Month: July 2013

C-SPAN Washington Journal: Stand Your Ground Laws

John Lott and Jon Lowy discussed “stand your ground” laws in states throughout the nation, the Castle Doctrine, and what the impact of such laws has been. They also reacted to a video clip of President Obama’s statement the previous day about the George...

Philadelphia Inquirer Piece: Focus is on the wrong law

John Lott's newest piece at the Philadelphia Inquirer starts this way: On Sunday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg knew what was responsible for Trayvon Martin's death: Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law. Or, as Bloomberg calls it: a "shoot-first" law. According to Bloomberg:...

Fox News Piece: Who is really lying in the gun debate?

John Lott's newest piece at Fox News starts this way: After failing to get his gun control bill passed by the Senate Wednesday, President Obama lashed out at his usual favorite targets, "the gun lobby" and Republicans. He claimed "the gun lobby and its allies...

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