Replies to post #74 on Moderate America

[MinnieM]

Texas gun laws are the only thing I respect there. You are 100% correct about them having a screwed up state legislature.

This quote of yours is one of the reasons I like Arizona and Texas law: "if someone was walking down a neighborhood shooting things up - he'd be lying in a puddle of his own regrets rather quickly, I guarantee it! I believe in a measure of control, but I own 2 shotguns, 2 deer rifles and 4 pistols!"

A very high percentage of the people in these two states are well armed and in protection mode. I remember sitting outside a 7/11 once and noticed a robbery take place before getting out of the car. I had a pistol on the dash and was ready to walk in with it if the burglars started physically threatening the clerks. Fortunately, it was a peaceful robbery as they go and I didn't have to get involved. But, I was prepared to do so if they started hurting anyone. I happen to be a good shot from years of target practice.

An attorney friend sent me the following video which deals with texas law. Apparently, it has made the rounds in a number of legal circles. It really is a good example of needing to clean out some of the old blue laws. Sadly, this one is/was relatively new at the time of the taping.

It is too often politicians make a huge mess when making laws. This video is one of Molly Ivins talking about Texas lawmakers before she passed.

Warning! It is a bit risque, but, educational about Texas law, legislators and other things. Don't watch if you are easily offended. The best part of this video is watching an actual session of the Texas legislature.

Btw, I also believe in sending kids to gun safety courses whether or not they have guns at home. You never know which friends they visit have guns and kids need to know to whet to do if a friend pulls one out. It is very easy to determine whether or not it is being handled safely and I always instructed mine to leave the home of anyone handling one frivolously. They both had their NRA gun safety training by age 10 along with informal training by age 8.