Is it legal to operate a bachelorette auction as a fundraiser for charity?
Q. Can anyone cite for me the legal code that specifically permits this type of fundraising activity in California or any other state? Or, is this just an accepted practice or tradition? And, is the charity liable in any way if the date goes horribly wrong (e.g., sexual harrassment)?
Asked by upt.sanfrancisco - Wed Apr 4 10:35:09 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your best bet is to talk to someone in the town hall of the town you're going to conduct your fundraiser in. Sometimes townships have much more specific laws than the state does, and they tend to be older and therefore more "old fashioned". That might be what gets you. And yes, you're going to want some sort of disclaimer form to protect the charity in the event that a date goes poorly, or heavens forbid, extremely horribly wrong. I'm not sure how tort-happy people are in your area, but I'm sure there's always a way to sue.
Answered by Jarien - Wed Apr 4 10:44:26 2007
Q. Can anyone cite for me the legal code that specifically permits this type of fundraising activity in California or any other state? Or, is this just an accepted practice or tradition? And, is the charity liable in any way if the date goes horribly wrong (e.g., sexual harrassment)?
Asked by upt.sanfrancisco - Wed Apr 4 10:35:09 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Your best bet is to talk to someone in the town hall of the town you're going to conduct your fundraiser in. Sometimes townships have much more specific laws than the state does, and they tend to be older and therefore more "old fashioned". That might be what gets you. And yes, you're going to want some sort of disclaimer form to protect the charity in the event that a date goes poorly, or heavens forbid, extremely horribly wrong. I'm not sure how tort-happy people are in your area, but I'm sure there's always a way to sue.
Answered by Jarien - Wed Apr 4 10:44:26 2007
Does it bug you when a person defends their religion by stating what it has accomplished through charity?
Q. Does it bug you when a person defends their religion by stating what it has accomplished through charity? Example: My religion is a good religion to practice because it teaches me to give to the poor. Its almost like saying that without their religion, they would have no reason to give back, which is kind of pathetic...
Asked by UnconTROLLed Thoughts - Fri Aug 14 02:55:15 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes! It is certainly very annoying. They just have to shut up and give evidence that can be seen from everybody. If Vatican did that things would be completely different right now.
Answered by Archangel_26 - Fri Aug 14 09:25:14 2009
Q. Does it bug you when a person defends their religion by stating what it has accomplished through charity? Example: My religion is a good religion to practice because it teaches me to give to the poor. Its almost like saying that without their religion, they would have no reason to give back, which is kind of pathetic...
Asked by UnconTROLLed Thoughts - Fri Aug 14 02:55:15 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes! It is certainly very annoying. They just have to shut up and give evidence that can be seen from everybody. If Vatican did that things would be completely different right now.
Answered by Archangel_26 - Fri Aug 14 09:25:14 2009
Explain what values from A Model of Christian Charity should be reintroduced and practiced in contemporay Ame?
Q. Explain what values from A Model of Christian Charity should be reintroduced and practiced in contemporay Ame?
Asked by Aiman - Fri Mar 27 00:03:53 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. People should give till it hurts.
Answered by Timberwolf - Mon Mar 30 16:45:32 2009
Q. Explain what values from A Model of Christian Charity should be reintroduced and practiced in contemporay Ame?
Asked by Aiman - Fri Mar 27 00:03:53 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. People should give till it hurts.
Answered by Timberwolf - Mon Mar 30 16:45:32 2009
Does salvation by grace alone or faith alone imply predestination?
Q. If we accept the claim that we are saved purely by God's actions, unrelated to any works on our part (e.g., observing the moral law, practicing charity, presenting ourselves for baptism, eating the bread of life, and enduring to the end), does that imply that God plays favorites, arbitrarily selecting some for salvation and others for damnation? If so, is this consistent with Jesus' teachings to observe the moral law, practice charity, present ourselves for baptism, eat the bread of life, and endure to the end?
