 07:29:20 · 11 answers · asked by justin c 1

I mean lets face it dems he goes around telling people he invented the internet says global warming caused Katrina, says all the polar bears are dying because they havent got firm ice to stand on, says global warming is causing all the tornados, says global warming is responsible for everything just to make his millions. Britain wouldnt even allow it to be shown there until all the lies were edited out.

2007-10-13 05:50:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-13 02:53:02 · 3 answers · asked by Mister2-15-2 7

...maybe this is why didn't she go back to her home in state? she knew she could Cash In on a favor!....and this is what we want for president?

2007-10-13 02:31:11 · 11 answers · asked by Rada S 5

Is there a chance for a real christians to have post in the government to minimize corruption?

2007-10-12 23:17:21 · 17 answers · asked by carmela vee 1

someone told me there could be a warrent out for my arest because of this, if so does anybody know how to how i could check that online for free?

2007-10-12 20:29:46 · 12 answers · asked by tom b 1

I'm kinda nervous and I really don't like the courtroom thing, but I have to go or they'll charge me a fine something, I don't know!

2007-10-12 13:17:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is that because that is what the politicians wanted?

2007-10-12 12:07:58 · 8 answers · asked by amleth 4