Jackson County Prosecutor Blames 'Stand Your Ground' For Homicides

A disappointing political argument emerges from the courthouse tonight and follows a statement from mostly Democratic Party prosecutors in Missouri. 

Here's the word and a curious calculation that attempts to explain a complex problem by way of blaming gun rights . . . Check-it:

 Since Missouri expanded its self-defense law in 2016, Kansas City homicides hit a 20-year high and have stayed there for the past decade. Now, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson worries the trend will climb even higher.

“When people do not feel like they have a duty to retreat or they have a duty to protect the safety of others, more people lose their lives, and that’s just the harsh reality. That’s what the data shows,” Johnson said.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Prosecutors call for 'Stand Your Ground' reform as KC homicides hit 20-year high

Since Missouri expanded its self-defense law in 2016, Kansas City homicides hit a 20-year high and have stayed there for the past decade.