Other - Society & Culture - 5 December 2006

if the usa is such a free country how come you have to pay for the most basic essentials of life such as water and healthcare, as ive seen though various news services many americans have died because they couldnt afford healthcare or victims of crime such as gunshots are given the most basic lifesaving help only after there insurances has been checked?

2006-12-05 07:12:52 · 15 answers · asked by clearair1234 2

2006-12-05 07:10:31 · 3 answers · asked by wrongjon 3

How come when it comes to doing things in secret, like behind a computer screen for example, people start getting ugly and hateful? I've read so many questions here on YahooAnswers, and alot of them are racist, homophobic, and just plain hateful. Why would someone be proud of being a bad person? I know not everyone believes in God, so they aren't scared of the consequences, but even still, why would they WANT to be mean? I think people need to stop and think what they world would be like if everyone had those hateful tendencies. It would be a bad,bad place. I know there will always bad people, but I'm so glad there will always be good too.

2006-12-05 07:02:38 · 18 answers · asked by Yeah. 5

I notice a lot of americans on here bashing america. I don't mean it funny, but the only way that can be happening is if you are really completely ignorant to most of the rest of the world. Anyone here should be damn thankful. Yes we have issues here, but compare it to Africa, Asia, the Middle-east? C'mon. Instead of wasting your time bitching get up and do something about the things you don't like, or better yet, just try to be grateful and maybe try to help with some of the problems of the many nations who are so much worse of that they cannot even grasp the ease in which we live in America. Grow up, get informed, and get involved.

2006-12-05 07:01:35 · 14 answers · asked by S J 2

2006-12-05 06:51:40 · 16 answers · asked by Yvette C 1

I live in london and have to commute around the city every day. From my experiences, I have found African people to be extremely rude and ill-mannered and inconsiderate. For example, kissing their teeth, arrogantly waving down buses for them to stop, taking their shoes off on the bus, barging past people and not appologising, not saying please and thank you, etc. I think people sould learn good manners before they are allowed into this country. Maybe in their own country they can behave like savages, but over here people are supposed to be civilised. It is not only Africans though, many different people are similar (mostly foreigners), but mainly it is African people, through my experiences.

2006-12-05 06:49:54 · 10 answers · asked by Chief1234 1

For example, sitting at lunch with others, and this person starts complaining " Indians have this....Indians do that....Indian get this..." and then makes a statement that with the way they are populating, they know what their doing. ??? Then she says... and I'm not prejudice either. And some others sitting there agreed with her. I just sat there quiet, looking away in disbelief...and she knows how I feel about these types of statements. But, what can I say in a situation like that. It makes me want to get up and walk out. Maybe that is what I should have done?

2006-12-05 06:39:02 · 7 answers · asked by oops_ididitagain65 2

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061205/ap_on_re_us/missing_child

2006-12-05 06:33:25 · 25 answers · asked by 11:11 3

Information like School info, work verification, etc..

2006-12-05 06:28:05 · 1 answers · asked by chimmy changa 1

For example, you're in a car with other people, and you've been asking the driver to make a pit stop but there's none in sight. And after a few minutes, you let out a big, quiet fart. Would you admit to it???

2006-12-05 06:27:48 · 18 answers · asked by Tiny 2

what if anything are you doing in your life about it?

2006-12-05 06:25:59 · 17 answers · asked by shasha 5

I was googling pictures of the backstreet boys to make a funny comment for my friend's myspace And I found a website for the backstreet boys- that had a message board- and a chat room- and people were IN the chat room and posting on the message board. CRAZY!!!!!!! You'd think all the BSB fans would have moved on to anti-technological cat-lady status by now.. Wouldn't you?? I went into the chat room to see if they were ACTUALLY talking about the backstreet boys and they demanded I tell them A.J.'s dogs name and when I said I didn't know they all put me on ignore..I think it's some secret BSB society and they're planning on taking over the world just as soon as they can master the art of shaving..

2006-12-05 06:25:01 · 5 answers · asked by Jennifer F 6

Legalising Cannabis across the globe?
Seriously - dont you think it would just make everyone chill out a bit?

2006-12-05 06:22:43 · 13 answers · asked by lovethesun 3

How do you define a soccer mom?

Does the term have a positive or negative connotation?

Do you think it's a fair stereotype?

2006-12-05 06:21:29 · 8 answers · asked by tagi_65 5

Which of the following are more important to you?

Answers 'A' OR Answers 'B'

1) Saving the world OR Saving souls
2) Freedom of thought OR Freedom of religious belief
3) Freedom of speech OR Freedom to be an aethiest
4) Saving children from harm OR Banning homosexual marriages
5) Stem cell research OR Banning Abortion
6) Animal Experimentation OR Cloning
7) Genetically Modified Veg OR Finding a cure for HIV

Just interested in how people perceive they see the world today and there is no perfect answer, only your view point.

