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The Trial of George Zimmerman For Shooting Trayvon Martin Could Be as Divisive as OJ Simpson's

Gary Younge, Comment Is Free. April 15, 2012.

The "stand your ground" law was political, as are the lax gun laws, and the issues of race that have propelled this case to international news. The law is already politicized.

23 States with "Stand Your Ground" Gun Laws Like the One that Let Trayvon Martin's Killer Go Free

Cora Currier, ProPublica. March 25, 2012.

Here’s a rundown of the states with laws like the one in Florida, where there’s no duty to retreat in public and where, self-defense claims have some immunity in court.

Forget Pepper Spray: Indian Women Use Martial Arts to Protect Themselves

Lesley D. Biswas, The Wip. January 9, 2009.

Martial arts training can not only protect women physically, it can help them overcome psychological blocks and regain confidence.

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