Aside from their broader impact on society as a whole, i.e. taking potential jobs away from legal citizens, not having to pay taxes, etc.
What, in your opinion, is a valid reason for reporting an illegal alien?
I do not think there is any reason only that you want to.
They take away no ones job, I heard on this forum that employers were telling their employees that they were going to fire them and replace them with Undocumented, That is an illegal violation of the EEOC, American labor law. An employer needs a documented reason for the discharge of an employee. If anyone lost a job and use that excuse, was he was fired for not doing his job.
Reply:There are no valid reasons since the laws of the nation aren't being enforced. Do you think they don't know there are illegal aliens and where most of them are. It is not really necessary for you to snitch. They could find millions of them if they had the slightest motivation.
Reply:Being here.
Thus the term "illegal"
Reply:When he takes away an U. S. citizen's job.
Reply:if they are a criminal but i would feel bad if it was just a hardworking family.. but then again.. i dont know any ppl in this situation
Reply:simple math if the 1986 amnesty of about 2 million illegals encouraged 12 to 21 million more illegals to come looking for the same. what would a 3rd wave look like 24 million to 42 million? you cannot give something away and not expect word to spread. they have to leave it can't happen if we ever hope to have a controlled immigration. you cannot have people just show up and figure out later how you will shelter, educate, transport, feed, employ, and clothe them. infrastructure does not support unchecked growth. so i say just that they crossed the border illegally is reason to report someone. honestly people need to think in broader terms it's all warm and fuzzy to think we can take care of the world. the reality is if you have a wedding with 500 guests and 3000 show up some body's going without. nothing is infinite all things run out.
Reply:You can report people all you want. The government doesn't care. They are busy with the smugglers, not the individuals.
Reply:The fact that they're here illegally, which in itself constitutes a violation of the law.
Reply:Go ahead and try.You can't get threw on the phone and you can't get an appt.If you go to the FBI they are to stoned to help you.Go and try.
Reply:Being illegally here?
( I agree with a post below that you should be certain they are illegal. Your question assumed they were, though.)
Reply:In the short term illegal immigrants pay into the Social Security system which is almost bankrupt.
http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/...
They also provide recruits for the military.
http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3271...
The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, or DREAM Act, is part of the stalled package of proposals that many in Congress are seeking to resurrect. The proposal, applicable to an estimated 750,000 undocumented residents of military age, stipulates that those who arrived in the United States before age 16, graduated from high school, and meet other qualifications could immediately enter the path to citizenship in exchange for at least two years' service in the armed forces.
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washin...
But not all of them pay taxes.
http://www.zazona.com/ShameH1B/Library/A...
In the long term Amnesty Will Cost U.S. Taxpayers at Least $2.6 Trillion.
http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigra...
Tancredo, Ron Paul, and Hunter have the most conservative voting records on immigration.
http://www.betterimmigration.com/candida...
http://www.betterimmigration.com/candida...
Of these three, Ron Paul has the best chance of winning the Primary election.
Paul's campaign has almost 5 times as much money to spend as Tancredo.
http://herndon1.sdrdc.com/cgi-bin/cancom...
http://herndon1.sdrdc.com/cgi-bin/cancom...
Ron Paul has stated that he wants very strong borders and he was appalled that our government had taken border guards off of our borders to send them to Iraq.
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig8/haman3....
This is his six point plan:
Physically secure our borders and coastlines. We must do whatever it takes to control entry into our country before we undertake complicated immigration reform proposals.
Enforce visa rules. Immigration officials must track visa holders and deport anyone who overstays their visa or otherwise violates U.S. law. This is especially important when we recall that a number of 9/11 terrorists had expired visas.
No amnesty. Estimates suggest that 10 to 20 million people are in our country illegally. That’s a lot of people to reward for breaking our laws.
No welfare for illegal aliens. Americans have welcomed immigrants who seek opportunity, work hard, and play by the rules. But taxpayers should not pay for illegal immigrants who use hospitals, clinics, schools, roads, and social services.
End birthright citizenship. As long as illegal immigrants know their children born here will be citizens, the incentive to enter the U.S. illegally will remain strong.
Pass true immigration reform. The current system is incoherent and unfair. But current reform proposals would allow up to 60 million more immigrants into our country, according to the Heritage Foundation. This is insanity. Legal immigrants from all countries should face the same rules and waiting periods.
http://ronpaul2008.com/issues/border-sec...
The NAFTA Superhighway might be another significant threat to American borders.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBmFrYWPo...
http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul349....
Reply:Because they are illegal.
...
And should not be here within our Nation's borders.
...
For example: I'm not planning on 'crashing the border' of Austria, and doing whatever I want there. Claiming a job there; or driving around in a car there; or committing robberies there or being on Austrian welfare or demanding rights even though all I did was wander across their border. Why would anyone allow me to do that? And why would US citizens stand for anything less?
It is our civic duty to report illegal activity as caring, participatory citizens of our Nation.
Reply:Basically the fact that they're there. You would report someone for breaking the law, wouldn't you?
Reply:you dont need a valid reason to report an illegal alien
them being illegal is a valid reason
Reply:Illegal alien!!!!!!!!!!!!! Like it was said below, Hello!
I cross the Canadian border at least 2 times a week, sometimes more. I deliver furniture up there and I am very much aware of illegal aliens. We usually have reports of attempts to cross the border almost every day.
My feelings are that if they want to live in the country they are crossing into illegally, they should work on getting in legally. If they do cross over illegally, then they should be 'DEPORTED'. Then they should be given a chance to take proper steps to get a passport and be legal. Otherwise, they should stay out of the country they were in 'Illegally'
I know this is long, but it is something I thing many people will agree with. It is something that Robin Williams came up with. I have something added at the end of his words.
Robin Williams On Illegal Aliens
I like things like this because a lot of times I feel the same way, but I'm not famous, so my opinions don’t get heard very much. I hope you like this too.
Leave it to Robin Williams to come up with the perfect plan... what we need now is for our UN Ambassador to stand up and repeat this message.
Robin Williams' plan...(It's hard to argue with this logic!)
I see a lot of people yelling for peace but I have not heard of a plan for peace. So, here's one:
1) The US will apologize to the world for our "interference" in their affairs, past %26amp; present. We will promise never to "interfere" again.
2) We will withdraw our troops from all over the world, starting with Germany, South Korea and the Philippines. They don't want us there anyway. We would station troops at our borders. No more sneaking through holes in the fence.
3) All illegal aliens have 90 days to get their affairs together and leave. We'll give them a free trip home. After 90 days the remainder will be gathered up and deported immediately, regardless of who they are or where they are from. France would welcome them.
4) All future visitors will be thoroughly checked and limited to 90-day visits unless given a special permit. No one from a terrorist nation would be allowed in. If you don't like it there, change it yourself don't hide here. Asylum would not ever be available to anyone. We don't need any more cab drivers.
5) No "students" over the age of 21. The older ones are the bombers. If they don't attend classes, they get a "D" and it's back home, baby.
6) The US will make a strong effort to become self-sufficient energy wise. This will include developing non-polluting sources of energy but will require a temporary drilling of oil in the Alaskan wilderness. The caribou will have to cope for a while.
7) Offer Saudi Arabia and other oil producing countries $10 a barrel for their oil. If they don't like it, we go someplace else.
8) If there is a famine or other natural catastrophe in the world, we will not "interfere". They can pray to Allah or whomever, for seeds, rain, cement or whatever they need. Besides, most of what we give them gets "lost" or is taken by their army. The people who need it most get very little, anyway.
9) Ship the UN Headquarters to an island some place. We don't need the spies and fair weather friends here. Besides, it would make a good homeless shelter or lockup for illegal aliens.
9b) Use the buildings as replacements for the twin towers.
10) All Americans must go to charm and beauty school. That way, no one can call us "Ugly Americans" any longer.
Now, ain't that a winner of a plan.
"The Statue of Liberty is no longer saying 'Give me your poor, your tired, your huddled masses.' She's got a baseball bat and she's yelling, 'You want a piece of me?'" - Robin Williams
I can't say that I totally agree with his last statement about the baseball bat, but the rest is great. I've never really understood why the US let the foreigners move in and then give them social security and businesses and all the trimmings to boot. Let an American that really needs help, try to get it and they basically laugh at us.
The US government is no longer for the American people; it’s all about the US government and their deep pockets. All of the taxpayers that are trying to do everything legally are the ones that the government wants to screw the most, and they do a pretty darn good job of it, don't you think?
But I do have a surprise for you. Here is a link http://www.pacinst.com/nslaw/preamble.ht... that you can go to, to learn about why the US is in such a mess and where it’s heading. And it’s not going to get any better.
I hope you like this.
Tom
Xtruckerwannabe
Reply:Most people come here illigaly to work hard and support their family back home. You guys will never understand, unless you go to one of those countries and the poverty, and misery these people are living with everyday. Personally, i will never report a hard working and honest person who come here to support his/her family. Illegals aliens don't take any jobs from anybody. They do construction work in the sun all day, they do other nasty jobs that U.S. citizens wouldn't do. Let's face, what U.S. citizen would stay in the sun for 14-15 hours a day working in a orange field in the hot sun, in the middle of nowhere in Florida? Do you realize that thanks to these people that we are treating like crap we are having our Florida orange juice for breakfast every morning, or when you need you vitamin C against the flu. They need some respect. Personally, unless an illegal is on the Most Wanted list in America for murder, or some hard crime, I would never report him/her.
Reply:For the same reason I'd report any other law-breaker, civic duty and an abiding belief that when law is flagrantly disdained by millions anarchy will follow.
Reply:They broke the law.
I was going to end it at that, but for those who forget this nation was founded upon a set of principles. One of the strongest being that we were a nation of LAWS.
When you start ignoring that principle (as these illegals do every time they cross the border) then you are saying the underlying principals are wrong.
Reply:It's illegal..........HELLO!!
Reply:Who needs a reason? If they are illegal then they should be turned in.
And we DON'T need to see any paperwork, all we need is a valid concern, the police are the ones responsible for checking paperwork. If you happen to be wrong, nothing happens, unless you make a habit of false reports.
You can't sue someone for reporting you to the police, for that matter you aren't even allowed to know who reported you, so how can you sue them?
Reply:When I go to wal-mart and I feel like I'm in a foreign land does that count?
Reply:simply put - they started off joining our society by fraud - do you really think your first act as a citizen should be theft of service.
Reply:I am against amnesty, but unless an illegal is going great physical harm I say leave well enough alone but if our government was doing their job we would not have to be in the position of have to police others that are illegal. Having said that I am furious with our government that is not doing their job in funding and enforcing our immigration laws, that puts the average citizen in the position of having to vigilante justice. I do believe that workplace enforcement should be front and center, and those illegals that have no right to be here should be arrested and deported, and the employers should be fined and jailed as well.
Reply:none if they are actually commiting a crime like stealing or any kind of violence ok but otherwise let them be. Its the corporate fat cats like Cheney and co that make life hard not some dude from mexico works 14hrs a day in a field or slaughterhouse
Reply:A valid reason to report an ILLEGAL...the illegal part is all the validity I need.
Reply:I think you already have the right idea.
Reply:if you know of one you report it because it is here illegally...'nuf said
Reply:Simply the fact that they ARE illegal is enough for me. I believe in laws. I believe in enforcing laws. That is enough.
Reply:If you want to get your hands dirty and be called a snitch. I think the proper authorities should do their job. but whatever compels you and floats your boat I guess.
My valid reason would be because I owe them money lol jking..
Friday, November 20, 2009
Need your feedback on an idea for a Paid Answer Site?
I have this idea for a paid answer site and would like your opinion since all of you use this site everyday.
I am thinking of a site where anyone can join and answer questions within categories for free until they get a certain number of points. The points is based on what users (who ask questions) rate the experts. Points are assigned within categories. So once an expert attains a certain number of points, their answers will have to be paid for.
This way the people asking the question know that they are paying someone who others found useful within a category.
What do you think? Do you think you would pay someone even if it is a very small amount?
Thanks in advance.
Augustus
Need your feedback on an idea for a Paid Answer Site?
No, I can't imagine that would be too successful. If I'm gonna pay someone for something I can look up myself, I'm going to want them to be an expert in that particular subject. It's doubtful that some random person who racked up points because they answered a lot of random questions is going to be an expert in any particular subject.
I am thinking of a site where anyone can join and answer questions within categories for free until they get a certain number of points. The points is based on what users (who ask questions) rate the experts. Points are assigned within categories. So once an expert attains a certain number of points, their answers will have to be paid for.
This way the people asking the question know that they are paying someone who others found useful within a category.
What do you think? Do you think you would pay someone even if it is a very small amount?
Thanks in advance.
Augustus
Need your feedback on an idea for a Paid Answer Site?
No, I can't imagine that would be too successful. If I'm gonna pay someone for something I can look up myself, I'm going to want them to be an expert in that particular subject. It's doubtful that some random person who racked up points because they answered a lot of random questions is going to be an expert in any particular subject.
What is the best social networking site in your opinion?
I use Facebook and (to a lesser extent) Myspace. I heard that there were sites that pay you for using them though. Is this true or just some scammy way to get people to sign on?
What is the best social networking site in your opinion?
The "best" in terms of how likely you are to find friends on the website, I think, is Facebook. Myspace is losing members by the day and it's becoming more of a haven for music artists that are trying to post their music online. If you want a broader network, I'd say use Facebook.
Also, no site will pay you to sign on. It's a well-known scam, just like legal cannabis.
Reply:I used to use FaceBook, however now I'm starting to get out in the real world and socialize.
There's nothing like the outdoors away from the computer !
Jordan
student loan
What is the best social networking site in your opinion?
The "best" in terms of how likely you are to find friends on the website, I think, is Facebook. Myspace is losing members by the day and it's becoming more of a haven for music artists that are trying to post their music online. If you want a broader network, I'd say use Facebook.
Also, no site will pay you to sign on. It's a well-known scam, just like legal cannabis.
Reply:I used to use FaceBook, however now I'm starting to get out in the real world and socialize.
There's nothing like the outdoors away from the computer !
Jordan
student loan
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I need a way besides paid surveys to make $150?
I heard about the paid surveys and my opinion is that they are all a load of crap. (no offense) Anyway I'm thirteen and i really wanna make some extra cash this summer. (school ends in 2.5 days!!!) I'm REALLY busy monday-friday and i need help. What should i do?
I need a way besides paid surveys to make $150?
Although many of the survey sites are scams, their are still plenty of them that are legit.
Never join any sites that require a sign up fee as they are almost always scams.
I have been taking paid surveys for nearly a year now, it takes me around 10 minutes every second day, and I make about $100 - $120 a month which isn't bad for the amount of time it takes me.
My favourite sites are: Nielson Net Ratings, NPD, Ipsos and Cashcrate.
If you sign up to more than one site, yes you should be able to make you goal of $150 in a few weeks (at 20 mins a day)
Check out this site I found which have reviews for each of the sites and more info on them:
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Reply:· There are heaps of websites out there claiming that you can earn money from working at home on the computer.
· I have been doing this for years and have researched all the companies that make this claim. Like most things some do work and a lot don't.
· I have complied a list for you to browse through and at least this way you will know that registering with these companies won't be a waste of your time.
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· Pureprofile - Great website that you answer simple surveys for cash. Click on link below to go straight to the website.
http://account.pureprofile.com/Login/?re...
· Survey Savvy - Easy website that you answer surveys and get paid for it.
https://www.surveysavvy.com/?id=437613%26amp;a...
· Also worth a look - http://earnmoneyonlineathomenow.blogspot...
· Or maybe - http://fillinginsurveystoearnmoney.blogs...
Reply:There are thousands of people making a pretty significant income from the Internet every day. Some people want to make just a little extra money online, while others want to turn it into a full-time career.Now obviously, the catch to it is that your earnings will depend%26lt;!--entirely on your own efforts. But that's a pretty good trade-off in my opinion, especially for the beginner who is looking to just earn some extra money online. You may have some idea on how to make money online here,
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Reply:ok i was asking this SAME question two days ago.
DO NOT do paid surveys, they are all nonsense. ;]
all you need is a little bit of spare time, just go to this following site and watch the tutorial videos. sounds boring, but collecting all the money you will earn will erase the "boring" videos off of your mind =]
you dont have to be 18 and dont need a credit card. if you follow the (simple) system correctly, you will be making money very soon and checks will be MAILED to you. =]
oowwweeee yeah, it is ABSOLUTELY FREE.
http://www.thespiderwebsystem.com/nickth...
Reply:paid survey sites are absolutely not nonsense, I am making $200 - $300 a month and it's easy money.
I showed my 14 year old nephew how to do it and 2 months later he is making $100 - $150 a month. You are probably at the wrong survey site. the FREE one I use is:
http://www.couponbowl.com
You will need more than 2 days patience to see the full rewards from working this program and you need to be 14 or older ( not sure when your birthday is)?
Good Luck!
Reply:watch videos to earn money
http://www.buzzshed.com/advertisers.php?...
Reply:Try this site http://teensmakecash.blogspot.com/
I need a way besides paid surveys to make $150?
Although many of the survey sites are scams, their are still plenty of them that are legit.
Never join any sites that require a sign up fee as they are almost always scams.
I have been taking paid surveys for nearly a year now, it takes me around 10 minutes every second day, and I make about $100 - $120 a month which isn't bad for the amount of time it takes me.
My favourite sites are: Nielson Net Ratings, NPD, Ipsos and Cashcrate.
If you sign up to more than one site, yes you should be able to make you goal of $150 in a few weeks (at 20 mins a day)
Check out this site I found which have reviews for each of the sites and more info on them:
http://topsurveysites.org/
Reply:Try local paid real jobs. Remember that prudent people, under-18 or not, all over the world, avoid tempting and irresistible money making offers on Yahoo, Craiglist and elsewhere on the Internet. More than 99.9% of such offers are nothing more fraudulent crimes and scams against consumers who are often unpaid; pay extortionate bank charges for bounced cheques/checks; earn criminal convictions/record, and endure custodial sentences. This is just a little legal disclaimer alert from tyneham to help protect online consumers all over the world. This tyneham alert is in compliance with Yahoo community guidelines and terms of service. It may be tested by vested financial interests in UK courts with full publishing and broadcasting news reports. This ethical honest tyneham alert may not be the best answer for planted questions, but in fact it has been voted/chosen as the “best answer” by prudent and law-abiding askers, voters. For further information see tyneham profile on Yahoo Answers, or search google for “tyneham yahoo answers”.
Reply:· There are heaps of websites out there claiming that you can earn money from working at home on the computer.
· I have been doing this for years and have researched all the companies that make this claim. Like most things some do work and a lot don't.
· I have complied a list for you to browse through and at least this way you will know that registering with these companies won't be a waste of your time.
· Email Cash - Very easy to use website, sends you surveys in exchange for cash. You can also go onto the website and earn points each day. Just click on the banner below to join.
http://www.emailcash.com.au/Join/Default...
· Pureprofile - Great website that you answer simple surveys for cash. Click on link below to go straight to the website.
http://account.pureprofile.com/Login/?re...
· Survey Savvy - Easy website that you answer surveys and get paid for it.
https://www.surveysavvy.com/?id=437613%26amp;a...
· Also worth a look - http://earnmoneyonlineathomenow.blogspot...
· Or maybe - http://fillinginsurveystoearnmoney.blogs...
Reply:There are thousands of people making a pretty significant income from the Internet every day. Some people want to make just a little extra money online, while others want to turn it into a full-time career.Now obviously, the catch to it is that your earnings will depend%26lt;!--entirely on your own efforts. But that's a pretty good trade-off in my opinion, especially for the beginner who is looking to just earn some extra money online. You may have some idea on how to make money online here,
http://freepaidsurveys.awardspace.com/
http://surveyadventure.awardspace.com/
Here is a bonus for you, I make almost $1000 every week from survey adventure and its a best paying SURVEY site I have ever seen. Happiest part is that Registration is FREEE and you dont need to pay anything--%26gt;So you got nothing to lost. Sign up with survey adventure and start earning 1000's of dollars every week. To Work from Home, You do not have to drive to work. Your office can be anywhere you put your computer. Remember not to pay for any site you join in internet and run as far as you can from them :)
Reply:ok i was asking this SAME question two days ago.
DO NOT do paid surveys, they are all nonsense. ;]
all you need is a little bit of spare time, just go to this following site and watch the tutorial videos. sounds boring, but collecting all the money you will earn will erase the "boring" videos off of your mind =]
you dont have to be 18 and dont need a credit card. if you follow the (simple) system correctly, you will be making money very soon and checks will be MAILED to you. =]
oowwweeee yeah, it is ABSOLUTELY FREE.
http://www.thespiderwebsystem.com/nickth...
Reply:paid survey sites are absolutely not nonsense, I am making $200 - $300 a month and it's easy money.
I showed my 14 year old nephew how to do it and 2 months later he is making $100 - $150 a month. You are probably at the wrong survey site. the FREE one I use is:
http://www.couponbowl.com
You will need more than 2 days patience to see the full rewards from working this program and you need to be 14 or older ( not sure when your birthday is)?
Good Luck!
Reply:watch videos to earn money
http://www.buzzshed.com/advertisers.php?...
Reply:Try this site http://teensmakecash.blogspot.com/
Why should a teachers get paid more? Or why should they get a raise?
I am doing an argumentative essay supporting a raise for teachers but i need more reasons on why they should get this raise. I'd like to know your opinion on this topic. Thanks
Why should a teachers get paid more? Or why should they get a raise?
The better paying job the more people will be interested in the job. As a result preparation programs will be more rigorous. Competition for jobs will be greater. Standards for hiring will go up as well as the quality of the overall applicant.
Unfortunately people have the perception that education majors are middle to low achievers who can't do anything else, although this is not necessarily true no one looks as highly on a education degree as say a science degree.
There is a huge shortage of teachers and as a result sometimes districts hire less than qualified applicants (especially in special education). The American education system is failing.
One plan to increasing education is not to put more requirements on underpaid teachers, but if we want to increase the expectations and responsibilities for teachers then there needs to be a matching compensation for their hard work, ongoing education, and improvement.
Teachers are truly the first line of offense in bettering the future generations. That is a very important job and teachers are not given the respect or pay they deserve.
Reply:It's simple. They teach us everything we know. Besides basic life skills and morals that we learn from our parents, teachers teach us everything educational, from mathematics to history to art and music...teachers deserve a raise. They even act as parents to kids whose parents are not there. School is like a second home from kindergarten through 12th grade. We would know nothing without teachers.
Reply:I'll give a few reasons with supportive facts.
First, we work more hours than a normal job (even including the summer off):
Teachers are in school 35 hours per week. In addition to this, we spend AT LEAST 15 hours per week preparing lessons, checking papers, writing and scoring tests, etc.
That is 50 hours per week with no extra pay and no over overtime. That is AT LEAST 10 extra hours a week of extra work over a normal 40 hour week during the school year.
Work 10 hours extra a week X 42 weeks = 420 hours a year worked extra.
We get summers off, so we get 40 hours a week for 10 weeks.
Get 40 hours off a week X 10 weeks off = 400 hours off for summer break.
420 hours worked extra per year minus 400 hours off =
20 hours MORE worked per year by teachers than by a normal 40 hour a week job.
This does not even count meetings, conferences, etc. that we have to attend. Nor does it take into account the fact that we usually spend even more time per week than that.
Second, not only do teachers put in MORE hours, we also get it worse off in terms of vacation:
Most jobs give you a few weeks of vacation that you can take whenever you want. Teachers get a few weeks off for holidays; however, we have to take them when the school schedule dictates--we do not get to chose.
Third, we get paid less than what we could in the private sector in a non teaching job with equivalent education:
Instead of teaching math and physics, I could be an engineer and making more money with a bachelors degree than I would teaching with a masters (and not have spent the $30,000 + for the masters degree).
Finally, it is a very difficult and strenuous job:
I have architecture and engineering degrees and was involved in those fields (as well as a manager in the buisness world) before going into teaching: I can attest that working in engineering, architecture, and buisness is CAKE WALK compared to the work involved in teaching
p.s. I just want to state that I am not complaining about being a teacher. I made the choice and do not regret it because I love teaching. It is underpaid for the large amount of work and education involved, however.
Reply:What is a life worth ? I took a .357 Magnum away from a student in school, in my classroom with approximately 27 other students in the room...without incident or any of those students even knowing what happened, though it was at one point pointed at me point blank until I snatched it away. The whole incident was shoved under the rug so to speak by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC school system....the handgun had been carried throughout the school during the day...so, what would a student in Jr. High then be worth today...say, as a successful lawyer...or doctor...carpenter...nurse...or mother.....and then, you tell me....about a raise? ...not to mention...the behavior of most students these days...and the paperwork....and the responsibilities that are NOT really instructional??? interesting....
Reply:Hi. I am a teacher. I was skeptical of this argument until I was a teaching assistant and a substitute teacher before I became a teacher. With the salary that I made as a teaching assistant, I paid the mortgage, maybe the electrical bill, whole or half (depends on the season), telephone bill, and other things. I am married, so my hubby did help. We share expenses to make sure that the bills and other activities are paid for. When I was a sub. teacher, I could pay for some things, but not as much because I worked when I wanted and needed to and when jobs were available. Anyway, teachers should be paid more because we deal with more than people think that we deal with. I am not complaining about my job. I feel like the teaching profession chose me. I had heard all the stories about teachers can not afford this and that. It is really what you do with your money, not what kind of money you make. Well, I am living comfortably, but I plan on getting more degrees so that I will not have to stay in the classroom and burned out before I am ready to leave. Based on salaries of other jobs, no we do not get paid enough. Our salaries are based on what is left from federal and local funds (my educated guess). The only way for us to get a real raise is to get more degrees and more individual certificates. Thank you for this opportunity to express my thoughts and feelings. Hopes this helps.
Reply:Is a teacher just a glorified babysitter?
$3.00 per kid per hour
30 kids
35 hours a week
90x35
3150 a week! 12,600 a month!
But we get about 2500 to 2800 a month to start!
Can I make it any plainer?
Oh, not 3.00 an hour?
OKay...
1.00 per hour
$4,200 per month!
Now, What do doctors get a month?
about $3,000 or $4,000?
I rest my case!
Reply:Most teachers have completed the same education as other high paying careers. We often work more HOURS in those nine months we are there, the next 3 months are spent recovering and getting ready for the next school year. We have to deal with 30-150 different personalities, and learning styles. The reason that teachers are not paid well, is that teachers are not given the respect they deserve, and the government is in charge of their wages. I have been working in the same, small school district for three years. I absolutely love it there, the teachers I work with are so wonderful. I am halfway towards my master's (which the district can't afford to help me pay for), and I make $32,000/year before taxes. And there are so many more people, in the area that are making a lot less, and a lot more. Poorer school districts are the ones that get hurt the most, they can't afford to keep good teachers, good teachers that will help them meet all of the state mandates.
The government will have to figure out that our jobs matter, until then we suffer financially to work in a job that means more to us than money.
You don't go into education, wanting to be a teacher, for the money.
Reply:"Intellectual Property Right" is a well established law and it explains the importance of ideas!!!!!! Teachers readily give their ideas, share their experiences, teach moralistic behavior,...they serve as our parents away from home!!! The mere changing of the eye color is priced at ten thousand dollars[special computer effects in film industry] ?? How much should the teachers get??
Reply:without teachers where would the world be???? nobody would be able to read or write. there would be no music, no math. our teachers have somehow become a secondary parent and i think should be applauded and paid well!!!where would our lawers and judges be if they werent taught..BY TEACHERS
Reply:As a teacher who entered the field from another career, I believe that base salaries need to increase. When a teacher can not afford to live in the same area that they teach in or needs to get a second job to make ends meet, there is a problem. Too often, we are seen as paid babysitters who live on the taxpayers dole. I recently had a parent send me a breakdown of what I earned, based upon my "duty day" and the number of school and professional days I work and told me that I was overpaid (190 school or pro days, 7.75 hrs). I had to point out to her how many hours a week I put in after school because I have only a 40 min. planning period, or how many summer and vacation days were spent prepping new material because the curriculum has changed so much. The time and money spent in continuing education classes, grad classes and works shoppes to maintain my certification. Point out that if I assign detention to a student, offer extra help, attend an IEP or 504 meeting after school, it is on my time. If I didn't spend the time doing all of these things, I would be a very ineffective teacher and may not have a job. So yes - something needs to be done about pay. I am not asking for a huge amount, but enough to pay the bills and not worry about the needed things.
Reply:You could say that they are teaching the future. They help many people to learn.
Reply:Your salary should be a reflection of your training, experience, expertise, and value to society. Unfortunately, that doesn't occur when your salary is controlled by the state revenue.
A lot of the science/math teachers work in the summer at private co. to make the money to support their families. I know one teacher who made her annual salary in two months working at Dow Chemical co. How long can she keep up working at two jobs though before she gets burnt out? Which job will she drop?
Reply:they need to get paid more bc of all the s-h-i-t that we do!!!they give us everything we need to know 4 life i mean look at all the stars(although they probably don't have that much more than a high school diploma) do u think they got there just by being born in this world and saying"hey i wanna be a star, even though i have no education, i wanna be a star" h--- no!!!they need a raise bc of everything they do for us and everything to get us through life!!!!put that in ur essay ur teacher will respect u!
Why should a teachers get paid more? Or why should they get a raise?
The better paying job the more people will be interested in the job. As a result preparation programs will be more rigorous. Competition for jobs will be greater. Standards for hiring will go up as well as the quality of the overall applicant.
Unfortunately people have the perception that education majors are middle to low achievers who can't do anything else, although this is not necessarily true no one looks as highly on a education degree as say a science degree.
There is a huge shortage of teachers and as a result sometimes districts hire less than qualified applicants (especially in special education). The American education system is failing.
One plan to increasing education is not to put more requirements on underpaid teachers, but if we want to increase the expectations and responsibilities for teachers then there needs to be a matching compensation for their hard work, ongoing education, and improvement.
Teachers are truly the first line of offense in bettering the future generations. That is a very important job and teachers are not given the respect or pay they deserve.
Reply:It's simple. They teach us everything we know. Besides basic life skills and morals that we learn from our parents, teachers teach us everything educational, from mathematics to history to art and music...teachers deserve a raise. They even act as parents to kids whose parents are not there. School is like a second home from kindergarten through 12th grade. We would know nothing without teachers.
Reply:I'll give a few reasons with supportive facts.
First, we work more hours than a normal job (even including the summer off):
Teachers are in school 35 hours per week. In addition to this, we spend AT LEAST 15 hours per week preparing lessons, checking papers, writing and scoring tests, etc.
That is 50 hours per week with no extra pay and no over overtime. That is AT LEAST 10 extra hours a week of extra work over a normal 40 hour week during the school year.
Work 10 hours extra a week X 42 weeks = 420 hours a year worked extra.
We get summers off, so we get 40 hours a week for 10 weeks.
Get 40 hours off a week X 10 weeks off = 400 hours off for summer break.
420 hours worked extra per year minus 400 hours off =
20 hours MORE worked per year by teachers than by a normal 40 hour a week job.
This does not even count meetings, conferences, etc. that we have to attend. Nor does it take into account the fact that we usually spend even more time per week than that.
Second, not only do teachers put in MORE hours, we also get it worse off in terms of vacation:
Most jobs give you a few weeks of vacation that you can take whenever you want. Teachers get a few weeks off for holidays; however, we have to take them when the school schedule dictates--we do not get to chose.
Third, we get paid less than what we could in the private sector in a non teaching job with equivalent education:
Instead of teaching math and physics, I could be an engineer and making more money with a bachelors degree than I would teaching with a masters (and not have spent the $30,000 + for the masters degree).
Finally, it is a very difficult and strenuous job:
I have architecture and engineering degrees and was involved in those fields (as well as a manager in the buisness world) before going into teaching: I can attest that working in engineering, architecture, and buisness is CAKE WALK compared to the work involved in teaching
p.s. I just want to state that I am not complaining about being a teacher. I made the choice and do not regret it because I love teaching. It is underpaid for the large amount of work and education involved, however.
Reply:What is a life worth ? I took a .357 Magnum away from a student in school, in my classroom with approximately 27 other students in the room...without incident or any of those students even knowing what happened, though it was at one point pointed at me point blank until I snatched it away. The whole incident was shoved under the rug so to speak by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg NC school system....the handgun had been carried throughout the school during the day...so, what would a student in Jr. High then be worth today...say, as a successful lawyer...or doctor...carpenter...nurse...or mother.....and then, you tell me....about a raise? ...not to mention...the behavior of most students these days...and the paperwork....and the responsibilities that are NOT really instructional??? interesting....
Reply:Hi. I am a teacher. I was skeptical of this argument until I was a teaching assistant and a substitute teacher before I became a teacher. With the salary that I made as a teaching assistant, I paid the mortgage, maybe the electrical bill, whole or half (depends on the season), telephone bill, and other things. I am married, so my hubby did help. We share expenses to make sure that the bills and other activities are paid for. When I was a sub. teacher, I could pay for some things, but not as much because I worked when I wanted and needed to and when jobs were available. Anyway, teachers should be paid more because we deal with more than people think that we deal with. I am not complaining about my job. I feel like the teaching profession chose me. I had heard all the stories about teachers can not afford this and that. It is really what you do with your money, not what kind of money you make. Well, I am living comfortably, but I plan on getting more degrees so that I will not have to stay in the classroom and burned out before I am ready to leave. Based on salaries of other jobs, no we do not get paid enough. Our salaries are based on what is left from federal and local funds (my educated guess). The only way for us to get a real raise is to get more degrees and more individual certificates. Thank you for this opportunity to express my thoughts and feelings. Hopes this helps.
Reply:Is a teacher just a glorified babysitter?
$3.00 per kid per hour
30 kids
35 hours a week
90x35
3150 a week! 12,600 a month!
But we get about 2500 to 2800 a month to start!
Can I make it any plainer?
Oh, not 3.00 an hour?
OKay...
1.00 per hour
$4,200 per month!
Now, What do doctors get a month?
about $3,000 or $4,000?
I rest my case!
Reply:Most teachers have completed the same education as other high paying careers. We often work more HOURS in those nine months we are there, the next 3 months are spent recovering and getting ready for the next school year. We have to deal with 30-150 different personalities, and learning styles. The reason that teachers are not paid well, is that teachers are not given the respect they deserve, and the government is in charge of their wages. I have been working in the same, small school district for three years. I absolutely love it there, the teachers I work with are so wonderful. I am halfway towards my master's (which the district can't afford to help me pay for), and I make $32,000/year before taxes. And there are so many more people, in the area that are making a lot less, and a lot more. Poorer school districts are the ones that get hurt the most, they can't afford to keep good teachers, good teachers that will help them meet all of the state mandates.
The government will have to figure out that our jobs matter, until then we suffer financially to work in a job that means more to us than money.
You don't go into education, wanting to be a teacher, for the money.
Reply:"Intellectual Property Right" is a well established law and it explains the importance of ideas!!!!!! Teachers readily give their ideas, share their experiences, teach moralistic behavior,...they serve as our parents away from home!!! The mere changing of the eye color is priced at ten thousand dollars[special computer effects in film industry] ?? How much should the teachers get??
Reply:without teachers where would the world be???? nobody would be able to read or write. there would be no music, no math. our teachers have somehow become a secondary parent and i think should be applauded and paid well!!!where would our lawers and judges be if they werent taught..BY TEACHERS
Reply:As a teacher who entered the field from another career, I believe that base salaries need to increase. When a teacher can not afford to live in the same area that they teach in or needs to get a second job to make ends meet, there is a problem. Too often, we are seen as paid babysitters who live on the taxpayers dole. I recently had a parent send me a breakdown of what I earned, based upon my "duty day" and the number of school and professional days I work and told me that I was overpaid (190 school or pro days, 7.75 hrs). I had to point out to her how many hours a week I put in after school because I have only a 40 min. planning period, or how many summer and vacation days were spent prepping new material because the curriculum has changed so much. The time and money spent in continuing education classes, grad classes and works shoppes to maintain my certification. Point out that if I assign detention to a student, offer extra help, attend an IEP or 504 meeting after school, it is on my time. If I didn't spend the time doing all of these things, I would be a very ineffective teacher and may not have a job. So yes - something needs to be done about pay. I am not asking for a huge amount, but enough to pay the bills and not worry about the needed things.
Reply:You could say that they are teaching the future. They help many people to learn.
Reply:Your salary should be a reflection of your training, experience, expertise, and value to society. Unfortunately, that doesn't occur when your salary is controlled by the state revenue.
A lot of the science/math teachers work in the summer at private co. to make the money to support their families. I know one teacher who made her annual salary in two months working at Dow Chemical co. How long can she keep up working at two jobs though before she gets burnt out? Which job will she drop?
Reply:they need to get paid more bc of all the s-h-i-t that we do!!!they give us everything we need to know 4 life i mean look at all the stars(although they probably don't have that much more than a high school diploma) do u think they got there just by being born in this world and saying"hey i wanna be a star, even though i have no education, i wanna be a star" h--- no!!!they need a raise bc of everything they do for us and everything to get us through life!!!!put that in ur essay ur teacher will respect u!
How much does a MBA graduate get paid in CANADA?
hey friends! Please help me to know some figures (approximate is okay) that how much can a MBA graduate earn in Canada? I mean, minimum salary.
I am a B.Sc (chemistry) graduate + 7 years sales experience + 2 years management experience. I plan to go for MBA and am looking forward to a salary about US$45K-50K per year. But I need opinion of somebody who knows about this. Or if you can suggest a website where I can explore the Canadian Job requirements.
How much does a MBA graduate get paid in CANADA?
here are some search results
http://degree.fastfinancemarket.info/mba...
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I am a B.Sc (chemistry) graduate + 7 years sales experience + 2 years management experience. I plan to go for MBA and am looking forward to a salary about US$45K-50K per year. But I need opinion of somebody who knows about this. Or if you can suggest a website where I can explore the Canadian Job requirements.
How much does a MBA graduate get paid in CANADA?
here are some search results
http://degree.fastfinancemarket.info/mba...
dog teeth
What is the most important gender related issue in your opinion?
How's it going, everyone? I figured I'd drop in for a bit.
The question is above, of course, but try to be specific, i.e., "Rape," "Equal Pay," etc.
Give your reason(s) why as well, if you like.
What is the most important gender related issue in your opinion?
I am not sure it is the most important, but the most distressing in my eyes is the genocide on the female gender in many countries around the world.
Just who do they think will give birth to their sons in the future?
Reply:I have two actually
1- rape and how i see a lot of dumb asss remarks from posters as if they are trying to make it ok or give it reason. it is a Haynes crime and should be always treated as such.
2- women thinking it ok to nail a guy in the groin, it is made to be the thing to do under any reason. it should be a sex-crime as any other sex crime and carry with it the label that sex offenses give guys.
Reply:Same sex marriage
Obviously it's the most important issue of our day. A great deal of different levels of society are affected by this issue, whether or not they all discuss it.
It has become a major political issue as legalizing same sex marriage transgresses what was once strictly the domain of religions around the world.
Where it has already been legalized, it has affected business expense(providing additional health care). Where legal, it affects the tax system. Where legal, it affects the lives of parents who don't believe in it, who have to explain to their children same sex couples' lifestyles.
These are but some of the many and complex reasons.
Reply:In westernized countries, the way women wield power in relationships and the denial of it. I'm of the opinion that this causes most men %26amp; a lot of women to marginalize women's issues like equal pay, single motherhood, and other real issues. In 2nd and 3rd world countries, there's an immense amount of work to be done.
Reply:The wage gap
Reply:Single parenthood.
Both parents being actively involved in raising a child, not only does the child benefit, but a stable home also decreases crime rates, early pregnancy etc., and helps society as a whole. Also, women (who are the majority of single parents) will feel less burdened and will have more time and energy to pursue their individuality.
Reply:Getting rid of feminism.
Reply:Feminism's control over the gender discourse, and the consequent one-sidedness of the consideration of the issues. It's not just a matter of specific concrete issues and voices, but of methods, criteria, and presuppositions. The phallocentrism of the past is treated as naive or worse, but the uterocentrism of today is treated as omniscient and benevolent.
___That's exactly what the phallocentric thinkers of the past thought, too, and the feminists who devised the critique of phallocentrism have no excuse not to have applied their critique to the modern age and its underlying trend toward uterocentrism. They can't claim ignorance about how gender-bias infects method, criteria, and presuppositions, and yet feminism avoids any such considerations when it involves looking in the mirror.
___The result is the very same sort of collective self-delusion that developed toward the end of the Middle Ages among the movers and shakers of the patriarchy. And since feminism infects the educated human-affairs discourse with this delusionality, the educated world's ability to solve human problems is diminished.
___We look back on Ancient and Medieval history with hindsight, and see how their unintended consequences and ignorance contributed to their characteristic problems. Future historians will look at us the same way, as backwards and superstitious, and see that the "progressive" and "sophisticated" trends of conventional wisdom lie at the center of our ignorance. It's just collective human ignorance at work.
___There could have been a huge lesson about the human capacity for intellectual self-delusion in feminism's critique of phallocentrism. Feminism, however, is more interested in acquisitiveness of money, political power, and the base freedoms of physical and material gratification than in the intrinsic value of truth and self-knowledge, and so the opportunity has thus far been squandered. Such a lesson would have pointed the way to some authentic assumption-questioning and towards understanding that what passes for it today is more likely to be the questioning of the assumptions of the prior era or of the "other guy", which is pretty trivial stuff.
___People talk about learning from history, and the human tendency for self-delusion was brought into high relief by the critique of phallocentrism. And there had never been such a golden opportunities for anything like this, since the patriarchy of the past was the first to keep history, to document its intellectual innovations, and to begin the process of the accumulation of such innovations. Only after such a phase of history was over could the whole process be examined with the benefit of hindsight.
___Feminism, though, isn't interested in the broader view or with getting at an important truth about the human condition. Its focus is too centered on self-centeredness as an epistemological goal, on subjectivism and the justification for emotion-based judgments per se, and the importance of politics in human literature and even science. What trips feminism up is that its bias is itself toward the justification of the subjective, the self-centered, and the biased.
___And as feminism and related ideologies keep pushing the idea that there's no general truth about the human condition, and nothing to be learned about studying the human conditioned that can be put to use solving human problems, the world keeps decaying. And conventional wisdom never thinks to ask if some of the bad trends might be due to the inintended consequences of "progressive" thinking, as they always have been before.
Reply:Misandry.
The growth of misandry in popular culture, and the mainstream's acceptance of misandrist ideology. The misandrist invasion and corruption of feminism (which once stood for equality).
Reply:For me, as many of you know, is rape.
I have a sense of humor, and am usually open-minded about almost anything else. But when it comes to this subject I am admittedly black and white.
I hate the word; I hate that it happened to me; I hate that it happens to others (men, women and children); I hate that others lie about it happening to them when it didn't; I hate jokes about it; I hate the thought of someone experimenting sexually a "rape" scenario...
I think you get the picture.
Reply:Last time I checked there were no important gender related issues. Everything is fine as is. Why change something if things are going well?
The question is above, of course, but try to be specific, i.e., "Rape," "Equal Pay," etc.
Give your reason(s) why as well, if you like.
What is the most important gender related issue in your opinion?
I am not sure it is the most important, but the most distressing in my eyes is the genocide on the female gender in many countries around the world.
Just who do they think will give birth to their sons in the future?
Reply:I have two actually
1- rape and how i see a lot of dumb asss remarks from posters as if they are trying to make it ok or give it reason. it is a Haynes crime and should be always treated as such.
2- women thinking it ok to nail a guy in the groin, it is made to be the thing to do under any reason. it should be a sex-crime as any other sex crime and carry with it the label that sex offenses give guys.
Reply:Same sex marriage
Obviously it's the most important issue of our day. A great deal of different levels of society are affected by this issue, whether or not they all discuss it.
It has become a major political issue as legalizing same sex marriage transgresses what was once strictly the domain of religions around the world.
Where it has already been legalized, it has affected business expense(providing additional health care). Where legal, it affects the tax system. Where legal, it affects the lives of parents who don't believe in it, who have to explain to their children same sex couples' lifestyles.
These are but some of the many and complex reasons.
Reply:In westernized countries, the way women wield power in relationships and the denial of it. I'm of the opinion that this causes most men %26amp; a lot of women to marginalize women's issues like equal pay, single motherhood, and other real issues. In 2nd and 3rd world countries, there's an immense amount of work to be done.
Reply:The wage gap
Reply:Single parenthood.
Both parents being actively involved in raising a child, not only does the child benefit, but a stable home also decreases crime rates, early pregnancy etc., and helps society as a whole. Also, women (who are the majority of single parents) will feel less burdened and will have more time and energy to pursue their individuality.
Reply:Getting rid of feminism.
Reply:Feminism's control over the gender discourse, and the consequent one-sidedness of the consideration of the issues. It's not just a matter of specific concrete issues and voices, but of methods, criteria, and presuppositions. The phallocentrism of the past is treated as naive or worse, but the uterocentrism of today is treated as omniscient and benevolent.
___That's exactly what the phallocentric thinkers of the past thought, too, and the feminists who devised the critique of phallocentrism have no excuse not to have applied their critique to the modern age and its underlying trend toward uterocentrism. They can't claim ignorance about how gender-bias infects method, criteria, and presuppositions, and yet feminism avoids any such considerations when it involves looking in the mirror.
___The result is the very same sort of collective self-delusion that developed toward the end of the Middle Ages among the movers and shakers of the patriarchy. And since feminism infects the educated human-affairs discourse with this delusionality, the educated world's ability to solve human problems is diminished.
___We look back on Ancient and Medieval history with hindsight, and see how their unintended consequences and ignorance contributed to their characteristic problems. Future historians will look at us the same way, as backwards and superstitious, and see that the "progressive" and "sophisticated" trends of conventional wisdom lie at the center of our ignorance. It's just collective human ignorance at work.
___There could have been a huge lesson about the human capacity for intellectual self-delusion in feminism's critique of phallocentrism. Feminism, however, is more interested in acquisitiveness of money, political power, and the base freedoms of physical and material gratification than in the intrinsic value of truth and self-knowledge, and so the opportunity has thus far been squandered. Such a lesson would have pointed the way to some authentic assumption-questioning and towards understanding that what passes for it today is more likely to be the questioning of the assumptions of the prior era or of the "other guy", which is pretty trivial stuff.
___People talk about learning from history, and the human tendency for self-delusion was brought into high relief by the critique of phallocentrism. And there had never been such a golden opportunities for anything like this, since the patriarchy of the past was the first to keep history, to document its intellectual innovations, and to begin the process of the accumulation of such innovations. Only after such a phase of history was over could the whole process be examined with the benefit of hindsight.
___Feminism, though, isn't interested in the broader view or with getting at an important truth about the human condition. Its focus is too centered on self-centeredness as an epistemological goal, on subjectivism and the justification for emotion-based judgments per se, and the importance of politics in human literature and even science. What trips feminism up is that its bias is itself toward the justification of the subjective, the self-centered, and the biased.
___And as feminism and related ideologies keep pushing the idea that there's no general truth about the human condition, and nothing to be learned about studying the human conditioned that can be put to use solving human problems, the world keeps decaying. And conventional wisdom never thinks to ask if some of the bad trends might be due to the inintended consequences of "progressive" thinking, as they always have been before.
Reply:Misandry.
The growth of misandry in popular culture, and the mainstream's acceptance of misandrist ideology. The misandrist invasion and corruption of feminism (which once stood for equality).
Reply:For me, as many of you know, is rape.
I have a sense of humor, and am usually open-minded about almost anything else. But when it comes to this subject I am admittedly black and white.
I hate the word; I hate that it happened to me; I hate that it happens to others (men, women and children); I hate that others lie about it happening to them when it didn't; I hate jokes about it; I hate the thought of someone experimenting sexually a "rape" scenario...
I think you get the picture.
Reply:Last time I checked there were no important gender related issues. Everything is fine as is. Why change something if things are going well?
What's your opinion on a 15 year old getting their tongue pierced?
Well, I just turned 15 last week and I wanted to get my tongue pierced tomorrow. My mom is totally against it, but my dad says that I can if I can pay for it (which I can) but I really don't want to go against what my mom says. What should I do? Please help me out. And please don't tell me I don't need to get my tongue pierced. I know all about the risks and everything that could happen becasue of it. Thanks Again!
What's your opinion on a 15 year old getting their tongue pierced?
Hey, well I'd say go for it. Its your body and you shoudl be able to do what you like with it :)
Talk to your mom about, find out why she's against it. Say that if she has a valid reason for you not getting it done, then you won't. If she just says its disgusting or you don;t need etc . . . then thats not a valid reason. If she says the risks, research the risks and say that its very unlikley that they'lll hit a nerve of whatever, and say that you will go to a professional. Please go to a professional anyway, they know what their doing :)
Make sure you know how to look after it, and buy lots of slushies, and cold drinks and ice lollies before hand. So that you will have somethign to eat afterwards, because someone people swell a lot an dthey can barely talk or eat afterwards. Also make sure they fit a long enough bar to accomodate for swelling. You may wnat to try numbing yoru tongue with ice before hand tooo, and I would recommend eating 2 hours before, so your not hungry straight afterwards and are actually able to eat. You'll probably be living off slushies and liquid for a few days :)
Good luck with your mom and your tongue piercing
Reply:If it's really important to you, then you should do it. But think about it: Do you want this because you want it as an individual? Or is it more because everyone else has one? And what about later in life... do you want a tongue piercing then? Also, would you really want to go against your mom's judgement? She knows a lot more about life than you do... Also, could you live with the guilt about going against your mom?
I'm not trying to lean you one way or another... I just want you to consider all of these things before you make a life decision. So, if you answered all of those questions AND have researched the consequences of tongue piercing and still feel like you want one, then go get one. It's your body.
Reply:I think you are too young because if it gets infected, then what are you going to do? Plus if you decide you don't like it the hole is still there and people might make fun of you because there is a hole in your tongue. But if is really important and really matters to you, then go ahead I don't really care, I'm just stating my opinion.
Reply:How long have you been wanting to get your tongue pierced? I think you should wait 6 months, then after that if you still want it then you should do it. Also, if you go against your mom it might cause problems, especially if your mom doens't want you to get it done but your dad said it's ok.. it might cause problems between them too.
Reply:NO!!!
Personally, I think that piercings anywhere except in the ears is not cute or hot. Every time you talk you show off a big piece of metal on your tongue. What's so cool about that? Plus, my cousin got his tongue pierced and he says its annoying when he is eating or chewing gum.
My answer is definitely NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:well i got my tongue pierced at 14 i believe..and of course my mom was against the whole thing at first but eventually she gave in!...lol but i believe u need a parents consent to get ur tongue pierced? and if ur dad says yeah then just do it! shes not gonna be mad forvever!...lol and if u dont like it u could easily take it out...but i dont think its such a big deal like half the people on hear make it seem...:P
P.s i still have it and im turning 20 in a few months
Reply:look i got my tongue pierced when i was 11 and i was horrible i had i done by my cuzin and it got all f uped and now i got a bump that never goes away.but if your 15 then i say jus do it cuz i would and i 16.you only live once screw you parents!!
Reply:If your dad say you can do it and you want to, then go for it.
I think it's just fine if a 15 year old has their tongue pierced.
Lots of them do so it's not anything unusual.
Do it!
Reply:well.... your tounge can easily get infected!|
and it will affect your teeth.
and yu cant talk rite till yu get used to it.
and honestly i dont think its to attractive
dont mean to bring yu down but i say no.
Reply:Go for it
Answer my pic one
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Reply:whats the rush,listen to your mum,if your sure its what you want wait untill your old enough not to need to ask your parents.
Reply:do what you want personally when i see people with their tongue pierced i think of them as being slutty
Reply:Do it.
It's a piercing, you can take it out...
Reply:whoa way too young for a tongue piercing!!
Reply:I would wait until you are sixteen or eighteen... Either way once you do your teeth are gonna go to hell....
Reply:It's ok
Reply:you do day gal
Reply:dont be emo
Reply:i got my tounge done at 14 ders nuffink wrong for it its your body do whateva u wan go crazy !!!!
Reply:honestly i would wait and till your 18 cause by then you can make your own mind up if you want it or if you don't. then you got to think about it this way to if you dad lets you and your mom says no they might end up fighting or they might end up not talking to each other and that wouldn't be good at all. its just like any other piercing it can get infected just as easy as any piercing honestly!.
* Comfortable: 3 days to 2 weeks
* Healing Time: 6 months
* Rinse frequently with warm salty water.
* Ask for your piercer's mobile phone number.
* Avoid putting anything dirty in your mouth and refrain from kissing and oral sex during the healing phase.
* Cold foods are best at first (e.g. ice-cream, milk shakes).
* Do not play with the jewelry against your teeth or press it into your gums.
* Never leave your jewelry out for more than a few hours during the first 6 months - the piercing may close.
* Take vitamin C and zinc to maximise your healing.
* To minimise swelling in the first few days, suck on ice-cubes and antibacterial/anti-inflammatory throat lozenges, and try not to talk too much.
Care Routine
* Day 1
1. Advice
Ask for the mobile phone number of your piercer. Misery is common during the first few days and you may worry about the swelling. I like to be available for re-assurance or advice.
2. Bleeding
The tongue has an excellent blood supply so expect some blood in your mouth during and just after the procedure.
3. Pain
You will experience some soreness for the first day or so. Paracetamol (e.g.Panadol, Tylenol) is an appropriate pain-reliever which may help you to sleep on the first night. Do not use aspirin as it promotes bleeding.
Days 2 - 5
1. Cold Drinks
Keep a supply of iced water on hand and sip this as required to reduce discomfort and swelling. Sucking ice cubes will also help.
2. Food
At this stage it may be difficult to talk and eat because your tongue will be swollen. It is important to maintain your food intake during the healing period. High-calorie foods (e.g. milkshakes, ice-cream) will keep up your energy levels – if you do not eat enough, the healing process may be delayed. Cold foods are better tolerated than hot foods.You should avoid anything spicy, or stringy foods that may get caught on your new piercing.
3. Mouthwashing
o Rinse your mouth with salty water as often as you like. The correct proportion is 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt to 8 ounces (250mls) of bottled water. Sea salt can be purchased from supermarkets or delicatessans. Do NOT use iodised salt as the iodine slows healing.
o Try sucking antibacterial/anti-inflammatory throat lozenges such as Difflam ® to reduce the swelling.
o Use a disinfectant mouthwash after eating:
+ Biotene ®
+ Listerine ®:It should be diluted to a quarter of the usual strength – otherwise the mouthwash will destroy your naturally occurring enzymes and kill the exposed healing tissues.
+ Oral_B ®
+ Rembrandt ®
+ Tech 2000
o If your tongue turns brown or green this is a sign that you should reduce the amount of mouthwash that you are using.
o Do not use mouthwashes or toothpastes containing peroxide.
4. Pain
After the first day you should not need any more pain relief.
5. Plaque
Buy a new soft bristle toothbrush. If any plaque forms on the jewelry itself, gently remove it with a toothbrush.
6. Swelling
You may experience some swelling on Day 1, but the worst swelling occurs during Days 2-4. The swelling often feels much worse than it really is. Ice and cold drinks will help reduce swelling. Hot foods, spicy foods, talking a lot will tend to increase the swelling.
7. Worry
It is common to feel a bit depressed and anxious at this time. As a doctor I very occasionally supply the patient with two diazepam 5mg tablets and ask the patient to take a quarter of a tablet night and morning. Diazepam is a muscle relaxant and anti-anxiety agent. It helps relax the muscles of the tongue and relax the patient. You should not drive if taking diazepam. If you are in a drug rehabilitation program you should discuss taking diazepam with your sponsor or doctor.
* Days 6 - 14
1. Changing Barbells
Your initial barbell is usually longer than the your tongue is thick, to accommodate swelling. After 5 - 10 days most people will see their piercer to fit a shorter bar.
2. Healing
A tongue piercing should be very comfortable after 2 weeks. However the piercing is not permanent till 6 months have elapsed. Don’t play with or chew on your piercing as this can lead to the formation of scar tissue.
3. Hygiene
Avoid putting anything dirty in your mouth and refrain from kissing and oral sex during the healing period.
4. Safety Check
You should check that the ball is firmly screwed on to the barbell about once a week. Wash your hands with antibacterial soap before touching the piercing.
5. Warning
Never leave your piercing without jewelry for more than a few hours during the first 6 months! Even after this time a fully healed piercing may shrink, making it difficult to re-insert the jewelry.
Piercing Options and Jewelry Choices
* Suitable Positions
1. Midline Piercings
Correct Positioning is critical with tongue piercings. The correct place is in the midline, on the front third of the tongue far enough back so that the jewelry does not hit the teeth when speaking but not so far back that the piercing is stretched when swallowing or yawning. The further back the piercing the worse the swelling and pain during the first week.
2. Side Piercings
Piercings at the side of the tongue should only be undertaken by very experienced piercers.
3. Horizontal Piercings
These are very likely to cause nerve damage and are never recommended.
* Suitable Types
1. Bar bells
Internally threaded bar bells are better as they cause less damage when changing jewelry. If the bar is externally threaded, be very sure that no threads are exposed and avoid taking the jewelry in and out. Ask whether a range of balls and accessories is available as people like to wear different balls at different times e.g. fluoro balls when night-clubbing, clear balls at work. Jewelry is also available that is flesh coloured and inconspicuous.
2. Captured bead rings
Rings are sometimes used at the side of the tongue but are not recommended as a first tongue piercing.
* Suitable Sizes
1. Gauge
Only 14 gauge or heavier jewelry should be used. Smaller gauges will migrate out through the tongue and be very uncomfortable to wear.
2. Initial Barbell Length
5/8" to 7/8"
16mm to 22mm
3. Eventual Barbell length
7/16" to 5/8"
11mm to 16mm
* Suitable Materials
Surgical Stainless Steel, 18 carat gold, titanium, niobium.
* Changing Jewelry:
It is best to change jewelry during the two weeks, but this is best done by a professional piercer. After that time it should be easy to change jewelry yourself.
Other Issues
* Alcohol
Drinking alcohol decreases your co-ordination and increases the risk of biting your jewelry and cracking a tooth. If you do drink, choose low alcohol beverages such as beer or cider. Any drink with more than 10% alcohol is likely to hurt and will impair the healing process.
* Aspiration
Be aware that with tongue piercing, aspiration is a risk if the ball unscrews from the barbell and roles back down your throat into your windpipe. The ball may then lodge in your lungs. This is a medical emergency: Call an ambulance.
* Bacterial Infections
1. Infections are uncommon with tongue piercings. Avoid putting anything dirty into your mouth (e.g. chewing pens and fingernails).
2. Even though your mouth harbours more bacteria than any other part of your body, the washing action of your saliva and the enzymes it contains improves healing.
3. Refrain from kissing and oral sex during the healing period.
4. Symptoms of infection include increased pain, increased redness and an increase in the amount and thickness of the discharge. The infected discharge is usually thick and yellow, green or grey and may have an unusual odour. Consult with your physician or piercer and do not remove the jewelry until you seek advice.
* Cleaning
Expect to see white material collecting around the balls of your barbell. This is a sign of healing. Gently clean this material away with a soft toothbrush. Never use undiluted mouthwash or alcohol to clean your piercing. These will kill the healing flesh.
* Mouthwashes
I advise against the use of mouthwashes such as Listerine. After several days of frequent use the tongue surface usually turns green or brown and looks decidedly unhealthy. Please just use plain salty water.
* Smoking
Smoking is used as a method of cooking food. Smoked tongue is a delicacy in some cultures. Smoking your own tongue is your own personal choice. I cannot recommend it. Smoking slows healing by suppressing your immune system and blood circulation.
* Teeth
1. The most obvious risk of tongue piercing is chipped or broken teeth. This usua
What's your opinion on a 15 year old getting their tongue pierced?
Hey, well I'd say go for it. Its your body and you shoudl be able to do what you like with it :)
Talk to your mom about, find out why she's against it. Say that if she has a valid reason for you not getting it done, then you won't. If she just says its disgusting or you don;t need etc . . . then thats not a valid reason. If she says the risks, research the risks and say that its very unlikley that they'lll hit a nerve of whatever, and say that you will go to a professional. Please go to a professional anyway, they know what their doing :)
Make sure you know how to look after it, and buy lots of slushies, and cold drinks and ice lollies before hand. So that you will have somethign to eat afterwards, because someone people swell a lot an dthey can barely talk or eat afterwards. Also make sure they fit a long enough bar to accomodate for swelling. You may wnat to try numbing yoru tongue with ice before hand tooo, and I would recommend eating 2 hours before, so your not hungry straight afterwards and are actually able to eat. You'll probably be living off slushies and liquid for a few days :)
Good luck with your mom and your tongue piercing
Reply:If it's really important to you, then you should do it. But think about it: Do you want this because you want it as an individual? Or is it more because everyone else has one? And what about later in life... do you want a tongue piercing then? Also, would you really want to go against your mom's judgement? She knows a lot more about life than you do... Also, could you live with the guilt about going against your mom?
I'm not trying to lean you one way or another... I just want you to consider all of these things before you make a life decision. So, if you answered all of those questions AND have researched the consequences of tongue piercing and still feel like you want one, then go get one. It's your body.
Reply:I think you are too young because if it gets infected, then what are you going to do? Plus if you decide you don't like it the hole is still there and people might make fun of you because there is a hole in your tongue. But if is really important and really matters to you, then go ahead I don't really care, I'm just stating my opinion.
Reply:How long have you been wanting to get your tongue pierced? I think you should wait 6 months, then after that if you still want it then you should do it. Also, if you go against your mom it might cause problems, especially if your mom doens't want you to get it done but your dad said it's ok.. it might cause problems between them too.
Reply:NO!!!
Personally, I think that piercings anywhere except in the ears is not cute or hot. Every time you talk you show off a big piece of metal on your tongue. What's so cool about that? Plus, my cousin got his tongue pierced and he says its annoying when he is eating or chewing gum.
My answer is definitely NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:well i got my tongue pierced at 14 i believe..and of course my mom was against the whole thing at first but eventually she gave in!...lol but i believe u need a parents consent to get ur tongue pierced? and if ur dad says yeah then just do it! shes not gonna be mad forvever!...lol and if u dont like it u could easily take it out...but i dont think its such a big deal like half the people on hear make it seem...:P
P.s i still have it and im turning 20 in a few months
Reply:look i got my tongue pierced when i was 11 and i was horrible i had i done by my cuzin and it got all f uped and now i got a bump that never goes away.but if your 15 then i say jus do it cuz i would and i 16.you only live once screw you parents!!
Reply:If your dad say you can do it and you want to, then go for it.
I think it's just fine if a 15 year old has their tongue pierced.
Lots of them do so it's not anything unusual.
Do it!
Reply:well.... your tounge can easily get infected!|
and it will affect your teeth.
and yu cant talk rite till yu get used to it.
and honestly i dont think its to attractive
dont mean to bring yu down but i say no.
Reply:Go for it
Answer my pic one
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...
Reply:whats the rush,listen to your mum,if your sure its what you want wait untill your old enough not to need to ask your parents.
Reply:do what you want personally when i see people with their tongue pierced i think of them as being slutty
Reply:Do it.
It's a piercing, you can take it out...
Reply:whoa way too young for a tongue piercing!!
Reply:I would wait until you are sixteen or eighteen... Either way once you do your teeth are gonna go to hell....
Reply:It's ok
Reply:you do day gal
Reply:dont be emo
Reply:i got my tounge done at 14 ders nuffink wrong for it its your body do whateva u wan go crazy !!!!
Reply:honestly i would wait and till your 18 cause by then you can make your own mind up if you want it or if you don't. then you got to think about it this way to if you dad lets you and your mom says no they might end up fighting or they might end up not talking to each other and that wouldn't be good at all. its just like any other piercing it can get infected just as easy as any piercing honestly!.
* Comfortable: 3 days to 2 weeks
* Healing Time: 6 months
* Rinse frequently with warm salty water.
* Ask for your piercer's mobile phone number.
* Avoid putting anything dirty in your mouth and refrain from kissing and oral sex during the healing phase.
* Cold foods are best at first (e.g. ice-cream, milk shakes).
* Do not play with the jewelry against your teeth or press it into your gums.
* Never leave your jewelry out for more than a few hours during the first 6 months - the piercing may close.
* Take vitamin C and zinc to maximise your healing.
* To minimise swelling in the first few days, suck on ice-cubes and antibacterial/anti-inflammatory throat lozenges, and try not to talk too much.
Care Routine
* Day 1
1. Advice
Ask for the mobile phone number of your piercer. Misery is common during the first few days and you may worry about the swelling. I like to be available for re-assurance or advice.
2. Bleeding
The tongue has an excellent blood supply so expect some blood in your mouth during and just after the procedure.
3. Pain
You will experience some soreness for the first day or so. Paracetamol (e.g.Panadol, Tylenol) is an appropriate pain-reliever which may help you to sleep on the first night. Do not use aspirin as it promotes bleeding.
Days 2 - 5
1. Cold Drinks
Keep a supply of iced water on hand and sip this as required to reduce discomfort and swelling. Sucking ice cubes will also help.
2. Food
At this stage it may be difficult to talk and eat because your tongue will be swollen. It is important to maintain your food intake during the healing period. High-calorie foods (e.g. milkshakes, ice-cream) will keep up your energy levels – if you do not eat enough, the healing process may be delayed. Cold foods are better tolerated than hot foods.You should avoid anything spicy, or stringy foods that may get caught on your new piercing.
3. Mouthwashing
o Rinse your mouth with salty water as often as you like. The correct proportion is 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt to 8 ounces (250mls) of bottled water. Sea salt can be purchased from supermarkets or delicatessans. Do NOT use iodised salt as the iodine slows healing.
o Try sucking antibacterial/anti-inflammatory throat lozenges such as Difflam ® to reduce the swelling.
o Use a disinfectant mouthwash after eating:
+ Biotene ®
+ Listerine ®:It should be diluted to a quarter of the usual strength – otherwise the mouthwash will destroy your naturally occurring enzymes and kill the exposed healing tissues.
+ Oral_B ®
+ Rembrandt ®
+ Tech 2000
o If your tongue turns brown or green this is a sign that you should reduce the amount of mouthwash that you are using.
o Do not use mouthwashes or toothpastes containing peroxide.
4. Pain
After the first day you should not need any more pain relief.
5. Plaque
Buy a new soft bristle toothbrush. If any plaque forms on the jewelry itself, gently remove it with a toothbrush.
6. Swelling
You may experience some swelling on Day 1, but the worst swelling occurs during Days 2-4. The swelling often feels much worse than it really is. Ice and cold drinks will help reduce swelling. Hot foods, spicy foods, talking a lot will tend to increase the swelling.
7. Worry
It is common to feel a bit depressed and anxious at this time. As a doctor I very occasionally supply the patient with two diazepam 5mg tablets and ask the patient to take a quarter of a tablet night and morning. Diazepam is a muscle relaxant and anti-anxiety agent. It helps relax the muscles of the tongue and relax the patient. You should not drive if taking diazepam. If you are in a drug rehabilitation program you should discuss taking diazepam with your sponsor or doctor.
* Days 6 - 14
1. Changing Barbells
Your initial barbell is usually longer than the your tongue is thick, to accommodate swelling. After 5 - 10 days most people will see their piercer to fit a shorter bar.
2. Healing
A tongue piercing should be very comfortable after 2 weeks. However the piercing is not permanent till 6 months have elapsed. Don’t play with or chew on your piercing as this can lead to the formation of scar tissue.
3. Hygiene
Avoid putting anything dirty in your mouth and refrain from kissing and oral sex during the healing period.
4. Safety Check
You should check that the ball is firmly screwed on to the barbell about once a week. Wash your hands with antibacterial soap before touching the piercing.
5. Warning
Never leave your piercing without jewelry for more than a few hours during the first 6 months! Even after this time a fully healed piercing may shrink, making it difficult to re-insert the jewelry.
Piercing Options and Jewelry Choices
* Suitable Positions
1. Midline Piercings
Correct Positioning is critical with tongue piercings. The correct place is in the midline, on the front third of the tongue far enough back so that the jewelry does not hit the teeth when speaking but not so far back that the piercing is stretched when swallowing or yawning. The further back the piercing the worse the swelling and pain during the first week.
2. Side Piercings
Piercings at the side of the tongue should only be undertaken by very experienced piercers.
3. Horizontal Piercings
These are very likely to cause nerve damage and are never recommended.
* Suitable Types
1. Bar bells
Internally threaded bar bells are better as they cause less damage when changing jewelry. If the bar is externally threaded, be very sure that no threads are exposed and avoid taking the jewelry in and out. Ask whether a range of balls and accessories is available as people like to wear different balls at different times e.g. fluoro balls when night-clubbing, clear balls at work. Jewelry is also available that is flesh coloured and inconspicuous.
2. Captured bead rings
Rings are sometimes used at the side of the tongue but are not recommended as a first tongue piercing.
* Suitable Sizes
1. Gauge
Only 14 gauge or heavier jewelry should be used. Smaller gauges will migrate out through the tongue and be very uncomfortable to wear.
2. Initial Barbell Length
5/8" to 7/8"
16mm to 22mm
3. Eventual Barbell length
7/16" to 5/8"
11mm to 16mm
* Suitable Materials
Surgical Stainless Steel, 18 carat gold, titanium, niobium.
* Changing Jewelry:
It is best to change jewelry during the two weeks, but this is best done by a professional piercer. After that time it should be easy to change jewelry yourself.
Other Issues
* Alcohol
Drinking alcohol decreases your co-ordination and increases the risk of biting your jewelry and cracking a tooth. If you do drink, choose low alcohol beverages such as beer or cider. Any drink with more than 10% alcohol is likely to hurt and will impair the healing process.
* Aspiration
Be aware that with tongue piercing, aspiration is a risk if the ball unscrews from the barbell and roles back down your throat into your windpipe. The ball may then lodge in your lungs. This is a medical emergency: Call an ambulance.
* Bacterial Infections
1. Infections are uncommon with tongue piercings. Avoid putting anything dirty into your mouth (e.g. chewing pens and fingernails).
2. Even though your mouth harbours more bacteria than any other part of your body, the washing action of your saliva and the enzymes it contains improves healing.
3. Refrain from kissing and oral sex during the healing period.
4. Symptoms of infection include increased pain, increased redness and an increase in the amount and thickness of the discharge. The infected discharge is usually thick and yellow, green or grey and may have an unusual odour. Consult with your physician or piercer and do not remove the jewelry until you seek advice.
* Cleaning
Expect to see white material collecting around the balls of your barbell. This is a sign of healing. Gently clean this material away with a soft toothbrush. Never use undiluted mouthwash or alcohol to clean your piercing. These will kill the healing flesh.
* Mouthwashes
I advise against the use of mouthwashes such as Listerine. After several days of frequent use the tongue surface usually turns green or brown and looks decidedly unhealthy. Please just use plain salty water.
* Smoking
Smoking is used as a method of cooking food. Smoked tongue is a delicacy in some cultures. Smoking your own tongue is your own personal choice. I cannot recommend it. Smoking slows healing by suppressing your immune system and blood circulation.
* Teeth
1. The most obvious risk of tongue piercing is chipped or broken teeth. This usua
What is your opinion about this living arrangement?
Me and one of my close friends want to get an apartment. We found an absolute gorgeous one (brand new) for 765...which comes out to be 382.50 per person. I have lived on my own for the past year when i was away at college....Well now I am back in my hometown and finishing up college here. Do you think it is stupid to move into an apartment and pay rent and all of that when you could live at home for free? I just dont want to live at home anymore. I want to be independant!! Any advice?
What is your opinion about this living arrangement?
Sometimes you just have to get out on your own; but I would think about discussing with my friend what would happen, if for some reason, someone were to get ill or any number of things, and could not pay their part of the rent. Even though you wouldn't think of it happening, it does, best friends included. I moved out to live with my brother and his wife...they got divorced a few months later, my other brother moved in, he went bankrupt, then my other brother went bankrupt, and I also lost my job...each of us took turns being financially ruined. It caused a LOT of tension between us. It was crazy, it seemed like they couldn't remember when they went through the same thing, just a couple months prior. Definitely make sure you look over the contract REALLY well and find out what would happen if you have to break the lease or if one person leaves, if you would be permitted to sublease. If you can come to a good agreement and feel safe that things will go smoothly; I think it sounds like it would be really fun. Just make sure you remember to give each other their space. Good luck!
Reply:It is not a financially sound decision. It would be better to live at home and save what you can. Then purchase a house that is a two or four unit. You will collect the rent and your tenants will pay the mortgage for you. I would use credit cards now to establish good credit. Just be sure to pay off the balance each month. Even if you only use $100 to $200 each month, it will look good later when you apply for a mortgage.
Bite the bullet and live at home a while and be glad that you can. The sooner you buy a house that generates income, the sooner you will be rich.
Reply:What I found strange is you are supposedly college educated and your grammar is terriable
Reply:no. i think it's good for you to take steps to be independent. it will teach you responsibility. GOOD LUCK!
Reply:Being able to live at home with your parents is a great opportunity to save up money - to travel or for big purchases - or saving towards the deposit on a house . But are you the kind of person that will do that ? my brother said thats what he was going to do but while he was at home he just spent all his extra money on silly stuff he didn't need ! And didn't end up saving any .
Plus if you got used to be away from home it may be harder than you imagine to go back ! you are going to have start living independently sooner or later -so its just a matter of when. will you regret this savings opportunity ?
Reply:well you will spend money on renting it, sounds like a waste if you have to use the loan to pay it off. id try to find a cheaper one. but it just depends how bad you want to be away from home and what its worth to you.
Reply:Go for it.
What is your opinion about this living arrangement?
Sometimes you just have to get out on your own; but I would think about discussing with my friend what would happen, if for some reason, someone were to get ill or any number of things, and could not pay their part of the rent. Even though you wouldn't think of it happening, it does, best friends included. I moved out to live with my brother and his wife...they got divorced a few months later, my other brother moved in, he went bankrupt, then my other brother went bankrupt, and I also lost my job...each of us took turns being financially ruined. It caused a LOT of tension between us. It was crazy, it seemed like they couldn't remember when they went through the same thing, just a couple months prior. Definitely make sure you look over the contract REALLY well and find out what would happen if you have to break the lease or if one person leaves, if you would be permitted to sublease. If you can come to a good agreement and feel safe that things will go smoothly; I think it sounds like it would be really fun. Just make sure you remember to give each other their space. Good luck!
Reply:It is not a financially sound decision. It would be better to live at home and save what you can. Then purchase a house that is a two or four unit. You will collect the rent and your tenants will pay the mortgage for you. I would use credit cards now to establish good credit. Just be sure to pay off the balance each month. Even if you only use $100 to $200 each month, it will look good later when you apply for a mortgage.
Bite the bullet and live at home a while and be glad that you can. The sooner you buy a house that generates income, the sooner you will be rich.
Reply:What I found strange is you are supposedly college educated and your grammar is terriable
Reply:no. i think it's good for you to take steps to be independent. it will teach you responsibility. GOOD LUCK!
Reply:Being able to live at home with your parents is a great opportunity to save up money - to travel or for big purchases - or saving towards the deposit on a house . But are you the kind of person that will do that ? my brother said thats what he was going to do but while he was at home he just spent all his extra money on silly stuff he didn't need ! And didn't end up saving any .
Plus if you got used to be away from home it may be harder than you imagine to go back ! you are going to have start living independently sooner or later -so its just a matter of when. will you regret this savings opportunity ?
Reply:well you will spend money on renting it, sounds like a waste if you have to use the loan to pay it off. id try to find a cheaper one. but it just depends how bad you want to be away from home and what its worth to you.
Reply:Go for it.
What is your opinion on creating a genetically perfect baby?
I have a debate for school coming up on this topic, and just wanted to know what everyone else thinks about it.
Our topic is, do you agree or disagree that parents should be able to create the "perfect" baby if they can pay for it?
Our stance on the topic is that we disagree because of the high costs and poor quality of life for the child. What do you think?
What is your opinion on creating a genetically perfect baby?
I don't agree with creating a genetically perfect baby. It would cost too much to "perfect", meanwhile there are plenty of kids out there who could be adopted. Even if people could afford it, why would they pay so much for a perfect baby, when they could adopt an equally perfect orphan?
Also, what is perfect to one person, may not be perfect to another. So perfection would not exist in the "genetically perfect baby".
Reply:i think that is so weird
Reply:If "genetically perfect" refers to removing any genes that cause birth defects, disease, or other types of illness, then I would be fine with that. However, if referring to the sex, color of eyes, skin, type of hair, etc., then no, I would not be for that.
Reply:I think we need to leave nature to nature. Let's take a small example first!- free radicals.
Natural fats in butter are saturated. They have long chains of fatty acids that are bent because of the bonds in the molecules.
Somebody got the idea that we should use unsaturated fat (oil, instead of cream), and then bend it to become a solid by adding hydrogen atoms (Hydrogenated oil? ever hear of it?) So, basically, we got these things called tranfats now, and some foods still have them, with these extra atoms stuffed inside of them.
These particles will eventually break off of the fat molecules, because the bonds are man-made, and not forced. The molecules start to knock around inside the cell walls in our bodies, BUT they don't kill the cells. The cells become CANCEROUS. These things are also known as free-radicals. This is why we have things called ANTI-OXIDANTS, which are most often natural, but in any case they have become a big seller in the food industries. The antioxidants attach to the free radicals, so they don't destroy so many cells.
So now, if a stupid thing like adding an atom here and there to oil can give us cancer, and that from outside foods, what in the world will we do to our children if we start mixing and matching DNA codes?
The molecules there are SOSOSOSOSO So much more complex!
Mistakes are more than likely to happen, and then we have MUTATED children.
The problem is, what if the DNA doesn't mutate until the baby is a few months old?
Years old?
Will we see more mental illness, cancer, etc?
Do you know that studies have shown that the genes of a father actually do pass through the mother's placenta and become part of her?
Do you know that we can play God with gene therapy, wherein DNA comes in through dead viruses, and changes the DNA in our bodies?
Isn't that scary enough?
Why would we want to have a kid's DNA mutating, because was fake DNA, in one little spot, and ruining the whole life? THe life of the families?
No, natural is best.
Case closed.
Reply:A better position to take would be to ask the question "what is perfect" people's genetics have evolved to fill the best abilities from reality. Science always thinks it can do it better. certain traits evolve to combat diseases and others for reasons that we cannot begin to grasp. What may seen perfect on paper isn't always "perfect" in reality.
