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Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground in South Carolina

Posted on the 15 April 2012 by Mikeb302000
Daisy wrote a wonderful post about how it works in SC.
South Carolina's "Stand your ground" law, which is a provision in the "Protection of Persons and Property Act." This was defined by the SC Legislature in SECTION 16-11-440(C) and is considered an extension or clarification of the "Castle doctrine"--a concept discussed at length by my radio-show participants.
In my opinion, the Castle doctrine should be sufficient, so I am not sure why an additional law was necessary. The National Rifle Association (and how did you guess) was one of the main agitators for the PPPA, which makes me wonder if increasing gun-sales was one incentive for the law.
Daisy is one of those involved people trying to further sane ideas while surrounded by madness. Southern Beale is another one, she's in Tennessee. I have a personal appreciation and affection for these brave bloggers who faithfully carry the message of lefty, liberal ideals in Red States.
We need more like them.

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