Law & Ethics - April 2007

OK, what do you guys think about the “Sanctuary cities”? They are cities in America that are basically defying National law by refusing to co-operate with government officials (such as I.C.E. agents) in finding illegal aliens.

Now, it seems to me that this is a bad idea. It is letting illegals know that if they come to America, undercut our wages, bring disease into our country, etc., that we will welcome them with open arms.
But, let’s think about it from another perspective. Isn’t this the perfect exercise of the 10th Amendment? Isn’t this what the founding fathers had in mind? If a specific law is not directly stated in the Constitution, it is a power delegated to the states. I mean, if Houston or San Francisco don’t mind paying more for health care or law enforcement, let them pay more!

Maybe this is the start of the renewal of the 10th Amendment. Maybe we can have “Sanctuary states” for fetuses, where Abortion doctors are tried for murder. Maybe we can go back to letting states decide laws like drinking ages. Remember when Louisiana’s drinking age was 18, instead of 21? (home sweet home!). The Feds cut off funding to LA until we raised our drinking age.

I am usually known for seeing the best in every situation. So, even though our country is being inundated with illegal aliens, maybe this is the start of a new America, the one our founding fathers envisioned.

What do you say?

2007-04-25 02:25:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Company is asking me to repay the book value of the notebook or buy a new notebook at the book value. I feel its unfair as I know the notebook is insured and the company will be claiming from the insurers. The company issues notebook to employees with a notebook policy attached indicating we are liable for any losses and specifically includes losses of notebooks left in car.

The problem of car break-ins to steal notebooks left in car compartments in my country is pervalent. Somehow the thieves are able to know cars that has notebooks left inside even if they are hidden from plain sight.

2007-04-25 02:24:55 · 5 answers · asked by hs_2029 1

2007-04-25 02:18:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mother-in-law, has been told by her Dr. that she cannot stay alone, at that time, we thought her children were going to take turns each week. That hasn't happened. It's landed in my husband and I's home. Which I don't mind, It is a big change. We have to drive 30 miles one way to take care of her home & yard. She only has medicare, had a visit to the hospital, now has a hudge bill to pay. She don't have medicaid, due to being afraid of what they may do. Older people get afraid of everything. So I need to get her signed up but don't know how to go about it. Please help me. She has a home, if she goes to a nursing home, will they take that. Even after she passes.? Can anyone answer my question. In the KY> law.

2007-04-25 01:42:29 · 6 answers · asked by Sumer 1

2007-04-25 01:32:16 · 8 answers · asked by Julie B 1

Have at least 2 contentions for and against

2007-04-25 01:29:38 · 7 answers · asked by Chocolate* 1

Many countries have absolute prohibition of guns and they do not have a problem.

USA should prohibit all kinds of guns from the society. It may take two or three years to completely track and remove all legal and illegal guns. And initially there may be a situation where good people do not have guns but bad people have. But it’s worth taking that risk.

When there will be no guns in the neighborhoods, no gun shops and not gun import or smuggling then there is no reason for me to have a legal gun.

It’s the business of government and police to protect people. It’s a really a bad idea to sell legal guns to people and ask them to protect themselves. Because it’s impossible to differentiate good from bad, defense from attack, mentally stable from mentally sick.

A person may be stable and good today, he can have wrong intentions an year after.

2007-04-25 00:59:43 · 13 answers · asked by WohWoh 1

Beyond all reasonable doubt was good enough up to now.

2007-04-25 00:38:37 · 6 answers · asked by Barbara Doll to you 7

2007-04-25 00:29:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-25 00:07:40 · 12 answers · asked by Ric 1

I bought a Vaio SZ on 17th April, and after 1 hour usage, I decided to download Firefox, unaware this may be incompatible with new Vista.

The laptop shut down on me and restarted itself - when it came back on, it said 'media driver incompatiblity, please go to windows update to fix problem' - so i did.

As I was downloading an Update, the laptop shut down on me AGAIN, but this time, the computer would not start up again properly, and the blue screen came up and then a black one telling me of a 'windows error' I took my laptop back to the store where the staff had a look and told me that the whole system had been completely wiped off and the only way this could've happened was someone doing it manually!

They've sent it off to Sony to have a look but they said I may be charged for it. How can I be charged for something I didn't do? I've owned two Vaios in the past and never had problems.

Who can I speak to, who can I contact???

Please help! Thank you.

2007-04-25 00:02:23 · 8 answers · asked by Julie C (little ninja) 1

Thanks for looking. Earlier tonight my sister came to me crying saying that my little niece 4 years old (her daughter) had told her that the husband of the lady that runs a licensed state childcare place had been touching her. She said he has started kissing her on the neck and touching her below. This is a child care run out of a home where a lot of kids are. We took her to the hospital to get checked but nothing was found, so that was great that he hadnt done anything intense with her. The police officers took a report and asked a lot of question to my sister. Does anyone know what happens next? Will they close down the childcare place? The people have 2 children of their own, what happens to them? Thanks in advance.