Reply:i dont think you should mess with genetics. i bet there are a lot of flaws in doing this that could end up damaging the child. also if god wanted us to choose how our children would turn out he would have given us that option. i am not religious in the slightest but i do believe if it was meant to be that way then god would have made it that way. it's also the differences in people that make up who they are....why would you want to mess with that? everyone has some unique things about them, that shouldn't be changed by shallow rich parents.
Reply:"poor quality of life for the child", what?
I think paying to enhance your baby just because you can is wrong and should be made illegal when the technology becomes available. But, on the other hand, I am not against genetic manipulation of an unborn embryo. If they could test for things that would be problimatic in children once they are born, if they had the ability to fix that, and ONLY that, I would support it.
Reply:First of all I know this question was not written on the religion site, however, being a Christian, I have to say, we cannot play God. However, God creates a child, it is perfect in his eyes. I totally disagree that parents can chose to create a certain baby. You can pay for anything today, but that does not make it morally correct. High costs is the least part of the equation.
Reply:you have a better chance of having a baby free of disease
Reply:Your stance is against your argument. It was already presupposed that the cost was affordable and who is to say that a child will have a poor quality of life?
I'm not necessarily for genetic "tinkering" as there may still be some unknown consequences but if research proves that some maladies that affect humans can be engineered out of our genes, I do not have any problem with researching those efforts.
The argument against would be that a division of people by class for the ability or inability to have this type of procedure done (haves and have-nots if you will).
Reply:well im against it , just because u have a baby genetically perfect ther can still be learning problems etc , it wont make the child smarter strounger etc , so know im against it 100 percent whay have a child that u have chose the sex , etc , its not right i dont care if u have money or not if there gonna allow pepole to do this when not medically nessary i fill that they should ok stem cell research
Reply:I agree with it... though i'd have to say I think it should be free. It should be considered a sin when technology like this comes around for your child not to have perfect genetics.
Reply:Every baby is already created perfectly, any decent human being who has a baby will tell you the same. A "genetically" perfect baby would not even be human.
Reply:I don't like it...it'll end up dieing like all those sheep and goats or whatever else them scientists have messed with.
Reply:We need to produce better humans some how. What we have sucks.
Reply:i think that's weird. nothing is perfect.
Reply:no one should ever be able to alter an unborn person
plastic surgery is available for anyone that doesnt like their appearance..
let that person decide for themselves
Reply:Actually I don't think the child would have a poor quality of life
because
The parents really want the child the pregnancy is planned and not a mistake.
The child would be healthy and free of a lot of genetic diseases.
The parents have plenty of cash to educate and clothe and feed the child.
The only down side is that it is elitist, only rich people are able to do it, and their is no class distinction when it comes to diseases, therefore there are people out there with not enough money to do it even though serious illnesses run in their family!
Reply:what is a perfect baby..are they blond have dark hair. what is the colour of their skin. I think how dare us try and say who is perfect and not, let the natural course of life take over. I don't by any means think that there will be less diseases at all because there are plenty of disease that are non genetically related i think if you can not be happy with what you created you should not have children
Reply:No they should not create perfection. It does not exist. Money cannot buy everything. They will always find something that they could have done better, the wrong color eyes, too short of a torso, too long of a torso, wrong skin color, too light, too dark. Oh my it could go on and on...........
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Our topic is, do you agree or disagree that parents should be able to create the "perfect" baby if they can pay for it?
Our stance on the topic is that we disagree because of the high costs and poor quality of life for the child. What do you think?
What is your opinion on creating a genetically perfect baby?
I don't agree with creating a genetically perfect baby. It would cost too much to "perfect", meanwhile there are plenty of kids out there who could be adopted. Even if people could afford it, why would they pay so much for a perfect baby, when they could adopt an equally perfect orphan?
Also, what is perfect to one person, may not be perfect to another. So perfection would not exist in the "genetically perfect baby".
Reply:i think that is so weird
Reply:If "genetically perfect" refers to removing any genes that cause birth defects, disease, or other types of illness, then I would be fine with that. However, if referring to the sex, color of eyes, skin, type of hair, etc., then no, I would not be for that.
Reply:I think we need to leave nature to nature. Let's take a small example first!- free radicals.
Natural fats in butter are saturated. They have long chains of fatty acids that are bent because of the bonds in the molecules.
Somebody got the idea that we should use unsaturated fat (oil, instead of cream), and then bend it to become a solid by adding hydrogen atoms (Hydrogenated oil? ever hear of it?) So, basically, we got these things called tranfats now, and some foods still have them, with these extra atoms stuffed inside of them.
These particles will eventually break off of the fat molecules, because the bonds are man-made, and not forced. The molecules start to knock around inside the cell walls in our bodies, BUT they don't kill the cells. The cells become CANCEROUS. These things are also known as free-radicals. This is why we have things called ANTI-OXIDANTS, which are most often natural, but in any case they have become a big seller in the food industries. The antioxidants attach to the free radicals, so they don't destroy so many cells.
So now, if a stupid thing like adding an atom here and there to oil can give us cancer, and that from outside foods, what in the world will we do to our children if we start mixing and matching DNA codes?
The molecules there are SOSOSOSOSO So much more complex!
Mistakes are more than likely to happen, and then we have MUTATED children.
The problem is, what if the DNA doesn't mutate until the baby is a few months old?
Years old?
Will we see more mental illness, cancer, etc?
Do you know that studies have shown that the genes of a father actually do pass through the mother's placenta and become part of her?
Do you know that we can play God with gene therapy, wherein DNA comes in through dead viruses, and changes the DNA in our bodies?
Isn't that scary enough?
Why would we want to have a kid's DNA mutating, because was fake DNA, in one little spot, and ruining the whole life? THe life of the families?
No, natural is best.
Case closed.
Reply:A better position to take would be to ask the question "what is perfect" people's genetics have evolved to fill the best abilities from reality. Science always thinks it can do it better. certain traits evolve to combat diseases and others for reasons that we cannot begin to grasp. What may seen perfect on paper isn't always "perfect" in reality.
Reply:i dont think you should mess with genetics. i bet there are a lot of flaws in doing this that could end up damaging the child. also if god wanted us to choose how our children would turn out he would have given us that option. i am not religious in the slightest but i do believe if it was meant to be that way then god would have made it that way. it's also the differences in people that make up who they are....why would you want to mess with that? everyone has some unique things about them, that shouldn't be changed by shallow rich parents.
Reply:"poor quality of life for the child", what?
I think paying to enhance your baby just because you can is wrong and should be made illegal when the technology becomes available. But, on the other hand, I am not against genetic manipulation of an unborn embryo. If they could test for things that would be problimatic in children once they are born, if they had the ability to fix that, and ONLY that, I would support it.
Reply:First of all I know this question was not written on the religion site, however, being a Christian, I have to say, we cannot play God. However, God creates a child, it is perfect in his eyes. I totally disagree that parents can chose to create a certain baby. You can pay for anything today, but that does not make it morally correct. High costs is the least part of the equation.
Reply:you have a better chance of having a baby free of disease
Reply:Your stance is against your argument. It was already presupposed that the cost was affordable and who is to say that a child will have a poor quality of life?
I'm not necessarily for genetic "tinkering" as there may still be some unknown consequences but if research proves that some maladies that affect humans can be engineered out of our genes, I do not have any problem with researching those efforts.
The argument against would be that a division of people by class for the ability or inability to have this type of procedure done (haves and have-nots if you will).
Reply:well im against it , just because u have a baby genetically perfect ther can still be learning problems etc , it wont make the child smarter strounger etc , so know im against it 100 percent whay have a child that u have chose the sex , etc , its not right i dont care if u have money or not if there gonna allow pepole to do this when not medically nessary i fill that they should ok stem cell research
Reply:I agree with it... though i'd have to say I think it should be free. It should be considered a sin when technology like this comes around for your child not to have perfect genetics.
Reply:Every baby is already created perfectly, any decent human being who has a baby will tell you the same. A "genetically" perfect baby would not even be human.
Reply:I don't like it...it'll end up dieing like all those sheep and goats or whatever else them scientists have messed with.
Reply:We need to produce better humans some how. What we have sucks.
Reply:i think that's weird. nothing is perfect.
Reply:no one should ever be able to alter an unborn person
plastic surgery is available for anyone that doesnt like their appearance..
let that person decide for themselves
Reply:Actually I don't think the child would have a poor quality of life
because
The parents really want the child the pregnancy is planned and not a mistake.
The child would be healthy and free of a lot of genetic diseases.
The parents have plenty of cash to educate and clothe and feed the child.
The only down side is that it is elitist, only rich people are able to do it, and their is no class distinction when it comes to diseases, therefore there are people out there with not enough money to do it even though serious illnesses run in their family!
Reply:what is a perfect baby..are they blond have dark hair. what is the colour of their skin. I think how dare us try and say who is perfect and not, let the natural course of life take over. I don't by any means think that there will be less diseases at all because there are plenty of disease that are non genetically related i think if you can not be happy with what you created you should not have children
Reply:No they should not create perfection. It does not exist. Money cannot buy everything. They will always find something that they could have done better, the wrong color eyes, too short of a torso, too long of a torso, wrong skin color, too light, too dark. Oh my it could go on and on...........
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What is your opinion on rehabilitation in the prison system?
Should taxpayers pay for murderers to take college courses? How do you think prisoners should be treated?
What is your opinion on rehabilitation in the prison system?
Prison is already a place to get an education. The education is from other prisoners on how to do crime. As a generalization, they do not like societies rules and feel they have the right to take anything they can get away with. The concept of earning money and paying bills is a way of "rich" and they have no interest in participating in.
A small percentage, maybe 15%, decide they no longer want to be followers of this crowd. They often can be found going to the prison chappel. Some will even preach and gain confidence doing so. They learn to lead.
Exiting prison is really hard on them. They get a very small check and use most of it for a bus ride back to the county they commited the crime in. First stop is the Parole officer who then provides them a list of housing options or they can go it alone. They are lost, often without family (as they have given up on them). They have no credit, so can't buy or rent a thing. They don't normally want help. Without anything, doing another crime is easier. They often don't mind getting caught. Prison was easier. They put a roof over your head, tell you what to do, and feed you.
Some Counties provide a mentor program (e.g. Orange County, CA). A few take up the offer. It's very successful for those that do.
Yes, I think providing an education is good for prisoners. They get to concentrate on something positive rather than distructive. It provides hope. Humans need goals.
If we ever want to stop paying 20 to 30 thousand a year to house a prisoner out of taxpayer dollars, we need to provide therapy, education, drug rehabilitiation, and other tools so they can contribute to society. So they can start paying taxes like the rest of us.
Reply:There is a growing movement on the Conservative end that rehabilitation in the prison system is a good thing. Remember not all prisoners are rapists and murders. Some are in there for robbery and such. Let's give people who will be released back into society the tools to become a positive citizen so they do not go back.
Reply:There is no rehabilitation in the prison system. That is officially no longer a goal of imprisonment. Prison is for punishment and deterrence.
However, prisoners are still people. They must be allowed to continue to live despite incarceration. Allowing prisoners to read and study and even take college courses is a benefit to society, because someday, these people will no longer be in prison.
However, most long-term prisoners become institutionalized and will be in and out of prison for the rest of their lives. Being deprived of liberty is their punishment, their continued existence and humanity shouldn't be taken away, as well.
Reply:If a person really wants to better themselves I say go for it! That way when they do return to society they will not go back to their old way of life...that is the only reason why there are repeat offenders, prison does not rehabilitate in my opinion, they babysit most of them in between crimes.
Reply:I don't think so, but if we don't, how are they ever going to become contributing members of society?
Reply:Democrats believe that "Sensitivity Classes" will cure murderers, rapists and child molesters.
And..... followed up by "Big Democrat Group Hugs".
And all prisoners can be let out of prison.
Reply:I pay enough damn money each year, which I don't mind as long as it benefits my country!
Murderers, rapists, molesters, etc. DO NOT EVEN DESERVE a second chance. Lock 'em up forever. Problem solved.
Reply:of course not. and they should be treted as human,but with little extras. you cant lock them up for fifty years without some type of entertainment,exercise,proper nutrician.other than that,they put themselves there.
What is your opinion on rehabilitation in the prison system?
Prison is already a place to get an education. The education is from other prisoners on how to do crime. As a generalization, they do not like societies rules and feel they have the right to take anything they can get away with. The concept of earning money and paying bills is a way of "rich" and they have no interest in participating in.
A small percentage, maybe 15%, decide they no longer want to be followers of this crowd. They often can be found going to the prison chappel. Some will even preach and gain confidence doing so. They learn to lead.
Exiting prison is really hard on them. They get a very small check and use most of it for a bus ride back to the county they commited the crime in. First stop is the Parole officer who then provides them a list of housing options or they can go it alone. They are lost, often without family (as they have given up on them). They have no credit, so can't buy or rent a thing. They don't normally want help. Without anything, doing another crime is easier. They often don't mind getting caught. Prison was easier. They put a roof over your head, tell you what to do, and feed you.
Some Counties provide a mentor program (e.g. Orange County, CA). A few take up the offer. It's very successful for those that do.
Yes, I think providing an education is good for prisoners. They get to concentrate on something positive rather than distructive. It provides hope. Humans need goals.
If we ever want to stop paying 20 to 30 thousand a year to house a prisoner out of taxpayer dollars, we need to provide therapy, education, drug rehabilitiation, and other tools so they can contribute to society. So they can start paying taxes like the rest of us.
Reply:There is a growing movement on the Conservative end that rehabilitation in the prison system is a good thing. Remember not all prisoners are rapists and murders. Some are in there for robbery and such. Let's give people who will be released back into society the tools to become a positive citizen so they do not go back.
Reply:There is no rehabilitation in the prison system. That is officially no longer a goal of imprisonment. Prison is for punishment and deterrence.
However, prisoners are still people. They must be allowed to continue to live despite incarceration. Allowing prisoners to read and study and even take college courses is a benefit to society, because someday, these people will no longer be in prison.
However, most long-term prisoners become institutionalized and will be in and out of prison for the rest of their lives. Being deprived of liberty is their punishment, their continued existence and humanity shouldn't be taken away, as well.
Reply:If a person really wants to better themselves I say go for it! That way when they do return to society they will not go back to their old way of life...that is the only reason why there are repeat offenders, prison does not rehabilitate in my opinion, they babysit most of them in between crimes.
Reply:I don't think so, but if we don't, how are they ever going to become contributing members of society?
Reply:Democrats believe that "Sensitivity Classes" will cure murderers, rapists and child molesters.
And..... followed up by "Big Democrat Group Hugs".
And all prisoners can be let out of prison.
Reply:I pay enough damn money each year, which I don't mind as long as it benefits my country!
Murderers, rapists, molesters, etc. DO NOT EVEN DESERVE a second chance. Lock 'em up forever. Problem solved.
Reply:of course not. and they should be treted as human,but with little extras. you cant lock them up for fifty years without some type of entertainment,exercise,proper nutrician.other than that,they put themselves there.
Firefighters- paid and volunteer: Why do you run into a burning building while everyone else is running out?
I like to hear others opinions to this question.
Firefighters- paid and volunteer: Why do you run into a burning building while everyone else is running out?
Firefighters, just a job although it's obviously dangerous, like other dangerous ones. As long as they feel fine and find the meaning in what they're doing so it doesn't matter.
Reply:Ummmm to save lives of those trapped inside?! Or, to put out the fire so it doesn't spread?!
This is so obvious.
Reply:to save people´s lives , that's part of the objective of being a fire fighter not only to stop the fire from spreading but to save those who might be trapped a firefighter has the knowledge on how to get out safely while common ppl don´t.sometimes there are casualties unfortunately =(...
EDIT I just wonder WHY you are asking this question being a firefighter yourself ....mmmmm BTW nice pics, Congrats you guys make a nice couple.
