In recent years, the American legal system has come across a number of cases that have called into question whether some laws are more harmful to communities than beneficial. In 2010, Americans were outraged by the case of young Trayvon Martin, whose murder was deemed justifiable under the “Stand Your Ground” law found in Florida and several other states. This case, among others, created a stir about the usefulness of the “Stand Your Ground” law and the desirability of abolishing it. When deciding whether a law should be kept in place or abolished, we American citizens must consider what the law seeks to prevent; how effective the law was once it came into force; is there another law that covers the crime or penalty under the law and what new laws can be put in place, if any, to better solve the problem. To further clarify, the “Stand Your Ground” law provides the ability and right for anyone to use deadly power against someone they feel threatened by. The premise of this law is to hopefully deter any criminal activity that can range from petty theft to grand theft (Chuck). It has been proven that when a state allows its citizens to protect themselves according to their personal judgment, criminal activity decreases dramatically (Maclean). However, as the late Dr. King would say, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” On November 23, 2013, young Jordan Davis, a black male, was in a car with some of his friends when Michael Dunn, an older white man, shot the group of teenagers for playing loud music. Dunn later received a prison sentence of more than 50 years for four attempted murders, but when questioned about his feelings all Dunn...... middle of paper ...... and everywhere. The Stand Your Ground law has become a huge controversy in American society, however it is difficult to determine whether the law should be eliminated or kept in place due to the flexibility and range of cases that can be affected by this law. While no definitive answer has yet been reached on how the law should be handled, it is still a law that should be further researched and closely monitored. Work Cited Botelho, Greg A. "Florida upheld its own law first, other states followed in 'quick succession'" NBC News. CNN, February 17, 2014. Web. April 8, 2014. Chuck, Elizabeth A. “Florida upheld its own law first, other states followed in 'quick succession'” NBC News. NBC News, July 8, 2014. Web. April 10, 2014. “What happens when a country lives in fear?” Maclean's 29 July 2013: 6+. Opposing points of view in context. Network. 26 September. 2013.