Richard Durbin actually said...

But the gun lobby pushed to change Florida's law so people could shoot someone who threatened them without first trying to avoid a confronta...

We do not live in the Wild, Wild West era any longer. Private law enforcement has a deleterious effect on our country.

It appears that this law is an invitation for confrontation.

By expanding the realm in which violent acts can be committed with the justification of self-defense, 'stand your ground' laws have negative...