The concept of self-defense today is different than what self-defense has historically meant. Discuss the differences between the two meanings and the reasons for the transformation
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Historically, self-defense meant protecting yourself and the members of your immediate family and, although some states still require this sort of special relationship, the trend is headed in the opposite direction as many states have extended the right to use force to defend anyone who needs immediate protection from attack. The defense of home is rooted deeply in the common law idea that "a man's home is his castle" and limited the use of deadly force to nighttime invasions or daytime robberies. Modern statutes limit the use of deadly force to defend occupied homes if it's reasonable to believe the intruders intend to commit violent crimes against the occupants. Deadly force is generally not allowed to protect other property, but nondeadly force can be used to protect our "stuff.".
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