What are the differences in the rights between a civil union and marriage?
Q. The propositions passed to ban gay marriage (which I disagree on), and others have told me that gay couples can have civil unions and have the same rights as married couples- I suspect that isn't true though. Can someone provide more information on differences (if any) between the rights of a married couple and the rights of a civil union couple?
Asked by xtinax3eric - Sat Nov 8 00:05:04 2008 - Law & Ethics - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Any proposed statute could only affect state rights, not federal. Federal issues include taxation, testimonial priviledge, inheritance taxes. Other issues involve the private sector. Insurance companies, for instance, recognize marriage but cannot be forced to recognize other groupings. Private hospitals will recognize the rights of a spouse of an unconscious person, but need not recognize unions. Pension rights are similar.
Answered by laughter_every_day - Sat Nov 8 00:11:12 2008

What other human rights will a fetus want once personhood is established?
Q. Will pregnant women get to vote twice? Or is the woman's right to vote stripped from her and given to the fetus? The vote should be given to the fetus since the woman cannot be trusted. She might vote for a Pro Choice politician. The fetus of course would vote for the politician that is giving life to the unborn fetus. Why not strip pregnant women of their right to vote while we suspend their rights to life, LIBERTY (FREEDOM) and pursuit of happiness? We are trying to give those rights to the fetus so why stop there? Agree or disagree?
Asked by SJesusReality - Wed Nov 9 20:21:03 2011 - Politics - 5 Answers - Comments

A. I'm pretty sure they want to target shoot in the womb also.
Answered by I ain't your daddy. - Wed Nov 9 20:31:17 2011

How are individual rights protected in the body of the Constitution?
Q. Given the protection of rights in the body of the Constitution, would you have agreed or disagreed with the Anti-Federalists' argument for the addition of a bill of rights? Why? What additional rights, if any, do you think should be added to the Constitution? Why?
Asked by John - Thu Sep 3 12:21:53 2009 - Government - 1 Answers - Comments

A. The Constitution does not "give" any rights to individuals. It acknowledges that individuals have rights simply because they are human. Their rights to life, liberty, and private property are inherent to the human condition and laws were made to protect them, they were not created by laws. Citizens have an inherent right to the life given to them by their creator, they have an inherent right to freely use their talents in any way they choose that does not violate the natural rights of another individual, and they have a right to keep the rewards realized from the application of their talents to the resources around them. Applying an 18th Century standard, I would likely have agreed with the Anti-Federalists. No one at the… [cont.]
Answered by mtlmnr49 - Thu Sep 3 13:19:46 2009

What rights does the biological dad have if another guy signed the birth certificate?
Q. My ex boyfriend found out he has a two year old kid, but the women he had this kid with said that her current boyfriend was the father so he signed the birth certificate and now they found out that my ex boyfriend is the father? what rights does he have since someone else signed the birth certificate and has been raising this kid for 2 years. This other guys wants the rights, because he has been raising the child. The biological dad is willing to give up his rights, how does he go about that?
Asked by chelseapf - Wed Apr 14 19:58:58 2010 - Other - Pregnancy & Parenting - 6 Answers - Comments

Are rights presupposed to exist or are rights granted by the government?
Q. The ninth amendment: The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others "retained by the people". Does this suggest that rights are presupposed to exist? Are rights presupposed to exist or are rights granted by the government?
Asked by Mode of Adam - Tue May 24 08:01:25 2011 - Law & Ethics - 3 Answers - Comments

A. It depends on the system...In America, rights are presupposed...In some countries, they are granted... In America, everything is legal unless there is a law that says you can't do it...In some countries, everything is illegal unless there is a law that says you can...
Answered by Cliff - Tue May 24 08:04:33 2011

How are human rights likely to be endangered by the growth of the world's population?
Q. How are human rights likely to be endangered by the growth of the world's population? What rights are most necessary to protect? How can governments and quasi-governmental organizations protect human rights in the face of the changing world?
Asked by tarektk77 - Wed Mar 7 14:00:26 2007 - Special Education - 2 Answers - Comments

A. The more people we have, the more restrictions we have to control the masses. Each new ordinance detracts from human rights. Much of this is brought about because there are always those who believe they can fix everything by enacting a new law, Some good examples would be: guns, seatbelts, civic codes, etc.
Answered by kyle.keyes - Wed Mar 7 14:31:35 2007

