Self-defense OK for me, but, sorry, not for thee

Another example of gun-grabber hypocrisy is the subject of this San Antonio Express editorial. When the Texas House voted to pass that State's version of a Castle Doctrine bill, 13 House members voted in the negative. These 13 legislators obviously felt that Texans had a duty to retreat in the face of violent criminals. One of the 13, however, followed a different course of action when he was confronted by a pair of thugs...

[Rep. Borris Miles, D-Houston] was inspecting the construction site of his new house last week when he heard some noises downstairs. When he went to investigate, he discovered two men trying to steal copper from the work site.

An altercation ensued during which, according to the Houston Chronicle, one of the thieves threw a pocketknife at Miles. The lawmaker, who has a concealed weapon permit, opened fire. One of the pilferers received a non-life-threatening wound.

One wonders how Mr. Miles would vote now.

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