I often ignore e-mails telling me to sign petitions or donate money, but this got sent to me and it struck a bit of a nerve. The Florida "Shoot First" is a terrible idea that should stay in Florida. The NRA would like it to become law everywhere. This campaign is to ask us to contact the governor and let him know that we don't want this here in Vermont. They ask that this be shared, so...
*FEATURED ACTION: Take Action with the Brady Campaign -- Stop the "Shoot First" Law in Vermont
In October, Florida became a very dangerous place, and if the National Rifle Association (NRA) gets its way, Vermont will be next.
On October 1, the Shoot First Law went into effect in Florida, giving the people of Florida permission to use deadly force as a FIRST resort, even in a public place. The law grants sweeping criminal and civil immunity to anyone who pulls the trigger when they feel 'threatened' -- and specifically denies legal recourse to innocent bystanders killed or wounded in the crossfire, even if the shooter acted negligently.
But the Shoot First doctrine isn't just staying in Florida -- the NRA has made no bones about the fact that it plans to export Shoot First legislation to all 50 states in 2006. This is about to become a national disgrace, and will take us back to the days of the Wild West -- unless you get involved.
Our partners at the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence have put together an easy way for you to tell your Governor to "Keep Shoot First out of our state" -- and we encourage you to click the link below to get this important message to Governor Douglas.
Click here to take action with the Brady Campaign and keep "Shoot First" from becoming law in Vermont: Click Here
Thanks in advance for taking a proactive stand to stop the spread of this dangerous legislation. Together, we can make sure this law doesn't come to Vermont next.
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THANK YOU for working to build a better world,
Will Easton Manager, ActForChange.com / Working Assets