"stand your ground" doesn't work

RACER X · 07-12-2012, 09:08 AM

Coleman points to a recent study by Texas A&M University which concludes that in the 24 states with self-protection laws, including Texas, homicide rates have increased 8 percent on average.

That research by the University's Department of Economic is also concluded "stand your ground" type laws have had no deterrent effect on burglary, robbery and aggravated assault.

http://www.click2houston.com/news/La...p/-/index.html

actual research paper:

http://www.click2houston.com/blob/vi...ctrine-pdf.pdf

07-12-2012, 09:08 AM	#1
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