Asked by Bruce - Mon Aug 18 22:49:15 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes. The key word is ALONE. Certainly God acts first to make us in his image and to call us into a loving relationship. But this creation and call applies to everyone, not just to those who answer his call. If God acted to save us by grace alone, independently of our response to him, he would be responding arbitrarily to some and not to others. That would imply that he chooses some arbitrarily by predestination. Likewise, faith alone is necessary, but not sufficient for salvation. God wants more than mental actions. He wants us to respond with physical actions: Be baptized, teach the good news, love your neighbor, eat the bread of life, endure to the end. John Calvin and his heirs meant well by emphasizing God's sovereignty and… [cont.]
Answered by christiandefenderfaith - Fri Aug 22 08:29:30 2008
Q. If we accept the claim that we are saved purely by God's actions, unrelated to any works on our part (e.g., observing the moral law, practicing charity, presenting ourselves for baptism, eating the bread of life, and enduring to the end), does that imply that God plays favorites, arbitrarily selecting some for salvation and others for damnation? If so, is this consistent with Jesus' teachings to observe the moral law, practice charity, present ourselves for baptism, eat the bread of life, and endure to the end?
Asked by Bruce - Mon Aug 18 22:49:15 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes. The key word is ALONE. Certainly God acts first to make us in his image and to call us into a loving relationship. But this creation and call applies to everyone, not just to those who answer his call. If God acted to save us by grace alone, independently of our response to him, he would be responding arbitrarily to some and not to others. That would imply that he chooses some arbitrarily by predestination. Likewise, faith alone is necessary, but not sufficient for salvation. God wants more than mental actions. He wants us to respond with physical actions: Be baptized, teach the good news, love your neighbor, eat the bread of life, endure to the end. John Calvin and his heirs meant well by emphasizing God's sovereignty and… [cont.]
Answered by christiandefenderfaith - Fri Aug 22 08:29:30 2008
How can one practice these virtues personally? I also need some little explanation per virtue.?
Q. Mortification Humility Simplicity Charity Zeal from souls
Asked by Jeniv the Brit - Sun Feb 1 09:29:07 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't see what's wrong with a little humility, simplicity and charity. Would arrogance, ostentation and miserliness instead make for a better person? I don't think so.
Answered by AnnieH - Sun Feb 1 13:03:25 2009
Q. Mortification Humility Simplicity Charity Zeal from souls
Asked by Jeniv the Brit - Sun Feb 1 09:29:07 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I don't see what's wrong with a little humility, simplicity and charity. Would arrogance, ostentation and miserliness instead make for a better person? I don't think so.
Answered by AnnieH - Sun Feb 1 13:03:25 2009
Is altruism purely a western European practice?
Q. Are there any examples of non-European altruism in the world whether it be large scale support (Haiti, for example) or small scale (charities to help third world children)? Do Asian nations provide foreign assistance in crises? How about Latin countries? Anyone other than the US and a few European nations? I am not trolling, but looking for examples for an upcoming discussion.
Asked by Radman - Wed Jul 28 20:04:16 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. Are there any examples of non-European altruism in the world whether it be large scale support (Haiti, for example) or small scale (charities to help third world children)? Do Asian nations provide foreign assistance in crises? How about Latin countries? Anyone other than the US and a few European nations? I am not trolling, but looking for examples for an upcoming discussion.
Asked by Radman - Wed Jul 28 20:04:16 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
Experiences with Kiva Charity?
Q. I just joined today but I'm still a bit uncertain about how well this practice of small loans works. It's a great concept but I"m a poor college student and don't want to be taken for a ride. What are your experiences with the Kiva small loan and charity site?
Asked by Mark Fisher - Sun Jul 26 08:05:20 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It works great. I have put in a total of about $120. By recycling that money I have gone in on 15 loans and not lost any loan money yet. I do add the extra optional donation Kiva asks for at the start of the checkout part so that small amount is lost each time (i.e. the $2.50-3.50 I donate to the Kiva non-profit offices for their office expenses is a charity donation and not returned). Kiva has a very low default rate - I think something like 99.9% of the loans are payed back. I do take some care to avoid loans that may be risky. Always look at the More Info link for any loan you are interested in helping. There you can see the term of the loan (how many months it will be payed back over), how often it will be payed (usually monthly which… [cont.]
Answered by cathugger - Sun Jul 26 11:48:59 2009
Q. I just joined today but I'm still a bit uncertain about how well this practice of small loans works. It's a great concept but I"m a poor college student and don't want to be taken for a ride. What are your experiences with the Kiva small loan and charity site?
Asked by Mark Fisher - Sun Jul 26 08:05:20 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It works great. I have put in a total of about $120. By recycling that money I have gone in on 15 loans and not lost any loan money yet. I do add the extra optional donation Kiva asks for at the start of the checkout part so that small amount is lost each time (i.e. the $2.50-3.50 I donate to the Kiva non-profit offices for their office expenses is a charity donation and not returned). Kiva has a very low default rate - I think something like 99.9% of the loans are payed back. I do take some care to avoid loans that may be risky. Always look at the More Info link for any loan you are interested in helping. There you can see the term of the loan (how many months it will be payed back over), how often it will be payed (usually monthly which… [cont.]
Answered by cathugger - Sun Jul 26 11:48:59 2009
Do any oversight or watchdog organizations exist which investigate United Way and other charities?
Q. A local United Way concerns me with their accounting practices and budget cuts. For one thing, it seems odd for such an organization to provide a settlement to former employees to keep them quiet. Also their board of directors is hand-picked by their executive director, which seems like a great way to keep people who won't rock the boat. Is there any organization which investigates questionable practices at charity organizations such as United Way?
Asked by Master ss - Tue Dec 9 09:46:29 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, that falls to the Attorney General's office. Start with your State's Attorney General and then work up the chain from there if necessary. Look up their website online and see if they have a specific charity related section; if not, call their consumer fraud section (they all have one of those). Good luck.
Answered by Specific - Tue Dec 9 11:16:37 2008
Q. A local United Way concerns me with their accounting practices and budget cuts. For one thing, it seems odd for such an organization to provide a settlement to former employees to keep them quiet. Also their board of directors is hand-picked by their executive director, which seems like a great way to keep people who won't rock the boat. Is there any organization which investigates questionable practices at charity organizations such as United Way?
Asked by Master ss - Tue Dec 9 09:46:29 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes, that falls to the Attorney General's office. Start with your State's Attorney General and then work up the chain from there if necessary. Look up their website online and see if they have a specific charity related section; if not, call their consumer fraud section (they all have one of those). Good luck.
Answered by Specific - Tue Dec 9 11:16:37 2008
Why do conservatives favor "individual charity" over government regulated social services?
Q. I am absolutely puzzled by this difference between the right and left here in America. If enough people actually practiced charity on an individual level, then this would not even be an issue. However, individual charity is not practiced enough to help keep low-income households above water. In addition, the very wealthy and the very poor don't live near each other. The rich are mostly concentrated in wealthy +$250,000 neighborhoods, while the poor lives in low-income communities. How often do you see lawyers and businessmen who make +$250,000/year going to impoverished communities to donate 1/2 of their yearly salary to money to schools and soup kitchens? This being said, why is it that right-wingers continue to insist on individual… [cont.]
Asked by xtremecatholic - Sat Oct 24 14:33:05 2009 - - 22 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I am shocked at the one sided selfishness of this debate. There are answers to the problem that would eliminate income tax altogether for rich or poor and provide health care to all citizens for free. Even the 'rich' people would get free medical care. I can't imagine anyone here who cares to hear it though so I won't waste my time. You don't deserve to learn how to stop paying taxes. I am glad I am getting old and will certainly die before the next civil war destroys these United States. I love my country but the crime and dissent that causes the rich to hate the poor are perpetuated by the uncharitable attitude I see here. Today I finally understand why other countries hate us. I am not religious but I believe in right and wrong;… [cont.]
Answered by Lloyd G - Sat Oct 24 15:19:17 2009
Q. I am absolutely puzzled by this difference between the right and left here in America. If enough people actually practiced charity on an individual level, then this would not even be an issue. However, individual charity is not practiced enough to help keep low-income households above water. In addition, the very wealthy and the very poor don't live near each other. The rich are mostly concentrated in wealthy +$250,000 neighborhoods, while the poor lives in low-income communities. How often do you see lawyers and businessmen who make +$250,000/year going to impoverished communities to donate 1/2 of their yearly salary to money to schools and soup kitchens? This being said, why is it that right-wingers continue to insist on individual… [cont.]
Asked by xtremecatholic - Sat Oct 24 14:33:05 2009 - - 22 Answers - 1 Comments
A. I am shocked at the one sided selfishness of this debate. There are answers to the problem that would eliminate income tax altogether for rich or poor and provide health care to all citizens for free. Even the 'rich' people would get free medical care. I can't imagine anyone here who cares to hear it though so I won't waste my time. You don't deserve to learn how to stop paying taxes. I am glad I am getting old and will certainly die before the next civil war destroys these United States. I love my country but the crime and dissent that causes the rich to hate the poor are perpetuated by the uncharitable attitude I see here. Today I finally understand why other countries hate us. I am not religious but I believe in right and wrong;… [cont.]
Answered by Lloyd G - Sat Oct 24 15:19:17 2009
Are bachelorette auctions for charity legal?
Q. Is it legal to operate a bachelorette auction as a fundraiser for charity? Can you cite for me the legal code that specifically permits this type of fundraising activity in California or any other state? Or, is this just an accepted practice or tradition? And, is the charity liable in any way if the date goes horribly wrong (e.g., sexual harrassment)?
Asked by upt.sanfrancisco - Wed Apr 4 10:52:20 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Legal codes NEVER permit activity, they restrict activity. They work on the principle that whatever has not been disallowed is allowed. So I doubt that you can find a specific law allowing this type of charitable activity - but that doesn't mean that it is prohibited either. Could the Charity be sued? Yes. Would they be found liable? Probably not but there are always exceptions, As long as the charity took all reasonable precautions they would probably be fine. Unfortunately, some folks sue at the drop of a hat for no real reason.
Answered by Reasonable Guy - Wed Apr 4 11:10:35 2007
Q. Is it legal to operate a bachelorette auction as a fundraiser for charity? Can you cite for me the legal code that specifically permits this type of fundraising activity in California or any other state? Or, is this just an accepted practice or tradition? And, is the charity liable in any way if the date goes horribly wrong (e.g., sexual harrassment)?
Asked by upt.sanfrancisco - Wed Apr 4 10:52:20 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Legal codes NEVER permit activity, they restrict activity. They work on the principle that whatever has not been disallowed is allowed. So I doubt that you can find a specific law allowing this type of charitable activity - but that doesn't mean that it is prohibited either. Could the Charity be sued? Yes. Would they be found liable? Probably not but there are always exceptions, As long as the charity took all reasonable precautions they would probably be fine. Unfortunately, some folks sue at the drop of a hat for no real reason.
Answered by Reasonable Guy - Wed Apr 4 11:10:35 2007
which of the following is the best example of devolution in practice?
Q. A. The No child Left Behind law which provides sates with monetary federal government to maintain a national educational guidelines. B. The McCulloch vs. Maryland case, which allowed the federal government to maintain a national bank C. Civil rights legislation mandating that states not discriminate D. An increase in the number of block grants, by which money from the national government is given to states for discretionary use with broad guidelines E. THe federal tax code, which provides deductions for local charities
Asked by dollarbill - Wed Oct 28 01:11:04 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is no such thing as "devolution". Evolution is just change. The definition does not take into account with whom the change is popular. )
Answered by Angela Q - Wed Oct 28 01:21:19 2009
Q. A. The No child Left Behind law which provides sates with monetary federal government to maintain a national educational guidelines. B. The McCulloch vs. Maryland case, which allowed the federal government to maintain a national bank C. Civil rights legislation mandating that states not discriminate D. An increase in the number of block grants, by which money from the national government is given to states for discretionary use with broad guidelines E. THe federal tax code, which provides deductions for local charities
Asked by dollarbill - Wed Oct 28 01:11:04 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is no such thing as "devolution". Evolution is just change. The definition does not take into account with whom the change is popular. )
Answered by Angela Q - Wed Oct 28 01:21:19 2009
If Obama was judged on his sparse resume and wasn't America's charity case token, what would his career be?
Q. Given that Obama has never been anything more than a 3rd-year junior associate lawyer and adjunct night lecturer in first-year constitutional law, there is no question in my mind that he'd be practicing law in a small three man firm and running for PTA president.
Asked by J.C. Grant - Wed Mar 24 16:45:38 2010 - - 19 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm not sure where a realistic ladder goes for a community organizer... probably prison.
Answered by bwlobo - Wed Mar 24 20:04:28 2010
Q. Given that Obama has never been anything more than a 3rd-year junior associate lawyer and adjunct night lecturer in first-year constitutional law, there is no question in my mind that he'd be practicing law in a small three man firm and running for PTA president.
Asked by J.C. Grant - Wed Mar 24 16:45:38 2010 - - 19 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I'm not sure where a realistic ladder goes for a community organizer... probably prison.
Answered by bwlobo - Wed Mar 24 20:04:28 2010
Where can I find out which companies use organic farming practices?
Q. I'm curious to find out which brands in my pantry and refrigerator use organic farming, fair trade, cruelty-free and other fair and healthy farming/testing practices. I know theres "Charity navigator" to see which charities are legitimate, is there a similar navigator for foods and products?
Asked by Emily G. - Mon May 19 12:05:07 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not that I know of, but all organic foods are labeled as such...they have to be by law. It should state 'certified organic' somewhere on the package, label, or sticker as demanded by the FDA.
Answered by Sarah C - Mon May 19 12:11:52 2008
Q. I'm curious to find out which brands in my pantry and refrigerator use organic farming, fair trade, cruelty-free and other fair and healthy farming/testing practices. I know theres "Charity navigator" to see which charities are legitimate, is there a similar navigator for foods and products?
Asked by Emily G. - Mon May 19 12:05:07 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Not that I know of, but all organic foods are labeled as such...they have to be by law. It should state 'certified organic' somewhere on the package, label, or sticker as demanded by the FDA.
Answered by Sarah C - Mon May 19 12:11:52 2008
Can you give advice for photojournalism techniques?
Q. I'm going to be participating in a 5K charity walk for MS tomorrow, and thought I'd bring along my trusty Sony A350 for some photo-journalistic practice. What are some good tips or techniques I should try use while I'm there? I have the Sony A350 DSLR, an 18-70mm lens, a 75-300mm telephoto, and several filters... Thanks!! :) Also, settings like WB, exposure, DOF, etc would be helpful
Asked by Matt - Fri Apr 9 13:05:49 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Take the lens cap off
Answered by Kaz - Fri Apr 9 13:07:03 2010
Q. I'm going to be participating in a 5K charity walk for MS tomorrow, and thought I'd bring along my trusty Sony A350 for some photo-journalistic practice. What are some good tips or techniques I should try use while I'm there? I have the Sony A350 DSLR, an 18-70mm lens, a 75-300mm telephoto, and several filters... Thanks!! :) Also, settings like WB, exposure, DOF, etc would be helpful
Asked by Matt - Fri Apr 9 13:05:49 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Take the lens cap off
Answered by Kaz - Fri Apr 9 13:07:03 2010
how do they say these idioms in french?? your destiny is in your hands,practice makes perfect,?
Q. others are: birds of the same feathers flock together, charity begins at home.
Asked by Ife - Sat Nov 10 12:06:59 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The above answers are correct. If you want a comprehensive list of equivalent idiomatic sentences in French and in English, they are provided on the following:
Answered by WISE OWL - Sat Nov 10 14:13:57 2007
Q. others are: birds of the same feathers flock together, charity begins at home.
Asked by Ife - Sat Nov 10 12:06:59 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The above answers are correct. If you want a comprehensive list of equivalent idiomatic sentences in French and in English, they are provided on the following:
Answered by WISE OWL - Sat Nov 10 14:13:57 2007
coach benches senior player from fist game for missing practice senior was working on culminating project?
Q. Tell me if I'm wrong! A high school fastpitch softball coach benches senior varsity pitcher from first game. Senior missed a practice because she had to work on her senior culminating project in order to graduate.senior was helping a crisis center in Bellingham put on a auction/dinner for 300 people for charity to help familes. The set up began at 9am-3:00 then from 5-9pm she went to her job then from9-midnight she went back to help put things away. This was the day she was supposed to go to practice She explained to the coach but she benceh her and told her she could play last inning but didn't let her. Basically the coach lied. what happened to school work first.You fail your senior project you don't graduate.Another coach said to a… [cont.]
Asked by amercngrl66 - Wed Mar 14 01:38:23 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If schoolwork comes first then she should realize that giving up a game of softball is a small price to pay for graduating. The rule is if you miss practice, you don't play. No exceptions. She should suck it up and get over it. As for what the coach said regarding the player's pants, perhaps he/she was trying to playfully tell the player that her pants are a bit tight without being direct or mean. another moment to laugh it off.
Answered by Kristy - Wed Mar 14 12:33:51 2007
Q. Tell me if I'm wrong! A high school fastpitch softball coach benches senior varsity pitcher from first game. Senior missed a practice because she had to work on her senior culminating project in order to graduate.senior was helping a crisis center in Bellingham put on a auction/dinner for 300 people for charity to help familes. The set up began at 9am-3:00 then from 5-9pm she went to her job then from9-midnight she went back to help put things away. This was the day she was supposed to go to practice She explained to the coach but she benceh her and told her she could play last inning but didn't let her. Basically the coach lied. what happened to school work first.You fail your senior project you don't graduate.Another coach said to a… [cont.]
Asked by amercngrl66 - Wed Mar 14 01:38:23 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If schoolwork comes first then she should realize that giving up a game of softball is a small price to pay for graduating. The rule is if you miss practice, you don't play. No exceptions. She should suck it up and get over it. As for what the coach said regarding the player's pants, perhaps he/she was trying to playfully tell the player that her pants are a bit tight without being direct or mean. another moment to laugh it off.
Answered by Kristy - Wed Mar 14 12:33:51 2007
Should government be involved with health care?
Q. We had a president in the past who refused to sign a bill that would have provided widows government support. Such people turned towards charity, where they did find refuge. Government health care isn't the best either. One just has to look at countries that practice it and see. Cuba for example. I know now that it's already in place, it's harder to imagine being without it. But if we had to start over again, would you rather have it, or would it have been better that we kept government our of our health affairs and deciding what's best for us on a budget? It should read "kept government our of our health affairs"... sorry about the typos...
Asked by Serving Wench - Wed Sep 19 16:55:11 2007 - - 28 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think that they should at least pony up the funds - but keep it up to the DOCTORS, hospitals, and medical professionals to actually RUN things...
