Alaska continues its metamorphosis into becoming just like Texas.

Supporters say the legislation gives people more freedom to protect themselves and would act as a deterrent to crime.

Critics say it hands power that should remain with police and courts to the people, and that the measure fosters violence.

I am shocked! Yeah I am shocked that we don't already have this law on our books!

I have never known Alaskans to be hesitant to open fire when they feel threatened. Hell people get shot here all of the time. Especially in the winter. Either we kill others or we turn the gun on ourselves. It is a state tradition.

Now in the old days you had to actually do something before somebody filled you full of lead. You know like steal your woman, or jump your claim, or drink one of your beers. You know, important stuff!

Now days people shoot each other for any old reason. I don't think it is a good idea to give these Yahoos permission to kill for every minor infraction.

By the way I hate guns! Just another reason why I don't exactly fit in with my fellow Alaskans. Actually I am allergic. Guns cause these little bleeding sores to appear on my body whenever anybody fires one at me. I just hate that!