An in-bound call center for sales purposes is still considered 'telemarketing'. Essentially, it is marketing over the telephone. In-bound support calls are called customer service which is not really telemarketing.
and #3 - Get married before getting pregnant. That doesn't specifically stop the male from flying the coop, but it does reduce the chances that he will not stick around. Marriage is a contract, and if the man isn't willing to enter into that contract, he probably isn't a good choice for seeding your womb.
If the North Koreans have a nuke, and a missile to deliver it to the US (coming very soon, if not already in place), then doesn't it make sense for us to have the same or better technology to combat this sort of weapon?
This would go for any non-rational country, 'Western' or not. If Hitler had nukes, would you suggest that the US should disarm or not even arm at all? Your statements are ludicrous.
The only thing democratic about our government is that we elect our representatives, and even that is not by the popular vote. Otherwise we are a Constitutional Republic.
And it might seem like splitting hairs, but it DOES make a difference. A true democracy is 'two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner'.
Statutory law should be simple. The courts and set precedents (common law) are the complex part of it - or should be.
Do you ever wonder why in a lot of counties no one can do anything to their domicile, except painting it, without a permit? Ever wonder why one almost has to have an attorney for every single legal maneuver that is ever carried out? Ever wonder why one cannot usually run a small business without an attorney?
I am not talking about major legal activities such as filing a suit, going to trial, defending oneself etc; I am referring to the relatively simple everyday tasks that due to statutory law almost always require an attorney.
Of course I understand the law is complex, I took two semesters of Copyright Law in college. But in my opinion it is OVERLY complex largely due to attorneys writing the law (thus guaranteeing that they'll always be in demand for their services), and influence from special interests to form loopholes and regulations in their favor.
Let me ask this. Would you like the auto exucetives to determine traffic laws? Thats the best analogy I can think of after the few drinks I have had.
I took two semesters of Copyright Law in Nashville (I am an audio engineer) and he was a guest lecturer at one of my class meetings. Great guy, very on top of things, and very knowledgeable.
That's right... big business LIKES big government. Why?
Because big government can legislate and regulate IN FAVOR of big business! If the government were small and limited, they wouldn't have the ability to make laws in or against anyone's favor.
I am a Constitutional Conservative, but I am also a libertarian. The government that governs least, governs best!
All of the rights in copyright are on the side of the copyright holder.
That's what copyright means, the right to copy (duh). Fair Use isn't a right, it's a defense.
The system was designed this way by "securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries... [in order] to promote the progress of science and useful arts"
I am an audio engineer in Nashville and took 2 semesters of Copyright Law in college.
The 'right to distribute (copy)' is one of the fundamental rights of copyright. And distributing a creative work, without having authorization from the copyright holder, is a clear violation of modern copyright law.
Of course the law is complex. But why is it complex? Several reasons.
First of all, we keep electing attorneys to legislatures. Secondly, these laws are full of loop-holes and pandering to special interests. Third these elected officials (most of which are lawyers) don't have the integrity to resit the temptation to take money for influence or special legislative favors.
My solution? Dont elect lawyers, and support candidates that want to reduce the size and scope of government in order to keep it limited to its most basic and absolute functions.
If a government is limited to its most basic and absolute functions, it won't have the power to over-reach its place in society. Big business likes big government because big government has the power to regulate and legislate in favor of big business.
Anyone out there who really thinks that this legislation is designed to protect children from being victims of porn, is delusional, naive, and misguided. It is simply an excuse to begin legislating and regulating a sector that has previously not been subject to regulation. Why would they want to do this? Because big media wants it that way.
Look at the sponsors of this, and then goto http://www.opensecrets.org/ and find out who is contributing to them. That might help understand the money trail a bit.
The libertarians are right on about keeping a small limited government for this very reason.
Any DA that applies that law in this case should be hanged on the 6 o'clock news (unless they truly believe that one of those posted pics might have been someone underage).
Regardless, that law is unconstitutional except for when the product crosses state lines. The Federal Government has no right to regulate the "porn industry" unless it is in regards to interstate commerce.
This was posted on the Net, so it potentially could fall under federal jurisdiction, however, since it was a localized site, it could be argued that it might not.
You are correct. Bad wording on my part. I had my mind on other things while writing that and wanted to make the point, but I half-assed it unfortunately.
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Dealing with shit in a tube, or being a film critic? Not much difference there! :-P
So, does this shift things back to a higher level of probable cause now? Or is that even relevant in a civil case such as this?
In case you haven't figured it out... ALL sex is paid for, in one way or another.
:-(
Depressed? How about this one:
Women control half of the money in the world, and all of the sex.
Damn life sucks doesn't it? I think I'm going to go kill myself now
Otherwise known as the 'sharp shooting' merit badge ;-)
And yes, I am an Eagle Scout too.
An in-bound call center for sales purposes is still considered 'telemarketing'. Essentially, it is marketing over the telephone. In-bound support calls are called customer service which is not really telemarketing.
Yes, my minor was in marketing.
"Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie to be fat and stupid"
The entire problem can stop with #2 and/or #3.
