Florida Stand Your Ground Law Will Not Protect Zimmerman, Lawmakers Say

The Florida lawmakers of the "Stand Your Ground" law that Sanford, FL police authorities are using to avoid arresting George Zimmerman, admitted killer of young Trayvon Martin, are quoted as saying, "This law is for innocent, law-abiding citizens who are under attack by a perpetrator. Anyone who is out pursuing and confronting people is not protected by this statute. I think they (the Sanford Police) need to go back and read the statute".

"I don't see why he hasn't been arrested," said Sean Caranna, executive director of Florida Carry, a gun rights group. Caranna also said, "Being the neighborhood watch guy doesn't give you carte blanche to stop and question every guy you see walking down the street".

"You cannot provoke the confrontation. You cannot be the instigator and then claim 'stand your ground,' said Scott Sundby, professor at University of Miami law School.

James C. Collier

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