What rights do women have under sharia law?
Q. To get you started, here are a few that come to my mind: 1. The right to female circumcision. 2. The right to be beaten/hung after men rape you. 3. The right to be stoned. 4. The right to help retain your family's honor by being murdered for something you did not do. These are but a few rights that women have under sharia. Can you name some more?
Asked by mountaindew25 - Sun Jan 25 09:44:06 2009 - Politics - 5 Answers - 2 Comments

A. All of the above, and did you know that the US borrows money from banks that operate under Sharia Law? and bailed out AIG, which issues insurance under Sharia Law? Something to think about.
Answered by Cat-astrophe - Sun Jan 25 09:58:45 2009

What are some rights given to us by the ninth amendment?
Q. "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." So basically... We won't be denied the rights not listed in the constitution? Like what?
Asked by Avalanche City - Sun May 23 20:45:19 2010 - Law & Ethics - 1 Answers - Comments

A. When the Bill of Rights was first proposed, the major argument against it was that by specifying some rights that the government was not free to violate, there would be the implication that the government was free to violate any rights not specifically protected in the Constitution. The Ninth Amendment was written to address this concern. At the time it was proposed, there was no mechanism by which the Bill of Rights could be enforced. Most justices do believe that the Ninth Amendment has binding authority, and they use it to protect implicit rights hinted at but not explicated elsewhere in the Constitution. Implicit rights include both the right to privacy outlined in Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), but also basic unspecified rights such… [cont.]
Answered by PooPooLaTrash - Sun May 23 20:51:49 2010

A question to right wing christians on the matter of parental rights and parental authority?
Q. I often hear conservatives insist that parents have certain rights and authority over their own children. I often hear of conservatives complain of those rights being violated by the government. The Rick Perry STD vaccination case being one. My question is this; suppose you know of a classmate of your child who is interested in going to your church; but is forbidden by her atheist parent. Are you compelled to respect the parental rights and authority of the atheist parent? Or are you compelled to get that child to church one way or another?
Asked by lady linds - Mon Sep 19 17:24:18 2011 - Politics - 7 Answers - Comments

A. No, the parents rights need to be respected. But when they turn 18, it's the child's say then.
Answered by Sacra Veritas - Mon Sep 19 17:47:33 2011

What is the difference between absolute rights and relative rights?
Q. I was wondering what is the difference between absolute rights and relative rights?
Asked by Bick - Fri Feb 4 00:19:27 2011 - Politics - 2 Answers - Comments

A. The difference is in the definitions of "absolute" and "relative". Relative is basically situational and based on perspective. Absolute is without a doubt, and without any "wiggle room".
Answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) - Fri Feb 4 00:21:14 2011

What human rights are being violated when students are not allowed to use the restroom during class?
Q. I'm writing a paper on why rules against students using the restroom during class are unfair. My three reasons: rules against students doing so are unfair to those who would not cause trouble, could lead to health complications, and are violating human rights. However, I've done a lot of research and cannot find exactly what the human rights are. Thanks in advance for your help.
Asked by :) - Sun Jan 13 15:19:41 2008 - Law & Ethics - 5 Answers - Comments

A. The 140th amendment to the Constitution,...better known as the right to "pee freely",...
Answered by rogueriverbob - Sun Jan 13 15:33:49 2008

What are the rights of an author of an article in a professional journal?
Q. When an academic or professional journal publishes an article, what are the rights of the author, assuming there is no payment or fee involved? Is this determined by copyright law or is there typically a written publishing agreement - a contract - between the author and the journal? If this is governed by a contract, is there a standard custom for the terms of this agreement? What rules apply if there is no written agreement? Who owns the copyright and the reprint rights - the journal or the author? Thanks.
Asked by Erik - Sat May 31 18:42:05 2008 - Law & Ethics - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Unless there is a written agreement to the contrary, the author of an article generally owns the copyright to the article. There are exceptions, however, such as work for hire. There is no such thing as a "standard custom" for ANY contract. Within legal limits, of course, every contract can be customized depending on what the contracting parties want to happen. What may be right for you, may not be right for some. As a disclaimer, I should say that my answer is generalized based purely on the very limited facts provided. Your post sounds like a real issue for you. If that is the case, then I strongly suggest you speak to your attorney. An attorney will be able to flesh out the relevant facts, some of which you may not be aware.
Answered by ron_mexico - Sat May 31 23:38:40 2008

What exactly are your constitutional rights?
Q. Right to Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Right to Vote? Right to public education? Right to housing? Right to health care? What do you think? All of the above? None of the above? If you answered the latter, you are absolutely right about what aren't your rights according to the constitution. Yet, in many protests we see signs where people honestly believe these things are their God-given right, when in fact none of these things is backed by the constitution. Did you know this? Or, are you like so many of us that have been misled or are just plain ignorant?
Asked by Pablo - Fri Mar 25 17:41:09 2011 - Law & Ethics - 8 Answers - Comments

