Hard to say, but I'm not getting into a political discussion. My point was to just bring up the bizarreness of the idea that repealing the castle doctrine helps redistribute wealth. I can’t fathom how someone would consider that as a part of a logical thought process.
-D > On Dec 29, 2020, at 12:47 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > And, how the he** did she get elected? > > RB > > > On 29/12/2020 11:46 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> More importantly, I wonder what this representative has done to redistribute >> her wealth? >> >> -D >> >>> On Dec 29, 2020, at 12:34 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Yea right. But with as many west coast folks moving in who knows. What if >>> the person breaking in does not want to rob you but wants to rape and >>> murder you? Are you just supposed to cooperate with being murdered or risk >>> getting sued? You can’t make this stuff up. We are doomed. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Dec 29, 2020, at 9:31 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 <http://www.okiebenz.com/> > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > <http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/> > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > <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