2007-04-24 23:58:20 · 3 answers · asked by J J 1

2007-04-24 23:53:22 · 13 answers · asked by mj 1

My downstairs neighbors are making (or at least doing) meth in their apartment. I've talked to the police, who can't do anything about it other than keep an eye on the place. The apartment managers haven't done anything about it either, even though unlike the police, they don't need a warrant to check it out. I've made it clear to them that I am very concerned. 3 days later, they still haven't addressed the issue. My question is, do I have any legal right to break my lease? It seems so unfair that my apartment building is full of tenants that aren't even aware that they're being exposed to an extrememly hazardous and toxic situation. I don't even want to go home because I'm afraid of the building exploding or having the neighbors confront me for reporting them. So is it fair that I have to continue paying rent? It makes me so mad that there are laws to protect the stupid meth addicts from having their privacy invaded, while everyone else's health and safety is at risk.

2007-04-24 23:49:34 · 10 answers · asked by Ms. M 3

Is virginity selling morally acceptable??
and is it causing harm to human's dignity?

2007-04-24 23:15:57 · 14 answers · asked by Teresa L 1

I'm thinking of the prohibition of cannabis on the one hand, and the fluoridation of the public water supply on the other. Are they both symptoms of the "nanny state"? (I.e. we know best for you, so we can decide what things you must and mustn't put into your body.)

2007-04-24 21:31:30 · 5 answers · asked by 2kool4u 5

My previous imployer served me a notice through a lawyer for damage due to quiting the job. The bond period was mentione in only appointment letter. No other legal paper were signed.
So what should now I do.

2007-04-24 21:22:06 · 6 answers · asked by rakesh y 1

80 years agothey were held a week after major rail disasters and the results made known so safety improvements could be made quickly if nescessary. Now they are for Lawyers and Media ,have no relevance, and just cause such extreme stress to victims families, that if they were not deemed tobe part of the law would lead to severe penaltise for the perpetrators
Should we have a time limit, must be completed within 3 calendar months, down grade the paperwork to facilitate this , scrap them altogether or franchise them to mkedia companies.

2007-04-24 20:58:52 · 4 answers · asked by Dave B 2

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2007-04-24 20:50:37 · 11 answers · asked by turntable 6

The local Newport Beach ordinance prohibits these kinds of noises only before 7 on weekdays, but since I like to sleep late, is there any way I can sue my neighbor for disturbing my sleep? Like this being detrimental to my health perhaps?

2007-04-24 20:36:43 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

In Southern CA, has anyone dealt with the company Inland Valley Legal or Paralegal, and has been the victim of fraud by a man named Charles Taylor? If so, please E-mail me, I need to know how many of us there are out there. I have found a couple already. Thanks for your considerations.

2007-04-24 19:56:59 · 2 answers · asked by Miss Kimmy 2

My dad died before i was born and i recieve ss benefits. what exactly it supposed to use it for? I'm pretty sure it isnt supposed to go towards my mothers credit card debt.

2007-04-24 19:52:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would I need to get permission or a release form from each person if I use a sound bite with their voice?

2007-04-24 19:51:25 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

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2007-04-24 18:56:19 · 10 answers · asked by Bahadur M 1

i asked a reel question earler and they deleted my account i need to know if any one knows were theres a better community then yahoo but with the same criteria or something!!

2007-04-24 18:40:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

abortion laws before roe v. wade

2007-04-24 17:45:51 · 2 answers · asked by Brenda G 1

I'm referring to rap, heavy metal, club music, or anything else that glorifies drugs and encourages others to use them. Is promoting illegal activity and encouraging kids to use illegal substances really protected under the 1st amendment? Is that really what the founding fathers meant when they referred to freedom of speech?

2007-04-24 17:29:43 · 7 answers · asked by Down With Crack Whores And Pimps 1

I own a small business, in the state of Ohio, and am thinking of hiring some people to fill expanding rolls in my business. I need to know what questions I can legally ask a candidate's previous employer(s) in regards to the their employment/work history with the former company.

I am aware that my choices are limited due to anti-discrimination laws. So, as an employer, what are the questions I CAN ask?

Also, please specify your sources for this information.

2007-04-24 17:17:26 · 4 answers · asked by missyhobeeb 2

do i need any kind of authorization to get my guns back?could i go and ask for them back, or do i need something more?

2007-04-24 17:01:35 · 10 answers · asked by rick s 2

2007-04-24 16:59:07 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous