Law & Ethics - October 2007

I am a staff writer for my school newspaper, which is a self-funded organization. After reading the Constitution, I read that we have a “freedom of the press.” My question was whether this Constitutional right applies for my school’s paper or not?

2007-10-10 11:28:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

its for a mock trail for my English class and the trail is on whether or not Prometheus did wrong in giving mankind fire ( Greek mythology story not relevant ) and my persona is a soldier in modern day today and i am against the gift of fire ( not because i want to but because i have to)
so how would i write my affidavit
how do i start it off???

2007-10-10 11:25:54 · 3 answers · asked by =) 3

2007-10-10 11:24:11 · 3 answers · asked by roytoy5656 1

I have been receiving foodstamps from my state for a few years now due to being disabled. But I have recently been approve to start receiving Social Security Disability, and Suplemental Security Income. Furthermore, it turns out that Social Security owes me back-pay dating back those few years while I was receiving foodstamps. I have recently applied to receive Qualified Medicare Beneficiary which is also carried by my state. Now, my Welfare caseworker wants me to hand over all of the docements that Social Security has sent me in connection to my benefits, and all information about my back pay benefits. Can my Welfare caseworker turn around and demand me to pay back Welfare for the foodstamps they gave me for those few years? My caseworker and I have a history of arguments about her attitude toward me, and the way she handles my case. So I need to know from you, if you think or know whether or not what she may be thinking about doing is legitament and legal.

2007-10-10 11:19:09 · 6 answers · asked by gabe 1

2007-10-10 11:18:50 · 1 answers · asked by kdmt2006 1

The situation is this you are a police officer responding to a 911 call where there is a history of violent disturbances. when you arrive the mother of a teenage boy has been assulted and is in tears and the teenage boy is aggresive towards you despite attempts to calm him down. he brandishes a blunt object and threatens to kill you and his mother. you unholster your weapon and warned him several times to drop the weapon, he charges at you. The object is a old fashion iron with the tip made of metal conforming to a sharp point and weighs around 9 lbs. (it is a weapon that can do serious damage) you shoot and end up killing the teen. are you wrong??

2007-10-10 11:13:54 · 10 answers · asked by James 4

2007-10-10 10:53:45 · 3 answers · asked by colt 1

I really need someone else's opinion on this matter.... I have a daughter, who does not live with me, so I have to pay child support. Unfortunately, money has been tight, and I could not pay the necessary amount. She still lives very, very comfortably. Just recently, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue took $2,000.00 out of my checking account without informing me. I did not have that money in my account! Now, I am -$2000.00 in my account, and my daughter's mother is sitting pretty on my money. I now owe the bank the $2,000.00, plus overdraft fees. With the money I make, it will take me 3 weeks to pay that back! I don't have money to live anymore, no money for gas, for food, for mortgage, because I have to pay that back! They took money I did not have out of my checking account and left me to fend for myself. Should I contact a lawyer? This does not sound ethical! They cannot take what I do not have! Please give me your opinion!

2007-10-10 10:03:01 · 14 answers · asked by Mike 2

I want to take home as much money from SS & a stress free job.
My freinds say I can not collect or I will only collect a small amount of SS.

2007-10-10 09:57:16 · 12 answers · asked by Ralph Z 2

2007-10-10 09:49:05 · 1 answers · asked by kanayo c 1

My cousin overdosed on Pot. He was 19 years old, & a senior in high school. He was always a favorite in our family, & everyone loved him. He was a football player, & an active member in our church.

Well, 1 day during his senior year, he went to a party. Some liberal parents had gone out of town, & left their child unattended (why am I not surprised by the irresponsible parents) so he decided to throw a party. When my cousin arrived, the other kids were drinking, smoking, & behaving very poorly.

Since most of the kids were passing around a marijuana cigarette, my cousin felt a little bit out of place. At first, he refused to smoke. But the kids kept putting peer pressure on him by saying things like, "just take a puff", "all the cool kids are doing it" & "nobody has ever died from smoking marijuana." Finally, my cousin succumbed to the pressure, & he took a puff.

Immediately he went into convulsions. Then he stopped breathing. Finally, his heart gave out, and he passed away :(

2007-10-10 09:38:34 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

3 guya are in a boat( lost at sea). 1 says "ok were not going to make it we have to eat". they all agree and flip a coin. they said ok were going to have to eat u to survive. so, they eat him. they are found a week later. they told there story. should they be charged with murder?

2007-10-10 09:38:00 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-10 09:32:04 · 4 answers · asked by $~*SeXi ChRiSsY*~$ 1

As a mom of 4 school age children,and this one being just 20 miles from my home...I was scared before I knew the details.
*Wait a minute--I am still scared.*
When will this country wake up that--YES--guns do kill!!We need tougher gun control laws...now!
N O W !!


