Politics & Government
Stand Your Ground: Dig It or Ditch It?
As protesters call for a special legislative session in the wake of George Zimmerman's trial, we'd like to get your take on Florida's self-defense laws.
Article written by Patch associate regional editor Sherri Lonon.
Should Florida residents be able to use deadly force if they believe their lives are in jeopardy?
That’s a question being asked in communities throughout the state as protesters converge on Tallahassee demanding that Gov. Rick Scott call a special legislative session to address the topic.
The protests come in the wake of the not-guilty verdict in the second-degree murder trial of George Zimmerman. Even though Zimmerman’s lawyers didn’t use Florida’s Stand Your Ground law to build their defense, protesters say it’s time to take a closer look at the legislation that allows the use of deadly force when a person fears for life, according to TBO.com.
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While Scott says protesters shouldn’t hold their breath for a special session, we’d like to get your take on the issue.
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