Civic Participation

I want to email the head of the council in County Meath in the Republic of Ireland but can't find out who he or she is and what their email address is. Can anyone help me please?

2007-06-16 09:41:29 · 6 answers · asked by miranda6382 2

Please write , call and email your Reps.and senators !!!

We can't let this bill pass !

2007-06-16 09:07:08 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

The Supreme court has actually settled this question awhile back, when Jehovah Witness's went to court for the freedom to opt out of the pledge. (It is a violation of their beliefs) At first the courts ruled that students COULD be required to pledge. Violence broke out against Witness's after this. Later the court ruled in FAVOR of the JW's and ruled that the schools can not REQUIRE students to pledge the flag. What do you think Should the pledge remain optional, should we revert back to making it mandatory or should we do away with the ritual all together ? Should students be able to skip over the "Under God" portion, or should they be REQUIRED to recite every word of the pledge. If you support MANDATORY flag pledging, how should it be enforced ? Would you allow an opt out for religious reasons, or any other reason ? If you support optional pledging, should the schools inform students that the pledge of allegiance is OPTIONAL ?

2007-06-16 07:19:24 · 28 answers · asked by queenthesbian 5

America was made great through a dedication to the rights of the citizen. We elect officials into office to represent us and to ensure our way of life, rights and national security are protected. We expect those we send to office to do the things they have committed to in their campaigning. However, few elected officials ever complete what they say they will; few represent the voters as expected. Unfortunately most people do not follow closely what the politicians are really doing; only what they are saying! Your opportunity to see how your elected official represented you is available on the internet; I like www.vote-smart.org where you can compare what your representative said during the campaign with how they actually voted on the record. Don’t you think it is time we started watching how elected officials perform and ensure they are representing us with their vote and not scamming us with political theatrics? For starters - how is your representative supporting your interests in the illegal alien amnesty situation?

2007-06-16 03:22:55 · 8 answers · asked by amnestiswrong 5

Presidential Candidate Jim Athans speaks to power at Police Commission hearing to reinstate Police Chief William Bratton. To view video go to youtube.com (due to complaints of difficulty accessing video you'll have to log into our account using athanasopolis (only one h).The password is demetry. Tell us what you think please and if you logged in successfully. Thanks

2007-06-15 20:36:12 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are you talking to your friends and letting them know that you oppose abortion? Are you informing others of the alternatives to abortion? Are you working to make it easier for pregnant women to continue their careers and education--by making sure that schools and companies provide changing tables, maternity leave, child care, etc.? Are you staying informed on the issues so you can refute the arguments of abortion supporters? Are you voting pro-life? Are you protesting at abortion clinics? Are you writing your representatives urging them to stop funding Planned Parenthood and abortion? Are you writing letters to the editor? Are you volunteering at crisis pregnancy centers? Are you donating to the pro-life movement? Are you considering adoption? If you are religious, are you raising the issue of abortion at your place of worship? In short, what are you contributing to the cause of the unborn? There's a role for all of us to play, and it's important that we find and fill that role.

2007-06-15 14:14:48 · 17 answers · asked by Richard M 2

is it possible? how to do it on a small scale?

2007-06-15 10:15:15 · 4 answers · asked by bugaboojones 1

(Firstly.. this is a neutral q.. only interested in the practicalities.. I'm not interested in the moral reasons why Kosovo is Serbia..or why it should be independent)



Here are some possiblities that I can think of..

INDENPENDENT--
A quick independence.. might be the best solution because everybody will know where they stand..and can get on with building a future coexistence.. And this should be the final border change and finally be able to draw a line

On the otherhand.. It could make the reason less stable..because it will encourage independence movements , ie over the border in Macedonia.. There is greater Albanianism..And what about Presevo.
Bosnia could become less stable because Republika Srpska would argue that it should be independent..
And a what about Kosovo Serbs who are a large minority

2007-06-15 07:48:53 · 9 answers · asked by Kraljica Katica 7

I dislike their cheap propaganda.

2007-06-15 05:30:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-15 04:34:45 · 16 answers · asked by thundershark 2

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19209733/

Bush-bashers make me sick.

2007-06-14 23:45:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've heard that by law you're supposed to get payed for the time you serve jury duty, but at work i was told that the only way that would happen is if i use my vacation time? whats the deal with that?

2007-06-14 17:40:56 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a US passport, and no other. I wasn't born here, but was born in the Middle East. I don't have any other passport except the US one.. I've lived in CA since I was 5 (had a greencard at the time. My dad still has one, but my mom became a citizen years ago. I had to get an emergency passport (got it very quickly) for travel outside the US, and I no longer have a greencard. I know that doesn't technically make me a citizen, so what DOES it make me? I don't know what to check off on applications... should I take the citizenship test and, if so, why?

2007-06-14 17:38:36 · 6 answers · asked by Emo B 5

I often do, and although it is no longer illegal, it is still contemptible, and I am often stunned to hear someone in my party (as I was when it was republicans during Former President Clinton's terms) speak seditiously.

Here's what Wikipedia says about sedition: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedition
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_and_Sedition_Acts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alien_and_Sedition_Acts

Links to the actual acts are found there.

People don't seem to know the difference between disagreement (vs. treating other Americans as if they were the enemy);
dissent (vs. quitting because they didn't get their way in an election they had no trouble with BEFORE the election);
and protest (vs. violence, name-calling, rumor mongering, and treating our representatives as 'guilty until proven innocent').

Do you speak up when you see it? Only when it is the other side of the aisle? Or every time? How many patriots are out there, rather than political partisans who hate Americans?

2007-06-14 17:11:16 · 6 answers · asked by mckenziecalhoun 7

Can you imagine them being happy to go through life without ever having the gastronomic delights of a Big Mac-I can't!!!-they are soooooooo ungrateful for our friendship-I think we should pull all our troops out and leave them to eating less than 4000 calories per day-betcha all agree with me?

2007-06-14 08:26:09 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

The phrase "No Taxation Without Representation" might not implicitly apply to modern day circumstances, but the underlying idea that taxation without citizens consent is to be strictly prohibited most definitely applies. Unfortunately I feel that my state and federal tax contributions are being poorly mismanaged and as a paying citizen, I want to make a change.

Are we over taxed, and . . .

Which 2008 nominee (so far) has the best tax reduction plan, and has the best voting history record and experience for managing my contributions?

2007-06-14 03:06:24 · 15 answers · asked by Esrum1 2

I have been investing in converting to Judiasm for 2 years. I know they have problems but I need form a coalition of other conserned citizens.

2007-06-14 01:03:24 · 4 answers · asked by Jackie C 3

In USA ,its Clinton or Bush or there relatives
In India ,Its gonna be Gandhis
Why still theres no change comin to leadership when general public are more literate and awake about their rights ??

2007-06-13 23:31:53 · 5 answers · asked by munix 1

Perhaps one where intelligent people can form and express opinions based on facts and not extreme hate of America? Yahoo answers definitely is not what I'm looking for. In case you haven't figured it out, this is a rhetorical question.

2007-06-13 23:02:58 · 7 answers · asked by AngeloPC.net 2

These socialists are a threat to this country and the common American person. We need to form organizations to find these people and have them dealt with.

2007-06-13 16:12:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

. . . or has its effectiveness worn off, and the perpetrators of this foolishness been exposed as the TRUE unpatriots?

2007-06-13 15:13:49 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

Everytime I get behind a vehicle that has the flag draped across the bumper or dragging in the exhaust fumes I want to pop a gasket. I am aware of the correct ways to fly a flag so please let's not get into that. Just answer this...Are people who abuse the flag just "fair weather" patriots or well meaning albeit misguided citizens.

2007-06-13 11:16:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Red states?

2007-06-13 11:03:32 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

okay so because of the VT shooting, they have now been working on new Gun Control Provisions to help keep us safer.

The idea has been to keep guns out of the hands of those who are criminals, and those who have mental defect.

So now the new provision to the law is that states now share information with the FBI and the NICS, so that people like the person who killed those 31 students and teachers aren't able to get their hands on guns anymore.

The NRA is in support of this, and there has only been one argument againt the provision sighting it is an infringment on Second Amendment Rights.

so what do you think? Do you agree with the provision? Do you think it will work? Do you think it will help to keep/stop those who shouldn't have gun ( bought legally )?

Or

Do you think that this is just another way to step on the toes of those who are good gun owners and infringe on the Second Amendment rights?

2007-06-13 07:56:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

What do U think of the idea that we are being played as a nation? Is Bin Laden a Bogeyman?When the beheadings were broadcast as our last election ended...didn't it seem staged?What R ur thoughts...Our world needs 2 know.

2007-06-13 07:32:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is unconventional participation a natural right of citizens in a democracy? Does it have equal legitimacy with conventional activity, or should unconventional political behavior be limited so special circumstances? If you agree with the latter point of view, explain what circumstances justify this sort of action. Is violent political action ever justified in a democracy?

2007-06-13 06:39:39 · 5 answers · asked by sugarwspice01 1

2007-06-12 22:51:18 · 17 answers · asked by Jackal Antern 5

I'm 15 now and want to get a job next summer in 2008
do you have to have good grades to get it?
are you expected to?

2007-06-12 20:43:43 · 5 answers · asked by jml 3

2007-06-12 16:56:59 · 2 answers · asked by Destiny Turner 1

why are the alleged crime committers allowed to be present during the selection of jurors.. i think that is ridiculous and it needs to be channged. it was my first time going to jury duty selection yesterday and i was amazed that the alleged criminal was in the court room. the jurors had their names read and gave out personal information about where they live ,where they work, where they reside, where there spouses worked, how old their children were and other personal information all while the alleged was able to take notes on the possible jurors. if i would have been called to the juror box and be questioned by the lawyers and judge i would have said anything and everything possible to be excused. the jurors are possibly puttin there lives in danger. some of the alleged could actually be criminals. and can retaliate easily with the information they are given if they are convicted. does anyone else agree with me????

2007-06-12 16:17:36 · 7 answers · asked by cj872006 5