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Gun law critics fear state will become O.K. Corral
Sarasota Herald-Tribune ^
| 10/2/05
| Latisha Gray
Posted on 10/01/2005 5:54:23 AM PDT by hemogoblin
Joe Brower says everyday life is like "Wild Kingdom." It's survival of the fittest. And in his world, criminals don't attack people with guns; people with guns are the strong ones.
If some criminal mistakes him for prey, as of today, a new law gives him the right to shoot with the gun he keeps at his side.
"A lion out in Africa doesn't go for the strongest zebra," said Brower, a 44-year-old software engineer. "It goes for the weakest. Human predators do the exact same thing. If you are armed, that makes you stronger."
The "Stand Your Ground" law says instead of running, people who fear for their lives have the right to defend themselves -- no matter where they are.
Gun owners like Brower say the new law will make criminals think twice before they attack. But others who feel uneasy about the legislation say it could turn Florida into the Wild West.
One national group, The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, is warning tourists to stay away from Florida for their own safety. Visitors to the state get wide-eyed when they hear about the new law.
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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Florida
KEYWORDS: bang; banglist; brower; concealedcarry; florida
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This Brower guy in the lede seems vaguely familiar ... :-) I wanted to post this to the Bang list; is putting it in the Keywords enough? I'm not exactly a power-user here.
To: hemogoblin
"But others who feel uneasy about the legislation say it could turn Florida into the Wild West."
And the problem is?
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posted on
10/01/2005 5:55:55 AM PDT
by
Rebelbase
(New Orleans rebuild by Mexican Labor will produce crawfish tacos and menuedo-gumbo.)
To: hemogoblin
We're working on a similar law here in Michigan.
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posted on
10/01/2005 5:56:01 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Never a minigun handy when you need one.)
To: hemogoblin
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posted on
10/01/2005 5:58:57 AM PDT
by
xcamel
(No more RINOS - Not Now, Not Ever Again.)
To: xcamel
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:00:15 AM PDT
by
gogeo
(Often wrong but seldom in doubt.)
To: hemogoblin
These are the same gun banners who wildly predicted back in 1987 that Florida's adoption of shall issue CCW would result in a "Wild West" atmosphere and the streets running red with blood. The Democrats controlled the state then and in the 18 years since nothing happened that validated their scare talk. With regards to the new self-defense law, they're trotting out the same arguments they employed back in 1987. I'm betting nothing will change after today. You would think these people were capable of embarrassment; apparently not. Its amazing how common sense makes some people take leave of their mental faculties.
(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:01:04 AM PDT
by
goldstategop
(In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives On In My Heart Forever)
To: hemogoblin
"The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, is warning tourists to stay away from Florida for their own safety."
Joining the ACLU as an anti-American organization.
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:01:12 AM PDT
by
ncountylee
(Dead terrorists smell like victory)
To: hemogoblin; Joe Brower
putting "BANG" and "BANGLIST" as keywords gets it done.
Joe - Keep fighting the good fight!
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:08:21 AM PDT
by
Hat-Trick
(Do you trust a government that cannot trust you with guns?)
To: hemogoblin
Congratulations Florida! Today is ANOTHER Red-Letter day for the Florida Constitution that respects rights of law abiding citizens.
Gosh, I hate living in NJ. :-(
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:08:40 AM PDT
by
paulcissa
(Only YOU can prevent liberalism.)
To: hemogoblin; Joe Brower
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:08:52 AM PDT
by
glock rocks
(Just don't molest the flamingoes)
To: goldstategop
You're right.
They keep saying that you should leave your personal safety in the hands of the police. Well, the police can't be everywhere I am at all times. My gun can.
The only way their solution will work is if there is one policeman assigned to every person to ensure their safety (and to immediately cite the person for every infraction). Imagine a nation where half the population is police.
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:09:03 AM PDT
by
wolfpat
(Dum vivimus, vivamus.)
To: hemogoblin
This law is now being pushed in Michigan. I'd get on my rep's case about supporting it, but he's already on board as a sponsor.
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:11:55 AM PDT
by
Dan from Michigan
("My Gov'nor don't got the answer")
To: wolfpat
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:13:03 AM PDT
by
glock rocks
(Just don't molest the flamingoes)
To: glock rocks
I'm leaving the house in about an hour to go practice gun control. Varmints beware!
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:13:45 AM PDT
by
umgud
(Comment removed by poster before moderator could get to it)
To: hemogoblin
The colt 45 the worlds greatist equilizer, makes the old as strong as the young.
To: hemogoblin
"Gun law critics fear state will become O.K. Corral"
After the headline, I didn't bother reading the "news" story.
Apparently the idiot writer or headline writer thinks history started when he/she/it was born and did not bother to check. The gunfight at the OK Corral took place when the town law enforcement officials attempted to arrest the Clanton faction for carrying weapons in violation of the town ordnances. An arrest! Cops against the perps! Not just a couple of gangs going at it as they do in most major cities now. In the 21st century!
For craps sake, is there anything in newspapers that can be believed?
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:16:42 AM PDT
by
Bar-Face
(The Embassy helicopter is warming up.)
To: Joe Brower; hemogoblin; JulieRNR21; MinuteGal; dawn53; floriduh voter
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:17:44 AM PDT
by
NautiNurse
(The task before us is enormous, but so is the heart of America.)
To: Bar-Face
Oops.
An arrest!
Should have read "an arrest gone bad".
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:19:23 AM PDT
by
Bar-Face
(The Embassy helicopter is warming up.)
To: hemogoblin
But others who feel uneasy about the legislation say it could turn Florida into the Wild West. The "others" are baboon brained boobs.
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:19:41 AM PDT
by
Fzob
(Why does this tag line keep showing up?)
To: NautiNurse
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posted on
10/01/2005 6:23:02 AM PDT
by
floriduh voter
(www.conservative-spirit.org Daily Newsfeeds & Weekly Update)
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