Recent questions tagged laws

Description : Can you fact check this odd law?

Last Answer : Even without reading up on it, I can see immediately that it's about controlling the incarnation of the next Dalai Lama. It's been said for years that the present one, now in his 80s, may be the last, ... he won't reincarnate. Here's one story. There are lots of hits on Google for last dalai lama.

Description : If a woman in Texas can't get an abortion under the Govenors law, can she sue him for prenatal care if she isn't insured?

Last Answer : Ha! Why not? In terms of simple human fairness it's what Abbot and the rest of his Fetus Police deserve. But the reality is that any governor or legislature can escape the kind of ... soveriegn immunity doctrine. It's a long held precedent that all courts recogize and are reluctant to overturn.

Description : If your car sticks out beyond a parking space is it against the law?

Last Answer : Better to take two spaces. And pay for two in there are parking meters. The law allows for you to use common sense.

Description : Do you think that laws, federal or state, should be examined and ruled on by the Supreme Court as to their constitutionality, before they are passed?

Last Answer : Yes! Great idea. @ragingloli

Description : What are some things that shouldn't be forced upon people in the form of a law?

Last Answer : Jury duty

Description : Should smoking in your vehicle be banned because a few smokers continue to throw their lit butts out the window?

Last Answer : Naw. Ban the cars that the butts are thrown out of. Makes as much sense.

Description : Let's see if I have this right, the reason there are so many mass shootings in the u.s is the over abundance of firearms?

Last Answer : How has banning hard rugs worked for the drug trade? With the theory that banning would make it all better ,shouldn’t your country be drug free now?

Description : Without banning alcohol, what would you do to totally stop drunk driving?

Last Answer : Well, post police officers outside of bars, for one. But that’s a no-go because it adversely affects the income of the bars. And it would do nothing to stop people who got drunk in their homes and left.

Description : Is blaming the car a drunk driver uses to run into and kill a crowd of people, the same as blaming the gun a shooter uses to kill a bunch of people?

Last Answer : The same? No, obviously not. If you have a specific point you're asking about, I think you should explain it. or else this question can be answered in many unrelated ways. Adding drunk driver ... kill quite a few more people more easily and more selectively using guns than they can using a car.

Description : In your opinion would an out right ban on civilian firearm ownership stop these mass shootings?

Last Answer : Like another poster said we have to find out why these people snap, and stop focusing on just the tools they use after they snap. With that same type of thinking there is an over abundance of alcohol ... these people come to do these crimes, and stop focusing on the tools they use to carry them out.

Description : What exactly is it going to take to get people to stop committing these mass shootings?

Last Answer : Nobody screams “Ban them all!”

Description : Would America give ISIS a permit to assemble?

Last Answer : No ISIS advocates the overthrow of the USA government. ISIS wants to kill and remove all non-Muslims. Also the North Koreans couldn’t get a parade permit. Too many missile launchers. I’m not sure about aliens from Roswell.

Description : Could solitary confinement be an appropriate long term sentence for convicted murderers if the standard was modified?

Last Answer : I’ve been in a side room for 16 hours. I really needed to pee. I hallucinated that I was trapped inside and every one was gone. I liked some of it and a watched a ladybug walking under the door. It was a love hate experience. I think that 8 hours should be the limit.

Description : Is there any way I can avoid an autopsy? (Details)

Last Answer : Autopsies aren’t commmon. They do it only if the family or police request it. Put it in your will.

Description : If the government or media sells enough fear to the US populace, how likely is legislation surrendering rights in the name of safety to happen in the future?

Last Answer : Much more so now that Trump is going to be president.

Description : How did / do we (the people) decide which decisions are made at the federal level, and which are made at the state level?

Last Answer : answer:Federal laws are the ultimate rule of our nation and Federal law still considers cannabis a dangerous illegal drug with no acceptable medicinal value. But .Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a ... burden on the court systems is what is really behind this push by states to legalize Pot.