Reply:Firefighters are trained to run into a building to evacuate people. The people who are running from the building are evaucating themselves. That is what both groups are supposed to do. If you are in a burning building, get out unless you are a firefighter.
Reply:Training, fueled by adrenaline, I would imagine. Likely, it's a matter of focussing that energy in the direction you want it to go.
Reply:to save who cant run
Firefighters- paid and volunteer: Why do you run into a burning building while everyone else is running out?
Firefighters, just a job although it's obviously dangerous, like other dangerous ones. As long as they feel fine and find the meaning in what they're doing so it doesn't matter.
Reply:Ummmm to save lives of those trapped inside?! Or, to put out the fire so it doesn't spread?!
This is so obvious.
Reply:to save people´s lives , that's part of the objective of being a fire fighter not only to stop the fire from spreading but to save those who might be trapped a firefighter has the knowledge on how to get out safely while common ppl don´t.sometimes there are casualties unfortunately =(...
EDIT I just wonder WHY you are asking this question being a firefighter yourself ....mmmmm BTW nice pics, Congrats you guys make a nice couple.
Reply:Firefighters are trained to run into a building to evacuate people. The people who are running from the building are evaucating themselves. That is what both groups are supposed to do. If you are in a burning building, get out unless you are a firefighter.
Reply:Training, fueled by adrenaline, I would imagine. Likely, it's a matter of focussing that energy in the direction you want it to go.
Reply:to save who cant run
What is your opinion on pay toilets?
Is it just a nice luxury, or the beginning of a world where only the rich can afford to poo in peace?
What is your opinion on pay toilets?
i officially NOMINATE you! for the prize of "The Most Awesomely Random Questions" for 2008!
i love it, it caught my attention and it's funny.
now to answer your question, perhaps those specific companies are charging for piss time because they're running low on some other profits or maybe they use those coins for toilet paper money.
so, it is most likely the BEGINNING OF A WORLD WHERE ONLY THE RICH CAN AFFORD TO POO IN PEACE
Reply:haha rock on :D, thanks for the nomination too! Report Abuse
Reply:i have never thought of it as a nice luxury to be honest
i just thought of it as keeping the toilets up and running and people needing money to do that
as for rich pooping in a pay toilet? they probably wouldn't go there anyway
their butlers are at home with the toilet paper. ready and waiting to assist
:)
you do raise a good point tho
Reply:Europe has had pay toilets for a while. I think they are great! They don't cost much but the money goes towards public works. And they are usually better maintained that regular public restrooms.
Plus if your city has them, you most likely go to the bathroom at work or home. The majority of the money is coming from tourists, which could potentially lower your taxes the same way toll roads do!
Reply:I haven't seen one of them for awhile now, but I certainly do remember when there were a lot of them when I was a kid. I always tho't it was the dumbest, unfair thing to do to someone who really had to "go", but just didn't have the proper change to be able to get in the blasted door. When we did, there was always some kind hearted woman who was willing to hold the door for someone who just happened to be there %26amp; let them in for free. Who knows who paid the initial fee, but you'd better be sure I also was one to hold the door %26amp; let someone in for free too. Could never figure out the reasoning tho, because they were just as sloppy as any other rest room. If memory serves me correctly, I think they use to have them at the shore in Ocean City. (NJ)
Reply:I remember back in the day when there were coin slots on each stall and you had to put a dime in there. I think it was maybe back in the 70's. Can't remember if it was public bathrooms in the malls or the upscale Dept. Stores that did that. I figured out how to crawl underneath the stalls to go without paying for it. What a stupid idea! pay to go to use the toilet. I guess if you don't have the $$ you'd be p.o'd. LOL
Reply:umm.. those actually exist? What if a poor person really needs to use the bathroom? Do they simply just have an accident? how does that work exactly? You pay and it flushes? You pay and the bowl opens? I don't get it... god anything for a quick buck, how sick is the world now.
Reply:I think that if they are public and paid they are likely to be better cleaned. I would rather pay and use a clean restroom than go somewhere where it so smelly it makes you get a gag reflex!
Btw, no I'm not rich. Hardly. I just have an aversion to dirty public restrooms!
Reply:eww um i have no idea what kind of idiot wold make a pay toilet wat if you are broke but you hav to go to the bathroom????? you would embarrass youself and move to europe. wait, ur broke, you would hitchhike to exico and make a new identity lol
Reply:Wow! I haven't had to pay to go to the bathroom in ages!!! I'm 36 now and when I was a kid, the local mall had a change thingy on the bathroom door...it cost a dime to go potty! They don't charge anymore now.
Reply:Simply someplace the drug dealers and sex traffic have
locked themself into too often. I want public toilets with no partitions between toilets as in military, nunnery, or penal institution.
Reply:That's a load of crap..literally! I personally don't use public toilets because they are filthy but it looks like were going to be walking around with pooper scoopers and plastic bags like when we walk our dogs sometime in the future.
Reply:I think pay toilets are a stupid idea. Rich people shouldn't have so much of an advantage. If you want nicer toilets, get better porta-potties.
Reply:this is not a new thing. it cost to go to the batheroom 30 years ago when i was a child. i never understood that
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Reply:WTF?!?! When you gotta go you gotta go. You shouldn't need cash to relieve yourself.
Reply:Thats what you pay them for cleaning the toilets but those blue white toilets in Russia are pretty nasty even if you pay 15 Roubles
Reply:bad bad baaaad if you reallly nneeeddd toooo gooo and you have no change or just no money.
Reply:dont they only use those in impoverished communities? thats the only place i have seen them!
Reply:who pays to pee?
I'd rather pee myself then wash my clothes.
Reply:oh my stars! i haven't seen a pay toilet and i hope i never do! that is insane!
Reply:Someone has to slop it out for a fee
Reply:pay toilets, WHAT
Reply:my issue with that is how is it..
What is your opinion on pay toilets?
i officially NOMINATE you! for the prize of "The Most Awesomely Random Questions" for 2008!
i love it, it caught my attention and it's funny.
now to answer your question, perhaps those specific companies are charging for piss time because they're running low on some other profits or maybe they use those coins for toilet paper money.
so, it is most likely the BEGINNING OF A WORLD WHERE ONLY THE RICH CAN AFFORD TO POO IN PEACE
Reply:haha rock on :D, thanks for the nomination too! Report Abuse
Reply:i have never thought of it as a nice luxury to be honest
i just thought of it as keeping the toilets up and running and people needing money to do that
as for rich pooping in a pay toilet? they probably wouldn't go there anyway
their butlers are at home with the toilet paper. ready and waiting to assist
:)
you do raise a good point tho
Reply:Europe has had pay toilets for a while. I think they are great! They don't cost much but the money goes towards public works. And they are usually better maintained that regular public restrooms.
Plus if your city has them, you most likely go to the bathroom at work or home. The majority of the money is coming from tourists, which could potentially lower your taxes the same way toll roads do!
Reply:I haven't seen one of them for awhile now, but I certainly do remember when there were a lot of them when I was a kid. I always tho't it was the dumbest, unfair thing to do to someone who really had to "go", but just didn't have the proper change to be able to get in the blasted door. When we did, there was always some kind hearted woman who was willing to hold the door for someone who just happened to be there %26amp; let them in for free. Who knows who paid the initial fee, but you'd better be sure I also was one to hold the door %26amp; let someone in for free too. Could never figure out the reasoning tho, because they were just as sloppy as any other rest room. If memory serves me correctly, I think they use to have them at the shore in Ocean City. (NJ)
Reply:I remember back in the day when there were coin slots on each stall and you had to put a dime in there. I think it was maybe back in the 70's. Can't remember if it was public bathrooms in the malls or the upscale Dept. Stores that did that. I figured out how to crawl underneath the stalls to go without paying for it. What a stupid idea! pay to go to use the toilet. I guess if you don't have the $$ you'd be p.o'd. LOL
Reply:umm.. those actually exist? What if a poor person really needs to use the bathroom? Do they simply just have an accident? how does that work exactly? You pay and it flushes? You pay and the bowl opens? I don't get it... god anything for a quick buck, how sick is the world now.
Reply:I think that if they are public and paid they are likely to be better cleaned. I would rather pay and use a clean restroom than go somewhere where it so smelly it makes you get a gag reflex!
Btw, no I'm not rich. Hardly. I just have an aversion to dirty public restrooms!
Reply:eww um i have no idea what kind of idiot wold make a pay toilet wat if you are broke but you hav to go to the bathroom????? you would embarrass youself and move to europe. wait, ur broke, you would hitchhike to exico and make a new identity lol
Reply:Wow! I haven't had to pay to go to the bathroom in ages!!! I'm 36 now and when I was a kid, the local mall had a change thingy on the bathroom door...it cost a dime to go potty! They don't charge anymore now.
Reply:Simply someplace the drug dealers and sex traffic have
locked themself into too often. I want public toilets with no partitions between toilets as in military, nunnery, or penal institution.
Reply:That's a load of crap..literally! I personally don't use public toilets because they are filthy but it looks like were going to be walking around with pooper scoopers and plastic bags like when we walk our dogs sometime in the future.
Reply:I think pay toilets are a stupid idea. Rich people shouldn't have so much of an advantage. If you want nicer toilets, get better porta-potties.
Reply:this is not a new thing. it cost to go to the batheroom 30 years ago when i was a child. i never understood that
cp
Reply:WTF?!?! When you gotta go you gotta go. You shouldn't need cash to relieve yourself.
Reply:Thats what you pay them for cleaning the toilets but those blue white toilets in Russia are pretty nasty even if you pay 15 Roubles
Reply:bad bad baaaad if you reallly nneeeddd toooo gooo and you have no change or just no money.
Reply:dont they only use those in impoverished communities? thats the only place i have seen them!
Reply:who pays to pee?
I'd rather pee myself then wash my clothes.
Reply:oh my stars! i haven't seen a pay toilet and i hope i never do! that is insane!
Reply:Someone has to slop it out for a fee
Reply:pay toilets, WHAT
Reply:my issue with that is how is it..
Does it anger you to find out people are PAID to post questions and answers to sway opinions on this site?
I did a search and in fact, there are companys that hire 'freelance data entry', for the purpose of selling [candidates] products, to other unsuspecting posters
Does it anger you to find out people are PAID to post questions and answers to sway opinions on this site?
what angers me is that I asked this very same question and they had it deleted almost as soon as it posted.I don't care if they are on here..but they should leave the damn questions alone!
Reply:Not particularly
Everyone has their own vested interests and these people are no different. Do you ever make life changing (or even money based) decisions based soley on someone's answer here?
It can be a good starting point, or a good place to find differing opinions, but just like in the real world, you should never take advice from someone unless you know why they are giving it to you.
Reply:Not really. I dig the freedom of speech and I have faith in the intelligence of Y!A users. Are your opinions that easily swayed that something like this should upset you? Speaking for myself, I am pretty safe, hehe. Plus it is always good to hear other points of view. More power to people if they can get paid post theirs. Just my thoughts....
Reply:This {have it your way at Burger King!) is an outrage!
This should be a (you're in good hands with Allstate!) commercial free zone!
We do not deserve (buy the all new Jeep Patriot!) to be bombarded with ads!
REPORT SUCH (We love to fly and it shows!) LOW LIFES TO YAHOO IMMEDIATELY!
Reply:No, it amazes me that some people are oblivious to the fact. I wish someone would pay me to rant.
Reply:No. I think they are obvious. Ron Paul supporters who post on this site are prime examples.
Reply:It wouldn't surprise me really, but there's nothing anybody could say on here to make me change my mind on who the best candidate is.
Reply:Lol
Seems like a waste of money to me
I've been here for months and dont think Ive seen one person change their vote.
Reply:That would explain a lot.
Reply:It doesn't matter to me I think for myself but I'm sure there are those who have no thoughts of their own!
Reply:NO,
Where is my check?
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Does it anger you to find out people are PAID to post questions and answers to sway opinions on this site?
what angers me is that I asked this very same question and they had it deleted almost as soon as it posted.I don't care if they are on here..but they should leave the damn questions alone!
Reply:Not particularly
Everyone has their own vested interests and these people are no different. Do you ever make life changing (or even money based) decisions based soley on someone's answer here?
It can be a good starting point, or a good place to find differing opinions, but just like in the real world, you should never take advice from someone unless you know why they are giving it to you.
Reply:Not really. I dig the freedom of speech and I have faith in the intelligence of Y!A users. Are your opinions that easily swayed that something like this should upset you? Speaking for myself, I am pretty safe, hehe. Plus it is always good to hear other points of view. More power to people if they can get paid post theirs. Just my thoughts....
Reply:This {have it your way at Burger King!) is an outrage!
This should be a (you're in good hands with Allstate!) commercial free zone!
We do not deserve (buy the all new Jeep Patriot!) to be bombarded with ads!
REPORT SUCH (We love to fly and it shows!) LOW LIFES TO YAHOO IMMEDIATELY!
Reply:No, it amazes me that some people are oblivious to the fact. I wish someone would pay me to rant.
Reply:No. I think they are obvious. Ron Paul supporters who post on this site are prime examples.
Reply:It wouldn't surprise me really, but there's nothing anybody could say on here to make me change my mind on who the best candidate is.
Reply:Lol
Seems like a waste of money to me
I've been here for months and dont think Ive seen one person change their vote.
Reply:That would explain a lot.
Reply:It doesn't matter to me I think for myself but I'm sure there are those who have no thoughts of their own!
Reply:NO,
Where is my check?
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Manufactures will stop supplying the water supply lines to lower end washers whats your opinion?
they say they are doing it to save money .. that demographics says that people would rather buy thier own lines , then pay an extra 9 bucks? whats your thought?
Manufactures will stop supplying the water supply lines to lower end washers whats your opinion?
Just another way for them to make more money! I get so mad when I buy a DVD / VCR player or computer, printers etc.. and have to go buy extra cords just to hook them up!
Reply:Thats pathetic, Us Americans should stop buying foriegn made everything!! Thanks %26amp; good luck.=) Report Abuse
Reply:I'm not sure what you are asking exactly. Are the Manufacturers not supplying the correct replacement part? I believe anyone getting a new washer should get one that uses less water if possible. Look for the energy saving star.
Manufactures will stop supplying the water supply lines to lower end washers whats your opinion?
Just another way for them to make more money! I get so mad when I buy a DVD / VCR player or computer, printers etc.. and have to go buy extra cords just to hook them up!
Reply:Thats pathetic, Us Americans should stop buying foriegn made everything!! Thanks %26amp; good luck.=) Report Abuse
Reply:I'm not sure what you are asking exactly. Are the Manufacturers not supplying the correct replacement part? I believe anyone getting a new washer should get one that uses less water if possible. Look for the energy saving star.
How much does a MBA graduate get paid in CANADA?
hey friends! Please help me to know some figures (approximate is okay) that how much can a MBA graduate earn in Canada? I mean, minimum salary.
I am a B.Sc (chemistry) graduate + 7 years sales experience + 2 years management experience. I plan to go for MBA and am looking forward to a salary about US$45K-50K per year. But I need opinion of somebody who knows about this. Or if you can suggest a website where I can explore the Canadian Job requirements.
How much does a MBA graduate get paid in CANADA?
Look up Canadian schools in the Official MBA Guide, a free service. They report starting salaries of graduates. With your background and experience your salary expectations are way too low. Think in terms of about $75,000 minimum. Use the Guide to help you find the schools where you would fit best.
Reply:alot
Reply:I thought like 65%+ of MBA's set up there own businesses
Reply:May be this site can help you
http://www.sgpak.com
I am a B.Sc (chemistry) graduate + 7 years sales experience + 2 years management experience. I plan to go for MBA and am looking forward to a salary about US$45K-50K per year. But I need opinion of somebody who knows about this. Or if you can suggest a website where I can explore the Canadian Job requirements.
How much does a MBA graduate get paid in CANADA?
