Quote Originally Posted by jp1 View Post
But it will be unfortunate if these laws become get out of jail free cards in the way that in some states stand your ground means it's ok to stalk someone as they are walking down the street and cause a confrontation resulting in a situation where you feel the need to "stand your ground".
WA State has had, in essence, a "stand your ground" law for many decades, and the streets are not running red with the blood of innocents shot by ground-standers.

Perhaps other forces are at work.