Resolved Question: Should ethics rules for local, state and federal governments require that the elected or...?

...appointed employee pay taxes?In my state (Georgia) there are 22 of 236 current state Legislature members who have not filed tax returns or have not paid taxes due. See http://www.ajc.com/news/content/metro/stories/2009/03/06/legevaders0306.html%3Fcxntlid%3Dinform_artrCertainly most of us pay our taxes, with the majority paying through payroll deductions. Most Americans feel paying taxes is an obligation: http://www.accountingweb.com/cgi-bin/item.cgi?id=107041&d=883&h=884&f=882&dateformat=%o%20%B%20%Y "The IRS Oversight Board has released its 2008 Taxpayer Attitude Survey. The survey has been conducted annually by the Board since 2002 to gain an understanding of taxpayers' attitudes on tax issues.According to this year's survey, the vast majority of Americans find it unacceptable to cheat on one's income taxes."So how can we convince lawmakers to have strict ethics rules requiring timely filing tax returns and payment of taxes? Shouldn't those who make or administer laws follow the law? more

Open Question: Is it possible to have a fox as a pet in the state of Georgia?

I looked up the law for Georgia and it states that all exotic animals are prohibited unless they are domesticated. Is it possible to domesticate a fox? If so, where could I find a baby fox to raise? more

Open Question: Landlord-Tenant Law in Georgia?

My family moved into a new house in February, and since then I've had numerous health issues arise, because of mold, mildew and insects. The lease clearly states that the landlord/broker is not responsible for any injuries, however these things are aggravating my pre-existing condition. My family wants to move but the lease also says it doesn't allow the Tenant to terminate the agreement. But I reread the the Lease again and in the Term of the Lease, it states it begins February 17,20101 (a typo) to March 31, 2010--- that would mean a one month lease right? Can I get out of it on this technicality with my security deposit?Yes, all of my doctors say that my Sarcoidosis has flared up recently from the amount of irritants in the house. I can't get rid of it because mold/mildew is coming from the A/c and the the back of wall of the attic is open to the outside, several of the vents are exposed and there's large holes behind appliances in the backroom. We inspected the house originally and thought these problems would be fixed after a the first or second month, but they haven't. I'm also concern about the pests coming in, including bugs and BIRDS, I terrified a snake will come in through the chicken wire the landlord has in attic.Also the Landlord says because I want to leave early I have to pay her advertising fees, and though the Lease says Tenant can't terminate the lease, it doesn't list any penalties either. How do I know what's fair? more

Open Question: has the georgia set off law ever been successfully challenged?

The ins. company doesn't want to pay. more

Resolved Question: what are the new cheer laws of Georgia. ?

hey , i'm just wondering , our coach recently got an email saying that cheerleading was decided to not be a sport in the state of Georgia ? so , yes.. i'm in Georgia and i would love to know when that was passed , and also about stunting issues which come with this law. also , if they're planning to do away with cheerleaders ( which is dumb because we're self funded ) and also , shouldn't the state of Georgia be more worried about the fact that people are unemployed ? so thank you , if you have ANY information please answer . ! once again , thanks SO much. (: more

Open Question: can the georgia set off law be challenged?

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Open Question: Does Georgia have a lemon law for used cars?

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Open Question: What are your thoughts regarding the Georgia Guidestones?

They are large granite monuments located in Georgia that have the following ten guidelines inscribed upon them in eight languages: 1 Maintain humanity under 500,000,000 in perpetual balance with nature. 2 Guide reproduction wisely - improving fitness and diversity. 3 Unite humanity with a living new language. 4 Rule passion - faith - tradition - and all things with tempered reason. 5 Protect people and nations with fair laws and just courts. 6 Let all nations rule internally resolving external disputes in a world court. 7 Avoid petty laws and useless officials. 8 Balance personal rights with social duties. 9 Prize truth - beauty - love - seeking harmony with the infinite. 10 Be not a cancer on the earth - Leave room for nature - Leave room for nature. Here's the Wiki page about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Guidestones I want to know your thoughts about these guide stones and the messages inscribed upon them. Do you agree or disagree? Why? more

Open Question: Yes I need to know the laws on primates in georgia and in another state where there elegal?

NO! Don't say there elegal. I need to know specifics like liscences permits and how to obtain them or the proper channels to go through more

Open Question: How long can a father go with out any contact with their child before they forfeit their rights in Georgia?

My best friend left her husband right about a year ago, and since then he has had no contact with their son since she left. He sent a letter to her mothers house, he has called her, he has not asked to see the child nor has he really asked about him. She is working on filing for divorce but it's not finalized yet. Does he still have right to him, and for how much longer with no contact does he have rights? We are in the state of Georgia, so please only give answers that pertain to our laws. Thanks more

Open Question: how old do you have to be to drive a jetski alone in georgia?

me and a friend want to go jetski. his uncle has two and i have driven them before just not by myself. and i was wondering what the law was for that? it would be me and him on two seperate jetskis. so how old do u have to be to drive alone. and do u need a water license? more

Open Question: is it against the law in Georgia to hold up signs outside that say free prayer?

well some people think that u have to pay for religious things..but prayer is always free..so i was just going to give them prayer if they had requests..u never know what people may need. more

Voting Question: my friends concerned?

my friend is planning on moving to another county in the same state she and her ex live. He is making her think she has to stay within so many miles of where he lives. They have never been married and she has full custody of the kids. I know laws are different from state to state and they live in Georgia. If anyone can help that would be great. more

Voting Question: Is the Emergency Room legally required to run a pregnancy test?

I had to go to the ER recently (in Georgia) and they ran a pregnancy test even though I KNEW I was not pregnant and told them not to run the test. Now I'm being charged $150 and they say they have to run the test on women 'of child bearing age' by law. I have no idea where to find this kind of information... answers and/or help appreciated! more

Voting Question: Have you ever been travelling the US and needed a cold beer only to find they don't serve alcohol on Sundays?

I did. On the way to Miama we stopped off somewhere in Georgia. I set a 6 pack of beer down with my items and the cashier looked at me like I was crazy "It's Sunday you can't buy beer". Well EXCUSE ME that I didn't know. Some of us do not come from some backwards religion infested place like Georgia. Because religion is the cause of these archaic anti-Alcohol laws. Yea, and good job on Prohibition, btw. That worked out really swell now didn't it? Organized crime thanks you more

Voting Question: US History Help Please?

1. The Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision was a setback for abolitionists because it did all of the following, EXCEPT: A. declared that slaves were not citizens B. called the Missouri Compromise law unconstitutional C. dictated that slaves could not sue their masters D. upheld California's slave state status 2. Who became the president of the new Confederacy? A. John Bell B. Robert E. Lee C. John Breckenridge D. Jefferson Davis 3. Stephen Douglas A. opposed the Kansas-Nebraska Act. B. faced Abraham Lincoln in his 1858 Senate race. C. opposed the Dred Scott decision. D. had no ambitions to become President. 4. The violent conflict in Kansas A. took place in 1840. B. was solved by the religious John Brown. C. was caused by competition among abolitionists and pro-slavery forces. D. was solved by the Kansas-Nebraska Act. 5. Where were the first shots fired in the Civil War? A. Fort Sumter B. Harper's Ferry C. Lawrence, Kansas D. Appomattox 6. What final offer failed to save the Union and prevent a civil war? A. the Missouri Compromise B. the Lecompton Constitution C. the Compromise of 1850 D. the Crittenden Compromise 7. Which was the first state to secede from the Union? A. Texas B. South Carolina C. Virginia D. Georgia 8. The 1860 presidential election A. involved four major candidates. B. was won by Stephen Douglas. C. proved a smooth endeavor where parties established clear and united goals. D. returned James Buchanan back to the White House. 9. Which event enraged many southern states and began the process of secession? A. the Kansas-Nebraska Act B. John Brown's raid C. the Dred Scott decision D. the election of Abraham Lincoln 10. John Brown's raid on a federal arsenal A. took place in Harper's Ferry. B. took place in Kansas. C. was supported by Robert E. Lee. D. was a pivotal battle during the Civil War more

Voting Question: New York City Knife Laws?

I own a CRKT AG Russell Sting (http://www.crkt.com/AG-Russell-Sting-One-piece-Hot-Forged-Double-Razor-Sharp-Edge) that I pretty much carry everywhere with me, on my belt at the small of my back. I am a resident of Georgia, but I'm going to New York City for several days and was wondering what the legality of carrying this weapon is. I have found many sources saying certain knives are allowed, and others saying you can't carry even the smallest pocket folder. The knife's blade is under 4 inches. Anyone with further knowledge? Thanks in advance!Maybe someone who currently resides in New York and/or is a LEO? more

Open Question: Can a 15 and 18 year-old be in a relationship by Georgia law?

I like a 16 year-old, but I am currently 13. His parents talked to mine and they said that they don't think it's wise for us to be together because in two years he'll be 18 and I'll be 15 (they truly think we could last that long). If a person is "at least 14 but less than 16 years of age and the person convicted of statutory rape is 18 years of age or younger and is no more than four years older than the victim, such person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor". Does that mean if he kissed me (after turning 18) that he would automatically be charged? Or would I have to press the charges? He WOULD HAVE my parents' permission. Also, might I add, we don't EVER plan on having sex before marriage. We're both very strong Christians, in addition to not being idiots...And he's already said, "My hands won't go above or below your waist." more

Resolved Question: In Georgia do you still have to be 18 to buy a sex toy like a vibrator?

I'm 17 and looking to buy a sex toy. Am I old enough to go into a store and buy one since the law is 16 for consensual sex? more

Resolved Question: Working Conditions for working a kitchen?

I work at a dairy queen restaurant and it is extremely hot in the kitchen. i have talked to management and they will not turn the A/C on all the way because they don't want to pay for A/C. I have thrown up because of the hot once before. I can not work in these conditions any longer. I was wondering if there was a Labor law for the temperature. P.S. i live in georgia so it would has to be with Georgia labor laws. more

Resolved Question: Do I have a right for a lawsuit?

This happened last August. My husband and I purchased a pickup truck from National Auto Sales in Marietta Georgia. It's an in house financing dealership. Within 2 days of buying it we were going on a trip to Minnesota to pull a cargo trailer for a friend. We told this to the salesman who told us it was no problem. We made a $400 down payment. While in Minnesota, we were late paying by about 2 to 4 days. We recieved a very rude phone call from a lady at the dealership. I talked to her supervisor and told him we had pulled a trailer to Minnesota and my husband had to fly to Seattle Washington on urgent business. We were waiting on payment from a customer in Seattle. The supervisor (I believe his name was Ira) said ok. Told him we would pay the next afternoon. We didn't take into account that Seattle was 3 hours behind Georgia. Next day Ira called us and was very rude. Told us we were not supposed to use the truck for work purposes and would not accept payment. We told him that it wasn't for work. He told us to bring the truck back to the dealership immediately to re-do the contract. I told him we were not re-doing the contract and by law did not have to. He then told us we had to give the truck back to the dealership. He told us that if we didn't have it back within 2 days that he was getting a warrant for our arrest. He still refused payment. I told him that we were in Minnesota and I was pregnant. It would take more than 2 days to drive back to Georgia. But we did start back to Georgia. During those few days he called my brother-in-law, mother, and mother-in-law telling them about having us arrested and that our son would be taken away from us. He called them multiple times. When I got to Georgia I called and told them that due to my health, I could not drive the 100 miles from my home to turn in the truck. I told him to call me when they are in my area and I would meet them with the truck. For several days they did not call. Then they start emailing and calling saying I had a warrant for my arrest. Finally I got the owner of the dealership to email me. He agreed to send Ira to my home and that he would call before he left so that I could clean my truck out. Never saw or heard back from them for 2 to 3 days. One morning I happened to be awake early. They pulled up into my driveway and was looking at my truck which was parked on my carport. They would not show me any proof of any warrants. I had to rush and remove my belongings from the truck. That day I started experiencing signs of having a miscarriage. I had my 2 year old son and also no way of getting to the doctor or hospital. I was very stressed out for them taking my truck and only way to get somewhere. A few days later I had to end up calling an ambulance and had a very traumatic miscarriage. To this day I am haunted by that experience of repo and miscarriage. My health has somewhat declined and I have been very depressed and emotional. I found that they had put the entire cost of the purchase of the truck on my credit report. Last time I looked they had the same truck for sale on their car lot. I never recieved any papers in the mail. They never tried auctioning the truck. This has kept my husband and I from buying a house of our own. We incurred a lot of expenses just getting home from Minnesota. Much more, it has caused emotional stress, declining health, and the loss of a baby. I have now found the laws about credit/debt collections and can see that what they did was very illegal. I have witnesses who recieved phone calls from them and also copies of emails. more

Voting Question: Are there laws in the state of Georgia which protect consumers when buying USED cars?

I know that GA has a "Lemon law"- from what I gather, it only applies to NEW car purchases. Are there no protections at all for people who buy used automobiles in Georgia? The wife and I are in the market right now, and I have been screwed majorly by people before. I have bought cars before, and the sellers would sometimes just lie straight to my face. I do not trust people anymore. If buying from a dealership specifically, are there any laws to protect consumers in GA who buy used cars? more

Resolved Question: i have 2 counts of id theft. this my first time getting in trouble. can i qualify for the first offender act?

i have 2 felony counts of id theft i picked up almost 3 years ago. i have never been in trouble with the law. not even a ticket. i caught up in the wrong crowd. will i qualify for the first offender act for both charges or just one? will i do time if i can only get the first offender on one? i live in dekalb county, georgia more

Voting Question: where in georgia can i get a tattoo with parental consent?

i have recently been involved in an accident and it left a scar on my left leg. i want a tattoo to cover it up and my parents allow me to. but according to the law, it's illegal to ink anyone up if under 18. does anyone know a licensed place where i can get a tattoo to cover up this scar with parental consent?i have recently been involved in an accident and it left a scar on my left leg. i want a tattoo to cover it up and my parents allow me to. i tried calling all the tattoo parlors near me, but i've been denied because according to the law, it's illegal to ink anyone up if under 18. does anyone know a licensed place where i can get a tattoo to cover up this scar with parental consent? more

Resolved Question: What should I do about this Subpoena?

I was served today @ 1:27 pm, I am due in Court at 9:30 am tomorrow morning.Less than 24 hours before I'm scheduled to appear. Under Georgia Law: O.C.G.A 24-10-25 24-10-25. (a) Subpoenas may be enforced by attachment for contempt and by a fine not exceeding $300.00 and imprisonment not exceeding 20 days. In all cases under this Code section, the court shall consider whether under the circumstances of each case the subpoena was served within a reasonable time, but in any event not less than 24 hours prior to the time that appearance thereunder was required. (b) The court may also in appropriate cases grant continuance of the cause. Where subpoenas were issued in blank, no continuance shall be granted because of failure to respond thereto when the party obtaining them fails to present to the clerk the name and address of the witness so subpoenaed at least six hours before appearance is required. (c) When books, papers, or documents are unsuccessfully sought, secondary evidence thereof shall be admissible. What are my options?I work for a very small business, the other girl I use is out of town until Thursday. I don't have anyone to take my place while i'm gone. The short notice was very unprofessional. If I were able to make arrangements, I would just go and save myself the trouble. I could close the store, but I'm trying to avoid it.I'm just a witness, so there's no reason for me not to want to go. Please don't treat me like a criminal, I'm doing the court a justice, they did me an injustice by not providing me with enough time to prepare myself.I'm just a witness, so there's no reason for me not to want to go. Please don't treat me like a criminal, I'm doing the court a justice, they did me an injustice by not providing me with enough time to prepare myself. more

Voting Question: Georgia Laws regarding Human Resources and Sexism Complaints?

Myself and a fellow employee filed a complaint with our HR about a subordinent employee regarding continual and repeated insubordination, agressive attitude and behavior, and making sexist remarks regarding women in authoritive positions, and it's beginning to look like they are going to take minimal to no action on the matter. I need information regarding Georgia laws of what my rights and legal actions I can take if they indeed do nothing regarding the situation. Specifics about what actions an Employer or HR department has to take in regards to such actions, and our legal rights when and if they don't, both towards the employee and company all together would be fantastic.Actually the EEOC covers repeated acts of insubordination & hostile work environments aswell, which is what all of his other actions are considered. The sexist comments are not hostile work environment -that is classified under both descrimination & Sexual Harrasment. I have already checked all of the classifications & regulations regarding the EEOC. I've been to them, & I've filed a complaint through them & the Department of Labor - what I need to know are *specifics* about what I can do from here if HR doesn't do anything about it. Generally, the first assumption is if they don't fire him, you file a complaint with the DOL and sue for whatever outcome your looking for -- but since Georgia is a work at will state, there are a LOT of differences between what you can and cannot due, especially when it comes to legal matters - this is why I was asking for specifics. I need to know what I CAN do before I take the next step further.Please make sure you know what you're talking about before you reply to this, seeing as it's a serious matter and I'm looking for as legit answers as possible, not just general information, and not just opinions.and I don't appreciate the "sexist remarks". It comes across as sarcastic, and I don't need sarcasm, anyone who answers is suppose to be there to help the person asking the question, so if you are going to look at it cynically or not take it serious, please don't bother. I need legit info. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: are there any nude beaches in Georgia?

my mother in-law asked me to look it up. But I am Having trouble locating one. Does anyone else know of any in georgia more

Resolved Question: WHAT DO BIRACIALS THINK OF THIS LITTLE FACT?

Jim Crow laws reached their greatest influence during the decades from 1910–1930. Among them were hypodescent laws, defining as black anyone with any black ancestry, or with a very small portion of black ancestry.[6] Tennessee adopted such a "one-drop" statute in 1910, and Louisiana soon followed. Then Texas and Arkansas in 1911, Mississippi in 1917, North Carolina in 1923, Virginia in 1924, Alabama and Georgia in 1927, and Oklahoma in 1931. During this same period, Florida, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Utah retained their old "blood fraction" statutes de jure, but amended these fractions (one-sixteenth, one-thirtysecond) to be equivalent to one-drop de facto.[7] more

Voting Question: Law Enforcement/Paramedic Help?

How can I become a Paramedic if there are no colleges around me that offer paramedic degrees? The only thing close to that is a community college that offers EMT-B. But, I am wanting to become a Paramedic. Any Advice/Info? I live in Columbus, Georgia by the way. Thanks for your help!! more

Resolved Question: WHAT IF 20 MILLION ILLEGAL ALIENS VACATED AMERICA?

Over 80 percent of Americans demand secured borders and illegal migration stopped. But what would happen if all 20 million or more vacated America ? The answers may surprise you! In California , if 3.5 million illegal aliens moved back to Mexico , it would leave an extra $10.2 billion to spend on overloaded school systems, bankrupted hospitals and overrun prisons. It would leave highways cleaner, safer and less congested. Everyone could understand one another as English became the dominate language again. In Colorado , 500,000 illegal migrants, plus their 300,000 kids and grand-kids – would move back “home,” mostly to Mexico . That would save Coloradans an estimated $2 billion (other experts say $7 BIL) annually in taxes that pay for schooling, medical, social-services and incarceration costs. It means 12,000 gang members would vanish out of Denver alone. Colorado would save more than $20 million in prison costs, and the terror that those 7,300 alien criminals set upon local citizens. Denver Officer Don Young and hundreds of Colorado victims would not have suffered death, accidents, rapes and other crimes by illegals. Denver Public Schools would not suffer a 67 percent drop-out/flunk-out rate via thousands of illegal alien students speaking 41 different languages. At least 200,000 vehicles would vanish from our gridlocked cities in Colorado . Denver ’s four percent unemployment rate would vanish as our working poor would gain jobs at a living wage. In Florida , 1.5 million illegals would return the Sunshine State back to America , the rule of law and English. In Chicago , Illinois , 2.1 million illegals would free up hospitals, schools, prisons and highways for a safer, cleaner and more crime-free experience. If 20 million illegal aliens returned “home”: If 20 million illegal aliens returned “home,” the U.S. economy would return to the rule of law. Employers would hire legal American citizens at a living wage. Everyone would pay their fair share of taxes because they wouldn’t be working off the books. That would result in an additional $401 billion in IRS income taxes collected annually, and an equal amount for local state and city coffers. No more push ‘1′ for Spanish or ‘2′ for English. No more confusion in American schools that now must content with over 100 languages that degrade the educational system for American kids. Our overcrowded schools would lose more than two million illegal alien kids at a cost of billions in ESL and free breakfasts and lunches. We would lose 500,000 illegal criminal alien inmates at a cost of more than $1.6 billion annually. That includes 15,000 MS-13 gang members who distribute $130 billion in drugs annually would vacate our country. In cities like L.A, 20,000 members of the ” 18th Street Gang” would vanish from our nation. No more Mexican forgery gangs for ID theft from Americans! No more foreign rapists and child molesters! Losing more than 20 million people would clear up our crowded highways and gridlock. Cleaner air and less drinking and driving American deaths by illegal aliens! Drain on America ’s economy; taxpayers harmed, employers get rich: Over $80 billion annually wouldn’t return to their home countries by cash transfers. Illegal migrants earned half that money untaxed, which further drains America ’s economy – which currently suffers a $13 trillion debt. At least 400,000 anchor babies would not be born in our country, costing us $109 billion per year per cycle. At least 86 hospitals in California , Georgia and Florida would still be operating instead of being bankrupted out of existence because illegals pay nothing via the EMTOLA Act. Americans wouldn’t suffer thousands of TB and hepatitis cases rampant in our country-brought in by illegals unscreened at our borders. Our cities would see 20 million less people driving, polluting and grid locking our cities. It would also put the “progressives” on the horns of a dilemma; illegal aliens and their families cause 11 percent of our greenhouse gases. Over one million of Mexico ’s poorest citizens now live inside and along our border from Brownsville , Texas to San Diego , California in what the New York Times called, “colonias” or new neighborhoods. Trouble is, those living areas resemble Bombay and Calcutta where grinding poverty, filth, diseases, drugs, crimes, no sanitation and worse. They live without sewage, clean water, streets, electricity, roads or any kind of sanitation. The New York Times reported them to be America ’s new ” Third World ” inside our own country. Within 20 years, at their current growth rate, they expect 20 million residents of those colonias. (I’ve seen them personally in Texas and Arizona ; it’s sickening beyond anything you can imagine.) By enforcing our laws, we could repatriate them back to Mexico . High integrity, ethical invitation: We invite 20 million aliens to go home, fix their own countries and/or make a bett more

Resolved Question: Do you see a problem here Thousands of Ga. voters told to prove citizenship?

ATLANTA - The Georgia secretary of state's office mailed out letters to more than 4,200 voters - including 81 in Hall County - telling them they must prove their citizenship for their ballots to count. A three-judge federal panel ruled last month that Georgia can to continue asking prospective voters who have been flagged as possibly ineligible to prove their citizenship. A voting rights group has asked that the state be blocked from using the system. The secretary of state's office says 671 letters were delivered in Gwinnett County. Elsewhere in the immediate Gainesville area, 14 people in Habersham County were sent letters; 47 in Barrow; three in Banks; eight in Dawson; seven each in White and Lumpkin; 117 in Forsyth County; and, 16 in Jackson http://www.accessnorthgeorgia.com/detail.php?n=230771 Just wait until messiah and holder get a hold of this!!!! Will More law suits be coming ? more

Resolved Question: legality of selling stuff in bank parking lot?

so basically i want to sell a bunch of stuff online. i want to post the ads on certain websites and then meet buyers in real life to exchange the items for money. i live in a pretty lousy area and i'm afraid of getting robbed. i figured if i met and made the exchanges in a bank parking lot i'd be pretty safe. they've got cameras everywhere and a security guard standing at the atm. if someone wanted to mug me i think they'd be deterred by these things. what i'm wondering is can i get in trouble for doing this? would i be breaking any laws? i live in georgia if that makes any differences. more

Resolved Question: Filipinoys, watch out! look who's coming to a neighborhood near you in hordes?

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/07/13/sex.offenders.passports/index.html?hpt=C2 (CNN) -- Thousands of registered sex offenders have received U.S. passports, including at least 30 federal employees, according to a Government Accountability Office report obtained by CNN. The GAO report said the Department of State cannot legally deny passports to registered sex offenders, except those specifically convicted of sex tourism. The report concluded that about 4,500 U.S. passports of the more than 16 million issued in fiscal year 2008 were issued to registered sex offenders. "Federal statutes authorize the Secretary of State to deny issuance of a passport in certain circumstances, such as while an individual is imprisoned or on parole or supervised release for a conviction for international drug trafficking or sex tourism or is in arrearages for child support," the report states. "However, there is currently no comprehensive program to deny passports to applicants who are registered sex offenders." The State Department called the report "very misleading" and adding it "conveys more 'shock value' than factual accuracy." In a written response, the department pointed out that only a fraction of 1 percent of the 16 million passports issued in fiscal year 2008 went to registered sex offenders. In addition, the title of the report "fails to convey that GAO found no lawful reasons for the department to deny or revoke the passports of the case study sex offenders based on their status as sex offenders." "The report appears to suggest, without any foundation, that the Department's issuance of passports to certain Americans facilitated their commission of sex crimes abroad," the department's response said. "There are no facts in the report which show that any of the thirty individuals included in the case studies used his passport to travel to a foreign country to commit a sex crime." The original title of the report, "Passports Issued to Thousands of Registered Sex Offenders," was later changed to "Current Situation Results in Thousands of Passports Issued to Registered Sex Offenders." The GAO report was requested by Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, and Sen. Max Baucus, D-Montana. The GAO studied data from the National Sex Offender Registry (NSOR). However, the approximately 4,500 sex offenders who received passports in fiscal year 2008 "is likely understated because many of the records in the passport database and the NSOR lacked valid Social Security numbers ... In addition, the NSOR does not currently contain a comprehensive listing of all sex offenders from the states." The GAO found cases that include a sex offender from Texas who received a passport while in prison, a Delaware man with multiple sex convictions who traveled to the Philippines, Germany and France since receiving his passport, and a Georgia man who has traveled to the Philippines, Ireland and Panama. Among the federal employees who received passports was an aerospace engineer with NASA, an employee of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and a Postal Service carrier who traveled to Taiwan and Japan after receiving his passport. About 50 of those who received passports either lived outside the United States or "their whereabouts were unknown," the report said. A new law took effect in December 2008 that prohibits anyone convicted of sex tourism from receiving a U.S. passport. However, the report said, the Department of State was not even aware of the law until April of this year after the GAO "brought this statute to its attention." "When Congress passes a law and the president signs it, then the Executive Branch needs to execute it," Grassley said in a statement. "I'm shocked that GAO had to inform the State Department that Congress made individuals convicted of sex tourism ineligible for passports back in December 2008. It's inexcusable that the State Department did nothing to enforce that provision for 14 months. Since someone who is late on child support payments cannot receive a passport, then surely these criminals should also be stopped from traveling internationally." "It also is disturbing that the GAO found examples prior to that new law where the State Department issued passports to convicted sex offenders who fled law enforcement, received government housing subsidies, and work for the Post Office. This report raises a lot of serious questions about how effectively the government protects us from child predators," Grassley said. The report also studied a group of registered sex offenders -- many who held positions of public trust, including a school teacher, religious layman, and health care provider. "Other cases involve registered sex offenders who owe child support or are currently in prison or whose whereabouts ar more

Resolved Question: Child Support doesn't do anything whether you pay or not u are treated the same way?

Per Georgia Law Code 19-12-1 A parent can not change the last of the child without notify the other party. She lives in GA I live I Texas, we were never married I pay child support got behind so I pay my monthly and extra 200 what am in arrears. And recently my child was increase another $100 making it 660 and I only make 11.00 an hour. I last saw my son when he was 2 he is now 17. His mother tld him that the man he lives was his real dad. So she got his last name change to her husband and chld support people know and they dont care. And get this she called after all these years and say do us a favor do not persue him u are only confusing him. I will agree to waive all rights and she agrees to waive all monies owed. Is this possible? more

Resolved Question: House feels warm even when I set the thermostat at 78 degree?

Recently I visited my brother in law who lives in Palm Coast, Florida. He always sets his thermostat at 80 degrees and I felt very comfortable there. I set my thermostat in Atlanta, Georgia at 78 degrees and even then I sweat as it is not cool inside. Why it is so? Does it depend on humidity? I have a gadget which shows the temperature, humidity etc. I looked at the humidity meter and it has 3 sections: very dry, normal and humid. The pointer was in humid section. Should this be in normal region and if so what I should do to bring it down? more

Voting Question: What law does georgia have against with holding information about HIV?

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Resolved Question: What is the law in Georgia?

I need to know what the law is in Ga about a 15 year old having a tattoo and what can happen to the parents if the wrong person finds out? And please so harsh comments about tattoos and the kid being 15. He got the tattoo for his grandfather who has bone cancer! SO PLEASE DO NOT TALK ABOUT HIM! Just answer the question with some RESPECT!Yes the parents know. They are the ones that paid for it.I'm not to sure about the person that did it. more

Voting Question: Is my employer violating Georgia labor laws? or do I not have workplace rights because Im commission paid?

I live in Atlanta, Georgia and recently got a job in sales and the pay is strictly commission with no base pay. I work 9-12 hours a day 5 days a week. I receive no extra pay for overtime and if I dont get any sales I wouldn't even get a paycheck at the end of the week. Is my employer in violation of any labor laws (Im pretty sure he is)? If so please let me know which ones, and how I should handle this situation. Also I have been told the because I am commission paid I am exempt from many labor laws. Thanks more

Resolved Question: Watchaa all think of my Wrestlemania 27 realistic Match Card (updated)?

Wrestlemania 27 - Atlanta, Georgia Notes: -I'm not sure if there will be a MITB match at WM due to the PPV, but ill do one anyway, just incase -I obviously dont know who the champions will be at the time, but im just making it up :) -ill put HF next to matches that i think should be a Heated Feud, eg. as heated as the HHH vs RKO at WM 25, even though there match was **** :L -IT IS in order. -I haven't put in storylines for all of them, so just make one up, but I have put (HF) next to some :) 1. Unified WWE Tag Team Championships The Hart Dynasty (c) vs. Rhodes & DiBiase vs. The Uso's vs. Kane & Big Show -Kane pins Tyson Kidd to give himself and big show the championships. -Now I know what your thinking about Rhodes and DiBiase, but I think there should be a storyline where none of them are finding success on there own, so they decide to reunite as a tag team again. As does Kane and Big Show. I think after the Hart Dynastys rematch clause, which Show and Kane should retain, they should start a big feud with DiBiase and Rhodes who should end up winning the championships off them. 2. Promo - Nexus come out, staff and commentators run away. Gabriel goes on about how he is going to win the MITB and cash it in tonight and bring a world title to the team, they go on about how they have dominated through the industry, and a general heel promo. Then Bret Harts music hits and everyone goes wild, he says hes been reinstated as GM of Raw and he will get revenge and tells them how Wade Barrett signed someone that wants to confront only Wade, so the Nexus retreat. Outcomes Daniel Bryan/Bryan Danielson! Beats the crap out of him and poses for the crowd, crowd goes wild? 3. MITB - 10 participants -R-Truth vs. vs. John Morrison vs. The Miz vs. Justin Gabriel vs. Jack Swagger vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Matt Hardy vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. MVP vs. CM Punk -This should be based around Punk who is favourite to win again, and everyones scared because hes won the last two he was in. -Someone should also rip his mask off at this time. (still heel by then) -Matt Hardy wins, crowd goes wild :). 4. Womens & Divas Championship Tag Team (winning team gets there brands titles) -Beth Phoenix & Melina vs. Michelle McCool (c) & Maryse (c) -Beth Phoenix pins Michelle to win the titles for her and Melina. -This could possibly be a lumberjack match with all the Divas aswell? :) 5. Interpromotional Match -Drew McIntyre, "the chosen one", sides with McMahon and McMahon tells him to go after the top dog in the industry if he wants to get somewhere, his son-in-law HHH, after ambushes and shiznit, a match is set for Wrestlemania. -Drew McIntyre (with Vince McMahon) vs. Triple H. -Drew Mcintyre actually beats Triple H with the interference of mcmahon after an amazing match, i think this will do Drew big wonders with the wrestlemania win over HHH. (I know what your thinking about this, but do you not think he should get a tremendous realistic push up until WM, after Triple H's bout with Sheamus, it didn't do anything for Sheamus. People will think going into the match, he will just do well like Sheamus but still end up losing because its HHH and i'm definitly saying he should only get the win after 3 or 4 finishers on HHH during the course of the match or at once AND with intererence giving him good momentum and heel heat. But im still not sure, im still thinking a REALLY REALLY good match in a losing effort against HHH) 6. TLC Match for the World Heavyweight Championship (HF) -Christian (Winner of 2011 Royal Rumble) vs. Edge (c) -Christian beats Edge to win his first WHC 7. Interpromotional No Holds Barred Match (there should be some gimmick or stipulation to this match, maybe something to do with Reys family) -Sheamus vs. Rey Mysterio -Sheamus beats Rey Mysterio after a good match 8. WWE Championship (HF) -Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho (c) -Randy Orton beat Chris Jericho to win his first WWE Championship since his April 2009 reign -And yes, Randy is still a tweener by then ;) 9. Interpromotional Match (HF) -John Cena vs. The Undertaker (really dont need to explain the story here, we all want it to happen, it could go many ways) -The Undertaker beats John Cena -Now due to the star power of Cena, i think there should be a scare in this match. Let me explain, people think that because The Undertaker has such a big streak, everyone now thinks that no matter what match Taker has at Wrestlemania, he will win, because we think management are too gutless to end it :\ So, they should have a scare in the match, where the match goes on for about 20 minutes, then The Undertaker is given his lets say 4rd Attitude Adjustment of the match, onto a lets say, steel chair, referee counts 1 2 3. Everyone is shocked, but then the ref realizes 'Takers foot was under the ropes, and restarts the match. I think this would be goo more

Resolved Question: What do u think of John Cena wanting to face The Undertaker at Wrestlemania XXVII next year?

Source from fans.wwe.com (and several other sites): With all the rumors going around about WWE wanting either Goldberg or Triple H to face The Undertaker in another Career vs Streak match at Wrestlemania XXVII held in Georgia Dome next year, the current situation is elevating itself to another level with John Cena expressing his wish to have a try on The Streak next year. Originally, WWE is planning Triple H vs Undertaker for Wrestlemania XXVII next year in another Career vs Streak match to follow this year's Wrestlemania main event, but the possible return of Goldberg for one last match forced WWE to rethink about the plan because Goldberg is believed by Vince to be able to give one last classic if pitted against The Undertaker. But before WWE could make any valid decision, Cena stepped in to talk to Vince and WWE Board Directors and stated his wish to face The Legendary Deadman at next year's wrestling superbowl. Sources inside WWE claimed John Cena feels, despite currently being the face of the company, that he has not reached the level of the other greats before him yet. It seems that he wishes to make a lasting impact within the business like Hulk Hogan did with Hulkamania, Ric Flair did with his 16 world titles, Stone Cold did with The Attitude Era, The Rock did with his promo of being the most electrifying man in the history of sports entertainment, and Shawn Michaels did with outperforming just about everybody whenever he steps inside the ring. The Champ feels he cannot be compared to those legends unless he make a difference just like them. All his previous matches with big name superstars like JBL, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Edge, Randy Orton, Batista, Chris Jericho, and Big Show in his WWE career couldn't brought him to feel 'complete' as an entertainer within the business, regardless the enormous success he is enjoying since his rise as the new icon of WWE in 2005. With The Rock constantly refusing to have one last match with him despite many offerings from WWE, Cena comes to conclusion that perhaps the only man with the sufficient capability and fame to complete him is no other than The Phenom himself, at The Grandest Stage of Them All. It's unknown how this situation will develop, but report has it Vince and WWE board directors are carefully thinking about the development after development. Vince is rumored to lean more towards John Cena's request to face The Undertaker than Goldberg or his own son in law because a big concern about Wrestlemania's plummeting buyrate and name. This year, they had to gave away 10,000 tickets for free at Wrestlemania XXVI because they couldn't sell all the tickets and suffered one of the lowest buyrate of the PPV. Vince and WWE Board Directors don't want Cena to receive a heel reaction because of having a match with The Undertaker, but constant boos from the crowds for The Champ and the buyrate problem as stated before forced them to think otherwise. Vince has also realized perhaps The Undertaker vs John Cena at Wrestlemania XXVII is the last big moneymaker match involving The Undertaker before his retirement, which could be anytime by now because of the injuries he suffered from 20 years of legendary career. WWE Board Directors also realized the possible Wrestlemania match between The Champ and The Deadman would be an enormous draw, far bigger than Undertaker vs Triple H or Undertaker vs Goldberg, and might as well be the only match that could possibly make a sold out crowd in what used to be the capital city of WCW and bring back Wrestlemania's prestige it is now losing. If WWE decides to grant Cena's request, they will have Triple H chooses some other one to face him in a possible retirement match for next year's Wrestlemania and Sheamus to face Goldberg, in an attempt to bring Goldberg back as a face using his son's dream to see his father wrestling one more time as a storyline and give Sheamus the needed credibility to forever be a maineventer. WQ1: What do u think of the current development of the situation? WQ2: Do you know what does John Cena mean by feeling 'complete' as an entertainer? WQ3: Who do you think will end up being The Undertaker's opponent out of the three? Why? more

Resolved Question: Watchaa all think of my Wrestlemania 27 realistic Match Card ;)?

Wrestlemania 27 - Atlanta, Georgia Notes: -I'm not sure if there will be a MITB match at WM due to the PPV, but ill do one anyway, just incase -I obviously dont know who the champions will be at the time, but im just making it up :) -ill put HF next to matches that i think should be a Heated Feud, eg. as heated as the HHH vs RKO at WM 25, even though there match was shit :L -IT IS in order. -I haven't put in storylines for all of them, so just make one up, but I have put (HF) next to some :) 1. Unified WWE Tag Team Championships The Hart Dynasty (c) vs. Rhodes & DiBiase vs. The Uso's vs. Kane & Big Show -Kane pins Tyson Kidd to give himself and big show the championships. -Now I know what your thinking about Rhodes and DiBiase, but I think there should be a storyline where none of them are finding success on there own, so they decide to reunite as a tag team again. As does Kane and Big Show. I think after the Hart Dynastys rematch clause, which Show and Kane should retain, they should start a big feud with DiBiase and Rhodes who should end up winning the championships off them. 2. Promo - Nexus come out, staff and commentators run away. Gabriel goes on about how he is going to win the MITB and cash it in tonight and bring a world title to the team, they go on about how they have dominated through the industry, and a general heel promo. Then Bret Harts music hits and everyone goes wild, he says hes been reinstated as GM of Raw and he will get revenge and tells them how Wade Barrett signed someone that wants to confront only Wade, so the Nexus retreat. Outcomes Daniel Bryan/Bryan Danielson! Beats the crap out of him and poses for the crowd, crowd goes wild? 3. MITB - 10 participants -R-Truth vs. vs. John Morrison vs. The Miz vs. Justin Gabriel vs. Jack Swagger vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Matt Hardy vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. MVP vs. CM Punk -This should be based around Punk who is favourite to win again, and everyones scared because hes won the last two he was in. -Someone should also rip his mask off at this time. (still heel by then) -Matt Hardy wins, crowd goes wild :). 4. Womens & Divas Championship Tag Team (winning team gets there brands titles) -Beth Phoenix & Melina vs. Michelle McCool (c) & Maryse (c) -Beth Phoenix pins Michelle to win the titles for her and Melina. -This could possibly be a lumberjack match with all the Divas aswell? :) 5. Interpromotional Match -Drew McIntyre, "the chosen one", sides with McMahon and McMahon tells him to go after the top dog in the industry if he wants to get somewhere, his son-in-law HHH, after ambushes and shiznit, a match is set for Wrestlemania. -Drew McIntyre (with Vince McMahon) vs. Triple H. -Drew Mcintyre actually beats Triple H with the interference of mcmahon after an amazing match, i think this will do Drew big wonders with the wrestlemania win over HHH. 6. World Heavyweight Championship (HF) -Christian (Winner of 2011 Royal Rumble) vs. Edge (c) -Christian beats Edge to win his first WHC 7. Interpromotional No Holds Barred Match (there should be some gimmick or stipulation to this match, maybe something to do with Reys family) -Sheamus vs. Rey Mysterio -Sheamus beats Rey Mysterio after a good match 8. WWE Championship (HF) -Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho (c) -Randy Orton beat Chris Jericho to win his first WWE Championship since his April 2009 reign -And yes, Randy is still a tweener by then ;) 9. Interpromotional Match (HF) -John Cena vs. The Undertaker (really dont need to explain the story here, we all want it to happen, it could go many ways) -The Undertaker beats John Cena -Now due to the star power of Cena, i think there should be a scare in this match. Let me explain, people think that because The Undertaker has such a big streak, everyone now thinks that no matter what match Taker has at Wrestlemania, he will win, because we think management are too gutless to end it :\ So, they should have a scare in the match, where the match goes on for about 20 minutes, then The Undertaker is given his lets say 4rd Attitude Adjustment of the match, onto a lets say, steel chair, referee counts 1 2 3. Everyone is shocked, but then the ref realizes 'Takers foot was under the ropes, and restarts the match. I think this would be good, because it gets rid of the unpredictability and has the massive shock factor. i bet people would start booing cena LOADS. but then the match goes on for like another 5-10 minutes, and Undertaker beats Cena. Questions: How would you rate this out of 10? What storylines would you apply to some of the matches? What would you change? (I was gonna have a Sheamus vs. Big show, but I wanted to make the Tag Team work) What did you like best? :) THANKS GUYS x more

Resolved Question: Car window tint law - how does it apply in other states?

If I have window tint on my car in Florida that is within the legal limit but I drive through another state with more strict laws (such as Georgia) can I get a ticket for my windows being too dark even though I have a Florida license and am just passing through? more

Resolved Question: Can I legally leave my house?

Okay, so I'm fifteen I'll be sixteen in six months. I currently live with my mom and step dad but most of the time I'm home alone with my brother and I have to cook and clean or else my mom yells at me and slaps me. I'm also required to do all my brother's homework. I've tried talking to my mom about all this but she doesn't listen. I've currently been dating my boyfriend for two years and he wants me to move in with him and his parents. The problem is, I'm in Georgia and he's in Texas. Can the law become involved and what can they do? I have financial ways of supporting myself, as well. I have a job and I've saved up about $10,000 from birthdays, christmas, my job, etc. I just want to know if I can do this anyway without any legal charges being brought against me. more

Resolved Question: If I have a learning disability, will it help me in the law school admissions process?

I have ADD. I have a 157 on the LSAT and a 3.27 GPA. I currently go to Georgia Tech. I want to go to a couple of schools that have median LSAT scores of 161-164. Is including and documenting my disability going to help at all in the admissions process? I have tried calling several schools to ask, but I guess there aren't many students with ADD that decide to go to law school. I decided not to apply for accommodated testing for the LSAT since hardly anyone ends up getting approved for additional time. If anyone out there has had experience with this, any advice would be greatly appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Georgia laws on destroying a used vehicle with lien?

What happens to a person legally if they destroy a used lemon car that has had six major repairs (and still is unreliable) but still owes on it- other than it going against credit? more

Resolved Question: Georgia anyone? PLEASE READ!!?

I need to know if there is a law against putting a car seat in the front of a single cab truck as long as the airbag is turned off? I see a lot of people that does that because they only have one vehicle and I really need to know if there is law that prevents me from doing so. more

Voting Question: Higher University/Law School?

My dream is to go to Law School and become a Criminal Defense Attorney. I wanted to ask I am currently in college for Criminal Justice, Is this a good major for wanting to go to law school? What should I major in? Because I am almost done with all my core classes so if I want to change my major then I need to do it now. Also, I am not trying to get into a fancy law school just one that is close to my house. For example, Mercer University, University of Georgia, University of Alabama, John Marshall, schools like that. So, what should be my priorites/goals to get this done? Thanks for your help!! more

Resolved Question: How does this work Law Enforcement?!?!?!?

I am getting my Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. Anways, after that I will probably go get my Masters Degree in Psychology or something like that. So, I will be 24 years old when I get my Masters Degree. Is it possible after I finish school to get on a Police Dept other than where I live? I just dont know how it works. I live in Georgia but what if I applied at NYPD wouldnt I have to have a New York Drivers License? Or, what If I applied to another state (any state other than Georgia) what all would I have to do? I ask because I hear about people accepting jobs in other states and I was just wondering how it worked for Police Dept's. Thanks for the help! more

Resolved Question: Do anti-discrimination laws apply to private schools?

I am attending a non-sectarian private school on a grant. Would they have the right to kick me out for being transgender, bisexual, and an atheist, or would it violate Georgia state laws? more

Resolved Question: Proctecting our rights: Consumer laws?

Your mother ordered a sofa on sale at Rafferty’s Furniture and when she got it in her house, the colors did not look good with her wall color. She called the store and told them to take back the furniture, but they said they don’t give refunds on sale merchandise. What consumer law is available in Georgia to protect her right? more