Shoot First, Ask Questions Later

The weird, wonderful, wacky world of Minnesota politics, continued

Minnesota state Rep. Tony Cornish (R-Good Thunder), sometimes better known as Gun-Totin’ Tony, is at it again. You see, Tony is the guy who’s responsible for all those signs you see posted near the entries of many Minnesota buildings. For example:

more insideNow Tony, a former law enforcement officer, wants Minnesota to have a so-called deadly force bill, which would allow you to blast an intruder’s head (or any other anatomical part) off if she or he were threatening bodily harm to you in your home, business or personal vehicle.

Similar legislation to the Minnesota “Stand Your Ground” bill has been passed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi and South Dakota