Law & Ethics - January 2007

2007-01-22 17:16:15 · 1 answers · asked by babyface 1

I asked another question that brought this up (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AreQPks1ucZtqL9FcjJDLr7sy6IX?qid=20070122214904AAcQQI2) and I was suprised at the hardline opinions of many. So if technology permitted would it be ethical to involuntarily change the mindsets/personalities of people with high recidivism rates? Maybe just criminals in general?

2007-01-22 17:15:05 · 6 answers · asked by Brandon 3

2007-01-22 17:11:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

my license is suspended for seven months, is there any kind of temporary license i can get besides a work license

2007-01-22 17:07:24 · 12 answers · asked by lil_dreamer_girl_07 1

Or should sex offeneders with multiple sex convictions face the death penalty?

2007-01-22 17:05:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

a memebr of my family is angry with me and so in retaliation has sent emails to other people in my family saying nasty things and outright lies and libelous and slandering lies and fictions about me I cannot afford a lawyer..what would be my recourse to stop something like this? don't say kick their a s s or have them killed I am asking seriously is there some sort of way to get them suspended off the internet or some legal thing to do?remember I cannot afford an attorney or even small claims court, this person also lives many states away from me and obviously the person is not well.

2007-01-22 17:01:37 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

The law would require a parent to pay a fine of $1000 dollars or do a year in jail.

2007-01-22 17:00:55 · 19 answers · asked by skooter 4

IRAQ: Diplomacy Not Troops
Many of you probably heard the President outline his plan for a continued U.S. military presence in Iraq - specifically his proposal for an increase in U.S. troops in Iraq. Radio reports this morning noted that the majority of Americans polled disagree with the President's strategy. The Center of Concern shares many of these concerns and maintains that a military solution to the crisis in Iraq is not feasible, nor desireable.

Below is a statement issued by concerned Catholic organizations in the U.S., including the Center of Concern, condemning the President's strategy in Iraq and calling for an alternative policy of diplomacy and development. We invite you to read the statement and your thoughts on U.S. engagement in Iraq.


RESPONSE TO THE PRESIDENT'S PROPOSAL FOR A CHANGE OF COURSE IN IRAQ
January, 2007


On January 10, 2007, President Bush announced a change in Iraq policy. We, as organizations of Catholics and as individuals, come together to respond to these new Iraq initiatives.

We respond in the context of Jesus' call to us in the beatitudes to be people of peace (Matt 5:9), and to love our enemies (Luke 6:27) as well as the November 2006 statement by the President of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bishop William S. Skylstad. In that statement, Bishop Skylstad notes that the pain and destruction of the war in Iraq is "measured in lives lost and many more injured, in widespread sectarian strife, civil insurgency and terrorist attacks, and in the daily struggles of Iraqis to build a decent future for their devastated nation." He noted further that the way forward is bleak and stated that "The Holy See and our Conference now support broad and necessary international engagement to promote stability and reconstruction in Iraq."

We are keenly aware that the members of the U.S. military and their families are shouldering the heavy burdens of extended service in Iraq. They risk death and injury of both body and spirit. However, it is crucial to recognize that political and economic concerns, not military issues, are fueling the continuing strife. Therefore, only solutions that combine the political, diplomatic, economic and religious issues Iraqis face will effectively resolve the underlying conflict and bring peace to Iraq. As the last three years have demonstrated, increasing the U.S. troop presence in Iraq will neither address the root causes of civil strife nor quell the violence. Increased U.S. military action will needlessly endanger our troops and detract from effective action to achieve a cease-fire and create peace. Therefore, the escalation of military presence in Iraq is detrimental to our men and women in the armed forces.

The escalation of military action is far more harmful to Iraqi citizens who are paying the ultimate price in ever-increasing numbers through violence, hunger and lack of ordinary services. Every day, more and more ordinary Iraqis are fleeing their homes and becoming refugees - either within Iraq or in neighboring countries. This dislocation spreads religious, economic and political instability around the region, making it increasingly difficult to handle the influx of those traumatized by this war. The escalation of military action is detrimental to the Iraqi people and the surrounding region.

United States citizens are keenly aware that the military is not an effective tool for bringing peace to Iraq. U.S. citizens understand that Iraq is in the midst of a civil war that requires the engagement of all parties in a peace process in order to resolve the issues. Military action in this context only brings more violence and bloodshed and no end to this conflict. The escalation of military action is detrimental the desires of people of the United States.

