Opinions? A bill to re-evaluate the ability to use mental incompetence as a legal defense??? Serious Opinions?
924233
I believe that it would be a huge injustice if a truly mentally ill person was put into a prison with sane people but i do not belive they should get off easier than any other human being. But to answer your question it would be horible if it couldn't be used in court because you have to have a way to seperate the crazies from the assholes. I believe if it passes it would be unconstitional be cause it would infringe on the right to a fair trial.
1130699
Just learned about it a few minutes ago, but my Congressman isn't at work yet when I phoned him.  I'll keep you posted.\n\nHere's the text of the bill.\nhttp://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d109:h4752:\n\nJust one question, are Democrats really that suicidal?
474495
Well, that was a very profound answer from a "blooming" law student.\n\nCare to enlighten us on what you found on this subject during your "free time"??  You have free time to look this up, more free time to type a response, but not time to tell us anything worth reading?? hhhmmmm\n\nGeez, you'd better add some substance to your answers once you graduate or the Bar will chew you up!!
1138051
I think it's a travesty of justice, to say the very least (the rest I'd like to add I can't say on yahoo without them editing most of it!)  that the "rich and the famous" can get away with whatever the hell they do, unlike the rest of us "common-folk"! How are we supposed to want to respect authority when our laws only pertain to those who can't  even afford to hire a good defense attorney? It's B------t.
568539
The "constitution test"????
113333
If you are accused of a crime,a lot of people try to use this defence as away to get a lesser sentence.  They say that they were temporarily insane;not in their right frame of mind when they committed the crime. Then they usually have to be evaluated by a psychiatrist to gaet their input for court.
972240
This sitting U.S. Congress is by far the most incompetent, contemptible, cowardly, arrogant, corrupt ever to occupy the Capitol Building. These people are common whores.   \nIt's time to blow up the Capitol Building and start over.\n___________________________________________________\nCheck out the new blog: BUSHWACKER!\nwww.blogger.com\nhttp://al-aback.blogspot.com\n___________________________________________________\n\nCongress is full of pedophiles, wife beaters, homosexuals, liars, cheats, petty thieves, alcoholics, drug abusers, adulterers, shoplifters, white collar criminals, bribe-takers, cross dressers, prescription-drug abusers, maniacal psychopaths, rapists, and probably even a murderer or two. There is no such thing as an "honorable" member of Congress. \nEveryone in Congress, and all members of the moronic Bush administration, should be tried in an international tribunal for high crimes against humanity. If convicted, they should face a public firing squad. For those not convicted, they should then be tried for treason, and - if convicted - should be shot without benefit of appeal. These people are repugnant sub-humans without any regard for their fellow countrymen (except, of course, for those among their peers: the pedophiles, rapists, alcoholics, and drug abusers I've already mentioned).            -RKO-
1029647
If they refuse to hire someone for such a stupid reason as that, they can (and SHOULD!) be SUED for as much as possible. They deserve it! Being able to hear certainly hasn't improved the intelligence of the people I went to school with!
103455
Yes.  An awesome power like the ability to spy on citizens should never be unchecked.  It is ASKING for abuse, whether it be a few bad apples, or a corrupt leadership.  \n\nIt is also the fault of the legislative and judicial branches for not asserting their constitutional duty to re-balance the government and restore our democratic system to balance.\n\nForce the legislature to assert it's control by voting against your Replublican representative who is compromising YOUR SAY in how things are done.  It's the best way to show them how you feel about their lack of spine!
686612
It's OK, but I would start by introducing the topic. "The idea of requiring potential voters to take and pass a test before being allowed to vote is a controversial one. My team and I concur that this is an unfair requirement which violates many American's constitutional rights."
612688
that would be too good for the brainless leader. any one that keeps banging there head against a concrete wall covered in steel trying to get his brainless policies through and poll ratings in the tank. And he keep going like the energizer bunny the boy needs a frontal lobotomy this man is beyond NUTS!!!!!!!!!!!!
806983
I need not mention the Hill's most recent example of peccary positioning: I'm still steamed about Congresswoman Harman.\n\nYour suggestion finds no reticence from me.\n\nI've agreed with you a few times now. Am I becoming a liberal?\n\nKidding. A lottery system, while not without the flaw that chance could decide on ineptitude, is much preferable to seeing committees chaired by virtue of seniority.\n\n Also,the issue of legislation not even finding debate because the author is a junior member seems inefficient.\nPotentially beneficial policy is ignored by this practice.\n\nYour idea wouldn't sit well with those careerists that fancy themselves America's Nobility.\n\n\nHours later:\nI do realize Jane was the senior member, however she was/is the most qualified.
710288
I think that would be fantastic idea. Anyone guilty of unsocial behavior,minor crimes it would certainly make them think before breaking the law.Just imagine the uproar this would cause ,(ITS against their Human rights)\nNever about the rights of law abiding citizens.
757327
It would be a good idea to look up the 11th amendment to the US Constitution. I have and am completely without ideas as it is a hard one to capture in pictures. It gives citizens of any state the right to sue a state.
256817
I must say that sounds like a good idea. Sometimes the criminal loses a fight and presses charges cause they say the victom could of ran or something stupid. \n\nNice work Jeb!!
290019
My personal opinion, mental illness.
372256
If you are a student needing to know this then forgive me but for Matt Blunt the govener right now, NOT A DARN thing. Sorry he doesn't impress me. However, I think they are to pardon criminals if they choose to, sign or veto bills sent to him by our state legislature, sorry dont know the rest.