Laws that escalate disputes are not good. Laws that facilitate killing are not good. Laws that encourage violence are not good. Such laws increase the number of homicides. And, yes, I am speaking of Stand Your Ground laws.
I find it interesting that a report released four days ago shows justifiable homicides spike when Stand Your Ground laws are enacted.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mayors-against-illegal-guns-national-urban-league-votevets-release-report-showing-stand-your-ground-laws-have-increased-homicides-and-complicated-prosecutions-223945551.html
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/report-justifiable-homicides-spike-in-florida-other-states-with-syg-laws/2142125
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765568649/Law-gives-Zimmerman-extra-chances-in-legal-fight.html?pg=2
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