Finally, only those in the military and their families are sacrificing for the sake of this war. There has been no effort to finance this war with taxes or other military offsets and the war has been funded without consideration of its impact on the overall federal budget. This fiscal irresponsibility will hamper future generations as they are forced to pay the bills for this generation's war. The escalation of military action is detrimental to the economic future of the United States.

THEREFORE:

We oppose the proposed escalation of U.S. troops in Iraq noting that prior escalations have not resulted in increased peace and stability. Troop escalations in Baghdad in the late summer and early fall of 2006 resulted in increased violence and death for both U.S. soldiers and Iraqi civilians.
We support the President's call for economic development in Iraq, noting that the current unemployment rate is running at 40 to 50%. Additionally, 60% of the population is under the age of 25 and is in dire need of alternatives to imagine a better future. Any economic development should directly benefit the Iraqi people and their communities, not contractors from other corners of the world.
We urge the President to engage in diplomatic and political negotiations seeking a comprehensive cease fire by all factions in Iraq and the region. The rejection of a comprehensive diplomatic effort is a short-sighted view of American interests. A surge of diplomacy, not an escalation of troops is what is required.
SIMONE CAMPBELL, SSS, Executive Director
NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby

CAROLE SHINNICK, SSND, Executive Director
Leadership Conference of Women Religious

T. MICHAEL McNULTY, SJ, Justice and Peace Director
Conference of Major Superiors of Men

ALEXIA KELLEY, Executive Director
Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good

DAVID A. ROBINSON, Executive Director
Pax Christi USA.

JIM HUG, SJ, President
Center of Concern

MARIE DENNIS, Director
Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns

JOE MOLONEY, OSF, President
Franciscan Federation of the United States

AMY WOOLAM ECHEVERRIA
Columban JPIC Office

JANET GOTTSCHALK, MMS, Director
Medical Mission Sisters' Alliance for Justice

FRANK McNEIRNEY, National Coordinator
Catholics Against Capital Punishment (CACP)

SEAMUS FINN, OMI, Director,
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation Office

2007-01-22 16:56:04 · 9 answers · asked by ION-CONSTITUTION 2

There are measures in place in a number of states requiring convicted sex offenders to register their current address, which is then made available to the public. I've mixed feelings on this. On one hand, I think it is kind of like the new Scarlet Letter, it also doesn't differentiate between children and adults, and similar heinous convicts i.e. killers do not have to register. On the other hand, these are people who have done unspeakable things to innocent victims, sometimes children, and I've heard the recidivism rate is %40 for pedophiles. Do you support these measures? Do they go too far or not far enough? Do they help or hurt society in the long run?

2007-01-22 16:49:04 · 14 answers · asked by Brandon 3

A company called Inphonic ILLEGALLY opened up a cell phone account in my name without out my consent..I contacted Inphonic and they said that this is legal for them to do this because I never sent back a phone they sent me within 30 days...I never even used this account once, because I NEVER requested to do business with Sprint or Inphonic. Can they do this legally? Just steal somebody's identity then use it to open up an account without their consent and then turn around and send it to a collection agency?

2007-01-22 16:45:41 · 7 answers · asked by honeyaintthissweet 1

taking photos of women up their skirts in public with or with out their knowledge.

2007-01-22 16:40:00 · 7 answers · asked by william m 1

Trash coming into the united states is somewhat of an issue here in the US and especially in the northern states, such as the state of Michigan, where most of the Canadian dumpage takes place. My question is "what is your solution to this problem?"

2007-01-22 16:38:51 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-22 16:36:06 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anyone heard of the new passport laws? If you have, lets all take a look and notice the acronym for the gov organization...
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative
(AKA) WHTI
lol...
http://daily.stanford.edu/article/2005/4/13/newPassportLawAffectsUsTravelers

2007-01-22 16:34:58 · 7 answers · asked by The Underlying word... 1

For law and society class, I have to come up with reasons as to why I agree with the publishing or why I don't. And, who is repsonible for the violence that erupted in Syria; Beirut; Nigeria; Pakistan and Afghanistan. And, if the other Euorpen newspapers should of had the right to include the cartoons in there articles.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Jyllands-Posten-pg3-article-in-Sept-30-2005-edition-of-KulturWeekend-entitled-Muhammeds-ansigt.png

2007-01-22 16:25:46 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

State of Arizona/Defendant is unarmed and surrenders and shooting continues after a fatal wound, resulting in further fatal shots.