Answered by kr_toronto - Wed Sep 19 17:06:27 2007
Q. We had a president in the past who refused to sign a bill that would have provided widows government support. Such people turned towards charity, where they did find refuge. Government health care isn't the best either. One just has to look at countries that practice it and see. Cuba for example. I know now that it's already in place, it's harder to imagine being without it. But if we had to start over again, would you rather have it, or would it have been better that we kept government our of our health affairs and deciding what's best for us on a budget? It should read "kept government our of our health affairs"... sorry about the typos...
Asked by Serving Wench - Wed Sep 19 16:55:11 2007 - - 28 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think that they should at least pony up the funds - but keep it up to the DOCTORS, hospitals, and medical professionals to actually RUN things...
Answered by kr_toronto - Wed Sep 19 17:06:27 2007
How would Enforced Charity at the Citizen level differ from Enforced Charity at the Corporate level?
Q. I am re-asking a friend's question because none of the Answerers saw through the implications of what she detailed. My posting is equally open to misinterpretation, since I am interpreting what I believe was her intent, but here goes. There are Required pre-requisites of community work or charity participation credits at some schools, and most churches encourage (with a little strong-arming) support for (and engagement in) lots of charitable projects, and most companies support and lend credence to donation programs and other such socially-minded endeavors. However, most of these efforts are token gestures. We feed the homeless at Thanksgiving and Christmas, don't we? Where do they eat the other 363 days of the year? [Insert pre-condi [cont.]
Asked by Wraxtiorre - Tue Apr 21 00:01:48 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Thanks for re-asking! Yes, this is the gist of what I was trying to say but I admittedly phrased it much less clearly than this. I feel before I can explain how I got into the moral confusion of this I should point out three beliefs. 1) All laws should reflect the general morals of the society they protect to a certain extent, and whenever possible. And when I say society, I mean the whole society not just the majority. 2) Morals can only be moral if it applies to everyone. Things like money or status should not change what is right. 3) The law should hold constant for all individuals. i.e. Murder people is wrong, regardless of the income of the victim and the criminal. So, then here is the where we come to the question. On the… [cont.]
Answered by REVA M - Thu Apr 23 23:54:44 2009
Q. I am re-asking a friend's question because none of the Answerers saw through the implications of what she detailed. My posting is equally open to misinterpretation, since I am interpreting what I believe was her intent, but here goes. There are Required pre-requisites of community work or charity participation credits at some schools, and most churches encourage (with a little strong-arming) support for (and engagement in) lots of charitable projects, and most companies support and lend credence to donation programs and other such socially-minded endeavors. However, most of these efforts are token gestures. We feed the homeless at Thanksgiving and Christmas, don't we? Where do they eat the other 363 days of the year? [Insert pre-condi [cont.]
Asked by Wraxtiorre - Tue Apr 21 00:01:48 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Thanks for re-asking! Yes, this is the gist of what I was trying to say but I admittedly phrased it much less clearly than this. I feel before I can explain how I got into the moral confusion of this I should point out three beliefs. 1) All laws should reflect the general morals of the society they protect to a certain extent, and whenever possible. And when I say society, I mean the whole society not just the majority. 2) Morals can only be moral if it applies to everyone. Things like money or status should not change what is right. 3) The law should hold constant for all individuals. i.e. Murder people is wrong, regardless of the income of the victim and the criminal. So, then here is the where we come to the question. On the… [cont.]
Answered by REVA M - Thu Apr 23 23:54:44 2009
Why is my local charity hospital so conservative with ordering tests?
Q. At my old doctor (private freestanding clinic) anytime you went in with almost any complaint you'd get a CBC and CMP at the least taken...got a slight cough, chest films were automatic. Long story short, I have a chronic medical problem that put me out of work, I lost my insurance and I'm now seen at the county charity hospital (a different world). I've noticed that although the doctors seem more compassionate and far more in touch with the downtrodden citizenry, they are very stingy with ordering tests. I went in with pleuritic chest pain, 3 weeks of fever, and haven't had labs in a year, and all I got was a lousy CMP out of the deal (and I even had suggest 'some kind of test'). But I can't say anyting since I'm not paying. I just… [cont.]
