Roving Camera

Do you believe that state legislators should consider a ‘stand your ground’ law here in Massachusetts?
	No way. Those laws are meant to promote and protect a gun-toting culture, which is the last thing we need.	Athelstan Bellerand Strategy Consultant Roxbury
	Leave the policing up to the police. If the law is passed, there could be more situations where innocent people get murdered because they look suspicious.	Conrad Lynn Sales Roxbury
	Possibly, but with limitations. It will have to be fine-tuned and should not be too broad.	Peter A. Delivery Driver Roslindale
	Absolutely not. “Stand Your Ground” promotes a culture of vigilante justice where a nutcase with a gun can shoot a “suspicious” person because they feel “threatened.” Combine that with racial profiling and we have the return of legalized lynching.	Tameka Horner Nonprofit Professional Roxbury
	Yes, if the “Stand Your Ground Law” is modified to mimic the key principles within the “Castle Doctrine” which allows a person who legally owns a fire arm to protect their home if an intruder enters and threatens to inflict serious bodily harm.	Alex Delpleche Sr. Compliance Examiner Hyde Park
	Absolutely not. Giving justification to the use of deadly force in the name of self defense only further provokes civilians into “taking matters into their own hands” rather than awaiting the protection of law enforcement.	Alain Merville Pianist Boston

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