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CShine · 04-06-2005, 11:30 PM

I would've expected Texas to do this first, but hey, when the gubmint sez I can shoot somebody anytime I feel like it, who am I to argue with important rights like that??

http://www.local10.com/news/4349938/detail.html

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Critics Say Law Would Make Florida 'Wild, Wild West'
New Law Would Allow Citizens More 'Deadly Force' Rights

POSTED: 5:21 pm EDT April 5, 2005
UPDATED: 6:00 pm EDT April 5, 2005

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Florida House approved a proposed law Tuesday that critics say could turn the state into the "wild west."

The House approved the proposed law that expands people's rights to use deadly force when they are attacked any place they have a right to be. The Senate already approved the bill that allows people to meet force with force. The bill would allow people in the street or someplace like a baseball game or bar to legally kill someone in cases of self-defense.

Currently, Florida law requires people to walk away from fights and other dangerous situations, but the new legislation that is being pushed by the National Rifle Association, would change that.

If Gov. Jeb Bush agrees, state law will no longer require people confronted on the street and in fear for their safety too back off. They'll be able to defend themselves, even with guns.

"It legalizes dueling," Rep. Dan Gelber, of Miami, said.

The bill sparked some of the most heated debate of the legislative session, with opponents saying it will open Pandora's box.

"Inside the box will be death for some person," Rep. Artheina Joyner, of Tampa, said.

Rep. Irv. Slosberg, who is against the bill, said, "So all it's going to do is sell more guns."

But supporters are firing back.

Marion Hammer, president of the National Rifle Association, said, "Right now the law favors criminals. It tells law-abiding people you have to run away from criminals. It tells law abiding people that you can be sued by criminals if you hurt them when they attack you."

Rep. Dennis Baxley, of Ocala, said, "Some violent rape will not occur because somebody felt empowered by this bill."

Baxley, who is the bill's sponsor, says the law will also prevent some child from being abducted and some murder from happening.

Two weeks ago, the legislation passed the Senate unanimously with this vote.

Gov. Bush said Tuesday he intends to sign the bill.

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CShine Crazy	Florida to legalize public dueling I would've expected Texas to do this first, but hey, when the gubmint sez I can shoot somebody anytime I feel like it, who am I to argue with important rights like that?? http://www.local10.com/news/4349938/detail.html ------------------------------------------------------------ Post content, not just links Critics Say Law Would Make Florida 'Wild, Wild West' New Law Would Allow Citizens More 'Deadly Force' Rights POSTED: 5:21 pm EDT April 5, 2005 UPDATED: 6:00 pm EDT April 5, 2005 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Florida House approved a proposed law Tuesday that critics say could turn the state into the "wild west." The House approved the proposed law that expands people's rights to use deadly force when they are attacked any place they have a right to be. The Senate already approved the bill that allows people to meet force with force. The bill would allow people in the street or someplace like a baseball game or bar to legally kill someone in cases of self-defense. Currently, Florida law requires people to walk away from fights and other dangerous situations, but the new legislation that is being pushed by the National Rifle Association, would change that. If Gov. Jeb Bush agrees, state law will no longer require people confronted on the street and in fear for their safety too back off. They'll be able to defend themselves, even with guns. "It legalizes dueling," Rep. Dan Gelber, of Miami, said. The bill sparked some of the most heated debate of the legislative session, with opponents saying it will open Pandora's box. "Inside the box will be death for some person," Rep. Artheina Joyner, of Tampa, said. Rep. Irv. Slosberg, who is against the bill, said, "So all it's going to do is sell more guns." But supporters are firing back. Marion Hammer, president of the National Rifle Association, said, "Right now the law favors criminals. It tells law-abiding people you have to run away from criminals. It tells law abiding people that you can be sued by criminals if you hurt them when they attack you." Rep. Dennis Baxley, of Ocala, said, "Some violent rape will not occur because somebody felt empowered by this bill." Baxley, who is the bill's sponsor, says the law will also prevent some child from being abducted and some murder from happening. Two weeks ago, the legislation passed the Senate unanimously with this vote. Gov. Bush said Tuesday he intends to sign the bill. Last edited by Lebell; 04-07-2005 at 05:01 AM..