Something I have always had a view on: being a vigilante. I don't know how it is in other countries, but sometimes it is bad enough in the state where I live that you want to take the law into your own hands from time to time. Some would say that we are too civilized for such behavior and that we should let the justice system run its course. Do you understand though that there are too many outside influences to the justice system?
Bribery, personal relationships, public portrayal, etc. can easily influence the outcome of a trial. Now, I am not saying the entire justice system is bad.
Let me just use an example:
Drunk driver gets into a car accident with you. Your entire family was with you. You and your wife weren't seriously injured. On the other hand, your daughter is paralyzed for life and she is only 7 years old.
You did nothing wrong. The drunk just happened to run a red light. The justice system only gives him 2 years in prison and 4 on parole. Would you consider that justified? Your daughter would never walk again. Never run, never swim, the list is endless. But, your court system that your taxes go to, says that your daughter is only worth the drunk getting 2 years in prison.
Now, I'm not saying kill the guy. But what if you decided to go back and maybe break his legs?
Would that be justified? or just vengeful rage?
And you can't tell me that that example isn't real. I personally know someone right now who was the drunk driver and put a woman in the hospital with severe life changing spinal injuries. He did this while intoxicated, unlicensed, and uninsured(which is illegal in this state). He only got 2.5 years and 5 years on parole. I wouldn't want him to get hurt as he is a friend, but with my beliefs, I couldn't exactly turn him into a victim if someone did to him what he did.
It's not about being heartless. There was a time when a thief would lose his hand if he stole.
I don't know. I am pretty much wondering if you guys think that in certain circumstances that vigilantism is justified.