I didn't have enough space to finish the sentence. It should continue "makes it a crime to lie while making a statement that impacts on their public duties". I think such a law should apply at all levels of government from local to state to federal. The penalty should be a fine and community service such as cleaning up graffiti on walls.
Ok, I like Mr. Bush and believe that he has done good things for the country. I know many people don't like him but his aggressive attacks against the forces of evil that would destroy our country including Iraq(NOT the people of Iraq, I feel really bad for them and wish that God will make their lives better and safer) make me respect him. I plan to enlist with my boyfriend after graduation this June and want to do my part too even though I would prefer just being a good wife and mother and marrying my Special Boy.
One thing I don't like about Mr. Bush is his constant lying. I think this has gotten him in big trouble, it's wrong to lie.
2007-03-22 09:51:53 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
I have always been told that women were dumb, but you have
asked the most sensible question on this forum since I have been a member, however I think they should be punished more severely than you do after all their lies affect many many people, unlike a lie you tell your husband or wife, it hurts lots of people and what about our image abroad? of course the punishment should fit the crime , if they caused a lot of deaths or ruined other peoples lives and a lot of their lies have. then let the punishment fit,thanks for a good question
2007-03-22 10:12:20 · answer #1 · answered by james w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No i like Mr Bush aswell. However Bush isn't the only one that has lied... if people didn't lie in politics then we wouldn't have any interest in the position. Bush and most other people do lie hence people in office we call POLITICIANS. It is bad but the truth, if our politicians couldn't lie then their speeches would go a little more something like this
"My fellow americans... (not really i just say that to make you thing i am good)... i want you to know that i can make the world a better place (i don't really give a rats poop what happens i am just in it for the money)..."
Then what would happen to our country? NO more corruption, things getting done and that is what we call a UTOPIA something that can't ever be created. Its life and it sucks and the are politicians and they suck...
2007-03-22 10:01:06 · answer #2 · answered by Chefdude101 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you know he's a liar, why on EARTH would you want to serve under him???
Do you realize that about half-a-million Iraqis have died in this war? But that's okay, because you "feel bad" for them, right?
He lied to get us into war with Iraq but you think that's okay?
When told of the 9/11 attacks George Bush sat still for over 7 minutes - frozen like a deer in headlights. There is video PROVING this. Compare that with Rudy Guiliani's actions on that day and GWB looks like a puppet and a coward. (If the Republicans aren't smart enough to nominate Rudy in '08 then they deserve to lose the White House and Congress and the Senate - which they will.)
GWB's military records are inexplicably "missing" because he was AWOL during the Vietnam War. But you respect him when he sends other people's children to die in a war he started by LYING TO CONGRESS????
I'm a veteran saying to you PLEASE don't join the military until you wake up, grow up and face reality.
2007-03-22 10:07:22 · answer #3 · answered by BOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a crime to lie... look at the pres. I on the other hand am not a fan. I say good luck to you and your boyfriend in Iran or North Korea when bush makes up more lies and everyone is sent over there.......i wonder how much THAT is going to cost us (beyond human casualties)
2007-03-22 10:08:57 · answer #4 · answered by fumarlamota 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Impacts public duties" -- to ambigous to survive a challenge.
That's why the lines are drawn at statements under oath (perjury), statements at congressional hearings (18 USC 1001), and statements or lies that impede an official investigation (obstruction of justice).
Besides, every politician would be out of business if lying was always punishable.
2007-03-22 11:18:03 · answer #5 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a law against lying when you're under oath, its called "Perjury", which is why Bush doesn't want to have his Staff placed under oath for questions about the US Attorney firings...then they can lie to their hearts content with no legal ramifications.
2007-03-22 09:57:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a crime to lie. It's even worse to believe it when credible information exists that can demonstrate it's a lie.
Thing is, you can't say that Bush lied or he was given bad information. It could be either way, and since no one's talking anyone pointing fingers is just making assumptions. Only way to find out is to make him testify under oath.
2007-03-22 09:54:25 · answer #7 · answered by Pfo 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No need to pass another law. This one has been around several thousand years.... God passed it.
2007-03-22 11:17:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont believe in legislating morality and unfortunately lying is a question of morality.
2007-03-22 09:54:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