Kind of losing the plot a bit On Tue, Dec 29, 2020, 7:31 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> This is an interesting approach, especially in Texas: > > In Texas, State Representative Terry Meza (D-Irving) has introduced HB196. > Her bill would repeal the state's "castle doctrine." This doctrine allows a > homeowner to use deadly force against an armed intruder who breaks into his > home. > > > > Now listen to what she has to say... > > > > "I'm not saying that stealing is okay," Meza explained. "All I'm saying is > that it doesn't warrant a death penalty. Thieves only carry weapons for > self-protection and to provide the householder an incentive to cooperate. > They just want to get their loot and getaway. When the resident tries to > resist is when people get hurt. If only one side is armed, fewer people > will be killed." > > > > Meza was quick to reassure that her bill "would not totally prevent > homeowners from defending themselves. > > "Under the new law, the homeowner's obligation is to flee the home at the > first sign of intrusion. If fleeing is not possible, he must cooperate with > the intruder. But if violence breaks out, it is the homeowner's > responsibility to make sure no one gets hurt. The best way to achieve this > is to use the minimum non-lethal force possible because intruders will be > able to sue for any injuries they receive at the hands of the homeowner." > > "In most instances, the thief needs the money more than the homeowner > does," Meza reasoned. "The homeowner's insurance will reimburse his losses. > On balance, the transfer of property is likely to lead to a more equitable > distribution of wealth. If my bill can help make this transfer a peaceful > one, so much, the better." > > > > > https://www.ennisdailynews.com/news/state-rep-terry-meza-d-irving-files-house-bill-remove-castle-doctrine > < > https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ennisdailynews.com%2Fnews%2Fstate-rep-terry-meza-d-irving-files-house-bill-remove-castle-doctrine&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cd971d8ac3f244ba784c808d89e0eaa08%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637433133128176322%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=67IDaLxE6nKVRRJgBLYj6psG%2FhWWYx5m4prFa3rI3Aw%3D&reserved=0 > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
