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Washington state officials are scrambling to find a temporary fix for a bridge that collapsed on an important interstate highway and, incredibly, left just three motorists with injuries. Whatever the solution, it...More >> The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board says the bridge collapse in Washington state is a wakeup call for the nation.More >> Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.More >> Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.More >> The junked signs that attracted throngs to old Las Vegas have for years gathered dust in a neon boneyard just a few miles from the sleek mega-casinos on the Strip.More >> The junked signs that attracted throngs to old Las Vegas have for years gathered dust in a neon boneyard just a few miles from the sleek mega-casinos on the Strip.More >> Thousands of athletes joined victims of the Boston Marathon bombings to run and walk the last mile of the race Saturday, reclaiming the triumph of crossing the finish line.More >> Rosy Spraker was only a half-mile from the finish line of her seventh Boston Marathon when the bombs went off. She received her medal later in the mail at her Lorton, Va., home. But she couldn't bring herself to wear it...More >> Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.More >> Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.More >>
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Some Okla. lawmakers are pushing for mandatory safe rooms in schools and new buildings.More >> Some Okla. lawmakers are pushing for mandatory safe rooms in schools and new buildings.More >> 19-year-old Okla. men who took cover in cellar use cellphones to get video of deadly tornadoMore >> 19-year-old Okla. men who took cover in cellar use cellphones to get video of deadly tornadoMore >> 'The life of the party': 3rd grader who loved to sing among the young Okla. tornado victimsMore >> 'The life of the party': 3rd grader who loved to sing among the young Okla. tornado victimsMore >> Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13,000 homes, damage could top $2 billion; 24 deadMore >> Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13,000 homes, damage could top $2 billion; 24 deadMore >> Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13,000 homes, damage could top $2 billion; 24 deadMore >> Oklahoma tornado ripped through as many as 13,000 homes, damage could top $2 billion; 24 deadMore >>
JUNE 17, 2011
Few crimes are more egregious than a homen invasion. We are supposed to feel safe in our own homes. For low life creeps to forcibly enter a home with the occupants inside minding their own business with the intent of doing them harm and taking their hard earned possessions goes against all the basic tenants of civilized society. It seems to be happening with ever-increasing frequency. Twice recently in Lamar County. In one instance the couple were found bludgeoned to death and their home plundered. in this most recent one this week, the home owner--in spite of suffering a gunshot wound himself also got off a shot of his own and plugged on of the 3 alleged robbers in the leg. They were arrested after they showed up at the hospital to have it treated. Too bad he wasn't able to get all three. A couple of years ago Mississippi enacted the Castle Doctrine. So named for the fact that a person's home is their castle, the law plainly gives property owners the right to use whatever means necessary--up to and including lethal force--to protect themselves and their property from felonious action. It even extends to a person's vehicle and work place. Be warned criminals...this is gun country. A lot of us have loaded guns conveniently located in our houses and/or cars for protection against predators who would try to invade our homes or carjack our vehicles. You scumbags that want to prey on innocent people need to keep in mind that the chances are good that you may just run into someone who has been dying to say, "Come on make my day". Or someone with a 12 gauge filled with buckshot who greets you with "Say hello to my little friend." "Do you feel lucky, punk?" Lots of folks very proficient with deadly weapons in those innocent looking houses. You may just leave with a dose of lead instead of what you came after. I'm Jim Cameron and that's today's Viewpoint. Drop us a line.