Asked by Robama - Wed Jan 7 19:09:06 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Tests cost money and take time. Public hospitals are chronically underfunded, understaffed, and swamped with patients. I'm sure the medical staff is stongly encouraged to limit their test ordering. Just hope you always get a doctor with good clinical skills, which are more important than laboratory testing. And that he has time to evaluate you.
Answered by Cyclebum - Wed Jan 7 20:05:23 2009
Q. At my old doctor (private freestanding clinic) anytime you went in with almost any complaint you'd get a CBC and CMP at the least taken...got a slight cough, chest films were automatic. Long story short, I have a chronic medical problem that put me out of work, I lost my insurance and I'm now seen at the county charity hospital (a different world). I've noticed that although the doctors seem more compassionate and far more in touch with the downtrodden citizenry, they are very stingy with ordering tests. I went in with pleuritic chest pain, 3 weeks of fever, and haven't had labs in a year, and all I got was a lousy CMP out of the deal (and I even had suggest 'some kind of test'). But I can't say anyting since I'm not paying. I just… [cont.]
Asked by Robama - Wed Jan 7 19:09:06 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Tests cost money and take time. Public hospitals are chronically underfunded, understaffed, and swamped with patients. I'm sure the medical staff is stongly encouraged to limit their test ordering. Just hope you always get a doctor with good clinical skills, which are more important than laboratory testing. And that he has time to evaluate you.
Answered by Cyclebum - Wed Jan 7 20:05:23 2009
Would it be 'right' to write an article on the hypocrisy of a mental health charity?
Q. I was on a temporary agency contract last year and about to be made permanent. Just before the permanent contract was due to commence my boyfriend became the focus of discrimination for his absences from work. Because his absences were related to mental health issues and I was working for a mental health charity a colleague and I decided to write a letter requesting an investigation into the possibilty of suspected discrimination. We said we specialised in employment rights (we didn't) and quoted a paragraph from the Disability Discrimination Act. My colleague sent it from her email address since the employee concerned was not impartial to me. We didn't ask permission from our employer to do this. The company we wrote to wrote in turn to… [cont.]
Asked by Ted - Sat Feb 21 20:05:20 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have already written half of it here...If his job requires urgent work upon it and it is very important,but he being mentally sick that would last for a long time,perhaps they have a right to terminate him from his job.But if his sickness is only for a couple of days that would not somehow abandon the works waiting in his job,perhaps, they have no right to terminate it unless he is no longer capable doing the job.If he could still do the job but terminate him because they have found out that he has a mental sickness,probably,that would be a direct discrimination.
Answered by obrayamunee - Wed Feb 25 08:04:56 2009
Q. I was on a temporary agency contract last year and about to be made permanent. Just before the permanent contract was due to commence my boyfriend became the focus of discrimination for his absences from work. Because his absences were related to mental health issues and I was working for a mental health charity a colleague and I decided to write a letter requesting an investigation into the possibilty of suspected discrimination. We said we specialised in employment rights (we didn't) and quoted a paragraph from the Disability Discrimination Act. My colleague sent it from her email address since the employee concerned was not impartial to me. We didn't ask permission from our employer to do this. The company we wrote to wrote in turn to… [cont.]
Asked by Ted - Sat Feb 21 20:05:20 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have already written half of it here...If his job requires urgent work upon it and it is very important,but he being mentally sick that would last for a long time,perhaps they have a right to terminate him from his job.But if his sickness is only for a couple of days that would not somehow abandon the works waiting in his job,perhaps, they have no right to terminate it unless he is no longer capable doing the job.If he could still do the job but terminate him because they have found out that he has a mental sickness,probably,that would be a direct discrimination.
Answered by obrayamunee - Wed Feb 25 08:04:56 2009
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