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Re: National vote on handguns?
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Mon, 23 Jul 2001 21:25:36 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Duane Hess writes:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:
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> > > That argument won't stand up in court. Well, maybe it will in Texas...
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> > Here’s where I got this: http://64.78.178.125/stat00/index.htm
> > Need I say more?
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> (clipping lengthy legal text - see previous message if you need to)
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> No, you needn't say more: it's reassuring that I got it right. You can't
> shoot someone for stealing a crust of bread. There has to be the reasonable
> belief that the person is going to do something extremely dangerous
> (physical assault, arson, kidnap, murder. etc.). Someone being in your
> house uninvited is NOT open season to shoot first and ask questions later.
> It's pretty darn clear about it.
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> Bruce
Awww, but it does say that you "believe" they are going to cause you harm.
If someone breaks into my house, I'm going to "believe" that they could be
there to cause harm to my family or myself. I will not first ask them their
intentions, when it comes to my family shooting first will be my response.
jt
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| (...) *Reasonable* belief is what the text refers to. I can't make a better case for there needing to be a required course and test on firearm safety and law than the various responses I'm getting. :-) Bruce (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) (clipping lengthy legal text - see previous message if you need to) No, you needn't say more: it's reassuring that I got it right. You can't shoot someone for stealing a crust of bread. There has to be the reasonable belief that the person is (...) (23 years ago, 23-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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