#2 - Don' get pregnant.
and #3 - Get married before getting pregnant. That doesn't specifically stop the male from flying the coop, but it does reduce the chances that he will not stick around. Marriage is a contract, and if the man isn't willing to enter into that contract, he probably isn't a good choice for seeding your womb.
Actually West Virginia was never legally a state. Therefore technically it doesn't exist.
Don't believe me? Look it up in the history books!
I shouldn't feed the troll, BUT....
If the North Koreans have a nuke, and a missile to deliver it to the US (coming very soon, if not already in place), then doesn't it make sense for us to have the same or better technology to combat this sort of weapon?
This would go for any non-rational country, 'Western' or not. If Hitler had nukes, would you suggest that the US should disarm or not even arm at all? Your statements are ludicrous.
Also - if you register and win a suit, you are entitled to court costs and attornies fees which you are not if your works are not registered.
I think the best depiction of the future was Back to the Future II. It was absolutely hilarious, and other than the hover crafts, pretty realistic.
The only thing democratic about our government is that we elect our representatives, and even that is not by the popular vote. Otherwise we are a Constitutional Republic.
And it might seem like splitting hairs, but it DOES make a difference. A true democracy is 'two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner'.
Statutory law should be simple. The courts and set precedents (common law) are the complex part of it - or should be.
Do you ever wonder why in a lot of counties no one can do anything to their domicile, except painting it, without a permit? Ever wonder why one almost has to have an attorney for every single legal maneuver that is ever carried out? Ever wonder why one cannot usually run a small business without an attorney?
I am not talking about major legal activities such as filing a suit, going to trial, defending oneself etc; I am referring to the relatively simple everyday tasks that due to statutory law almost always require an attorney.
Of course I understand the law is complex, I took two semesters of Copyright Law in college. But in my opinion it is OVERLY complex largely due to attorneys writing the law (thus guaranteeing that they'll always be in demand for their services), and influence from special interests to form loopholes and regulations in their favor.
Let me ask this. Would you like the auto exucetives to determine traffic laws? Thats the best analogy I can think of after the few drinks I have had.
You will want to check out this guy if you have not already run into him during your studies:
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http://www.emichaelharrington.com/emhintro2006.pd
I took two semesters of Copyright Law in Nashville (I am an audio engineer) and he was a guest lecturer at one of my class meetings. Great guy, very on top of things, and very knowledgeable.
From my understanding it came from Dr. Michael Savage out of San Francisco, CA (USA) a radio talk show host.
That's right... big business LIKES big government. Why?
Because big government can legislate and regulate IN FAVOR of big business! If the government were small and limited, they wouldn't have the ability to make laws in or against anyone's favor.
I am a Constitutional Conservative, but I am also a libertarian. The government that governs least, governs best!
We don't have a democracy, we have a Constitutional-Republic with a democratically represented government.
All of the rights in copyright are on the side of the copyright holder.
That's what copyright means, the right to copy (duh). Fair Use isn't a right, it's a defense.
The system was designed this way by "securing for limited times to authors and inventors the exclusive right to their respective writings and discoveries... [in order] to promote the progress of science and useful arts"
I am an audio engineer in Nashville and took 2 semesters of Copyright Law in college.
The 'right to distribute (copy)' is one of the fundamental rights of copyright. And distributing a creative work, without having authorization from the copyright holder, is a clear violation of modern copyright law.
Of course the law is complex. But why is it complex? Several reasons.
First of all, we keep electing attorneys to legislatures. Secondly, these laws are full of loop-holes and pandering to special interests. Third these elected officials (most of which are lawyers) don't have the integrity to resit the temptation to take money for influence or special legislative favors.
My solution? Dont elect lawyers, and support candidates that want to reduce the size and scope of government in order to keep it limited to its most basic and absolute functions.
If a government is limited to its most basic and absolute functions, it won't have the power to over-reach its place in society. Big business likes big government because big government has the power to regulate and legislate in favor of big business.
Anyone out there who really thinks that this legislation is designed to protect children from being victims of porn, is delusional, naive, and misguided. It is simply an excuse to begin legislating and regulating a sector that has previously not been subject to regulation. Why would they want to do this? Because big media wants it that way.
Look at the sponsors of this, and then goto http://www.opensecrets.org/ and find out who is contributing to them. That might help understand the money trail a bit.
The libertarians are right on about keeping a small limited government for this very reason.
Any DA that applies that law in this case should be hanged on the 6 o'clock news (unless they truly believe that one of those posted pics might have been someone underage).
Regardless, that law is unconstitutional except for when the product crosses state lines. The Federal Government has no right to regulate the "porn industry" unless it is in regards to interstate commerce.
This was posted on the Net, so it potentially could fall under federal jurisdiction, however, since it was a localized site, it could be argued that it might not.
I have gotten my career started (graduated college 1 year ago) by making contacts on MySpace.
It isn't completely useless.
You are correct. Bad wording on my part. I had my mind on other things while writing that and wanted to make the point, but I half-assed it unfortunately.
Thanks for pointing it out.
I am pissed, but not at him (specifically for that).
The President doesn't approve the budget, the Congress does. And yeah, I'm pissed at them too; I'm a Constitutional-conservative Libertarian.