Stand Your Ground

Stand your ground for me is a polerizing issue. Florida state law declares in issues of conflict if someone believes that their life is in danger they do not have the duty to retreat or respond with the same force. They have the right to eliminate or kill the combatant. This law was first made enfamous by the Travon Martin case. In that case George Zimmerman approached high schooler Travon Martin in a alley engaged in a confrontation and ultimately shot and killed him. Travon Martin was precieved as a threat because it was dark, he was wearing a hoodie, and he was black. George Zimmerman was ultimately acquitted of all charges. Some believe that his actions since the trial suggest that he has some mental issues. A new case caught on video show Markeis McGlokton intervening in an argument between a gas station patron in his girlfriend. Markeis intervened by pushing the patron down and standing back. At that patron pulled out his gun waited for seconds and shot Markeis. Markeis later died from his injuries. My question remains is an altercation enough merit to use deadly force? I grew up in a time where people had fist fights and they never ended up in murder. I also believe that there are some racial bias regarding this law. I have not seen a high profile case where the role was reversed. I think that this will be an interesting case for the state attorney to review. What are your views on this matter.