Description : What's the real meaning of "No Trucks" signs?

Last Answer : Out here the “no truck” signs always have a tonnage limit like “No trucks above 15,000 lbs.” And there’s usually a stylized truck with a red line drawn diagonally through it. Some of the signs will just have the lined out drawing in a big circle with “6 tons” underneath the picture.

Description : What's the difference between legalization and decriminalization?

Last Answer : Decriminalization is that you get a fine but no jail time. Legalization is that you don’t get a fine or jail time .

Description : What is the vertical limit on NYC's Central Park smoking ban?

Last Answer : Please feel free to levitate above everyone’s head and smoke a cigarette.

Description : I want to ask your advice on something , I was in a fender bender but it was the other person's fault?

Last Answer : answer:If the bill is less than the lawyer you will need to sort out this mess, perhaps paying the bill and keeping your credit rating intact is the smart move. I don't understand why you are ... and not from the rental company. You have skipped several important steps in your dilemma, have you not?

Description : What traffic inconsistency makes you insane?

Last Answer : People that pull out right in front of me when there is absolutely no one behind me… Um, was it that hard to wait that extra 3 seconds?

Description : What do you think about mandatory seat belt and helmet laws?

Last Answer : I think it’s smart to wear them, and stupid not to. However, I think the law should only cover minor children, not adults who choose to be stupid.

Description : Should we make gangs illegal?

Last Answer : We made drugs illegal. Did it help? No, it didn’t. It gave criminals a lucrative business opportunity.

Description : Are any of my fellow-Flutherites aware of the pending TPP Trade Agreement?

Last Answer : Oh yeah, another example of Bush Admin’s initial legwork being approved & followed up by the Obama Administration, much like the tax cuts and Patriot Act. Scary stuff.

Description : What are the requirements for being exempt from the "Obamacare" laws?

Last Answer : Exemptions are permitted for religious reasons, members of health care sharing ministries, or for those for whom the least expensive policy would exceed 8% of their income. Affordable Care Act ( ObabmaCare ) will guide all medical insurance. You can also move to a foreign country. ;>)

Description : So what state is on top of your stupid list and why?

Last Answer : I’d have to agree. lol Now California has it’s share of nuts and corruption but can’t beat the beauty, diversity and the weather. Texas OTOH….

Description : Do laws and legislation equal "rights?"?

Last Answer : answer:I don't think that the concept of rights really means what most people think it means. People seem to think that if something is a right, then it is like a god given right. It belongs to them ... because we don't all have equal access to the resources we need to make sure we have our rights.

Description : Is it normal for a library to 'hold on to' your cell?

Last Answer : Sure sounds like a good idea! But no, I have never heard of it. Our local public library does not allow cell phone use in the stacks or the reading room.

Description : Why is it illegal to return unopened alcohol?

Last Answer : because there are laws that say you cannot sell alcoholic beverages without a license. When you return it to the store for refund or credit it is legally considered that you are selling it to Kroger, and therefore illegal.

Description : What charges would you bring against a man in this situation?

Last Answer : Murder, and suicide attempt.

Description : In Massachusetts how old do you have to be to move out?

Last Answer : It’s probably 18. I’m sure someone couldn’t be on a lease until 18 since at 17 you’re still considered a minor and can’t sign contracts. He might want to wait until he’s 18 so he can be more independent .. if that’s what he wants.

Description : New Israeli law against underweight models - good, bad or ugly?

Last Answer : There should also be a law against overweight models. But can not have that, can we now?!

Description : Are these shady business practices legal?

Last Answer : I cannot tell you about the laws. However, I can tell you I would spread the word about the place and its practices. I'd be very specific about the name of the guy and the company. Those surveillance ... sitting there all the time. It will alarm and record only when there is a change in the scene.

Description : Should people who refuse to be organ donors be able to receive organs?

Last Answer : Good question. I think…..No. But that also seems a little harsh, probably. Anyway you approach it, a person like this is essentially saying “You can’t have mine, but I should still be able to take theirs.”

