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  • Because America was not under attack so we were not willing to fire bomb them all to death like we did to a great degree to Japan and Germany … REAL Americans and Christians do not kill masses of people unless it is in selfdefense

    Think Progress » Breaking: Terrorist Zarqawi Killed in Iraq Air Strikes 2006

  • “The Klingons would attack in the name of selfdefense which is their right, but to start a war that may involve us all, is not,” Desan said coolly.

    Doors Into Chaos Robert Greenberger 2001

  • Zoabi's critics said the tape undermines her claim that there was no violent resistance aboard the ship, and that any injuries to IDF personnel were due to "selfdefense" by the passengers, who were "helpless" against the boarding party.

    JPost.com - Front Page 2010

  • Luckily for myself and the local moose population, Ive only had to shooting selfdefense once, years and years ago.

    Fly Fishing with Mr. 2009

  • Luckily for myself and the local moose population, Ive only had to shooting selfdefense once, years and years ago.

    Fly Fishing with Mr. 2009

  • People think a man should not hit a woman back in selfdefense because hes generally stronger than her and can cause more damage.

    Forgiving Chris Brown - The Lede Blog - NYTimes.com 2009

  • Serb leaders saw the secular Muslim-led government that came to power in Bosnia in 1991 as an Islamic threat requiring strong selfdefense.

    The Ghosts Of Serbia 2008

  • I think this is another case of selfdefense- Baily/ Oba style.

    Joy Rolland ARRESTED After Trying To Kill Her Baby Daddy Nathaniel Livingston 2006

  • Our position is a simple case of police selfdefense.

    Enemy Within Robert K. Tanenbaum 2002

  • Our position is a simple case of police selfdefense.

    Enemy Within Robert K. Tanenbaum 2002

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