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If only wisconsin had a castle doctrine law. The castle doctrine bill (AB35) was passed in the assembly but is currently stalled in committee in the state Senate. I emailed Liberals hate these laws since it reduces the liability that their liberal cronies can sue for people who actually defend themselves. Liberals hate self-sufficiency.
I did write this email to Sullivan and Taylor. Remember that a few citizens CAN and DO make a difference at the state level.
Senator _____,
I respectfully urge you to support the castle doctrine bill. This was passed in the Assembly as Bill 35 but is now stalled in the committee you co-chair.
Without this type of legislation, it is easy for criminals and their families to shakedown people on liability who lawfully defend their persons and property. Not everybody is willing to use reasonable force to defend their houses and family and that is OK. However, how does it help society when good people are scared to lawfully defend themselves from armed bandits who don't care about committing misdemeanors when they commit felonies!
If someone's family is attacked, they should have two choices... defend their family or be a good witness against the criminal in court. They shouldn't have to defend their family and then defend their actions in court when the criminals family sues them for all they are worth.
Respectfully,
Brandon Smith
Waukesha, WI