Has the Gulf Stream reversed itself? Perhaps the earth's core has stopped spinning? I don't know, but maybe we've been looking toward the wrong Bush as the Hornèd One; it's
Jeb who just may be the Unchosen. If anybody's looking to get their kicks on Route 666, try heading south and east.
I am one of those un-American types who has no use for firearms in a modern society, so arguments about the original intent of the 2nd Amendment bore me. For my (scant) money, it should just be repealed. Of course, with hundreds of millions of guns in the US, and our secure position as greatest exporter of weapons in the world, that ain't gonna happen. But here's the latest wrinkle.
According to
this story,
New Law Could Make It Legal To 'Shoot First, Ask Questions Later'
Defense Lawyer Says Law Could 'Cause Chaos'
The Florida state Legislature is considering a "shoot first, ask questions later" law. The potential Florida law would extend people's right to defend themselves not only in their homes but on their porches, in the street or in the car without fear of being charged criminally or civilly. Trial lawyers say it's bad law, but victims say it would help to stop criminals not only in people's homes but on the streets. "I think it is absolutely horrible," defense lawyer Andy Haggard said. "To pass a law like this is vigilante law. It is going to cause chaos."
Five years after he was shot during an invasion of his home, Edmond Cody, who uses a wheelchair, said the law is necessary. "I'd be for it. I am a living example (of) the reason it has to be passed," Cody said.
Two versions of the "shoot now, ask questions later" law are winding their way through the state Legislature. Florida law now allows people to defend their homes from within. Haggard said the new bills would take these rights much further. "That young guy that is dating my ex-wife, I go to his office. I will agitate him. I will provoke him and he is going to do something and I am going to shoot him. That's self-defense, and you won't be charged civilly or criminally," Haggard said.
But, Edmond Cody said he sees the bill differently. His son, Derrick, shot two home invaders and killed one of them while Edmond Cody lay bleeding in the front yard. Edmond Cody calls Derrick his hero.
Lawmakers were set to vote on two versions of the bill Wednesday but got bogged down in the development of the Terri Schiavo issue.
It's a shame the Legislature had to stop debating new ways to end lives in order to butt into the Schiavo mess, but now they can get back to business.
I say, Why should gunplay be restricted to schoolyards? That's so last millennium!