Christian Reflection and Prayer

A license to kill? That’s how some people are interpreting Florida’s
“Stand Your Ground” law after the killing of Jordan Davis.

Thanks to Stand Your Ground laws, people in 24 states are allowed
to shoot (and kill) others if they feel threatened in public. This law
recently held up the defense for Michael Dunn, who shot and killed
teenager Jordan Davis after approaching Davis’ parked car and
asking him to turn down his music. The jury was unable to convict
Dunn of murder.

Stand Your Ground laws are standing in the way of just convictions
in 24 states. Will you join us in calling for an end to these unjust laws?

Jordan Davis was killed, but the jury couldn’t decide if it was murder.
Stand Your Ground laws meant they had to decide whether Michael
Dunn truly felt threatened. Even though police found no evidence that
Jordan Davis was armed, the jury could not agree on a verdict. These
laws aren’t just contributing to a climate of fear; they are undermining
the justice system.

We need to speak out against a culture that legitimizes killing as a
first response to fear. Let’s tell state governors to end these laws that
fuel fear and enable tragedy.

Stand Your Ground laws have no place in our communities. Let’s work
together to end them.

In faith,
Janelle, Tim, and the rest of the Sojourners team
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