December 13, 200619 yr 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.
December 13, 200619 yr 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.
December 13, 200619 yr 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."
December 13, 200619 yr Author 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.
December 13, 200619 yr 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.
December 13, 200619 yr 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.
December 13, 200619 yr If you're not blind, then you probably shouldn't judge the ability of a blind person.
December 13, 200619 yr "Legally blind" doesn't necessarily mean a complete lack of vision. I know the price. I pay it gladly.
December 13, 200619 yr 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
December 13, 200619 yr 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.
December 13, 200619 yr 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)
December 13, 200619 yr 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.
December 13, 200619 yr 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)
December 13, 200619 yr 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
December 13, 200619 yr 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.
December 13, 200619 yr 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
December 13, 200619 yr Send them to the front lines where they can do the most damage. the russians are the best! Hands down!
December 13, 200619 yr Send them to the front lines where they can do the most damage. just make sure there not aimed at there own troops :pray:
December 13, 200619 yr 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:
December 13, 200619 yr 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.
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