Richard Durbin actually said...

Mr. Zimmerman's acquittal was made possible because Florida's 'stand your ground' laws and its concealed weapons laws conspired to create the perfect background conditions for his exoneration.

Context

Durbin critiques Florida's laws enabling Zimmerman's acquittal in the Trayvon Martin case.

10/28/2013

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