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Gun Control & RKBA

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1. Washington State has a very similar law; Washington has no 'duty to retreat' law.

Thu Apr 12, 2012, 06:14 PM

Apr 2012

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Does_Washington_state_have_a_castle_law

It pretty much is the same as Castle Doctrine.

I guess with the Trayvon Martin/Zimmerman situation we have seen the ease at which a law like this can easily be abused.

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N.R.A.’s Influence Seen in Expansion of Self-Defense Laws [View all] SecularMotion Apr 2012 OP

Gov. Patrick has vowed to veto the bill in MA SecularMotion Apr 2012 #3

Was there something about article you wanted to discuss? ManiacJoe Apr 2012 #2

which has what to do with? gejohnston Apr 2012 #4

"Castle Doctrine is derived from UK common law" iverglas Apr 2012 #8

utter bullshit gejohnston Apr 2012 #15

when you are spewing bullshit iverglas Apr 2012 #22

I read it several times gejohnston Apr 2012 #23

actually, not a theif but armed robbers gejohnston Apr 2012 #11

only for the illegal gun gejohnston Apr 2012 #17

Bernhard Goetz? iverglas Apr 2012 #16

I trust juries in cases gejohnston Apr 2012 #20

"home owner shot unarmed teenager in back while they were fleeing" iverglas Apr 2012 #24

most Floridians are not from the south gejohnston Apr 2012 #26

didn't like the answer to your challenge? iverglas Apr 2012 #27

I was busy gejohnston Apr 2012 #29

the distinction between "castle" and "stand your ground" is important iverglas Apr 2012 #5

What is your obession with Florida? gejohnston Apr 2012 #6

what is your obsession with not knowing what you're talking about? iverglas Apr 2012 #12

I know exactly what I am talking about gejohnston Apr 2012 #18

being insulted by someone who is so unable to comprehend iverglas Apr 2012 #25

I read the law gejohnston Apr 2012 #28

Sure thing, guns are such a progressive cause. Hoyt Apr 2012 #14

that is not a gun issue gejohnston Apr 2012 #19