Texas lawmaker opposed to change in deadly force law

[The_Shootist]

The Very Definition of the Democrats 2A Hypocrisy

The below Democratic representative voted AGAINST the Castle Doctrine, which recently passed in Texas. Take a wild guess as to the situation he found himself in

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,288737,00.html

Typical, simply typical.

 

[Titan6]

I think Republican Mitt -I believe in the second ammendment for me and the assault weapon ban for you- Romney might sympathize.

 

[RobTzu]

Talk about irony. Would have been better if he had not been armed though.

 

[Standing Wolf]

A state lawmaker removed two pieces of art from a Capitol exhibit organized by a group opposed to the death penalty because he found the images inappropriate and objectionable.
Rep. Borris Miles, a Houston Democrat, took issue with a painting of a man hanging from a rope and an illustration of a man tied to an electric chair with the inscription "Doing God's Work."
"We should not prevent the display of art," Miles said Tuesday. "But there have to be limits."

It appears Mrs. Snopes Clinton has some competition for the Smallness of Mind Award.

 

[illspirit]

Oh my. Now if only there were some provision in the law excluding those who voted against it from being shielded by it.

Glad he could defend himself though, even if he didn't want others to be able to. Maybe, just maybe, this will wake him up..

 

[DKSuddeth]

since the castle doctrine hasn't taken effect yet, any chance he'll be charged because there was no felony crime in progress?

 

[Daniel T]

There was a felony in progress: theft at night + one of the criminals threw a knife at him. It was a good shoot, but the guy is still a hypocrite.

 

[DKSuddeth]

didn't see anything in the story about it being night, but I did sorta dismiss the pocket knife throw. oh well. i'm betting this doesn't cause the ****$torm it should.

 

[Daniel T]

From the linked news story:

Rep. Borris Miles told police he was fixing a leak on the second floor of the Houston house he's building Sunday night when he heard a noise downstairs and saw two men trying to steal the copper.

 

[camslam]

There isn't much more to say other than, "What a jack ass!".

I'll bet he is still railing against the Castle Doctrine.

 

[DKSuddeth]

good call daniel, that's what I get for reading stories at midnite.

 

[Davo]

The irony is delicious.

 

[ConfuseUs]

Well at least he hasn't sunk to the level of Sen. Feinstein: Concealed carry permit for me, but you proles can't be trusted with one.

 

[Alex45ACP]

Another good example of their hypocrisy is how in 1994 they were screaming that AR15s are super deadly "assault weapons" that can kill hundreds of people at a time, and they are too deadly to be in civilian hands and should be limited to law enforcement and military, etc.

Then during the 2nd Gulf War they say that the AR platform is unreliable, 5.56mm isn't deadly enough for combat, the troops are being sent into combat with inadequate weaponry, etc.

Hypocrisy is by no means limited to the Democrats, though.

 

[helpless]

The irony is delicious.

 

[Master Blaster]

HOUSTON — A state lawmaker who opposed a bill giving Texans stronger right to defend themselves with deadly force pulled a gun and shot a man he says was trying to steal copper wiring from a construction site, police said Monday.

Rep. Borris Miles told police he was fixing a leak on the second floor of the Houston house he's building Sunday night when he heard a noise downstairs and saw two men trying to steal the copper. After Miles confronted the pair, one of the men threw a pocketknife at him, Houston Police spokesman Victor Senties.

Miles, a former law enforcement officer, shot the man in the left leg, police said. The wounded suspect was being treated at a Houston hospital. Police were trying to identify the other suspect.

Charges of aggravated robbery are pending against the wounded suspect, Senties said.

Police said Miles, who is in his freshman term, is licensed to carry a concealed weapon. No charges have been filed against Miles, Senties said.

Miles, a Democrat, voted against a bill that gives Texans stronger legal right to defend themselves with deadly force in their homes, vehicles, and workplaces. The so-called "castle doctrine," passed by the Legislature this year, states that a person has no duty to retreat from an intruder before using deadly force. The law goes into effect Sept. 1.

 

[woo18]

give him a call...

Even though you may not live in Texas, or even in his district you should give him a call or send off an e-mail. Let him know that his hypocrisy is not going unnoticed.

 

[eric.cartman]

Email Sent

Dear Mr. Miles,
Recent news reporting brought to my attention the situation you found yourself in. You defended your life and property against dangerous criminals. You even shot one of them in defense of your life and in the defense of your secret castle: Your home. And I'm glad you did. Those criminals got what they deserved.

I however am puzzled by your voting record. You Sir voted against Castle Doctrine in Texas. A law which gives more power to the victims of violent criminals. The power you yourself exercised while defending yourself.

Sir, with all due respect, I wanted to let you know that your hypocritical stands on the issues is not going unnoticed.

Respectfully,

E.C.

 

[Beatnik]

How is it a good shoot?

Texas castle doctrine doesn't take effect until September 1 according to the article. That means he had a legal duty to retreat from his premises. That means he is guilty. That means he's getting off because of his position.

Would this be the case with a poor black guy? Then why no righteous indignation over this?

 

[MechAg94]

I don't believe pre-existing Texas law has a clear duty to retreat. I think it has been interpreted that way in some court cases. The CHL instructors I had have warned people that you need to make an attempt to back off or retreat (if possible) and use non-lethal force if possible. I think this was mainly geared toward putting the jury on your side and limiting potential liability. In other words, not giving the prosecution a reason/justification to paint you as a murderer.

I think the new law clears up some of the language and adds liability protection for self defense. (as I understand it at least)

 

[ozwyn]

Maybe instead of showing Hypocrisy the Democrat in question just got himself a clue....

hopefully he will figure out in future votes the value in the right to self-defense and how the gun rights are damn important.

but I may be an optimist

 

[medic_guns]

HOUSTON — A state lawmaker who opposed a bill giving Texans stronger right to defend themselves with deadly force pulled a gun and shot a man he says was trying to steal copper wiring from a construction site, police said Monday.

Rep. Borris Miles told police he was fixing a leak on the second floor of the Houston house he's building Sunday night when he heard a noise downstairs and saw two men trying to steal the copper. After Miles confronted the pair, one of the men threw a pocketknife at him, Houston Police spokesman Victor Senties.

Miles, a former law enforcement officer, shot the man in the left leg, police said. The wounded suspect was being treated at a Houston hospital. Police were trying to identify the other suspect.

Charges of aggravated robbery are pending against the wounded suspect, Senties said.

Police said Miles, who is in his freshman term, is licensed to carry a concealed weapon. No charges have been filed against Miles, Senties said.

Miles, a Democrat, voted against a bill that gives Texans stronger legal right to defend themselves with deadly force in their homes, vehicles, and workplaces. The so-called "castle doctrine," passed by the Legislature this year, states that a person has no duty to retreat from an intruder before using deadly force. The law goes into effect Sept. 1.

 

[30 cal slob]

do what i say, not what i do.

 

[SamColorado]

Typical. Same as the DC editorial writer/"journalist" who was anti-gun, but lo and behold had one.

 

[oobray]

Interesting. Technically thought the castle doctrine hasn't gone in to effect here yet. So technically he still had a duty to retreat because the home was not yet his habitation (he wasn't living there). Hmmm