Law & Ethics - April 2007

Abortion is always defended as being necessary and, invariably, someone who defends it says that we have to think about rape and incest. But shouldn't justifications be reflected by reality? Because in reality, rape and incest account for less than 10% combined of the reasons given by women for abortions in the US.

these are the reasons given for abortions according to planned parenthood and other sources:

"Three-fourths of women cite concern for or responsibility to other individuals; three-fourths say they cannot afford a child; three-fourths say that having a baby would interfere with work, school or the ability to care for dependents; and half say they do not want to be a single parent or are having problems with their husband or partner"

If a man who has fathered a child gives these reasons for not supporting the child he's considered a deadbeat. Please no "he should have thought of that before sex" unless you say the same thing to women who get abortions.

Thanks.

2007-04-27 10:26:51 · 8 answers · asked by pimphofoo 2

2007-04-27 10:26:13 · 5 answers · asked by jimmyjim 1

2007-04-27 10:21:42 · 4 answers · asked by tomcat 1

2007-04-27 09:48:36 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

if u were a single mom, who's dead beat father left her with no support or money. and u had little famlily..and ur baby had a condition like this, would u abort?

2007-04-27 09:29:30 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-27 09:00:28 · 5 answers · asked by HEY boo boo 6

If you sue someone, can you sue them for the attorney fees also? Say $1500-$2000

2007-04-27 08:45:22 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-27 08:24:16 · 6 answers · asked by HEY boo boo 6

Man mocks me in bar by saying "my shoes are worth more than your house!" - What is this?

I bumped into a man at the bar by accident the other night. I apologized and said it was very crowded.

The guy then took a deep breath and said "Look, pal!!! You better watch your step. Do you know who you bumped into? My shoes cost more than your house!"

Obviously the man had an ego problem but I'm very confused about the "My shoes cost more than your house!" comment.

What does this mean?

2007-04-27 08:20:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-27 08:09:50 · 7 answers · asked by rashmi 1

2007-04-27 08:07:42 · 3 answers · asked by rashmi 1

I have been surveillance for the past 18 months or more in my home. I have no idea who or why. All my actions and conversations are being heard and watched, even in the bathroom and shower! I have no privatecy. The landlord wants me to continue to pay rent. I think he is out of his mind! These people have been threatening & abusing me! Plus 2-way radios. HELP!

2007-04-27 07:51:12 · 12 answers · asked by Leticia Q 1

First off, I'd appreciate it if no one mocked my lack of knowledge. The reason I'm here is because I do want to learn about something I don't know about.

I'm thinking about changing my first name for personal reasons. I read that I'm supposed to get a court order of some sort, but I've never ever dealt with anything legal like passports or anything of the sort, so I need you guys' help. The closest thing I've done is get my license at the DMV, but I digress. To begin, where do I even start? I live in California, and I don't know where to get a "court order". Is this process going to be complicated? I'd think you just fill out a form and get it approved by some sort of judge, pay a fee and it's done. But it's not that easy, right? Or is it?

Can someone please explain the process to me step by step?

2007-04-27 07:44:32 · 9 answers · asked by NereidoftheBlue 2

2007-04-27 07:43:06 · 3 answers · asked by Freda B 1

2007-04-27 07:40:33 · 4 answers · asked by HEY boo boo 6

2007-04-27 07:38:16 · 4 answers · asked by suparshwa_great 2

A doctor has applied for a patent on new technology involving use of advanced computers to create a new type of organism. One of the goals of his research is to genetically improve these organisms for use in human organ growth and transplant. The doctor says that if he is not granted a patent, he intends to continue his work either in the United States or overseas. My question is should this activity be a violation of the law, a deviant act or none of the above? Why do you think that? Should developers of new technology be required to have their innovations screened before they are developed? I need opinions please... Thanks

2007-04-27 07:30:47 · 2 answers · asked by Brittney 1

I found not one, but TWO pieces of hair in my food & accidentally choked & come to find out, it was hair I was choking on from being embedded in the chicken. I'm so pissed!

