Quote Originally Posted by yesdachi
I am a supporter of this law (big surprise… Not!). Here is an article for you clicky.
I'm against this law (another big surprise... Not!). Too open to abuse.

From the article you posted:

"After a few minutes, I thought that it was odd that I had heard nothing more. I took the gun from my nightstand, left my wife fast asleep and went downstairs to make sure everything was OK," he recalled yesterday.
What happened next was an experience of pure terror. As he looked through the peep-hole from the kitchen into the garage, he saw two strange men. One was pilfering from his wife's car: the other was standing at the opened door, by the tool racks.
Just as he stepped through the door to challenge the intruders, the lights went out. "It was total darkness and suddenly I was very, very scared. I fired one shot and yelled a warning. I saw one figure run off and as I went towards the driveway I saw a body in the doorway. 'Oh no!' I thought. 'He's dead.' "
So, let's review:

1) These intruders were not even in his house
2) Yes, they were trespassing and stealing, but they were not offering any threat of violence

What a reasonable person would have done to protect his family:

Called the police and then stationed himself at the door to the garage with his gun in hand, ready to open fire if the crooks try to enter the house.

Result: Crooks go to jail, nobody dies.

What this gun-happy yahoo did:

Opened door then fired a blind shot into the dark, thereby putting everybody in more danger.

Result: Family was in more danger because he opened the door and stepped out, giving the crooks a target if they are armed, and easy access to the house if they can kill him. 19 year old kid receives de facto death sentance for petty burglary.

The Dr. in this case is at best a very unsafe individual who should not be allowed to own a gun, and at worst a murderer. At the very least, he should be put on trial. I'm not saying he should be convicted, but he should be tried. Just as anybody who shoots somebody else should be tried, no matter where the shooting takes place.