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I support this law. I hope we have it too in California, especially in California. For a state that's so "prgressive, I don't know why we don't have this yet.
But, I also understand and share similar concerns about potential vigilantism or trigger-happy people killing shoplifters. Obviously common sense needs to be deployed here.
What's important to me is that, if one should use a gun in defense, then the law allows them that much more latitude. I don't think it's a matter of extremes: either shoot to kill or cower in fear and let criminals run all over you. If someone invades your home etc, you should be allowed to defend yourself accordingly.
Will, I do agree with you that we should disarm criminals. Here in LA, the criminals have guns more powerful than the police (WTF?). But in the meantime, while we work on that and wait for that to happen, we the people should be allowed to protect ourselves. Will, I appreciate your sentiments as a pacifist too, but I think this type of law can do good.
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