Law & Ethics - March 2007

As I look around at the freedoms Americans have given up without much thought in the last few years, I have to wonder: are we poised, willing and ready to become a police state?

If arbitrary decisions by individuals in the law enforcement community can lead to your being spied upon, denied the right to travel, perhaps even being black-listed from gainful employment, and we are left with no meaningful appeal in the process... doesn't this strike you as an odd response to 9/11, which was conducted, it has been said by those very agencies who are eroding our rights, because 'they hate our freedom'...

This is a serious question, and I would ask you not to dismiss it, or respond with rancor.

2007-03-20 09:17:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My neighbor threw this great party over the weekend, most of the neighborhood got smashed at his place. Anyways, while completely plastered, I pulled down my pants and started lighting my own flatulence, pulling off a fairly impressive light show. Unfortunately, I caught the curtains on fire, and while the fire was quickly put out with beer, there is some damage. Mainly burnt curtains and beer soaked carpet.

Any suggestions?

2007-03-20 09:13:45 · 5 answers · asked by Wee Bit Naughty 3

If the Sentate subpeonas a White House official who refuses to testify, is there an instrument similar to the bench warrant? That is, can they be held in contempt and if so, what penalties or means of enforcement does the congress have? Who are the agents of enforcement?

2007-03-20 09:13:16 · 1 answers · asked by ERIN P 1

Are there any other Western countries apart from the US who still maintain this?

2007-03-20 09:08:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

It's hard to choose i know but I want ur openion!!! and if u can spend one day with one of them who would u pick?!

2007-03-20 08:51:23 · 8 answers · asked by hima 1

Ok, ok, leave out your own personal emotional gunk. Try to be objective. Sure, kids can be cute, etc. But given that the average American's ecological footprint is almost 10 times that of the average African's. isn't having kids here really, really bad for the planet and thus all the other living people currently in it?

2007-03-20 08:51:15 · 18 answers · asked by cheryl m 3

I'm writing a human interest / position paper for my univeristy & I am looking for oppinions of other people that are not on campus & are random selection from the general population. This is not a homework assignment that I am looking for the easy way out! I am just looking for oppinions: "Should we ban cell phone use while driving...along with other multitasking?" This is a dangerous act & the fatalities can be reduced by enforcing the law. But cell phone use while driving is also good for emergencies. For facts & stats I am contacting the A.P.A, local police stations, accident reports from missouri, & a few other sources...but if you have any ideas please please let me know. Also, if u have an amazing answer i will contact you about possibly using u (correctly!) as a source in my paper! SO any real ideas & oppinions about the subject & any other sources would be amazing! None of your ideas will be used unless i contact u for permission and correct info!
Thanks-a-million guys!

2007-03-20 08:46:21 · 12 answers · asked by jen-jen 2

This infuriates me, but to be honest its getting so ridiculous that this kind of thing is getting pretty normal.

2007-03-20 08:38:15 · 12 answers · asked by jj26 5

It seems that it is the main source of income for so many.

Also, if you legalise it these people would no longer have to fear the law and the crime rate would drop because it would no longer be seen as a crime. Muggers would no longer feel ashamed but would be proud of their profession just like doctors, engineers etc...? That would bring communities together.

Muggers would mug other muggers as they are running away with their victims purse; it would be fun !

Does that make sense ? Would I make a good politician ?

2007-03-20 08:35:03 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous

in an early years settin nd ensuring the promotion of inclusive practice within Early Years Settings
any website helpful

2007-03-20 08:34:48 · 2 answers · asked by lou 3

here's what I posted:

Question: Is this a joke?

Question Details: or is PETA seriously out of their minds! http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=323228&blogID=237590594&MyToken=b8aa31c1-0fd7-4d19-bf9f-63c928a826ab



can anyone fill me in on what part of the Terms of Service I violated?

2007-03-20 08:26:42 · 1 answers · asked by marina 4

What your worst storie?

