Law & Ethics - December 2006

The first amendment says: "CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW RESPECTING AN ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."

The opening part is what caught my eye. Public schools for example, give time off for Jewish holidays, Christian holidays, but never Hindu holidays or Muslim holidays. So doesn't that mean that they're favoring Christainity & Judism over other faiths? Isn't that a violation of the first amendment?

I have no beef with Christianity or Judism, I'm just wondering why it's like this. If there's seperation of church and state, why should we get days off for any holiday?

2006-12-08 06:30:26 · 16 answers · asked by LaissezFaire 6

2006-12-08 06:23:56 · 13 answers · asked by Lolly 1

My boyfriends boss is threatening to fire him from his job because of an outside investigation on him. He has not missed any work because of it, but they have asked his work for his empoloyment records and interviewed some of his coworkers about him.

2006-12-08 06:15:24 · 11 answers · asked by wendyb204 2

In Canada for example, Walmart and Canadian Tire learned they were actually offending the majority, and now have the word CHRISTMAS everywhere in their ads and promotion. Many companies do not, and still say "season" or "holiday". Staff can now say Merry Christmas. Imagine. I and countless others this year, refuse to buy from any store that wants to profit off Christmas but won't acknowledge Christmas.

2006-12-08 06:14:46 · 19 answers · asked by unfinished_adolescent 4

I have a copy of the trust, will, and the original title. I was told that if my Mother "Funded the trust" that the Trust would be effective and I could avoid probate. As far as I can tell, she did everything she had to.
How does the executor go about disbursing the house in the trust? It goes to her two daughters, the executor and I. My mother died almost 6 years ago and I'm trying to figure this out, because the executor has not acted on anything. I need this house in my name ASAP or I will soon lose it. Thanks in advance.

2006-12-08 06:11:42 · 5 answers · asked by lilmissess 2

ages 16-18

2006-12-08 06:11:04 · 4 answers · asked by twikiruk 1

say your country, province/state, city

2006-12-08 06:09:42 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

What are my tenant rights to break my lease? (I live in San Francisco)?
I entered a 1-year lease on the basis it was a non-smoking building, but many other tenants smoke. I complained to my manager and he immediately posted no smoking signs around the building and sent a notice letter to each tenant that no smoking's allowed in tenants' units and building's common areas. The tenants ignored the letter and continue to smoke and it's been negatively affecting my health (eye irritation, congested chest, difficulty breathing). The smoking's so bad, I bought an air purifier and weatherstripped my door to help clean the air. However, the common area's so congested with bad air I feel sick everytime I enter the building. I've made another complaint to my landlord that the smoking hasn't stopped and I'm awaiting his response.

If smoking's banned in the building, why do people smoke anyway? Anyway, if people don't stop smoking and the landlord fails to do anything about it, then I need to

2006-12-08 06:08:54 · 8 answers · asked by Ebones 2

a burgler can sue you if the dog attacks him or he falls down the stairs. Has there been a succesful case? if so which please link it

2006-12-08 06:04:58 · 7 answers · asked by aligrespeq 3

My friend has been called up for jury duty (UK). As she is currently part way through her teaching degree, by attending the jury service she will fail her course and have to re-do the entire year. She has explained this to the jury people (as has the headteacher she answers to) but they have refused to do anything.

The thing is, I was called up a few years back and I had the option to defer the service on the basis that they could recall me anytime in the next year and I would be unable to defer again. But they aren't allowing her to do this.

Is there anything she can do? It's stupid of the Government to say we need teachers but then delay the training of one by a year for no good reason.

2006-12-08 06:01:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Are the any american patriots that love this country and there children enough to unite together for the good of our citizens freedom and liberty for our children and thier children to bring our government back under control of the people instead of the people controlled by government .Our government violates the governing documents of our nation they are sworn by law to honor and obey to victemize and rob american citizens of thier money and freedom and liberty .Its time to unite america and demand our legislators and elected officials honor and obey the documents of this free nation they have sworn an oath to uphold for the good of all citizens not just the rich and special intrest groups .If you agree email me at patriot4liberty@excite.com .We have a responsibility to future generations of americans
To leave them the same freedom and liberty and quality of life our grandparents left us

2006-12-08 06:01:40 · 5 answers · asked by dollars2burn4u 4

A piece Of wood 2 Inches By 4 Inches in the head AND the ankle :D
Also if you where wondering all the police within 200 Miles are stupid potheads Also i stole the bullys money and gave all of the Wimps their share back :D Also the Guide to get to jail here Kill Someone (NO) Shoot a cops tires (YES)

2006-12-08 06:00:32 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

A piece Of wood 2 Inches By 4 Inches in the head AND the ankle :D
Also if you where wondering all the police within 200 Miles are stupid potheads Also i stole the bullys money and gave all of the Wimps their share back :D

2006-12-08 05:58:23 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Additionally, a full 100% of aborted children said they'd vote Republican, if they'd only been given a chance, of life and the right to choose their own destiny, even if it meant growing up in an orphanage, and being an adoptee to some loving family.

