07-24-2013, 11:07 AM
Arizona legislators agree to review SYG law
In light of the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case, state Sen. Steve Gallardo called on state lawmakers and leaders to review the state’s “stand your ground” law.
Flanked by legislative, city and community members during a news conference at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Gallardo said he agrees with U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who recently called for a review of the controversial law.
“These types of laws are fundamentally unacceptable and should be addressed,” Gallardo said.
“I call on the Arizona state Legislature to review Arizona’s ‘stand your ground’,” Gallardo said. “Let’s have a hard discussion, an honest debate.”
Gallardo said he agrees there is a need for someone to have the opportunity to protect himself or herself. But the problem with the law’s 2010 amendment is that it made the law applicable outside of the home.
“Anyone walking out in the street is able to stand their ground,” Gallardo said.
His biggest fear is that people who would normally walk away from a confrontation may now choose to stand their ground and use deadly force.
Full story:
http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/a...ck_check=1
In light of the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin case, state Sen. Steve Gallardo called on state lawmakers and leaders to review the state’s “stand your ground” law.
Flanked by legislative, city and community members during a news conference at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Gallardo said he agrees with U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., who recently called for a review of the controversial law.
“These types of laws are fundamentally unacceptable and should be addressed,” Gallardo said.
“I call on the Arizona state Legislature to review Arizona’s ‘stand your ground’,” Gallardo said. “Let’s have a hard discussion, an honest debate.”
Gallardo said he agrees there is a need for someone to have the opportunity to protect himself or herself. But the problem with the law’s 2010 amendment is that it made the law applicable outside of the home.
“Anyone walking out in the street is able to stand their ground,” Gallardo said.
His biggest fear is that people who would normally walk away from a confrontation may now choose to stand their ground and use deadly force.
Full story:
http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/a...ck_check=1