2007-01-02 08:31:24 · 16 answers · asked by Max 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
the ten commandments
2007-01-02 08:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by Buk (Fey) 3 · 2⤊ 3⤋
What Britians, and anyone interested in American politics/government, need to remember is that the United States is NOT a monolithic government capable of imposing any social policy the Federal government comes up with on whatever whim.
The American constitution splits sovereignty between the individual states and the Federal government. In regards to the Federal government, they are given a list of very specific (enumerated) powers with which to deal and any power not listed/enumerated is a power reserved to the individual states or a right reserved to the individual citizen.
Now, for example, homosexual marriage has been a hot topic both within the United States and abroad. The US constitution does NOT mention homosexual marriage as a Federal responsibility or power. What this means is that any decision on that issue is left up to the individual states.
2007-01-03 02:57:01 · answer #2 · answered by froston b 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, laws protect criminals, loudmouths, jerks, and those with no manners, along with innocent people. But if there were no internal laws in the U.S., there would be quite a bit of turmoil for a few days. Then things would settle down. The survivors would be NICE people who are always polite to each other.
You would not need to impose any new law because people would find a way to get along amongst themselves or die. If there were no punishment for deleting a thief or murderer then these "crimes" would soon cease to exist.
Maybe not such a bad idea there, eh?
Read "The Moon is a Harsh Mistress" by Robert A. Heinlein.
2007-01-02 16:47:38 · answer #3 · answered by John H 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You cannot do anything that directly harms another individual.
No law may be made that infringes on the right of an individual to live as they choose so long as it does not contradict the first one.
No person may serve in public office for more than 5 years and may never hold a second public office.
2007-01-02 16:43:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would impose for people to have better spelling and grammar skills. Half the bunch that answered so far need it.
2007-01-02 16:39:44 · answer #5 · answered by gregtkt120012002 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
1) No gay marriage or civil unions. It's Adam and Eve. Not Adam and Steve.
2) 20 foot fence on the border, with grenades buried under it
3) I'd keep free speech.
4) NO ABORTIONS (well, except for rape and the mother and or child will die.)
5)I'd get rid of the electoral system and just go with the actual vote count. (regardless if I like the outcome or not)
Those are my top five for now.
2007-01-02 16:38:19 · answer #6 · answered by marieandlucaspape 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I personally would not impose any laws on the USA because the USA is not a dictatorship
*WE* decide what our laws are based on consensus because *WE* the people run the country
2007-01-02 16:37:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 3⤋
1) If a citizen takes any action which causes damage to another citizen, whether it be physically or financially, the Code of Hammurabi shall apply.
2) Citizens are free to do whatever else they please, which does not violate law 1), so long as they pay their taxes.
2007-01-02 16:41:09 · answer #8 · answered by waefijfaewfew 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Everyone should feed the squirrels in their yard. The little critters get hungry!
2007-01-02 16:42:17 · answer #9 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sounds good to me bring back the law of the gun! All the lefties would be dead and buried in the first two weeks and we can have ALL the women and children.
JOHN H. ?! I agree we do need a "High-optional, Logical, Multi-Evaluating Supervisor, Mark IV, Mod. L....MIKE LIVES!!!!!!!!
2007-01-02 17:07:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
I'd make it legal to hunt fundies like the morons above me. Is that a law?
2007-01-02 16:40:50 · answer #11 · answered by Tricia 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