2006-12-08 05:52:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-08 05:46:44 · 15 answers · asked by rosemary 1

2006-12-08 05:34:25 · 9 answers · asked by travel_usa 1

I would like to make some things clear about my earlier posting about my dealings with PC World. I am well aware of my right as a consumer. PC world refused to give me a replacement or refund my £1300 2 recored letters I sent, 1 was signed for the other 1 got lost? say post office. It took 4 months for them to admit i bought it then they made out i was not answering their letters untill the 6th Dec and they offer me what i got in court today +£50 so I do not think i could have made the time shorter. but thanks Brian

2006-12-08 05:29:30 · 3 answers · asked by malc 2

More specifically, who really likes trial lawyers? You know, the guys on tv commercials all the time asking if you've recently been in a wreck, been hurt, etc.

2006-12-08 05:14:02 · 13 answers · asked by Smitty Carmichael 2

2006-12-08 05:04:20 · 8 answers · asked by skitz 2

Say for example someone who was previously responsible for the nations health and discouraged smoking then goes and works for a tobacco company promoting smoking. Is it ok for the person to do this as it's their decision or should they not take the position due to their history in the public limelight?

If anyone has any knowledge of ethical theories that would be great!

2006-12-08 04:53:33 · 6 answers · asked by ow do 1

I do and its not fair either , money is the reason for death ,that and territory , war is not right morally or in anyother since . Protecting our people is one thing hurting and killing people who cant protect themselves is completly different.

When the power of love is greater than the love of power only them will the worl know peace.
J. Hendrix

2006-12-08 04:45:49 · 12 answers · asked by niecee c 1

what age does the child have to be before the parent stops paing child support? Do you pay while there in college?

2006-12-08 04:34:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I hate my job. I have a week of PTO available to me. I asked to take next week off. I plan on going on interviews (I have 2 very promising interviews) the co. I am interviewing with needs someone to start ASAP- what happnes if I accept a full time job starting immediately on 12/11/06- in other words, I would not return from my vacation to my present employer- Do I STILL GET MY VACATION TIME PAID TO ME??? HELP!!

2006-12-08 04:24:18 · 5 answers · asked by Brenda 1

2006-12-08 04:12:52 · 3 answers · asked by flavorlicious 2

how much is the ticket for not stopping for a flashing school bus and how many points go on my record? i got it in orange county

2006-12-08 04:09:50 · 5 answers · asked by cool_guy92833 1

In my opinion i think it should be legal. Yes, it can be harmful but not as harmful as achol. in the years people have died from achol. but yet not i have heard about any one dieing from weed. people say it is the gateway drug but yet its not a drug and i know tons of people who have smoke weed for years and not down other drugs and let alone there against other drugs. people also think that it should be illegal becuase it makes you more slow in the head but yet i smoke weed and lots of my friends do to and i am not dumb nor close to dumb but let lone kind a smart i never thought of me being smart intell i got my CRTs and SATS scores back and i did higher then most of my class and let so did my other friends there actually way far more intelligent then me i learn more form them then i do in school . . . yea it effects ur memory !!!!!
so in conclusion why is marijuana illegal but yet achol is legal and people die from it but yet no one has every died from marijuana . . .

2006-12-08 04:07:13 · 19 answers · asked by juggalette~dopey 1

All the parking spaces available to my dormatory building are handicapped. There is only 1 person in my building who is handicapped and she doesn't drive. Each time someone parks there of course gets a ticket from University Police for parking in a handicapped space. The regualr parking lot is at least 1/3 of a mile away from dorms. What do you guys think, is this legal or what? Please!!!, I really need feedback.

2006-12-08 04:04:08 · 13 answers · asked by ? 2

Ive always scoffed at those uniformed lemmings dressed in green aka JROTC kids its sad really how they allow this of all things in school!! How is that possibly part of a public curriculum teaching kids from middle school and brainwashing them that joining the army is fighting terrorism , then lying to them about gettting a college degree when less then 10% actually make it out with one at all . I my self am an anti-war activist , war is so like centuries ago but really it is unnnessary as a whole . However regardless of that ascpect i find the army recruiters invasion of my school to be wrong , telling kids who didnt quite make the grade that the Army and its facility is the only way to make something honerable of themselves . How is kiling innocent people honerable ? It seems that whoever disaggres with the U.S is painted to be against us and therefor terrorist when infact its plain to see why so many other nations hate us. How is this in anyway right?

2006-12-08 04:01:01 · 8 answers · asked by niecee c 1

first offense?
second offense?

What about driving with an unregistered plate (not stolen car)?

2006-12-08 03:57:15 · 6 answers · asked by martin h 6

2006-12-08 03:56:18 · 5 answers · asked by michael m 1