Other - Politics & Government - January 2007

I had a debate with my father about having too much big brother on your back after watching a documentary of the Camera Systems in the UK.
The US is trying to adapt their way of "Spying" on Americans. Especialy with the CONTROVERSIAL PATIRIOT ACT!!!

His response was that "If you don't do anything wrong, then you don't have to worry."
I went back at him, " That is not the point, we have our Constiutional rights that are being violated.... The Government has no right to spy on us either way... blah blah blah...."

"We are fighting a different war now, If it means spying on us to save your little brother from getting killed by a Terrorist, then spy all you want!"

I couldn't really validate my argument after that because everything I said always led to, "what if they kill your Brother for your "Freedom."

I thought to myself for a while, how do I argue this?

2007-01-30 08:31:39 · 10 answers · asked by Myke 2

Consider this - humans have cycles in biorhythms, female monthly cycles, etc. All of these cycles can be altered or stopped by using artificial means such as drugs. Don't you think the same thing can happen to the cycles of the Earth when pollution is forced into the atmosphere and onto and into the Earth like a drug into the body.

2007-01-30 08:20:11 · 14 answers · asked by Lou 6

Does anybody know where a 17 yr old homeless person can get financial assistance?

2007-01-30 08:20:03 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

suggest America/Americans do to regain some credibility and respect of YOUR nation? Please list your nation as well

2007-01-30 08:18:58 · 14 answers · asked by Cherie 6

Consider this - humans have cycles in biorhythms, female monthly cycles, etc. All of these cycles can be altered or stopped by using artificial means such as drugs. Don't you think the same thing can happen to the cycles of the Earth when pollution is forced into the atmosphere and onto and into the Earth like a drug into the body.

2007-01-30 08:18:56 · 11 answers · asked by Lou 6

What are your thoughts on this, and do you know if he has had any public thoughts on this subject? Would he want that position? Would you want him in this position?

2007-01-30 08:12:40 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-30 08:10:36 · 1 answers · asked by Dr.O 5

FACT 1: Humans emit CO2 through emissions

FACT 2: CO2 causes climate change (or global warming)

Do you accept that 1 & 2 mean humans are contributing to Global Warming?

2007-01-30 08:08:00 · 2 answers · asked by Take it from Toby 7

And the major fact Employers & Landlords continue their illegal subversion harming legal Americans economically that are working class!

2007-01-30 08:06:09 · 6 answers · asked by bulabate 6

Is this a signal that Republicans are apologizing for the last six years, and have reached the final stage of denial?

2007-01-30 08:02:06 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am only 17 years old and I live in illinois. I am homeless and have my GED but am not emancipated. I need some type of assistance either it being help moving into an apartment or something. Are there any agencies in illinois who will help me regaurdless of my age?...I don't want to live in a shelter, I need something like section 8 but i dont qualify for that because I'm not 18.

2007-01-30 08:01:52 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had such hopes when I voted for them in 1997.
but they have turned out as hopeless and as sleazy & corrupt as the Tories before them.

Things can only get better...

2007-01-30 07:56:30 · 10 answers · asked by andylefty 3

Almost half of the money made in this country is not taxed. If you make less than 30,000 you typically don't pay a dime in taxes, yet the less you make the more you take advantage of the government. A leech feeding off of welfare is what it all boils down to. If a flat tax were instituted a rate of 9.7% across the board would generate as much money as our current tax system.

2007-01-30 07:52:00 · 15 answers · asked by Jace 4

She's too irresponsible to call verizon switch to unlimited texting and now our bill has tripled this month. Its in her name so they won't let me change anything.

2007-01-30 07:47:50 · 5 answers · asked by nipsy3 2

I continually here Liberals complain about every single thing that has been done since 911 to defeat terrorism and prevent another attack. What I have not heard from them is what would they do to prevent terrorism?

2007-01-30 07:46:26 · 14 answers · asked by brandontipsword 1

The Hezbos war against Israel and now against the Lebanese goverment are proxy wars...Muqtada alSadr- militias without Iran are like Hillary without the support of Katie Couric and Oprah.

2007-01-30 07:41:02 · 4 answers · asked by Bonneville P 2

It seems to me that they say he lies about everything, if he just starts lying, would they consider that the truth or what?

2007-01-30 07:31:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-30 07:29:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I assure u, through 1st hand knowledge, that the U.N. are not networking through the NGOs and contingents properly or as the world pessumes they r.

2007-01-30 07:28:27 · 1 answers · asked by mtcrooks 1

More rights against search and seizure being stolen from children in public school. It began with searches of their person and lockers at random. It has become more intrusive - Now New Jersey public school will randomly test the bodily fluids of children for alcohol and or drugs. The court says children have no expectation of Privacy. This I believe is the begining of the end for Our Forefathers Constitution of the United States. When do violations of the 4th amendment end. Or are our children being indoctrinated into a new type of country one in which anyone can be search at any time for any reason.

2007-01-30 07:27:44 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Now Specter is challenging Bush's assertion that he is the "decider." The only time they can get on the same page is if there are kickbacks involved. In an ever changing world, aren't progressives relevant and conservatives passe?

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070130/ap_on_go_co/congress_war_powers

2007-01-30 07:26:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I mean, abortions on demand, religious persecution, drug use, when will it all end?

2007-01-30 07:23:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

With the world in such a chaotic state, should scientists be considered more qualified than other citizens to guide public policy.....I feel that they should....if anyone opposes, explain why

2007-01-30 07:21:01 · 5 answers · asked by 2Slim 2

2007-01-30 07:17:00 · 10 answers · asked by theBeloved 1

2007-01-30 07:16:10 · 35 answers · asked by Murphy 3

People alwase blame israel for defending themself. Why? Israel has NEVER in its history starded a war. I meen come on, these people attack israel for no reason but to take the land that it belongs to. If someone attacked your countyr on a daily basis wouldent you finaly attack back. IDF- Israeli DEFENCE Force. that should show something. Please exuse my spelling.

2007-01-30 07:11:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking for some good honest answers that can help me decide if it should or shouldn't be used. Immoral or not?

2007-01-30 07:06:57 · 17 answers · asked by pooridiot007 1

2007-01-30 07:02:45 · 6 answers · asked by Ann 1

also, what kind of attack? full scale or just an air strike targeting Iran's nuclear facilities?

2007-01-30 07:01:18 · 12 answers · asked by Dirty 5

Can we recover fast enough to keep our society a free nation? How quickly would our government be able to respond to such a crisis at this time. If it happened today, could we expect a Katrina like response from our leaders.

2007-01-30 06:55:55 · 14 answers · asked by slipperysson5 1