Peace...

2007-10-10 09:26:23 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-10 09:19:08 · 5 answers · asked by Ann M 1

What kind of legal recourse can be taken against this kind of obvious and blatant discrimination?

2007-10-10 09:06:44 · 5 answers · asked by rayb1214 7

My neighbor let her sink overflow(again also append last year). She doesn't want to claim with her insurance(or doesn;t have insurance?). I gave her 2 quotes, she rejected them. I let her get a quote. She demands because she is paying to fix it, she can choose who fixes my place. Her estimate is to sand and paint over the water marks. I have two quotes saying I need 2 panels replaced.
Should I just claim thru my insurance and let them go after her? She is being an itch with a b infront of it and small claims court sounds like such a hassle!!
What are my rights?

2007-10-10 08:58:32 · 7 answers · asked by moe f 2

2007-10-10 08:57:05 · 1 answers · asked by Ann M 1

the kid is sixteen and so am i. plus she is not a bictch

2007-10-10 08:54:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is currently being challenged by a teacher in Oregon that is licensed to carry but the school board does not allow guns in schools. What is your opinion?

2007-10-10 08:46:59 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

was that fair if not whos fault was it
and did the girl deserve it
does the police officer deserve to be prosecuted and why plz

2007-10-10 08:36:39 · 10 answers · asked by Badguy 2

First of all- I have NEVER sued anyone before, I have opportunities, but it was just NOT ME! Anyway, my son got hurt during school in May 2007. He ended up fracturing his arm. I didn't even ask the school to cover expenses, since my insurance covered it and it was an ACCIDENT. SO after the cast comes off in July 2007, the Dr. sends us to physical therapy. I get a phone call from the PT's office saying I have no insurance. Long story short, my insurance was cancelled 8/1/07, and appt was for 8/9/07. So then I did NEED to have the school cover this ONE expense, since my son couldn't extend his arm all the way. It is now 10/07 and my son has not seen the PT YET, still cannot extend arm fully. This is due to 1) mistakes the school made when submitted ins. info 2) PT refused to see my son until schools insurance was "primary" and 3) schools insurance refussed to be "primary" because school had submitted wrong info!! I am so fustrated and scared because there is a possibility that it is too

2007-10-10 08:23:33 · 9 answers · asked by Angeleyes78 3

mind, and signed it., then killed himself.....is this legally binding?

2007-10-10 08:17:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-10 08:15:56 · 10 answers · asked by jboorse12 1

We live in New Hampshire and he's going to be turning 17 on the 31st. Does anyone know the laws on this?

2007-10-10 08:00:32 · 6 answers · asked by brittany =] 3

Busted in AZ for a felony. so they take away your right to vote. but it is not a FEDERAL charge, just a STATE charge. Now if I move to another state can I vote in the state that I move to seems how I have never committed a felony in that state? This has been bugging me for a while.

2007-10-10 07:39:27 · 6 answers · asked by shootit247 3

My brother has a felony for car theft. He was convicted years ago, 98 to be exact. Is there any way it can be taken off?

2007-10-10 07:36:07 · 8 answers · asked by KMGSP 2

I am dealing with a person who I had lent them an item and have been waiting patiently to get it back for over 4 mths it’s of great value. They had promised to return it then when I call to ask for it they make it sound like its my problem and start hanging up on me when I call or saying they will send it to me in the mail I have called several times to ask for what is owed back to me and still no results. It’s my fault for trusting this person and I know I should have thought about the possibility of this happening. And would be more than understanding if this person was to tell me the truth about what had happened to the item I had lent them. I’m at the point where I want to take legal action against this person like putting a lean on any of their personal property. Can I do that? I know that explaining this situation puts me under fire from anyone who reads this but im trying to see what other options I have with dealing with this person.

2007-10-10 07:33:55 · 5 answers · asked by Bound For Success 1

In a lawsuit between Digital Sales Corporation and Engineering Associates, Inc., the court applies the doctrine of stare decisis. What is this doctrine? What does this doctrine have to do with the American legal system?

2007-10-10 07:15:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know there are laws stating bars have to close at a certain time, and that will vary from state to state. The question is why? Why can't the party go on all night? Why can't you stop in for a drink at 4 am? Drunk drivers? Moral issues? Noise pollution? Antiquated laws that need to be reconsidered? Why do these laws exist? And no, "For public safety" doesn't explain anything.

2007-10-10 07:10:26 · 11 answers · asked by Son of a Mitch 6