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Akron Beacon Journal Letter |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 08 February 2001 |
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The Akron Beacon Journal printed a letter to the editors I wrote last week or two weeks ago. Apparently they modified the letter I wrote pretty extensively. (Scroll down to the 6th letter or just click read more) -- Unfortunately they didn't print the website address!
One more reason for guns in the home
Your Jan. 30 article headlined ``Portage jury convicts home intruder'' clearly proves that lawful firearm ownership has its merits.
The article said that one of the victims retrieved a handgun and shot the female home invader in the leg in self-defense.
It's time Ohio Attorney General Betty Montgomery realizes that intrusions and violent robberies in occupied homes are definitely on the rise in Ohio. Lawful citizens need to be guaranteed that they will not be charged with a crime when defending their lives and their homes against violent attackers.
More important, Gov. Bob Taft needs to pass concealed-carry legislation and make it clear to criminals: The right to defend oneself with a firearm does not end at his or her front door. Ohio's Constitution makes that perfectly clear.
Jeff Garvas
Northfield Center
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