Another "Gunfight at the OK Corral" Charge

It seems especially common in high-profile states like Florida that anti-rights groups like Handgun Control (Brady Campaign blah blah blah) start spouting such ridiculous nonsense like they have been in this story on CNS.

The Brady Campaign is running ads in several American cities and in the United Kingdom warning Florida-bound tourists that they face a "greater risk of bodily harm" in the state of Florida. Travelers to Florida are urged to "use special caution in arguing with motorists on Florida roads." "The Brady bunch is essentially telling British subjects not to come here because legally-armed American citizens cannot be trusted and might murder them," CCRKBA said.

Under Florida's new self-defense law, an intruder who breaks into someone's home, occupied vehicle, or office is presumed to have criminal intent, justifying the use of force. The law also removes a person's "duty to retreat" if that person is attacked in any place he or she has a right to be. Supporters call it the "Stand Your Ground" law, but opponents such as the Brady Campaign call it the "Shoot First" law.

This is actually the law in several states, that if confronted by a violent attacker, you must attempt to flee at first opportunity. Deadly force is only permissible in such states (and sometimes not even then) when you cannot get away from the criminal.

In more common sense terms, if someone wants what is yours, be it your stereo, car, home or perhaps your daughter, you have a duty to let the piece of human trash do whatever he wants while you run like a frightened animal. I think I'll take the law where I'm rightfully allowed to defend what's mine and use not only deadly force but everything at my disposal to plant whatever vermin tries to harm me or my loved ones.

That this is even questioned, that this is even an issue, shows I believe a thorough disconnect from reality on the part of those on the left who buy into this. Where is the honest justification on this? I'd love for a comment from either our resident moonbats or new ones. Equal opportunity here.

On Monday, The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence said it would begin distributing "educational materials" at Miami International Airport.Gun control activists plan to hand out pamphlets, written in English and Spanish, warning that the new law "may lead to the reckless use of guns on the streets of Florida cities."The flyer suggests specific steps visitors should take: "Avoid unnecessary arguments with local people" and "avoid shouting or threatening gestures if someone appears to be hostile," it says.Brady Campaign Communications Director Peter Hamm and Million Mom March South Florida Chapter President Dana Quist will be at the Miami airport on Monday to "meet interested journalists," the press release said.

So now since they can't convince Americans they're going to convince foreigners. I see, well expect that to be a tough sell, especially from people who come from ultra-socialist liberty-restricting countries anyway. Yeah, they'll see that the citizens of the US have more freedom than them and completely freak. So much they might even be able to make us change our laws and do their bidding, right? Again, let's step out of the Candyland reality of the left here and have a hot cup of double-java. Not only do I and most of America so not care of what other nations think of how we should be goverened, I honestly doubt that the Brady Bunch is going to say anything to such people that will really change whatever pre-determined views they have of the States. They either like us or hate us when they come here and I'm thinking this isn't going to be the scale tipper.