Obama questions wisdom of ‘stand your ground’ laws

Published July 19, 2013 6:05pm ET



WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is questioning whether “stand your ground” laws contribute to peace and security and “order we want to see.”

Florida protesters have urged repeal of the state’s “stand your ground” measure since George Zimmerman was found not guilty in teenager Trayvon Martin’s death.

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