The right to defend yourself

By MATT ZIMMERMAN AND MANEEZA IQBAL

July 5, 2007 | 12:00 a.m. CDT

Legislators and law enforcement officials talk about the possible effects of the Castle Doctrine, the bill signed by Gov. Blunt which allows a person to defend his or her home from intruders without fear of legal reprisal.

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