I checked Reuters, and this is neither what the Bill says, nor are the Meza quotes real.
> On Dec 29, 2020, at 11:32 AM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Alles. > Incruckingfedable! The loonies are running the asylum! > This from a New England conservative. > Fred > > On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 1:12 PM G Mann via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > >> "We are doomed".... make that read "They are doomed".... >> As a student of human nature for more than 50 decades, I have yet to see a >> society that is subjected to slavery fail to revolt. The only question to >> be answered in the present case is "Now, or later?" >> >> Later defined as "After 70 years of absolute and total subjection by rulers >> who believe you are disposable servants to do their desire and will." >> >> It's an individual choice, not a herd reaction. >> >> On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 10:34 AM 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 >>>> >>>> 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 >>> >>> >> _______________________________________ >> 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 >> >> > > -- > Fred Moir > Lynn MA > Diesel preferred > _______________________________________ > 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
