Does the Stand Your Ground Law Discourage or Encourage Violence?

Introduction

In the extensive history of the United States, several laws have been introduced that are controversial. The “Stand Your Ground Law” is certainly one law that would qualify as being controversial. This is because, in numerous cases, the law may actually encourage a person to take the law into their hands and use deadly force to seriously harm or even kill. This paper answers the important question of whether the Stand Your Ground law works well in curbing crimes or if it actually promotes it.

Discussion

The basis for the "Stand Your Ground" law ...