Pros And Cons Of Stand Your Ground Law

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The Stand Your Ground LAW America is a nation of predators. When males young and old are hunted, attacked, and slain without being verified as guilty. Would I be incorrect to say that this country was founded on freedom and justice for all citizens? The stand your ground law has emerged in this country to give wanted protection to its people. This is what the people were permitted to believe. As the truth hit close to home we realize that something is not right with this laws. As we witch the scenes unfold the African Americans are the race that is being targeted by the abuse of the stand your ground law. Those that stand in a position to abuse this law is the shooters, usually a police, security guard, or neighborhood watch officer. Others that allow the abuse of this law are judges, and juries. This law can also be abuse by insufficient education of the stand your ground law towards the police, security guard, neighborhood, watch officer, judges, and juries. There are several effects on the stand your ground law. …show more content…

Know facts about 'stand your ground' laws before facing decision, legal experts say. (2013)“Critics of "stand your ground" laws, which exist in 22 states, are creating pressure to revisit legislation. Those who argue against the effectiveness of the laws say they create more conflict, violence and use of deadly force, Carlson said. Still, supporters of the "stand your ground" laws say they deter crime and permit a person to avoid being robbed, mugged or assaulted, he said. ”Carlson said that there will be strong efforts in Georgia to reconsider the legislation, which was enacted in 2006 but that the majority opinion of the state Legislature will likely be not to change the

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