Civic Participation

Why haven't I been picked yet? I want some days off of work! Can you request it or something?

2007-12-12 15:04:00 · 5 answers · asked by name 1

but then again I've put up with stifled free speech before and seen many other people suffer it's effects as well. Certain websites have Gestapo-esque censorship tactics as far as silencing people who's opinions do not agree with theirs (even if it doesn't violate their rules or policies) and people they do not like (IE: banning people, blocking them, etc) often times said websites advisers say or do some of the same things resulting in a hypocrisy that leads to anger and disorder. I guess what I'm trying to say is, (and these websites shall remain nameless for now,) how can people put up with such tyranny and oppression, silencing and aggressive enforcement of one-sidedness? As an American I'm appalled that some websites could hold such authorities over content in such distasteful manners and keep a straight face.

2007-12-12 15:01:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Think about it: If conservatives somehow get EVERYTHING they want, we will end up living in a theocratic dictatorship.

2007-12-12 12:05:08 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hey, I was summoned for jurry duty. I had to call in last night for the recording. I was told Group NO. 4 numbers 1-180 had to report. I am in Group NO. 4 number 439. They told me to call back today after 5PM which I did. The recording now says Jurors 1-180 are excused for wensday and they have served there time etc. It does not say anything about 181-600 (or whatever the last number) do I have to go in torrmow? and what time would I go in? If you want to hear the recording the number is (609) 518-2561. Thanks

2007-12-12 10:50:11 · 1 answers · asked by dave_57204 2

i am doing a persuasive essay on this court case. it will take a while to explain it, so i'll post a link here, so you can see:

http://www.oyez.org/cases/1990-1999/1999/1999_98_1189/


so for the essay, i have to explain if it was unconstitutional or not. and i have to explain why. how would you interpret this court case in loose constructionism or broad constructionism, and do you think it violates the constitution? just yes or no i want to take a survey..
THANKS SOO MUCH!!
10 points for best answer!

2007-12-12 08:34:39 · 4 answers · asked by toriw94 1

2007-12-12 06:21:31 · 9 answers · asked by Joe M 1

It seems that a lot of Americans have a very limited knowledge of the U.S. Constitution. What should we tell people who don't think such knowledge is important? Give as many good answers as you can think of!

Thanks.

2007-12-12 02:45:07 · 21 answers · asked by MK 2

they think that we are so stupid that if they shape a can like a bottle we will not know or taste the difference. I shot up all of my Budweiser steins and consider them beer traitors. Miller disrespects you by giving you a plastic beer bottle, they can kiss my asss. boycott the cottle! Men drink from glass,F*#kers

2007-12-11 21:11:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

im in new mexico, if it helps?

2007-12-11 13:33:39 · 6 answers · asked by christina 2

2007-12-11 06:49:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should certain lobbyist be banned from capitol hill if they come from a known company that will payoff officials?
( pharmecuetical companies and health insurance companies)

2007-12-11 05:49:39 · 8 answers · asked by ? 3

Somebody said to me that she has no experience, that she has not successfully written or worked to pass any legislation in New York...Is this true? What has the done in New York as Senator....

For lack of fact I had to agree with my friend....she has done nothing????

2007-12-11 05:36:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

People say she has the leadership experience as Senator from New York, what has she accomplished in New York?

Will she be able to do more as President?

2007-12-11 05:21:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is Voting and option or a responsibility once you are old enough?

Do people that do/don't vote anger you?

Do people that complain about politics that do/don't vote bother you?

And Why do/don't you vote?

(and if you'd like, how regularly do you vote and are you and informed voter if/when you do vote?)

Oh, and add the country you live in too if you'd like.

2007-12-11 04:46:34 · 26 answers · asked by Pisces Princess 4

Louisiana has always been known for corrupt politics, but then came Kathleen Blanco, what an embarrasment for this State. This should keep people laughing for quite some time.....Now Hillary for the Nation; hopefully most of the foreign politicians she meets with have beautiful wives so she can throw Bill at them for leverage... ,and if they are gay invite Al Gore. I'll have to ask the man upstairs to forgive me for this one.....

2007-12-11 04:25:32 · 6 answers · asked by kate 3

i was just wondering since its our civil duty and we have to do it by law do celebs have to do it too??

