RESEARCH PAPER: To meet this requirement you will be required to write a 5 page paper on one of the following topics: [STAND YOUR GROUND
The February 2012 shooting of Treyvon Martin in Florida raised question about stand -your-ground laws everywhere. Essentially, the law protects those who use violence in circumstances in which they feel threatened. Some say the law is too vague and creates confusion when enforced, but others say the law helps law-abiding citizens feel safer. Research these laws in various states where they exist and the practical use of these laws. Write an argument for or against the law. Support your argument with data.