The proposed Jerome Ersland Act

[Really_Not_All_That_Bright]

When dealing with an armed robber in my store or home i am of the firm belief that still living = still a threat.

Enjoy prison, then?

[YogSothoth]

@DigitalC

When dealing with an armed robber in my store or home i am of the firm belief that still living = still a threat.

You’d be wrong.

[Der_Trihs]

@Fedup

Why are so many worried about a person who doesn’t even have any respect for the law?

Because if someone who “doesn’t even have any respect for the law” does not fall under the protection of the law, then anyone who wishes to ignore the law can simply slap that label on you. It’s a very old trick; create such a label, like “enemy of the state” or “unlawful enemy combatant” and suddenly they have no rights.

[Kobal2]

@Frank

Murderer.

And the jury agreed. Good. I’m pleased with this verdict.

Good.

What became of the OP’s Act however ? Is it in the books now or what ?

[Snowboarder_Bo]

@Kobal2

Good.

What became of the OP’s Act however ? Is it in the books now or what ?

AFAIK it is still just a proposal. The latest news I can find on it is a brief mention in this article about the trial:

Earlier this year, Ralph Shortey, a state senator who represents the area, introduced the “Jerome Ersland Act,” which would increase protections for citizens who kill or wound someone in the course of protecting themselves.

I’ve never seen anything about it passing any vote, not even a committee vote.

ETA: The thing that’s really funny about the proposed act is that it wouldn’t protect Mr. Ersland’s actions. The videotape shows that he was no longer protecting himself or anyone else, he was executing someone.