Look up Canadian schools in the Official MBA Guide, a free service. They report starting salaries of graduates. With your background and experience your salary expectations are way too low. Think in terms of about $75,000 minimum. Use the Guide to help you find the schools where you would fit best.
Reply:alot
Reply:I thought like 65%+ of MBA's set up there own businesses
Reply:May be this site can help you
http://www.sgpak.com
If I wanted a second opinion on the reading of a CAT scan, would medicare pay for it ?
If I was on medicare and a Cat scan was used to diagnose cancer, would medicare
pay for a second opinon i.e. a second reading of that scan by another doctor? And how would I go about seeing that this is acomplished? who would I contact in medicare
to do this? Is it likely to take very long? Thanks for your help.
If I wanted a second opinion on the reading of a CAT scan, would medicare pay for it ?
i am so sorry, you sound like you got bad news from this, i'm sorry but i think the Doctor who read your cat scan probably knew what he was doing, i don't really know if medicare would pay or not, just guessing, i would say probably, no, i'm sorry , i know that is not what you wanted to hear, Good Luck to you and God Bless You!!!
Reply:Hello;
First of all, it depends on ur age. Now, if u are on medicare, I'm not sure if it would pay for that. U may want to ask ur doctor about it. But if u are not on medicare, then u or ur insurance may end up paying for that , if u have any health insurance.
On the other hand, if the scan is made by another doctor that is accepting the medicare coverage, your best bet is to ask that doctor to be sure.
But if u are not sure what to do, u would probably want to contact medicare directly. %26lt;Sorry, I don't have their phone number%26gt;.. U can probably do a Google search to find their phone number on the Internet.
Anyway, good luck and I hope I had helped a little. If u can accomplish it, or resolve it, please email me to: mariopcgames@comcast.net
Bye4now!
Reply:I have always said everyone is entitled to a 2nd opinoin. Get the films of your CT scan. Nowdays, they are on a disk and take them to whoever you want to take them to for the 2nd opinoin.
It is your right. your health and your peace of mind depend on it. Just call the hospital or the place where you had the CT scan and ask for the films or the disk, and go get them. Tell them you are getting a 2nd opinoin and make sure when you go to the 2nd opinion you take the report (reading) to the doctor with you.
It can be as fast or as slow as it takes you to get the appointment with the doctor. Make sure you tell them when you call, it is for a 2nd opinoin. Ask them what you should bring with you, and arrange to get these from your physician or your hospital.
If your doctor is offended because you are seeking a 2nd opinoin, he is not worth having and should be terminated. Remember the physicians are providing you with a service you are paying for and they should not treat you poorly for asking for another opinion.
I am an Oncology RN.
Medicare pays for 2nd opinoins. Ask to talk with the doctors office manager and she can get you that information. Dont be shy. They deal with this stuff all of the time. They want to get paid as much as you want to know what is going on with your health. They will ask you what kind of insurance you have when you call for the appointment.
Reply:Yes, with permission. Contact the Medicare Ombudsman for your area or read your Medicare handbook. Another good source is to contact AARP and find out about the AARP group in your area. They can usually guide you.
pay for a second opinon i.e. a second reading of that scan by another doctor? And how would I go about seeing that this is acomplished? who would I contact in medicare
to do this? Is it likely to take very long? Thanks for your help.
If I wanted a second opinion on the reading of a CAT scan, would medicare pay for it ?
i am so sorry, you sound like you got bad news from this, i'm sorry but i think the Doctor who read your cat scan probably knew what he was doing, i don't really know if medicare would pay or not, just guessing, i would say probably, no, i'm sorry , i know that is not what you wanted to hear, Good Luck to you and God Bless You!!!
Reply:Hello;
First of all, it depends on ur age. Now, if u are on medicare, I'm not sure if it would pay for that. U may want to ask ur doctor about it. But if u are not on medicare, then u or ur insurance may end up paying for that , if u have any health insurance.
On the other hand, if the scan is made by another doctor that is accepting the medicare coverage, your best bet is to ask that doctor to be sure.
But if u are not sure what to do, u would probably want to contact medicare directly. %26lt;Sorry, I don't have their phone number%26gt;.. U can probably do a Google search to find their phone number on the Internet.
Anyway, good luck and I hope I had helped a little. If u can accomplish it, or resolve it, please email me to: mariopcgames@comcast.net
Bye4now!
Reply:I have always said everyone is entitled to a 2nd opinoin. Get the films of your CT scan. Nowdays, they are on a disk and take them to whoever you want to take them to for the 2nd opinoin.
It is your right. your health and your peace of mind depend on it. Just call the hospital or the place where you had the CT scan and ask for the films or the disk, and go get them. Tell them you are getting a 2nd opinoin and make sure when you go to the 2nd opinion you take the report (reading) to the doctor with you.
It can be as fast or as slow as it takes you to get the appointment with the doctor. Make sure you tell them when you call, it is for a 2nd opinoin. Ask them what you should bring with you, and arrange to get these from your physician or your hospital.
If your doctor is offended because you are seeking a 2nd opinoin, he is not worth having and should be terminated. Remember the physicians are providing you with a service you are paying for and they should not treat you poorly for asking for another opinion.
I am an Oncology RN.
Medicare pays for 2nd opinoins. Ask to talk with the doctors office manager and she can get you that information. Dont be shy. They deal with this stuff all of the time. They want to get paid as much as you want to know what is going on with your health. They will ask you what kind of insurance you have when you call for the appointment.
Reply:Yes, with permission. Contact the Medicare Ombudsman for your area or read your Medicare handbook. Another good source is to contact AARP and find out about the AARP group in your area. They can usually guide you.
What is your opinion of cutting tax on low-alcohol drinks?
AUSTRALIA: TAX ON LOW ALCOHOL DRINKS COULD BE CUT
The price of low-alcohol drinks in Australia could be cut as part of a strategy to fight binge drinking. Doctors want changes to the tax system - which taxes light beer at a much higher rate than wine - saying it encouraged people to drink more. Wine is currently taxed on the value of the product, while beer and spirits are taxed by alcohol volume. Wine is taxed at as little as 6c a glass while consumers buying low-alcohol beer pay about 52c a middy.
Alcohol consumed at risky levels accounts for two-thirds of all alcohol drunk by Australians. Doctors hope lowering the price of low-alcoholic beverages will limit bingeing. Alcohol pricing reform is being pushed by The Royal College of Physicians and Australian Medical Association and includes a new training system teaching doctors how to treat alcoholics. The alcohol policy has been submitted to the Federal Government.
What is your opinion of cutting tax on low-alcohol drinks?
I guess it is a good idea to help curb drink driving and bad behaviour.
Reply:Encouraging the consumption of lower-alcohol drinks is only good when compared to higher-alcohol drinks. In that case, it is a good idea as it lessons the occurrence of being totally drunk!
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The price of low-alcohol drinks in Australia could be cut as part of a strategy to fight binge drinking. Doctors want changes to the tax system - which taxes light beer at a much higher rate than wine - saying it encouraged people to drink more. Wine is currently taxed on the value of the product, while beer and spirits are taxed by alcohol volume. Wine is taxed at as little as 6c a glass while consumers buying low-alcohol beer pay about 52c a middy.
Alcohol consumed at risky levels accounts for two-thirds of all alcohol drunk by Australians. Doctors hope lowering the price of low-alcoholic beverages will limit bingeing. Alcohol pricing reform is being pushed by The Royal College of Physicians and Australian Medical Association and includes a new training system teaching doctors how to treat alcoholics. The alcohol policy has been submitted to the Federal Government.
What is your opinion of cutting tax on low-alcohol drinks?
I guess it is a good idea to help curb drink driving and bad behaviour.
Reply:Encouraging the consumption of lower-alcohol drinks is only good when compared to higher-alcohol drinks. In that case, it is a good idea as it lessons the occurrence of being totally drunk!
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Do you think paid republican operatives are organized to secretly pollute political forums like this?
I've noticed lately that there is an increasing number of carbon-copy republican talking point postings on political blogs, websites, etc., including yahoo answers - politics. Their opinions are so similar to official republican talking points that I'm suspicious that so many folks could be that stupid to support the Bush/Cheney's administration - could they be paid political operatives?
Do you think paid republican operatives are organized to secretly pollute political forums like this?
No. That's just standard Republican group-think. That's what happens when people get their opinions and views spoon-fed to them by talk radio. They all end up repeating the same asinine talking points (They hate us for our freedom. Fight them there so we don't fight them here). And really, when all the facts continue to pour in about how bad an idea this war in Iraq was, and how poorly it has been executed, the things they can say in defense become fewer and fewer.
Reply:No... Geeze... like there are no Leftist posting stuff here and else where?? ever heard of the dailykos or moveon.org? do you see a lot of original thought there? Come on ... I might even ask if you aren't a "paid political operative" for posting this very question..... well... are you?
Reply:Sure,because the dems are cheap bastards.
Reply:Yah I'm sure that they have that kind of time on their hands.
Reply:It's difficult to imagine that someone would spend their free time acting as a Bush apologist.
So, I'd say, "yes" some of them are paid. With all the secret goings-on in the republican party, it's not at all shocking. And they are probably using tax payer dollars.
Reply:No, it's more like silly left wing wackos like you are getting more and more delirious as each day passes!
Kick the criminal illegal aliens out of the country; build the fence 2,000 miles long.
More power to the truth on FoxNews and less propoganda from the mainstream goofy media!
Tom Tancredo; your new president-elect in 2008!
Return the power to the people!
Reply:Who ever is doing the paying sure as hell is being ripped off, if its to get people to change their views.
Reply:You need to be on during the day when all the jobless liberals (or all of them at work - not working - and toying in Y!A) are online here.
*winks*
I think I work too hard!
Reply:It's all a conspiracy, quick, go into your kitchen and make a foil hat, then all will be better...
Reply:About as likely as the Democrats pay individuals to spend time here. I do wish both sides would post thought out solution rather than just posting anger %26amp; finger pointing. If the liberals are truly the better educated, we lower forms of life could use your ability to solve the big problems of the world. Remember they have to be economically viable.
Reply:So my dear, has that minimum wage effected you yet?
Just curious.
In response to your question, no.
Reply:No, but I'm 100% sure Liberals are!
Reply:I'm not paid, and I support Bush/Cheney. Please, grow up, and ask an educated question. We are not in 3rd grade anymore. Democrats (not all) are just as bad.
Reply:Thanks for the laugh.
Reply:WOW, you mean the left wing nuts are finally getting some competition??? Oh well, another media outlet you guys don't "own".
LET FREEDOM RING!
FREE SPEECH IS FOR EVERYONE! NOT JUST LIBBIES!
Oh wait, I forgot, much like Hugo Chavez, liberals only allow free speech when it agrees with them.
Reply:Yes
You've done it
My secret is out.
I'll now ask bushco for my final paycheck and then go kill myself.
Reply:Hmmm... I think it's more likely that there are conservative firewalls that only allow them to visit websites supporting their views. On the remote chance it's a paid party activity, the jobs were probably out-sourced.
Reply:I get $500 a question and $300 for an answer.
You jealous?
Reply:No they really do think that way. It has been theorized for a long time though that the numbers are fewer than it appears and they are a handful of users with multiple accounts. Although yes that many people can be that ignorant the President still has an approval rating about 0% so one would assume some of those people are capable of logging onto the internet.
Reply:Lol for some reason, I wouldn't doubt it.
Just think of the Whole Foods CEO.
Reply:you never know. who knows now what they are willing to do to brainwash the population.....
Reply:Could be...doesn't take much to convince them that Bush is doing a good job. We liberals keep trying to explain the process of "brainwashing", but they don't get it. They seem to think it's un-Christian to reveal Bush's idiocy.
Reply:that's because they all watch Bill O'Reilly
Reply:As in all politics, it probably is volunteer wannabe insiders....paid staffers have too much to do to worry about postings on random sites.
Reply:They're not smart enough to organize, let alone secretly pollute political forums.
Reply:You bet. The GOP is that pathetic.
Besides, I have a hard time believing that Republicans are really as stupid as they portray themselves on Y!A.
Do you think paid republican operatives are organized to secretly pollute political forums like this?
No. That's just standard Republican group-think. That's what happens when people get their opinions and views spoon-fed to them by talk radio. They all end up repeating the same asinine talking points (They hate us for our freedom. Fight them there so we don't fight them here). And really, when all the facts continue to pour in about how bad an idea this war in Iraq was, and how poorly it has been executed, the things they can say in defense become fewer and fewer.
Reply:No... Geeze... like there are no Leftist posting stuff here and else where?? ever heard of the dailykos or moveon.org? do you see a lot of original thought there? Come on ... I might even ask if you aren't a "paid political operative" for posting this very question..... well... are you?
Reply:Sure,because the dems are cheap bastards.
Reply:Yah I'm sure that they have that kind of time on their hands.
Reply:It's difficult to imagine that someone would spend their free time acting as a Bush apologist.
So, I'd say, "yes" some of them are paid. With all the secret goings-on in the republican party, it's not at all shocking. And they are probably using tax payer dollars.
Reply:No, it's more like silly left wing wackos like you are getting more and more delirious as each day passes!
Kick the criminal illegal aliens out of the country; build the fence 2,000 miles long.
More power to the truth on FoxNews and less propoganda from the mainstream goofy media!
Tom Tancredo; your new president-elect in 2008!
Return the power to the people!
Reply:Who ever is doing the paying sure as hell is being ripped off, if its to get people to change their views.
Reply:You need to be on during the day when all the jobless liberals (or all of them at work - not working - and toying in Y!A) are online here.
*winks*
I think I work too hard!
Reply:It's all a conspiracy, quick, go into your kitchen and make a foil hat, then all will be better...
Reply:About as likely as the Democrats pay individuals to spend time here. I do wish both sides would post thought out solution rather than just posting anger %26amp; finger pointing. If the liberals are truly the better educated, we lower forms of life could use your ability to solve the big problems of the world. Remember they have to be economically viable.
Reply:So my dear, has that minimum wage effected you yet?
Just curious.
In response to your question, no.
Reply:No, but I'm 100% sure Liberals are!
Reply:I'm not paid, and I support Bush/Cheney. Please, grow up, and ask an educated question. We are not in 3rd grade anymore. Democrats (not all) are just as bad.
Reply:Thanks for the laugh.
Reply:WOW, you mean the left wing nuts are finally getting some competition??? Oh well, another media outlet you guys don't "own".
LET FREEDOM RING!
FREE SPEECH IS FOR EVERYONE! NOT JUST LIBBIES!
Oh wait, I forgot, much like Hugo Chavez, liberals only allow free speech when it agrees with them.
Reply:Yes
You've done it
My secret is out.
I'll now ask bushco for my final paycheck and then go kill myself.
Reply:Hmmm... I think it's more likely that there are conservative firewalls that only allow them to visit websites supporting their views. On the remote chance it's a paid party activity, the jobs were probably out-sourced.
Reply:I get $500 a question and $300 for an answer.
You jealous?
Reply:No they really do think that way. It has been theorized for a long time though that the numbers are fewer than it appears and they are a handful of users with multiple accounts. Although yes that many people can be that ignorant the President still has an approval rating about 0% so one would assume some of those people are capable of logging onto the internet.
Reply:Lol for some reason, I wouldn't doubt it.
Just think of the Whole Foods CEO.
Reply:you never know. who knows now what they are willing to do to brainwash the population.....
Reply:Could be...doesn't take much to convince them that Bush is doing a good job. We liberals keep trying to explain the process of "brainwashing", but they don't get it. They seem to think it's un-Christian to reveal Bush's idiocy.
Reply:that's because they all watch Bill O'Reilly
Reply:As in all politics, it probably is volunteer wannabe insiders....paid staffers have too much to do to worry about postings on random sites.
Reply:They're not smart enough to organize, let alone secretly pollute political forums.
Reply:You bet. The GOP is that pathetic.
Besides, I have a hard time believing that Republicans are really as stupid as they portray themselves on Y!A.
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