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BarbaraD

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Don't Mess with TEXAS!!!
Jun 9^th, 2008 at 11:51am

It's a-comin'

Yup, Sho'Nuff, It'S Comin'!!!

Three strangers strike up a conversation in the airport passenger lounge in El Paso,Texas, while awaiting their respective flights.

One is an American Indian from Lame Deer, Montana; another is a Texas cowboy on his way to Dallas for a livestock show; and the third passenger is a fundamentalist Arab student, newly arrived in the U.S. from the Middle East.

Their discussion drifts to their diverse cultures. Soon, the two Westerners learn that the Arab is a devout, radical Muslim and the conversation falls into an uneasy lull. The cowboy leans back in his
chair, crosses his boots on a magazine table, and tips his big sweat-stained hat forward over his face.

The wind outside is blowing tumbleweeds around, and the old windsock is flapping; but still no plane comes.

Finally, the American Indian clears his throat and softly he speaks, 'At one time here, my people were many, but sadly, now
we are few.'

The Muslim student raises an eyebrow and leans forward. 'Once my people were few,'he sneers,' and now we are many. Why do you
suppose that is?'

The cowboy shifts his toothpick to one side of his mouth and from the darkness beneath his Stetson says in a smooth drawl: 'That's 'cause we ain't played Cowboys and Muslims yet, but I do believe it's a-comin'

DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS!

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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Don't Mess with TEXAS!!! Reply #1 - Jun 9^th, 2008 at 2:54pm Sorry Barb, guess I just don't see the humor in it.
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vig CH.com Alumnus Offline CHit Happens Posts: 4442 x1\|Raleigh\|USA\|usa\|475\|180\|NC,North_Carolina Gender:	Re: Don't Mess with TEXAS!!! Reply #2 - Jun 10^th, 2008 at 3:37pm Melissa wrote on Jun 9^th, 2008 at 2:54pm: Sorry Barb, guess I just don't see the humor in it. I agree with Mel
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Jonny Ex Member	Re: Don't Mess with TEXAS!!! Reply #3 - Jun 10^th, 2008 at 4:21pm I find it funny!...LOL
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BarbaraD CH.com Alumnus Offline Hugs to ya Posts: 8333 Douglasville, TX Gender:	Re: Don't Mess with TEXAS!!! Reply #4 - Jun 10^th, 2008 at 6:41pm Guess I just have a warped sense of humor but everyone around here thought it was hillarious --- guess you just had to be there. Hugs BD
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Re: Don't Mess with TEXAS!!!
Reply #5 - Jun 10^th, 2008 at 7:05pm

I saw the subject title & thought the post might have been about this...

Senate Bill 378/Castle Law

Mar. 27, 2007
Gov. Perry Signs Law Allowing Texans to Protect Themselves

SB 378 Permits Texans to Use Deadly Force in Self Defense

AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today signed into law Senate Bill 378, extending Texans’ rights to use deadly force for means of self-defense, without retreat, in their home, vehicle or workplace. The law takes effect Sept. 1, 2007.

"The right to defend oneself from an imminent act of harm should not only be clearly defined in Texas law, but is intuitive to human nature," said Gov. Perry. "Today, I am proud to sign the Castle Law which allows Texans to not only protect themselves from criminals, but to receive the protection of state law when circumstances dictate that they use deadly force."

"I thank Senator Jeff Wentworth, Representative Joe Driver and the Texas Legislature for their dedication to ensuring Texans’ rights to self-defense."

In 1995, the Texas Legislature created an exception to a 1973 statute, which required a person to retreat in the face of a criminal attack. The exception allowed a person to use force without retreat when an intruder unlawfully entered their home. Senate Bill 378 extends a person’s right to stand their ground beyond the home to vehicles and workplaces, allowing the reasonable use of deadly force when an intruder is:

* Committing certain violent crimes, such as murder or sexual assault, or is attempting to commit such crimes;
* Unlawfully trying to enter a protected place; or
* Unlawfully trying to remove a person from a protected place.

The law also provides civil immunity for a person who lawfully uses deadly force in the above circumstances. The use of deadly force is not lawful when it is used to provoke or if a crime other than a Class C misdemeanor is committed by the victim.

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Jennifer CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 3265 Supply, VA Gender:	Re: Don't Mess with TEXAS!!! Reply #6 - Jun 10^th, 2008 at 7:14pm my American Indian husband said he found it rather humorous
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KJ CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 596 Indianapolis, IN Gender:	Re: Don't Mess with TEXAS!!! Reply #7 - Jun 10^th, 2008 at 8:05pm But what did Darryl say?
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Kilroy 2.0 CH.com Sponsor Offline Kilroy 2. is Here! Kilroy 2. is Everywhere! Posts: 1637 Madison,WI Gender:	Re: Don't Mess with TEXAS!!! Reply #8 - Jun 10^th, 2008 at 8:41pm I am American Indian and from TX. Its a joke I thought it was funny
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Jennifer CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 3265 Supply, VA Gender:	Re: Don't Mess with TEXAS!!! Reply #9 - Jun 11^th, 2008 at 1:20pm KJ wrote on Jun 10^th, 2008 at 8:05pm: But what did Darryl say? _{"help me, I'm buried under the pool!"}
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Kilroy 2.0 CH.com Sponsor Offline Kilroy 2. is Here! Kilroy 2. is Everywhere! Posts: 1637 Madison,WI Gender:	Re: Don't Mess with TEXAS!!! Reply #10 - Jun 11^th, 2008 at 1:43pm Jennifer wrote on Jun 11^th, 2008 at 1:20pm: KJ wrote on Jun 10^th, 2008 at 8:05pm: But what did Darryl say? _{"help me, I'm buried under the pool!"}
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echo CH.com Alumnus Offline Chronic and still alive --- I Win! Posts: 4544 Overland Park, KS Gender:	Re: Don't Mess with TEXAS!!! Reply #11 - Jun 11^th, 2008 at 1:47pm It cracked me up.
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