2007-01-22 16:25:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have taken reasonable precautions, but high school kids would rather take the dangerous way than the long way. How can I limit my exposure to legal action?

2007-01-22 16:21:07 · 12 answers · asked by Dan V 2

2007-01-22 16:20:24 · 6 answers · asked by Deuce 2

Should our government of the United States or any of its officials or representatives act, communicate, perform or provide services or materials in any language other than English?

THIS INCLUDES TAKING YOUR DRIVERS LICENCE TEST IN ENGLISH.

2007-01-22 16:15:24 · 9 answers · asked by 9/12er 3

http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_7107.aspx

2007-01-22 16:10:23 · 4 answers · asked by SoldierSide 1

I have a friend who assaulted a person....his trial is in Feb 2007...there are witness and he claims it was a set-up for him to fall into....it is his first charge....will he go to jail or have probation??? What are the fines usually??? Serious charges ...Yes.... Probation and anger management course ...I hope not....needs more treatment than that ....How does a judge see all this ???

2007-01-22 16:08:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

an itemized 50% of all expenses related to the child? I see questions all the time regarding people receiving child support "accounting" for the money, but how about the payor stepping up and paying an itemized statement.....50% of all housing, food, clothing, education, extracurricular, haircuts, health care, insurance, trips to the movies, trips out with friends, birthday party presents....50% straight down the middle? Would that seem "more fair" to you?

2007-01-22 16:03:42 · 7 answers · asked by Susie D 6

I have read what criteria constitutes an employee versus a contractor. I am 90 percent sure I fall under the catagory of an employee. I worked as a residential trim carpenter "quit last monght", not sure if that makes a difference or not. My "boss" is sending me a 1099. Under the 1099, I am pretty sure I end up paying more taxes right off the top. Is there anything I can do to disputre this 1099? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You... Dan

2007-01-22 16:02:42 · 5 answers · asked by bukemdano18 1

Do you trust a guy like that?
Why, why not?

And please don't bring other people up to evade the question or change the topic. Just answer the question posted above, thanks.

2007-01-22 15:58:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I plan to marry a guy with a worker's visa. He doesn't want to be a US citizen..what laws should I be aware of in case something didn't work out in the future.

2007-01-22 15:53:44 · 1 answers · asked by MonaLISAme 5

Shouldn't a child support payor, be assured that his or her money is actually being used to support his or her child?

2007-01-22 15:47:45 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband worked 1 day/wk on a dock for a newspaper company. The 1st wk in Dec he went in early to get his check. They have a set of movable steps they use to get from the ground up to the dock. These steps stay stationary & locked. He went up the stairs fine but when he came down someone had moved them & didn't lock them back so he fell 5 ft to the ground landing on his ankle. He didn't feel a great deal of pain at first. His supervisor asked if he was OK but that's it. No incident report no worker's comp filed nothing. He went home & the pain started setting in BIG TIME! He went to the emergency room & was told it was severely bruised. He was out of work for 3 wks straight & had to use crutches. However, as a result, he lost his job! To top things off the hospital bill was $1,100 & he has no insurance. Isn't it his employer's responsibility to pay this bill since he was hurt on their premises? I don't think it's fair for him to lose his job or to have to pay this bill.

2007-01-22 15:45:11 · 8 answers · asked by BEEN THERE 1

A sheriff brought me a paper stating that he was ordered to execute on any and all personal property of mine. However, the judgment is to my previous last name. I have been married for over a year and really the only thing "I" own is my car, and it's in my married name. So can they levy my car? Also my bank account is in my husband's and my name. I don't work, so those are not my wages. Can they withhold those funds even though the account is not in the name stated in the judgment? The sheriff didn't take anything, ask me about my personal possessions, bank account, or employment. If he was going to seize something wouldn't he have done it when he gave me the paper? Please only answer if you can help. Don't say "I don't know" or "ask a lawyer". I would appreciate only answers from people who have experience with this situation. Thanks so much!

2007-01-22 15:44:27 · 4 answers · asked by tonya 2

Just a curious Canadian. Do the new security measures annoy you? Personally if I can't bring anything on an airplane or if I have to get a passport to enter the US, it does not bother me, I think we should have done that a long time ago. If you got nothing to hide, it shouldn't bother you and heck it makes me feel safer so I am all for it.

2007-01-22 15:44:24 · 17 answers · asked by CelticFairy 3

2007-01-22 15:37:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous