http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/133189253.html
"Senate passes bill allowing homeowners to kill intruders"
"Senate passes bill allowing homeowners to kill intruders"
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TMJ4 showing their true liberal colors
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Outdoorsman1
Regular Member
Here's Another.....
Kenosha AM radio newscast this morning said something like it was now ok to “kill trespassers”. I called in and to my surprise actual got on the air with the news guy and tried to point out to him that the use of the word trespassers was very inaccurate and that there were very strict specific guidelines in the new Castle Doctrine law that mandated when and when not to use deadly force, and that trespassing was NOT a reason. I told him that the main factor was that the intruder had to have entered your dwelling illegally and that you had to be in fear of death or great bodily harm. He kinda got on the defensive and asked me if someone in your home was not trespassing. I said yes, but trespassing was a broad term and those that were not familiar with the law could misinterpret the law based on his broadcast. He still maintained that he felt trespassing was ok based on his interpolation of the word. He also suggested I call back into his talk show (“Lip Off”) (as in WLIP Radio) to discuss the issue further. I have already called that program a few times on various C.C., OC, and other issues. This program starts at 5:00 PM. I told him that if that newscast was taped (they play it many times throughout the day (hourly) that he should consider changing it to be more accurate. I also told him that it is common and has happened a lot in Milwaukee, that the news media constantly reports inaccuracies about the new C.C. Law, Open Carry Laws, and now the new Castle Doctrine Law. My last words were…”I’d consider changing your report”…
After the call he said something to his co-announcer that he did not like getting ambushed on the air. I can’t wait to tell him I was on hold for 15 minutes waiting for him to pick up my call OFF the air.
Anyway… today 5:05 – 5:10, Kenosha AM Radio 1050 (on the dial)…I'll be on…Should be a pretty good discussion…
Outdoorsman1
ETA: Sorry to sorta hijack this thread. I was gonna start a new one but kinda sotra on topic…???
Kenosha AM radio newscast this morning said something like it was now ok to “kill trespassers”. I called in and to my surprise actual got on the air with the news guy and tried to point out to him that the use of the word trespassers was very inaccurate and that there were very strict specific guidelines in the new Castle Doctrine law that mandated when and when not to use deadly force, and that trespassing was NOT a reason. I told him that the main factor was that the intruder had to have entered your dwelling illegally and that you had to be in fear of death or great bodily harm. He kinda got on the defensive and asked me if someone in your home was not trespassing. I said yes, but trespassing was a broad term and those that were not familiar with the law could misinterpret the law based on his broadcast. He still maintained that he felt trespassing was ok based on his interpolation of the word. He also suggested I call back into his talk show (“Lip Off”) (as in WLIP Radio) to discuss the issue further. I have already called that program a few times on various C.C., OC, and other issues. This program starts at 5:00 PM. I told him that if that newscast was taped (they play it many times throughout the day (hourly) that he should consider changing it to be more accurate. I also told him that it is common and has happened a lot in Milwaukee, that the news media constantly reports inaccuracies about the new C.C. Law, Open Carry Laws, and now the new Castle Doctrine Law. My last words were…”I’d consider changing your report”…
After the call he said something to his co-announcer that he did not like getting ambushed on the air. I can’t wait to tell him I was on hold for 15 minutes waiting for him to pick up my call OFF the air.
Anyway… today 5:05 – 5:10, Kenosha AM Radio 1050 (on the dial)…I'll be on…Should be a pretty good discussion…
Outdoorsman1
ETA: Sorry to sorta hijack this thread. I was gonna start a new one but kinda sotra on topic…???
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PT111
Regular Member
What would you prefer the headline to be? I could find nothing in the article that was incorrect and isn't this the definition of "Castle Doctrine". If someone breaks into your home you have the option of shooting them, killing them and are immune from liability. Exactly what the headline says.
The bill isn't a "permission slip" that gives you the OK to kill someone. The correct headline would be what you find on jsonline or fox, which is "senate passes bill protecting homeowners who use self-defense"
Outdoorsman1
Regular Member
Yea, you can bet on that.... anyone in the Kenosha area can tune in for a listen and as it is a call in talk show even call in yourself...@ (262) - 694-1050.... but I got dibbs on him first....
Outdoorsman1
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Brass Magnet
Founder's Club Member
I think it would be most accurately described as simply shifting the burden to prove self defense from the homeowner to the prosecution who now has to prove it was not.
Outdoorsman1
Regular Member
BROKENSPROKET
Regular Member
I think thats perfect (in this sense) that Chief Ed Flynns stats on breaking and entering and home invasions are going to take a sharp downturn for Nov. and Dec. because of such news reporting.
MilProGuy
Regular Member
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The state Senate has passed a bill that would allow homeowners to kill intruders without fear of liability.
The bill that passed with bipartisan support creates a presumption of legal immunity for someone who injures or kills a person breaking into the defender's home, vehicle or workplace. The measure requires a judge to presume that the use of deadly force was necessary to prevent harm.
And a burst of applause goes up from the state of Mississippi! :monkey
The bill that passed with bipartisan support creates a presumption of legal immunity for someone who injures or kills a person breaking into the defender's home, vehicle or workplace. The measure requires a judge to presume that the use of deadly force was necessary to prevent harm.
And a burst of applause goes up from the state of Mississippi! :monkey
BROKENSPROKET
Regular Member
What has been accomplished in the first year of the Scott Walker administration is rather amazing. Give him 3 more years.
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XDFDE45
Regular Member
^^^ This^^^
They are not the only ones. In the Milwaukee JS there were 4 opinion pieces (of s:cuss:t) boo hooing the new CC law going into effect from Kane, Stingl and someone in the editorial section.
E6chevron
Regular Member
Yea, you can bet on that.... anyone in the Kenosha area can tune in for a listen and as it is a call in talk show even call in yourself...@ (262) - 694-1050.... but I got dibbs on him first....
Outdoorsman1
Media relations 101:
Invite him over to your house for a roundtable discussion, have a sign on the door, that it "...sticks sometimes, you may have to kick it"
When he's in the house, tell him: Now that's what I'm talking about!