I do have one problem with this new law: it allows shooting purely in defense of property. I honestly think that that is going too far. I think there must be some fear of bodily harm to justify a shooting.
Well, I don't know. Before I get flamed, here's my reasoning. I don't mean I'm going to shoot someone over a tv set. That's silly. I'd much rather take sensible precautions:alarms,dogs,lights, etc.
But think about this: For most middle and lower income families, a vehicle is a significant investment, and one which can't be easily replaced. If my truck were stolen, it would severly impact my life. For someone with only one vehicle, even more so. If someone steals my means of travel to and from work, he has not only stolen the portion of my time which I used to pay for that vehicle, he has also stolen food from the mouth of my child. If I cannot drive to work, I cannot make more money to replace my vehicle, or to feed my child. The thief has, in effect reduced me to starvation- death , or begging. This, to me, is a violent action against my family.
Now, if I see someone trying to steal my truck, will I shoot him? I doubt it. I wouldn't stand there and let him take it, though. I'd probably release my dogs to drive him off, or go out there myself. If I go out and he causes me to fear for my life, I'm gonna shoot him, yes. On my property, I have a right to be there, and even if it upsets him, his threat is his fault, not mine.
Just my 2 cents.
And if Italy does tell them to get bent, it could be a turning point. (Seems like those always come by suprise...)