2007-12-11 04:08:39 · 8 answers · asked by loopy_lisa_liverpool 3

It has been my ambition to bring awareness to the realities of a long ignored and confused debate. That of WMT's profiteering from and aid to the COMMUNIST regime in China in order to undermine domestic labor and avoid living wages with BOTH Clinton's indepth participation for over 20 years. They have equipped the largest standing army ever arrayed to oppose human freedom o this earth in today's Communist People's Liberation Army of China from an ineffective, illequipped and unorganized force only 15 years ago! Hillary in particular has had a most prominent an unseen role in enabling this to happen, a fact I am aware of as a 20 yr WMT insider. How would you tell this story? Where would you turn for help? This is a book entitled "How Hillary & Wal-Mart Saved Communism!" and Wal-Mart is aware of the project. In fact, WMT Chairman Rob Walton has stated this book would "never happen." Thank you for your consideration and suggestions.

2007-12-11 01:54:24 · 2 answers · asked by DAVID MICHAEL 1

2007-12-11 00:09:10 · 4 answers · asked by Fred 7

"Immigrants should try 2 become part of the culture in their new home, & not hold onto the traditionals of their home culture"
...I really want 2 hear ur ideas, I cant' find the right answer...Plz, help me...

2007-12-10 18:35:06 · 21 answers · asked by JixXxJi 3

I live in Europe and am not an American however I do like Americans. What I really want to know is why do the American people complain about their nations problems and not do anything about it, continuing to let it become more corrupt, even fascist ? Is American Revolution possibly coming soon?

2007-12-10 16:46:44 · 18 answers · asked by Take My Word For It... 1

Why should I vote? There are two parties that could ever possibly win (anyone who disagrees is dillusional), and they both suck. Either a Republican gets elected, lowers taxes because which raises the national debt, and starts a war, or a Democrat gets elected, does nothing, and folds under even the slightest of international pressures. Voting in America seems to be mainly about picking a guy from one of the two real choices that seems to suck the least. My political leanings tend to fall somewhere near the Democrat line. It is quite obvious that in the next election, one of the "novelty" minority candidates will be picked, and then crushed when the Republicans pull some non issue out of their *** like gay marriage (quickly follwed by the sheep screaming about God's will) Hell, with corporate lobbies, who's to say a President from either party wouldn't just be the same man (yes, twill still be a white Christian male, believe it) with a different gloss? What is even the point?

2007-12-10 16:00:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Why shouldn't it just be a privatized thing? The Gates foundation has already donated billions.
Why should we keep playing world police?
Why should we try to help another country when we can barely handle our own?

2007-12-10 15:57:40 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

When you appear to serve jury duty in California and request a receipt prooving your attendence to give to your employer, does it show the time in which you were called to report (i.e.12:45) or just the date (i.e. 12/11/2007)?

Thanks!

2007-12-10 14:35:27 · 2 answers · asked by imaginarybubbles 1

what actions by the gov't would make you or large amounts of people to protest again

2007-12-10 14:32:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know the possible consequences for not showing up to jury duty. I'm well aware that it's a civic duty and we should all suck it up and help our fellow citizens out.

However, I've talked to many people about the act of ignoring, missing, loosing, or not being in the area to receive a summons. These people all have their reasons, from genuine to irresponsibile. Yet, of all these people, not a single one of them has ever been fined, or smacked with a warrant for failing to appear.

I look at yahoo answers and every question about jury duty is almost always answered with threats that these consequences will definitely happen to anyone who doesn't appear in court.

What's the deal? I can't just happen to know tons of lucky people. Explain, someone, please.

2007-12-10 13:50:15 · 5 answers · asked by imaginarybubbles 1

True or false?

2007-12-10 08:51:48 · 4 answers · asked by __*MiSZ B.HYDE ! 1

2007-12-10 06:48:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

A major topic of discussion in the New Orleans area of late has been whether or not to demolish some low income housing units. They look very bad and have been like that for a long time. My question is, is there a way to fix poverty, just here in the U.S.? The people that live off the government for years and years must be made to get off the free boat. I can understand someone being "helped" for a maximum of 3 years, but you're not suppose to be on there forever. I think you have to find a way to change the culture. The Orleans Parish public schools have traditionally been horrible, but I don't think it's the student's fault. I think the parents of children nationwide should have to push their children to succeed, and be involved in helping them. People being helped should be actively trying to find a job, not getting into trouble with the law, and their kids should be held to a minimum GPA. I think this is a major problem that must be fixed. Does anyone agree?

2007-12-10 06:46:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should the voting age be lowered for minors who want to vote?

2007-12-10 06:15:20 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

im lookin gfor a filipina partner for life in the usa where do they meet on line i have not met any here

2007-12-10 06:01:52 · 2 answers · asked by Tom D 1