What are the three types of rights? Are these three kinds of rights legitimate to speak?
Q. What are the three types of rights? Are these three kinds of rights legitimate to speak of, or are some legitimate and others not? Are there even any kinds of rights at all? Explain your answer.
Asked by Bring It On - Sat Nov 12 18:27:12 2011 - Philosophy - 1 Answers - Comments

A. 1. Those that think they are right. 2. Those who shout the loudest, got to be right. 3. Those who talk the longest, got to be right.
Answered by Philosophy 101 - Sat Nov 12 20:01:55 2011

What rights do animals have legally and do abusers get harsh enough punishment?
Q. I am writing a paper titled "Do Indiana State laws give animals enough rights and protection?" and I'm having trouble finding and understanding information about the rights and protection animals are granted in Indiana(or anywhere else). Also, I need people's opinions on whether or not the punishments are harsh enough for offenders. Thanks.
Asked by Katie - Sun Oct 2 19:54:23 2011 - Law & Ethics - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Animals have no rights whatsoever. They do have protection from abuse. In truth, animal abuse is a rare issue.
Answered by Quizzard - Sun Oct 2 20:01:20 2011

What rights were withheld from women and mexican americans?
Q. What rights and/or amendments were withheld from women and mexicans? 2 answers please, 1 for women, 1 for mexicans. Please dont say dat theyr rights are still withheld. I respect ur opinion but i would really jst like an answer for american history. Btw, i am a girl and a mexican, but please i only want an answer to my question, not ur comments.
Asked by Cdeezy 143 - Wed Dec 15 22:36:38 2010 - Other - Society & Culture - 1 Answers - Comments

A. right to vote freedome of speech/ religion in the beginning .
Answered by Andrew - Sat Dec 18 12:00:12 2010

What are my parental rights as a mother in a de facto relationship?
Q. I have been in a relationship for 4 1/2 years. We have a 9 month old son. Our relationship is comming to an end. I just want to know, as a mother in the state of victoria what are my rights to my son, and what are his fathers rights. Do i have more rights then he?
Asked by brooke g - Wed Jun 9 22:32:44 2010 - Law & Ethics - 4 Answers - Comments

A. the rights are equal until the court says otherwise
Answered by hotwheels122287 - Wed Jun 9 22:42:42 2010

What rights the 1st amendment gives journalists?
Q. Please Include pros and cons, recent controversy, things like Sunshine Laws and the Freedom Of Information Act. What rights do Journalists have? What rights do they NOT have? What is the role of Journalism in a democracy? What rules must Journalists follow in order to provide the public with accurate and balanced information?
Asked by Kristina - Sat Sep 18 17:37:56 2010 - Media & Journalism - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Please, do your own homework!
Answered by Cherry KoolAid - Sun Sep 19 09:12:10 2010

What rights were taken away from the african americans during the reconstruction act?
Q. Right after the radical republicans gave the africans rights but what rights were taken away?
Asked by jacky w - Thu Sep 23 17:23:44 2010 - History - 1 Answers - Comments

A. black codes were put up in the southern states so then if a black person didnt have a job and a white saw them they could put them in jail or capture them for 6 months of slave work. and also they cant hold church unless there was a white person with them
Answered by Tiffany :3 - Thu Sep 23 17:25:23 2010

Rights???
Q. I asked a previous question explaining I have been having problems with my counseler now what I need to know is what are my rights as a client. I need standerized laws. Please help. Previous Question I 13 and go to manatee glens Last week I went to my counsler that I have been seeing for 9 months and ask for a new one to have a new start because I haven't felt better about myself. She said ok and it was set up I would see this counsler lei. She talked to her supervisor (supposley) and she told me she thought it was a bad Idea and wasn't going to allow me. What should I do? The reason I don't like her that much are: She pushes me to talk about deep stuff I'm not ready for. She doesn't give me proper tools and when she does she doen't show… [cont.]
Asked by JDjustme08 - Wed Mar 5 15:46:05 2008 - Psychology - 1 Answers - Comments

A. First of all, how old are you & are you a mandated client? When you say "counseler" do u mean a guidance counseler? I didn't see your previous question so I don't know what type of problems you are having. If you feel that the counseler is doing something inappropriate, then contact your school principal, or if you are going to a mental health clinic, then ask to speak to their administrator. Hope this helps. Phyllis G.
Answered by Phyllis G - Wed Mar 5 15:57:03 2008