Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005
"Shoot First" Law in New York
Take Action with the Brady Campaign -- Stop the "Shoot First" Law in New York
I was reading my emails an came across a message from Act For Change! I group that I was involved in when I was doing my planning for the elections 2004. SO periodically they will send me things going on in my state as far as the laws changing or any other matter where my opinion can swing a vote! I got this email on the shoot first laws, I dont want to explain anything about it beacuse I put the article there for you to read, an dont wanna take away from the power of it!
In October, Florida became a very dangerous place, and if the National Rifle Association (NRA) gets its way, New York will be next.
On October 1, the Shoot First Law went into effect in Florida, giving the people of Florida permission to use deadly force as a first resort, even in a public place. The law grants sweeping criminal and civil immunity to anyone who pulls the trigger when they feel 'threatened' -- and specifically denies legal recourse to innocent bystanders killed or wounded in the crossfire, even if the shooter acted negligently.
Click here to tell Governor Pataki that "Shoot First" is a horrible policy idea for New York.
But the Shoot First doctrine isn't just staying in Florida -- the NRA has made no bones about the fact that it plans to export Shoot First legislation to all 50 states in 2006. This is about to become a national disgrace, and will take us back to the days of the Wild West -- unless you get involved.
Our partners at the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence have put together an easy way for you to tell your Governor to "Keep Shoot First out of our state" -- and we encourage you to click the link below to get this important message to Governor Pataki.
Thanks in advance for taking a proactive stand to stop the spread of this dangerous legislation. Together, we can make sure this law doesn't come to New York next.
Please forward this newsletter to your friends, email lists, and bloggers you know to help spread the word about this important campaign!
truthhrtz at 10:26 a.m.