2006-12-05 06:19:35 · 18 answers · asked by Boring Old Fart 3

2006-12-05 06:18:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I feel so sorry for him and his family. I'm pretty sure it's hard to be in that kind of cold freezing atmosphere for 3 days with only tennis shoes, jeans, and a big jacket, and no head gear. I hope he's okay and find him as soon as possible!

2006-12-05 06:15:42 · 2 answers · asked by Tiny 2

2006-12-05 06:15:22 · 3 answers · asked by Kathy H 1

Hi, Guys. Please help me with my Socialogy project: Man- the Nature of the Beast.
If you were to receive a e-mail from a girl who thought your address was for a calendar contest and offered to send you pics of herself ... assumed that you believed from her message that she was on the level ... would you
a) Reply and let her know that she had the wrong address
b) Reply that she had the wrong address, but ask for pics anyway.
c) Pretend to be the contest and request pics.
Please give reasons, not just a, b or c. Thanks so much for the help!

2006-12-05 06:14:58 · 6 answers · asked by kellynicebigtits 1

what are your thoughts and opinions. Information to be used only for research purposes. thanks for answering.

2006-12-05 06:08:04 · 5 answers · asked by themysterious 3

What do u do if someone needs to use the bathroom after you after doing #2. And it's still pretty smelly in there and the other person needs to use it too. Would you get embarassed? What would you do??

2006-12-05 06:03:54 · 11 answers · asked by Tiny 2

or the Aryan Civilization."These 2 religions/civilizations existed 2,800 before The Book of Genesis"
Aryan Civilization and Religion:
Religious Practice = Sacrifices of animals to God to appease his anger/rage w/humanity.
Main Practitioner = Priests, Rabbis
Purpose in Life = This life, then heaven.
Focus in Life = Converting others to their religion.
Morals based on = Social/Community Values.
Social Position = Caste (Brahmanic/a God as Master over All; determining the fate of human beings).
Origin of Wisdom = Human Scriptures.

Indus Valley Civilization and Religion:
Religious Practice = Meditation.
Main Practitioner = Ascetic(one who practices serious discipline;abstaining from impurities.
Purpose in Life = Liberation from mental defilements, ie: anger, lust, anxieties
Focus in life = Renunciation from self(ishness).
Morals = Karma(reaping what one sows).
Social Position = equality.
Origin of Wisdom = personal Meditation.

Answer=Aryan.
Buddhism=Indus.

2006-12-05 06:01:44 · 10 answers · asked by Thomas 6

My husband is an alcholic, I've been out of work for two months due to a work related injury, and my classes aren't fairing to well either. (plus it just seems like every body that is close is pissed at me)

2006-12-05 06:01:41 · 10 answers · asked by sabrinaforshay83 1

OK, I just gotta know..... I'm from the south but everytime I meet a New Yorker they have this incredible beaming attitude / bond for one another and the city that I have never seen before from any other place.

So my question is: What makes New York so special and what do you love about it?

2006-12-05 06:01:20 · 10 answers · asked by redslippers 4

To me, happiness is temporary but contentment in long lasting. For example, happiness can be when the sun is shining, traffic is good, and you get good parking spaces. Contentment is when your health is good, children behaving, and your relationship is working well.

2006-12-05 06:00:32 · 12 answers · asked by supermomchicky 1

-----A pirate walked into a bar, and the bartender said, "Hey, I haven't seen
you in a while. What happened? You look terrible."
"What do you mean?" said the pirate, "I feel fine .."

" What about the wooden leg? You didn't have that before."

" Well, we were in a battle, and I got hit with a cannon ball, but I'm
fine now ."

" Well, OK, but what about that hook? What happened to your hand ?"

" We were in another battle. I boarded a ship, and got into a sword
fight my hand was cut off. I got fitted with a hook. I'm fine, really
.."

" What about that eye patch ?"

" Oh, one day we were at sea, and a flock of birds flew over. I looked
up, and one of them sh#t in my eye ."

" You're kidding," said the bartender, "you couldn't lose an eye just
from bird sh#t ."





" It was my first day with the hook"

2006-12-05 05:53:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

with all this talk about the russian spy I am a bit confused...I thought there was a man who ran (enter country here) that one day left for dinner and contracted food poisioning and one of the side effects were his face being distorted...Handsome man who you wouldnt think was handsome if you saw his recent picture...does anyone know the name of this man or if even know what I am talking about can shed a bit of light on this subject? I wish I could rememebr what country but I cant I know that owuld help if I did..

2006-12-05 05:47:31 · 2 answers · asked by zannefan 2

2006-12-05 05:40:18 · 48 answers · asked by Obi-wan Kenobi 4

2006-12-05 05:39:47 · 9 answers · asked by Obi-wan Kenobi 4

It seems a lot of celebrities do this. I notice Oprah Winfrey does it quite often on her talk show.

Yes i know it was a terrible time in the United States history, but why keep bringing it up? Its not like they personally were slaves themselves and its not like the white people in the audience were slave owners.

2006-12-05 05:39:31 · 13 answers · asked by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5