2007-04-27 07:21:14 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 18 year old son was charged with burglary, a class D felony in Indiana, 20,000$ bail. He said he did not steal anything, they have him on video in the house. Would'nt that be considered breaking & entering. He was in the house but nothing was taken. He will get a court appointed lawyer and I will not be bailing him out. This is his first offense and if I have anything to do with it, it will be his last, that is why I will not bail him out. He done the crime now he will serve the time.

2007-04-27 07:16:08 · 9 answers · asked by lkgardner64 1

My daughters father is suppose to pick her up from school this afternoon. He text 9am to say that he wouldn't be able to pick her up because he has to do something, and then he's going to work and when he gets off he won't have time to get her by the time she gets out of school. He said that he can meet me tomorrow to get her.

I told him, that I have already arranged to work late for someone. He then said that he wouldn't be able to get her and that I would have to find someone to pick her up. I asked him why did he decide to go to work afterwards, (he has a job he can makeup the hours), he could pick her up first than go to work (desk job, no one would be around). He said that said couldn't get her. I told him it was his weekend and that if she's not picked up from school they will call CPS. He always wants me to rearrange my schedule when he doesn't want to pick her up. He could have done 'whatever' yesterday or tomorrow. Why the day he has to pick up our daughter?

2007-04-27 06:02:48 · 11 answers · asked by Ty 1

Cameraman Jose Couso died in the Hotel Palestine in Baghdad in 2003, with a Ukrainian colleague, Taras Portsyuk.

Judge Santiago Pedraz has previously issued several arrest warrants for Sgt Shawn Gibson, Capt Philip Wolford and Lt Col Philip de Camp.

However, the US has made clear it will not hand them over.

Judge Pedraz charged the three men with homicide and "a crime against the international community".

This is defined under Spanish law as an indiscriminate or excessive attack against civilians during war time, says the Associated Press.

After the incident, which was highly publicised at the time, then-US Secretary of State Colin Powell said American troops had come under fire from the hotel.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6600713.stm

2007-04-27 05:58:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

while passing from a street an unknown person says some obscene words to a lady....upon it his friend who is standing by the side of him laughs loudly and enjoys this act. Is accused friend also responsible equally for insulting the modesty of a woman?

2007-04-27 05:49:58 · 11 answers · asked by ramesh d 1

WHAT IS YOUR REASONS AND WHY

2007-04-27 05:15:34 · 12 answers · asked by Sarah 1

Is he going to get jail time cause he failed to make that appointment on time. They say that the charge is failure to appear or comply..

2007-04-27 05:05:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i am a self employed single dad and wrote a check that went bad..i got an extension but it is about to run out on me.this has never happend to me and im told i could go to jail till it is paid..i have until tuesday and its not lookn good...i know i owe it i want to pay it what should i do if i cant make good on it by tuesday ?

2007-04-27 05:02:49 · 5 answers · asked by John w 1

my brothers appointed attorny is doing nothing...how can i get a different appointed attorny?

2007-04-27 05:00:41 · 7 answers · asked by Diana D 2

This happened in my school with with this drug investigation. The school also turned on and searched the content of his mobile. Is any of this illegal according to British law?

2007-04-27 04:49:23 · 3 answers · asked by domo_the_chicken 2

Well, I mean, I bought a hat and the text on it says FBI. is that ok if I wear it every where?

2007-04-27 04:22:18 · 3 answers · asked by Tim loves YaLl! 1

http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2006/12/07/1165081092206.html

2007-04-27 04:21:24 · 4 answers · asked by Timothy M 5

i have four teenage sons but one is 18 graduated and has his life already going good for him i have been a single mom since 96 when my ex walked out on all of us myself and four sons they were only 7 5 3 2 .i took full custody of them and i told my ex i was gonna sue him for cs he said if i did he would give up his rights i didnt know he couldnt do it. i was young when i had kids and got married i was only 15 and didnt know the law. well when he left like i said the boys stayed with me he seen them everyother weekend he would come back to the house and i would leave for the weekend cause he had no place to be with the kids.that went on for about 6mths .97 the custody matter was settled i got primary he got partial.he had every wednesday from 6 to 10pm,everyother wkend well he dropped the wednesdays and said it was to much.so he only seen them everyother wkend since 97 and holidays.there is alot to this story so i am gonna have to add info

2007-04-27 04:19:25 · 8 answers · asked by tinalee1972 1