2007-03-20 08:16:34 · 10 answers · asked by Casey 3

From the Age of 8 to 11 yrs my Son was put in a situation where if I knew about it He would have been protected, My son was told never to tell his Mom or you will never see me again, (Marijuana grow op in his Home)..this effected my son for years, in school, with his friends and between us, I never knew why He was so angry, kept so much inside of him, until one day He spilt the beens and I had him taken away, He still has night mares, he still seeks councelling...now He is 18 and wants to sue His father for introducing Marijuana to him at the age of 8, the loss of his school years and the anger that came between him and I, He is a smart Kid and knows that any Father with any morals would not have put him through Hell, could this Law Suit take place in Canada?(His father and I are devorced and He had his Son on weakends at his House).

2007-03-20 08:15:13 · 6 answers · asked by somewhere over the Rainbow 1

2007-03-20 08:11:51 · 25 answers · asked by JDG 1

2007-03-20 08:11:11 · 5 answers · asked by LINDALUE 1

2007-03-20 08:09:29 · 4 answers · asked by LINDALUE 1

in school we are doing debates and i was just wondering about peoples thoughts on if the U.S should continue to use death penalty?? so...do you think the U.S should continue to use death penalty?? why or why not?? plz help lol thx much

2007-03-20 08:09:21 · 11 answers · asked by rootbeerrox2121 2

What do you think about the new law allowing schools to ban muslim veils. Do you think this is a sensible law or will it only make things more difficult and encourage some girls not to attend school?

2007-03-20 08:08:16 · 42 answers · asked by sabrina 5

Tax my car, tax my income, tax my bank account(that holds money from my income that has already been taxed), tax my purchases, tax my interest gained, what is the deal?

2007-03-20 08:07:50 · 9 answers · asked by Fiesty Redhead 2

We live in TX, my husband has a daughter from a previous relationship that we pay child support for & she lives in Ohio. Admittedly, communication is few & far between (both parties guilty). Now we're trying to get into contact with her, but so far have had no luck. We're using mutual friends, but it seems the Ex isn't willing to give us contact info.
I know there are Father's Rights, but am not sure how it works when you live in a different state than the child. Can someone enlighten us, please?
Thanks! :)

2007-03-20 08:05:02 · 6 answers · asked by Alize 1

for domestic violence?

2007-03-20 08:02:05 · 1 answers · asked by ♦ Phoenix Rising♦ 6

I got hit by a pickup about 14 years ago (I was about 7 y/o then) and took the guy who hit me to court to sue him over it. And now I found out that I really got more money (about 9-10 times as much) then I orginally thought I had. And I'd like to find the paper to find out exactly how much money I really got out of the settlement, and who paid what bills and stuff like that. My question is, could I go to my local courthouse to find that stuff or would I have to go to the county courthouse to find it and get copies? I don't wanna do anything online. Rather do it in person so I know what papers I need and what I don't need, and to see if theres any papers I didn't think of that I might need. Any help would be great.

2007-03-20 07:57:33 · 9 answers · asked by ffasheepdog 3

Can anyone tell me rights that straight people have that gay people do not? I am looking for anything; even the smallest things will help. Everywhere I look on the Internet it either says the stupidest hateful garbage or talks about marriage and the military.

2007-03-20 07:56:24 · 10 answers · asked by babydruz 3

2007-03-20 07:52:37 · 15 answers · asked by tracey h 1

It appears that about 16.5% of my weekly earnings go into taxes. Now that I've looked into it, that seems like a lot over the course of a year. Why do we have to get taxed so much?

2007-03-20 07:51:44 · 12 answers · asked by Fiesty Redhead 2

We have 30 days to pay around 2000. I know we can not come up with this kind of money in the time period allowed. They said they will give one extension, but what if you need more?

2007-03-20 07:44:23 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-20 07:41:29 · 13 answers · asked by M 3

father is in prison ( for poss. of controlled substance, and DWI and Burglary of building(twice) and will leave in about 3 months and then will be required to live in a half way house for up to a year. Is there any way to keep him from getting custody from the mom.

2007-03-20 07:39:47 · 7 answers · asked by texaschick 1

2007-03-20 07:33:30 · 17 answers · asked by handbag_addict_2006 2

Where can I find out who represents my state?

2007-03-20 07:26:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anna O 1