Guest guest Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 I know this isn't vegan related, but if people could sign this petition that would be great. it's about the shoot first, ask questions later law, what ever happened to resolving arguments with words? -anouk The bird of paradise alights only on the hand that does not grasp. -John Berry - StopTheNRA zurumato 10/6/2005 4:41:35 PM Call Gov. Bush: Make Florida Safe Again FLORIDA: THE LAND OF SUNSHINE, ORANGES, AND DEADLY FORCE ContributeHelp us distribute educational materials to Florida travelers Dear Florida StoptheNRA Member, October is here and the scariest thing is not Halloween, but the Shoot First law that has taken effect here in Florida. The law, which is another example of the craziness of the NRA, allows citizens to use deadly force in public places as a first resort to counter perceived threats. The law, which is being marketed by the NRA as allowing people to protect themselves, is so overly broad and expansive that everyday occurrences such as road rage incidents or a fistfight in a bar during spring break could have deadly consequences for the people involved and innocent bystanders. By allowing the use of deadly force as a first resort, the law has removed the time-honored duty of citizens to walk away, call the police, or find a safe refuge. Finally innocent bystanders and their families have no civil recourse against the shooter if they are injured or killed in the crossfire even if the shooter initiated the confrontation and fired recklessly on a crowded street. To learn more about this law, go to www.ShootFirstLaw.org. The NRA, with its usual arrogance, has annnounced plans to bring this law to all 50 states. We have launched an aggressive campaign to educate tourists and others who may be considering traveling to Florida, about this law. We have placed ads, created billboards and are leafleting tourists arriving in Florida with flyers urging them to be careful. Governor Jeb Bush has called our campaign "ridiculous" and a "gimmick." But the largest newspaper in Florida, the Miami Herald, has said this about our campaign and the law: "Florida's new shoot-first law was a bad idea from the start — and state lawmakers should revoke the law at their first opportunity. So don't blame the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence for warning visitors to stay calm if they become involved in a public confrontation after the law takes effect on Saturday." They went on to say that our campaign "is a timely reminder to change this dangerous and unnecessary law." That is what we intend to do. For the safety of all Floridians and unsuspecting tourists, this law must be changed. This is where you come in. We need you to: 1. Contribute to our campaign to repeal this dangerous law and stop the NRA from exporting it across the country. 2. Call Governor Bush at (850) 488-4441 and demand that he "make Florida safe again and repeal the shoot first law." 3. Send this email to family and friends who live in Florida or are thinking about visiting Florida. 4. Go to www.ShootFirstLaw.org and sign our petition to help keep this law out of your state.We must work together to get this law repealed in Florida, and make our state safe again. Sincerely,Your Friends at StoptheNRA.com Click here to forward this e-mail to everyone you know. Powered by Convio Click here to update your e-mail preferences or from future e-mails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 I`d like to help, having never been a fan of Charlton Heston and all, but dont think my vote would amount to much being from this side of the pond? The Valley Vegan.............. Chwynnwch eich gardd eich hun yn gyntaf Weed your own garden first "zurumato" <zurumato wrote: I know this isn't vegan related, but if people could sign this petition that would be great. it's about the shoot first, ask questions later law, what ever happened to resolving arguments with words? -anouk The bird of paradise alights only on the hand that does not grasp. -John Berry - StopTheNRA zurumato 10/6/2005 4:41:35 PM Call Gov. Bush: Make Florida Safe Again FLORIDA: THE LAND OF SUNSHINE, ORANGES, AND DEADLY FORCE ContributeHelp us distribute educational materials to Florida travelers Dear Florida StoptheNRA Member, October is here and the scariest thing is not Halloween, but the Shoot First law that has taken effect here in Florida. The law, which is another example of the craziness of the NRA, allows citizens to use deadly force in public places as a first resort to counter perceived threats. The law, which is being marketed by the NRA as allowing people to protect themselves, is so overly broad and expansive that everyday occurrences such as road rage incidents or a fistfight in a bar during spring break could have deadly consequences for the people involved and innocent bystanders. By allowing the use of deadly force as a first resort, the law has removed the time-honored duty of citizens to walk away, call the police, or find a safe refuge. Finally innocent bystanders and their families have no civil recourse against the shooter if they are injured or killed in the crossfire even if the shooter initiated the confrontation and fired recklessly on a crowded street. To learn more about this law, go to www.ShootFirstLaw.org. The NRA, with its usual arrogance, has annnounced plans to bring this law to all 50 states. We have launched an aggressive campaign to educate tourists and others who may be considering traveling to Florida, about this law. We have placed ads, created billboards and are leafleting tourists arriving in Florida with flyers urging them to be careful. Governor Jeb Bush has called our campaign "ridiculous" and a "gimmick." But the largest newspaper in Florida, the Miami Herald, has said this about our campaign and the law: "Florida's new shoot-first law was a bad idea from the start — and state lawmakers should revoke the law at their first opportunity. So don't blame the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence for warning visitors to stay calm if they become involved in a public confrontation after the law takes effect on Saturday." They went on to say that our campaign "is a timely reminder to change this dangerous and unnecessary law." That is what we intend to do. For the safety of all Floridians and unsuspecting tourists, this law must be changed. This is where you come in. We need you to: 1. Contribute to our campaign to repeal this dangerous law and stop the NRA from exporting it across the country. 2. Call Governor Bush at (850) 488-4441 and demand that he "make Florida safe again and repeal the shoot first law." 3. Send this email to family and friends who live in Florida or are thinking about visiting Florida. 4. Go to www.ShootFirstLaw.org and sign our petition to help keep this law out of your state.We must work together to get this law repealed in Florida, and make our state safe again. Sincerely,Your Friends at StoptheNRA.com Click here to forward this e-mail to everyone you know. Powered by Convio Click here to update your e-mail preferences or from future e-mails. Peter H How much free photo storage do you get? Store your holiday snaps for FREE with Photos. Get Photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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