Indiana will now let you shoot public servants

I don't like it, it's a very bad thing, no good thing can come of it.

I don't know if this wasn't already covered by the amendments we have. But maybe I'm just not thinking it through...

Anyone that disregards law and capable of doing harm is no different that another.
A uniform does not grant special privileges above the law. Its about that simple.
When it does it is little different than any other dictatorship.
The Constitution applies to every citizen equally and so do laws unless they are unlawful.

taku said:

Anyone that disregards law and capable of doing harm is no different that another.
A uniform does not grant special privileges above the law. Its about that simple.
When it does it is little different than any other dictatorship.
The Constitution applies to every citizen equally and so do laws unless they are unlawful.

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Good luck with all that.

Fast Eddie said:

Good luck with all that.

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Obviously Indiana recognizes that or it would not have been adopted into law. I wouldn't recommend it in too many other places unless you feel real lucky.
In Oregon, you do have a right to defend yourself against an officer that threatens you with bodily injury without just cause. I have seen just such a case prevail, but it probably wouldn't be wise to push that without a good witness base.
Most police are well intentioned, but there are a rogue or two in there occasionally.

That's what I figured the law was saying -- which is sort of sad in a way, that it even needed to be created...

richardlpalmer said:

I don't know if this wasn't already covered by the amendments we have. But maybe I'm just not thinking it through...

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taku said:

Anyone that disregards law and capable of doing harm is no different that another.
A uniform does not grant special privileges above the law. Its about that simple.
When it does it is little different than any other dictatorship.
The Constitution applies to every citizen equally and so do laws unless they are unlawful.

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Beat me to it. It's a sad state of affairs when a state government feels a need to protect it's citizens this way. Not that I disagree with it. Cops are still bound by the law.

I agree with the sentiment but as a fire fighter who responds to homes seeking medical aid, we will knock once and enter - always verbalizing "Fire Department!" But we have been sent to and sometimes arrive at the wrong house. This is always a surprise by both the homeowner and us.

I already worry about the possibility of being shot on entering but if Indiana law applied here in Wa. I'd be very concerned.

I've been woken by the fire department before -- someone knocking on my bedroom door and then bursting in. Scared the crap out of me and I instantly went into attack mode with my new bride sleeping next to me.

I didn't feel the need (or have the sense) to draw as it happened so fast. But if I'd felt that need, it wouldn't have been mitigated by the law of WA state. I mean, I wasn't, wouldn't and don't thing, "Hmmmm, what is the RCW regarding this situation of someone breaking into my home?"

So to me, the law is moot. People would either react that way or they wouldn't. And I doubt it'll change anyone's behavior one way or the other...

After reading the Bill and the governors statement; I think Indiana showed that the people have a right to protect themselves from the "FEW" cops that would work outside of the law, I don't see this bill causing a rash of cop killings just preserving or right to defend our-self's from harm(bye anyone!!) .