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That'll be a lonely hill to die on. We in California collectively decided that theft under $950 is not a big deal and should be fought less vigorously: https://
by closeparen 7y ago
That'll be a lonely hill to die on. We in California collectively decided that theft under $950 is not a big deal and should be fought less vigorously: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_California_Proposition_47 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_California_Proposition_47
- tropo 7y agoThat was a mistake. Criminals now very purposely run off with just shy of $950. Theft is way up in California. Meanwhile, in Texas you'd just shoot the laptop thief, either as soon as aware of the imminent theft or as the thief flees. It's fully supported by the law: https://lawofselfdefense.com/statute/texas-sec-9-42-deadly-force-to-protect-property/ https://lawofselfdefense.com/statute/texas-sec-9-42-deadly-f... Law enforcement in many communities would congratulate you for a job well done.
- SmellyGeekBoy 7y agoControversial opinion maybe, but I personally don't think anyone deserves to lose their life for stealing a laptop.
- La1n 7y agoI don't think that's controversial, I think most of the world shared that opinion.
- TheAdamAndChe 7y agoThat's a great thing about having different states with different laws. Cultural norms around the country vary.
- iso947 7y agoRather than outsourcing the pros and cons of a bill to professionals you employ with time to research it (politicians), you ask millions of uninformed people vote on passing “The Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act ”?