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Texas State Lawmaker Opposing Deadly Force Bill Shoots Would-Be Thief.
foxnews.com ^
| 7/9/2007
| Associated Press
Posted on 07/10/2007 1:53:37 PM PDT by hophead
HOUSTON — A state lawmaker who opposed a bill giving Texans stronger right to defend themselves with deadly force pulled a gun and shot a man he says was trying to steal copper wiring from a construction site, police said Monday.
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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption
KEYWORDS: bang; banglist; castledoctrine
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Priceless!
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posted on
07/10/2007 1:53:42 PM PDT
by
hophead
To: hophead
Gee, that has to be tough on a hypocrite.
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posted on
07/10/2007 1:55:56 PM PDT
by
WorkerbeeCitizen
(An American Patriot and an anti-Islam kind of fellow. (POI))
To: hophead
He was aiding law enforcement officers by protecting the copper.
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posted on
07/10/2007 1:57:44 PM PDT
by
N. Theknow
(Kennedys: Can't drive, can't fly, can't ski, can't skipper a boat; but they know what's best for us)
To: WorkerbeeCitizen
Laws for thee but not for me!
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posted on
07/10/2007 1:57:52 PM PDT
by
Blood of Tyrants
(G-d is not a Republican. But Satan is definitely a Democrat.)
To: hophead
Carl Rowan Memorial Award winner.
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posted on
07/10/2007 1:59:10 PM PDT
by
freespirited
(Mr. President, PUT UP THE WALL.)
To: hophead
This is at least the third time this story has been posted since yesterday.
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posted on
07/10/2007 2:01:24 PM PDT
by
Man50D
(Fair Tax, you earn it, you keep it!)
To: Man50D
Still bears repeating.
I called his Austin office and asked if he’d changed his views on castle doctrine considering that he had just exercised the right he wanted to deny to other Texans. His staff said he would have to address that directly and would have to call me back.
I won’t hold my breath.
However, I suspect he needs to get a few calls. Here’s his official contact information:
http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/dist146/miles.htm
Capitol Office
Room EXT E2.802
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
(512) 463-0518
District Office
2616 South Loop W
Suite 225
Houston, Texas 77054-2787
(713) 432-0009
(713) 432-0126 Fax
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posted on
07/10/2007 2:10:01 PM PDT
by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
To: Blood of Tyrants
Exactly. Rules are for other people.
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posted on
07/10/2007 2:17:07 PM PDT
by
Clara Lou
(Fred Thompson, '08-- imwithfred.com)
To: Blood of Tyrants
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posted on
07/10/2007 2:18:54 PM PDT
by
FlashBack
(WoundedWarriorProject.Org)
To: hophead
“......one of the men threw a pocketknife at him.....”
He could have retreated safely after the pocketknife was hurled at him.
He would have us run and retreat - not defend ourselves...
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posted on
07/10/2007 2:19:04 PM PDT
by
Former MSM Viewer
("We will hunt the terrorists in every dark corner of the earth. We will be relentless." W 2001)
To: Man50D
To: hophead
He’s a lefty - what do you expect?
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posted on
07/10/2007 2:41:21 PM PDT
by
Tzimisce
(How Would Mohammed Vote? Hillary for President! www.dndorks.com)
To: hophead
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To: Luke Skyfreeper
Not to mention, hypocrite.
To: Luke Skyfreeper
Or, maybe he was sincere and now will change his mind.
I doubt it, though. He’s a “Democrat.” That usually equates to doing things for political purposes, rather than out of any actual convictions or principles.
To: N. Theknow
Here's the recorded police interview.
To: Luke Skyfreeper
What he'll say is that only 'Soldiers, Policemen, and Law makers should be armed.
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posted on
07/10/2007 3:08:09 PM PDT
by
Shadowstrike
(Be polite, Be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.)
To: hophead
Texas may be different, but in most states using deadly force to stop a property crime will get you thrown in jail every time.
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posted on
07/10/2007 3:23:59 PM PDT
by
usurper
(Spelling or grammatical errors in this post can be attributed to the LA City School System)
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