Society
Exploring "Why" questions about Society
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Why is it it legal for a P.I. to do their job (follow, take photos, rummage through trash etc
They are regulated by a branch of the state government. The process and requirements vary by state, usually requires relevant experience but not always, usually involves a testing process, always invo
Why Democrats and Republicans are so called, when both parties are in favor of democracy and republic?
**Because** everyone is in favor of democracy and republic. So that name isn't objectionable to anyone, so you have the broadest possible appeal. The names are historic.
Why do Governments world-wide run on debt? Do they all sell bonds or are there countries that do not?
Because debt is cheap and governments have infinite lifespans and the ability to pay back said debt. Most even have the ability to print money meaning that they can take on any amount of debt and pay
Why is Marijuana illegal in the majority of nations?
The Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961 _URL_0_ The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime works with countries' legislatures to ensure compliance. As a result, most of the national drug s
Why do lawyers cost so much money?
They are in high demand because what they do is a matter of life and death. They typically have more than one person on payroll besides themselves...office staff, paralegals, etc. So you're not just p
Why are Jews (race not religion) not considered to be Arab?
Because they descend from Semitic, not Arabic origins. They are more closely related to Persians, who are also not Arab.
Why college tuition costs continue to increase at such a fast pace?
Like most questions of the form "why does X cost what it costs" the answer is generally "supply and demand". Basically, schools can charge more without significantly lowering the amount of students wh
why does the Republican Party want less government intervention economically but more government intervention socially (and the opposite for Democrats)? Why isn’t there a consistent “more governmen…
The Republican Party does not, categorically, want more social intervention--it is host to both libertarians and social conservatives, whose views widely differ. Some Democrats, for their part, advoca
Why do so many of my local (Californian) marijuana dispensaries get shut down if marijuana is legal through a Dr’s. Reccomendation?
The state has decreed they are legal, the federal government has not. So the feds can still raid/shut down these dispensaries.
Why do you have to pay property taxes?
To pay for government services in the area. In my state, the lion's share of my property tax bill goes to the local school district. Some it also goes to my public library.