I think it should be a requirement

Posted By: Angie M. on 2008-11-12
In Reply to: I am a democrat - shelly

It is selfish and foolish to expect your community to provide for you without giving something back. If we want America to be better and the next generation to not be apathetic, then we must get involved and encourage our kids to do the same. Freedom is not free. Besides, the kids would get to pick what they want to do. Lots of organizations mandate service as part of their membership and its not as if any level of government has any money to provide these services anymore.

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I am a democrat - shelly
- So if he did change it to not mandatory - why is everyone still complaining?
- O Changed it from mandatory Comm Serv requirement after the outcry - see message
  - The only mandated CS in his original - sjk
    - now it says goal. Previously it did not . - see message
  - better be careful - shelly
- I think it should be a requirement - Angie M.
  - if kids are forced to do it, then adults should be too - nm
    - I think people on welfare should - have to do community service. -nm
    - nm - no one should be FORCED
      - agree, but to be fair if 1 person is forced, then everyone (adults too) should be - nm
- my kids are not joining a community service org - O can KMA nm
  - My kids do community service - sm
    - my kids have done community service in the past - O can KMA
      - It is mandatory for graduation in our school - district. -nm
        they had to join a community service organization to graduate? - nm
        They have to complete 40 hours of - sm
    - I cant believe people cannot read - shelly
      - So don't let them. It is not mandatory. - Get YOUR facts straight
        NO - shelly
        THANK YOU!!!!! - Marmann
  - And they don't have to, but - Marmann
    - what it says about you actually - shelly
      - I love Obama - Mrs. M
        Yes, he is..........AND.......... - abc
        Such brilliance - shelly
        Believe it or not, the appearance is also very important.. - abc
        Excuse me Shelly but aren't you the one who likes Palin ? bwaaahahahah sm - Mrs. M
        Mrs. M - shelly
        now there's a good reason to want him as president. he can play basketball - cj
        IN ADDITION, just log off, you are such miserable LOSERS - abc
      - Once again, a "civilian military force" that is - Marmann
        hahahah - shelly
        Now I get it. You're only here to inflame. - Marmann
        Thank you.... - shelly
        to shelly: Can't you give it a rest? - abc
        Why? - shelly
        and it is way too easy to irritate the dems - nm
        hahahaha - shelly
        It is YOU who tries to... - abc
        how about some MTing? - shelly
    - really what does it say about me exactly? - nm
      - For one thing, that you're not informed - Marmann
        no one really knows the truth - dnh
        it would be my children's choices,not mine - get a clue
        but if it were mandatory, - then no freakin way -nm
  - I think it would be good for kids to do something constructive - - Amanda
    - Both my daughers belong to a service - sm
    - OK one more time - shelly
      - REQUIRED IN ORDER TO GET THE COLLEGE CREDIT! NM - Amanda
        NOW IT SAYS THAT ..originally it did not. - no message
        that was the information I read from day one - - Amanda
        okay .. i have to get to work - see message
      - You're not telling the truth. - Marmann
    - because - O can KMA
      - He's not forcing anybody to do it - - Amanda
        When originally posted on the web site, it said it was required .. - this was changed ...
  - All I can say is that I feel sorry for you.... nm - oldtimer
    - why's that? - O can KMA -nm
- Get over it. He is the president elect by a majority vote. nm - oldtimer
  - That's right, the people have spoken and - Mrs. M
    - do u realize he is actually not even "president elect" yet? - Elect. College has not voted ... LOL No mesage ..
  - duh - shelly
    - Time for all to be patriotic and fair and back the new president nm - Mrs. M
      - Yes, lets all give more to the freeloaders and - moochers and be patriotic......bull nm
      - Small message .. - ***
        Just like you back the current president? - Kendra
        When GW Bush became pres, I did give him a chance even though - I did not vote for him. BUT NOW NOBODY LIKES HIM
    - We get angry and defensive because we are tired of hearing..sm - oldtimer
      - You said it oldtimer! Obama won by majority and - Mrs. M
        My patriotism stops at the freeloaders - and moochers..........nm
        sorry, he has not yet earned my respect and blind faith .. - see message
      - that is so hypocritical! - shelly
- Hi Shelly....sm - ms
  - The world is interested because - - Amanda
    - for Amanda: Exactly, here you go.....nm - abc

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because it is a requirement --
he is still in charge of running this country. They go where he goes.

Is empathy really a requirement for

a Supreme Court Justice as the President wants to appoint? The oath of office does'nt say anything about it, neither does the definition of the judiciary branch. Here's the oath:

"I, [NAME], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will administer justice without respect to persons, and do equal right to the poor and to the rich, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me as [TITLE] under the Constitution and laws of the United States. So help me God."
http://uspolitics.about.com/od/usgovernment/a/oaths_of_office_3.htm

And here's the definition of the judiciary branch:

The United States federal courts comprises the Judiciary Branch of government organized under the Constitution and laws of the federal government of the United States.

The judiciary (also known as the judicial system or judicature) is the system of courts which interprets and applies the law in the name of the sovereign or state. The judiciary also provides a mechanism for the resolution of disputes. Under the doctrine of the separation of powers, the judiciary generally does not make law or enforce law, but rather interprets law and applies it to the facts of each case.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judiciary

Nowhere do I find the word "empathy" in either the oath or the definition of the judiciary branch or description of the Supreme Court however, Obama is bound and determined to add "empathy" to his list of requirements of a Supreme Court Judge.

Here's a good editorial (yes, I know it's from a conservative) about empathy vs the rule of law. I found it quite interesting and expresses my viewpoint as well.

I'm sure I'll get criticized for it, but I hope I won't get attacked. I'm asking a legitimate question and would like to see legitimate answers.

No empathy is not a requirement
The requirement for a judge is a good sound knowledge of the constitution of this once great country...B.O. is making a mockery of this country so who ever voted for the change...I hope your happy with what you got..I darn sure am not but I didn't vote for the moron either..

That will be an "obama" requirement to getting
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I heard work requirement mentioned a long time ago - nm
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O Changed it from mandatory Comm Serv requirement after the outcry
MANDATED community service is not acceptable to me.

Florida has Bright Futures, a scholarship assistance program for State schools. This requires community service. My son did it, and may daughter will do it as well.
BUT it is VOLUNTARY .. you choose to do it or not ..

rewards for service, yes --

mandated, no way; kids will not get anything (or the vast majority anyway) if they are forced to do it ...

ps - I believe in Comm. Service and my kids both do it .. but because they want to do so.

Just my 2 center

Obama�s Friends Working to Amend the Natural Born Citizen Requirement...

http://countusout.wordpress.com/2008/11/28/obama-covertly-working-to-amend-the-natural-born-citizen-requirement/