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Trayvon Martin's killing at the
hands of George Zimmerman, who walked free for six weeks before being
arrested amid a public outcry, has both traumatized and
galvanized Americans. The case reminds us that justice can be hard to
come by in the U.S., and that race continues to play a
disconcertingly large role in whether- - and how quickly -- wrongdoers
are held responsible for their crimes.
In
particular, the case has shined light on dubious "stand your ground"
laws. Fed to state lawmakers -- first in Florida, and then in dozens of
states around the country -- by the right-wing American
Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) on behalf of the NRA,
stand-your-ground laws allow citizens to use deadly force if
they feel threatened, even if they have the opportunity to retreat. READ MORE
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