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“It's time to question laws that senselessly expand the concept of self-defense and sow dangerous conflict in our neighborhoods. These laws try to fix something that was never broken. There has always been a legal defense for using deadly force if - and the 'if' is important - if no safe retreat is available. But we must examine laws that take this further by eliminating the common sense and age-old requirement that people who feel threatened have a duty to retreat, outside their home, if they can do so safely.”

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Eric Holder, born on January 21, 1951, is a prominent American lawyer and politician who served as the 82nd United States Attorney General from 2009 to 2015. Holder is known for his extensive legal career and his role in shaping significant policy decisions during his tenure as Attorney General. more

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