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Thursday, December 13, 2007

Texas shootings test limit of self-defense law

Shotgun From The New York Times:

Joe Horn’s home was his castle, but what about his neighbor’s home?

When Mr. Horn ... saw two burglars breaking into the house next door on Nov. 14, he called 911 and grabbed his shotgun.

Moments later, after what the police say was a confrontation on Mr. Horn’s front lawn, the two men — both illegal immigrants — lay dead on winding Timberline Drive, leaving behind a pillowcase stuffed with jewelry and about $2,000 in cash.

Protests -- both for and against Horn's choice -- have "convulsed" the neighborhood.

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