Trayvon Martin

      
The story of Trayvon Martin has been heard by many and devistated others. The author of the article "When Is It OK to Kill" in 'Action' magazine talks of the different ideas and laws connectiing to this case. A lot of people outside of the law believe police officer Zimmerman killed Martin because of his race, that since he was black Martin looked suspious. I beieve police should look deeper into this case.

One night in February, 17 year old Trayvon Martin was on his way home and was spotted by police officer Zimmerman. Martin looked suspious to Zimmerman so he called back-up. "Zimmerman says that the unarmed teen attacked him," so he shot him ("When Is It OK to Kill" 2). Zimmerman was not arrested because of the law known as, "Stand Your Ground." It's used for self-defense murders like this one, but is the law always right?

The law "Stand Your Ground" was an excuse for many murders in Florida." Since 2005 24 other states have passed simliar laws"("When Is It OK to Kill"). An average of 35 murders a year in Florida use this law. I think people use it too lightly. Real murders can just be calling it self-defense when it's just them killing. Law makers need to make a stictor laws so it can't be bent in any way.

Based off of my information, you should be able to see the seriousness, conscicencess of bad law making. You should also see that based off of bad police and loose laws people can be hurt badly. Cases like these definetly need time of deep invetigation and deep thought.