Dismantling 'Stand Your Ground' laws can begin today

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Dismantling 'Stand Your Ground' laws can begin today
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/07/19/1224980/-Dismantling-Stand-Your-Ground-laws-can-begin-today/
Barbara Morrill - Daily Kos staff - Fri Jul 19, 2013

In the wake of George Zimmerman's acquittal for gunning down an unarmed 17-year old, this is a start:

Dick Durbin of Illinois announced on Friday that his Senate Judiciary subcommittee will hear testimony on state laws that give citizens the right of lethal force to defend themselves in situations where they feel their life is threatened, measures which are on the books in some form in dozens of states. http://www.politico.com/story/2013/07/stand-your-ground-law-hearing-94477.html

And you can help nudge along the process today by signing our petition demanding that state legislatures repeal their Stand Your Ground laws.