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“A half century ago Herbert Wechsler could justify the legal right of deadly force self-defense in terms of the "universal judgment that there is no social interest in preserving the lives of the aggressors at the cost of those of their victims." That is not a universal judgment today.”

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Don Kates
Don Kates

Don Kates was a renowned criminologist known for his research on gun control, law, and social issues. His work has had a profound impact on public policy and legal practice. more

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