Letter: ‘Stand your ground’ laws set dangerous precedent

This week, the “stand your ground” expansion bill was passed in the Utah State Legislature. As a member of our community and a mother of a young son, I am extremely disappointed and concerned about this bill. “Stand your ground” laws allow people to shoot first and ask questions later in a situation they find dangerous, even if there is a way to safety retreat. “Stand your ground” laws are dangerous, they encourage armed vigilantism and they are associated wit