re: #222 Cannadian Club Akbar

Here is a quote from the guy who signed the law.
“This law does not apply to this particular circumstance… Stand your ground means stand your ground. It doesn’t mean chase after somebody who’s turned their back.”
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I don’t have my glasses and am having a hard time reading. Look it up yourselves.

You can find him interviewed here:

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However, what he says does not seem to be supported by the actual law. You have to recognize that this is a politician, who is defending a law that he sponsored that is under attack. He has a political motivation - it is undeniable.

And in point of fact, we have on record the police saying that Zimmerman was released because of SYG. This is the problem with the law, in that there is room for that kind of development. If Martin’s family hadn’t raised a stink, in point of fact, SYG would have led to Zimmerman walking. In fact, it may still do so.