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Not to mention that the ghoul in question was also endangering the safety of the fire/rescue crew, the ambulance crew AND himself. He was also interfering with ongoing operations. When asked to me he refused.

"I'm not criticizing the firemen who do that. Everybody knows you can't park in front of a hydrant, so if there's a fire... But I've heard that firemen have been told not to do this any more, regardless." Please post the link to where you have heard that firefighters are not going to run a...

"Here's the bottom line: the U.S. needs to keep that passageway open at all costs. Iran does not get to decide whether or not international waters are open or closed, and the interests of the U.S. in this situation are extremely important to say the least. If there are any presidential...

There is Kuwait and Qatar as well. The "theory" is far more valid than you may think. Oil is a problem here ONLY because we refuse to use our own resources. We have the ability to be free of imports if we so choose. Too many wackos and poor regulations in the way.

There are several countries that we trade with that would be cut off if the straights were closed. There is also the theory that if you allow this to happen what is the next area closed? No trade is unimportant.

US trade is our problem. We have every day merchant ships in the straights all the time, but you know that. Just as we did in the Gulf of Sidra when the Russians, through their client state Libya, tried to control that.

This thread is about a naval blockade on the high seas. Should such actions ever be allowed by any country and, if so, why?

When was the last time the US used a naval blockade? For what reason?

When was the last time the US used a naval blockade? For what reason?

Greg, food, clothing, cars, just about every thing that is put on ships, even people, pass through those straights, but you know that. We SHOULD be concerned about keeping the high seas, all of the, open to free movement. Our economy depends on that.

There is far more than oil that pass through those straights, Greg. Yes, EVERY other country on the earth with a navy should be there keeping those straights open, but they are not. It is also not only about Iran, it is more about who is directing Iran in this. Greece is a problem...

We ARE part of the international community. So is England, they are out there. France is to a lesser degree, I am not sure about Canada. There is NO international naval force to speak of. Everything that is shipped on boats could go through the straights, any straight for that matter. Food...

There is FAR more than oil that passes through those straights. It is also the idea that ANY country should NOT be allowed to block free passage on the high seas. Iran does not OWN the straights and have no legal right, under international law, to close it down. Freedom of navigation is...

They should not be using dolphins. The COULD use college swimmers though! :p On a more serious note, keeping the high seas open is important. It is not only the oil trade involved. Far more than on-fifth of the worlds total trade, including oil, moves on the high seas. Too bad more countries...

The original post said NOTHING about entering homes, searching homes or seizing anything. Cargo in a truck, government cargo at that, can be inspected at any time by authorized persons. This is not a 4th amendment issue. The transportation of sensitive or classified shipments is 100%...

As to the poor gentleman who was vomiting it is likely that his problem was caused by the 'norovirus' Although commonly called the "stomach flu" it is a virus not related to the one that causes influenza, other wise known as the flu. That virus causes respiratory illnesses as opposed to the...

"The act of obtaining the clearances is optional/voluntary." Right to the point. IF one CHOOSES to accept the responsibility of a security clearance one must accept the investigations that come with it.

"If I remember correctly, everyone was upset as to how the 911 terrorist were able to get through the system and take flying lessons in the US." Yep, this is 100% correct. That is not to say that the government cannot get out of control but they are kind of "darned if they do and darned if...

Yeah, the "feeding" one is kinda important! :p

LOL!! Good to see you can still laugh at what life deals you! Besides, I would be willing to bet that you are NOT a TRUE Democrat, bet you believed in WORKING in your day! :p