I have to say that I agree with Texas on this one. If you're willing to risk your life to commit a crime, then that's your problem. I've felt for a very long time that tougher laws would cut the crime rate in this country. Texas' low crime rate backs my belief strongly.
I hate to see anyone lose their life over something as petty as spraypainting a fence or stealing a stereo. But if someone came skulking about in the middle of the night around my door, then I would (if I owned a gun) shoot first and ask questions later -- and feel justified in doing so. My safety and that of my family's is my main concern, and I would expect the authorities to understand.
Makes me want to move to Texas.
