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Governor Names Rev. Holmes to Stand Your Ground Taskforce

April 30th, 2012 by Mike Vasilinda

On Tuesday, a 19-member committee will begin its review of Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law. The review was ordered after a neighborhood watch volunteer shot and killed an unarmed 17 year old. As Mike Vasilinda tells us, the panels co-chairman says data and testimony will determine the future of the controversial law.

When Governor Rick Scott named a panel to review the Stand Your Ground law, standing next to him was the panel’s vice chairman, Rev. RB Holmes.

The Reverend is not a stranger to controversy.

“I try to be honest and fair and try to judge folks based on who they are, and don’t come in with hidden agendas,” Holmes said.

The Reverends day job is Pastoring to one of Florida’s largest black churches.

He’s expanded his ministry to include an assisted living facility, a radio station, and more.

“You just cannot try to prepare folks to get to heaven, and not deal with the hell folks are undergoing down here,” Holmes said.

Within days of FAMU Drum Major Robert Champion’s death, Holmes had organized a national conversation on hazing at black universities.

“Hazing is a part of this culture,” Holmes said. “And we must now work hard to eradicate it.”

When it comes to Stand Your Ground, Holmes says the evidence will lead where it leads.

“If the data says that this law has been misapplied, and if through our public hearings the citizens of Florida begin to speak out and say do something about this law, then, my good friend, then our conscience ought to guide us,” he said.

Holmes said the task force will be thorough and not to expect a recommendation until early next year.

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