Necromagus Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16157202/Bringing new meaning to ÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ãâ¹Ãâfiring blindÃÆââââ¬Å¡Ã¬Ã¢ââ¬Å¾Ã¢ Texas legislator introduces bill to allow blind people to hunt AUSTIN, Texas - The blind would be able to go hunting if a Texas bill becomes law. The bill would allow legally blind hunters to use a laser sight, or lighted pointing instrument, which is forbidden for sighted hunters, according to State Rep. Edmund Kuempel, who introduced it. "This opens up the fun of hunting to additional people, and I think that's great," Kuempel said. Many Texans enjoy the state's reputation for outdoor sports. The state also is where Vice President [bleep] Cheney accidentally shot a friend in the face while hunting for quail earlier this year. Blind hunters also would have to have a sighted hunter with them. They could hunt any game sighted people can hunt and otherwise use the same weapons. The hunter would have to carry proof he or she is legally blind. Visually impaired people are able to shoot with the aid of a sighted person, Kuempel said. "I've seen this on TV before, when they're taking target practice," he said. "When they aim the gun the guide tells them, aim two inches higher or two inches lower and you're on the target, and you're off and running." The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, which regulates hunting in Texas, currently does not have a definition for what constitutes a legally blind hunter. Kuempel's bill for the 2007 legislative session would give the agency until Jan. 1, 2008, to come up with a definition so the law could be enforced. Under existing Texas law, the use of laser sights, spotlights and headlights is strictly prohibited.By this time next year blind people will be allowed to drive - as long as there's someone who can see accompanying them in the driving seat. My Tip.It Times Articles (10 and counting) || The Varrock Library Author Index projectDo you dare to dream? - Part 19 added. || The Hospital (WIP) - New story!Necromagus looks like a viking ... with glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Except... many other states let the blind hunt :P This bill just allows them to use laser sights I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Blind people hunt...? and Drive?!?! Only happens in Texas!! :mrgreen: "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necromagus Posted December 13, 2006 Author Share Posted December 13, 2006 They're encouraging the use of live fire arms bu blind people. How is this not stupid? My Tip.It Times Articles (10 and counting) || The Varrock Library Author Index projectDo you dare to dream? - Part 19 added. || The Hospital (WIP) - New story!Necromagus looks like a viking ... with glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktorkrum77 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 They're encouraging the use of live fire arms bu blind people. How is this not stupid? The blind people would complain otherwise, so they might as well give them the right to do it. Me doing staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 They're encouraging the use of live fire arms bu blind people. How is this not stupid? Essentially all they get to do is pull the trigger :P A non blind hunter still has to guide their shot (unless it's [bleep] Cheney I wouldn't be too worried) I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diminished2b Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 If you're not blind, then you probably shouldn't judge the ability of a blind person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadfdfd Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Woot! [bleep] Chaney is now legalized to hunt again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOV Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 "Legally blind" doesn't necessarily mean a complete lack of vision. I know the price. I pay it gladly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barihawk Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 What's wrong with it? They have a guide there to tell them where they are shooting. My heart is broken by the terrible loss I have sustained in my old friends and companions and my poor soldiers. Believe me, nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won. -Sir Arthur Wellesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knives669 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Wow. This is really really scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Wow. This is really really scary. Err, only thing that changed is they're more accurate... a good thing if anything ;) Sensationalist bastards I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1_man_army Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Bet Cheney wishes he could've used that as an excuse..... :roll: He who learns must suffer, and, even in our sleep, pain that cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart,and in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom to us by the awful grace of God. - Aeschylus (525 BC - 456 BC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 They're encouraging the use of live fire arms bu blind people. How is this not stupid? You're taking a bill out of context to try and insult Americans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsk803 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 i see nothing wrong with it if they have a guide who helps them shoot In the time of peace prepare for war-General PattonDsk805 lvl 139 6* mageBlink182lover lvl 100 7* mageFounder and Current clan leader of: PunkRock Lovers(rank#4) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deloriagod Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I don't know who I'd rather be.. The blind hunter or the guy trying to tell the blind guy where to aim.. "Up.. Left.. Too far.. Damn.. It ran off.. Again.." Internet Marketing For Newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runesmithie Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 I don't know who I'd rather be.. The blind hunter or the guy trying to tell the blind guy where to aim.. "Up.. Left.. Too far.. Damn.. It ran off.. Again.." Well, if you would have read the article, they now have laser sights ;) I just posted something! ^_^ to the terrorist...er... kirbybeam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp4de Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Anyone wanna buy some forest land I bought over in Texas a few months ago? Um, please? ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâï(ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâú_o)/ÃÆââ¬Å¡Ãâï Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCHughes Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Send them to the front lines where they can do the most damage. the russians are the best! Hands down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamemonster Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Send them to the front lines where they can do the most damage. just make sure there not aimed at there own troops :pray: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warri0r45 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Vice President [bleep] Cheney /\ LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman089 Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Big Blindness strikes again. Gamertag: King Arizona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknownmasterofnothing Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Texas has some pretty crazy laws already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTear Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 You're taking a bill out of context to try and insult Americans. So how does the bill look in it's not-insulting-to-americans contexted form then? -This message was deviously brought to you by: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insane Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 You're taking a bill out of context to try and insult Americans. So how does the bill look in it's not-insulting-to-americans contexted form then? EDIT: barihawk did a better job than I. Look below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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