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Floridas Stand Your Ground law is facing more protests and backlash than ever as the two year anniversary of Trayvon Martins death passes. Trayvons mother, Sybrina Fulton, recently spoke with CBS about her views on this controversial law.

We dont have to have a law in place that says, I need to shoot and kill someone and then ask questions later [we're] going to make positive change to make sure that stand your ground doesnt continue to happen, she says in the interview. The Stand Your Ground law allows citizens the right to use deadly force to defend themselves without any other requirement. Trayvon was unarmed when shot by George Zimmerman in February 2012. Zimmerman claimed it was self-defense and cited the Stand Your Ground law to justify his actions.

Despite the protest, Florida lawmakers are ready to expand on the law, not repeal it. Two bills are currently in consideration that would let citizens who are in fear of their life to fire a warning shot first. Bill sponsors, however, dont see it as an extension of the law, but instead as a clarification. CBS claims that its likely that Rick Scott, Floridas governor, will sign the bill into law.

Lucia McBath, another Florida mother who lost a son to a gunmen claiming self defense, says inclusion of warning shots in the law is heinous. More lives are at risk, more people will shoot their guns and claim, Well, it was just a warning shot, she says.

Trayvons mother Sybrina has also been active nationwide against gun violence, recently speaking out about profiling against children. If it happened to Trayvon, it can happen to other kids as well. We have work to do we have to stay busy, vigilant on trying to solve this issue, she spoke at a Milwaulke Technical College in a keynote address.

What do you think of Floridas law? Do you agree with Stand Your Ground? Respond and let us know!

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Trayvon Martins Death Encourages Stand Your Ground Protest