Description : What reason would a judge have for dismissing a case "without prejudice"?

Last Answer : answer: When a lawsuit is dismissed, the court may enter a judgment against the plaintiff with or without prejudice. When a lawsuit is dismissed without prejudice, it signifies that none of the ... original action, or whether the identical parties are involved in the two actions. Legal Dictionary

Description : During an uncontested divorce, is there a certain amount of time the parties have to sign the divorce papers?

Last Answer : I think so. But it’s best to ask your attorney here or consult your state laws.

Description : What would you think If these were the new laws?

Last Answer : answer:1. With what kind of proof? Something undeniable, like DNA? If not, I'm not for it. Still don't know how I feel about the death penalty in general. 2. No on this one. 3. Agree that animal ... this one. Part of me thinks so, but part of me thinks it might be a bad idea for varying reasons.

Description : I'm a gun owner moving to Massachusetts. What should I know about the laws?

Last Answer : If your carrying your gun in your car it has to be in the trunk. Keep it safety locked. And obviously don’t point it at some person on the street. Oh yeah and if you don’t mind me asking what made you want to live in massachusetts?

Description : My neighbor planted trees for spite to block my lakeview. What are my legal rights?

Last Answer : Not to be shitty, but just to offer a contrary point of view…maybe he just likes pine trees. Why does it have to be about you?

Description : Is killing someone "wrong" in a different way than just morally?

Last Answer : All ethics are situational. I can imagine circumstances under which I would kill someone without a moment’s regret.

Description : Britain: Laws on smoking in public places?

Last Answer : No smoking in any enclosed public/work buildings or public/work vehicles (including your own company vehicle). The street is OK for smoking in. The legal age for purchasing tobacco increased to 18 on 1st October 2007.

Description : Illegal Alien vs Citizen, does that mean anything in the the US anymore?

Last Answer : answer:I question the cops actions in this example. Just sayin’. I also think this thread is going to go down a bad road.

Description : What should I do about my neighbor and my tree?

Last Answer : answer:Did he bother looking out the windows of his home when the real estate woman took him to see the property? He spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a property whose view he doesn't like, ... to. But until then, you have no obligation to him whatsoever ....morally, legally, or otherwise.

Description : Are there any loopholes for double jeopardy?

Last Answer : answer:Kind of. In the US, you get the benefit against prosecution for the same offense ( [no person shall] be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb ). So, ... they may come up with a peripheral crime. Maybe you are acquitted, but they get you for perjury later.

Description : Do you make right turns on red?

Last Answer : Making right turns on red is perfectly legal as long as you come to a complete stop before you make the turn. UNLESS there is a sign that says you can’t.

Description : Can a bank foreclose on your home at any time for any reason, even if you've never missed a payment?

Last Answer : Yes. It is in the small print. It would be a very bad thing to do. But, most loans have a clause to that effect.

Description : What are your thoughts on immigration laws in Canada and America?

Last Answer : I don’t mind but I wish that learning to speak English properly would be a requisite before being able to get a job at some customer service telephone line.

Description : What is the origin / original speaker of this quote : "If you dont like our laws, then leave our country."?

Last Answer : Sorry: I couldn’t find it either in Google or Cicero’s famous quotes. But I did find this: Anyone who has got a book collection and a garden wants for nothing. Cicero (106 BC – 43 BC)

Description : Which country has the best Laws, overall, and how could they improve them to make them suitable for adoption by all other countries?

Last Answer : Why would we want to standardize ourselves when humanity covers such a wide spectrum of beliefs and cultures? It simply makes no sense, I can see no benefit in eliminating our diversity as you propose.

Description : Mrs. GAMBIT is upset because I won’t be able to bring home squirrel meat for Christmas. Should squirrel hunting be allowed in New York City?

Last Answer : Boy if that we’re legal, you’d have a list of clients that would keep you busy until the Sun goes nova.