2007-03-14 22:38:54 · 12 answers · asked by altered ego 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No. It is a temptation to think that as individuals we could band together with others to try to improve our neighbourhoods when there is either only a limited ,or none at all, police presence.There are ways that possibly we could make a difference. What about trying to start up some kind of youth activity to try to influence the young tearaways away from mischief or vandalism. The local police community advisors can usually assist and help in this area. But to actually go out on the streets to apprehend potential miscreants would create more problems than it solved. You realise that if you arrest or detain someone against their will that it is a criminal offence and it is you and not the person you arrested who would end up in court.
2007-03-14 22:52:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd like to say 'yes' but morally they can't be justified. Taking the law into one's own hands is not an acceptable way forward. Regrettably, because of PC, this country has too few police on the beat, a sadly ineffective Court sentencing system and, more so, a will to tackle the problems where vigilantes might be persuaded to form a group.
2007-03-14 23:10:25 · answer #2 · answered by michael w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I am opposed on general principle to the death penalty, because our courts make mistakes, I recognize that the same jury that convicts an innocent man may free a guilty one. No humanly devised system is perfect.
So, though the state should not execute convicted felons in case evidence may arise to reverse a miscarriage of justice, the citizen has a right to take corrective action in case of a countervailing miscarriage.
In short, if someone hurt my son and got away with it, I would kill him and face the consequences. Vigilante justice is better than none.
It would be up to the jury to decide whether I should be condoned. That is what jury nullification is all about.
2007-03-14 22:55:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not agree with vigilantes however something has to be done.I moved off an estate were we where tortured we stood up to the thugs.I would do it again why should teenager run riot.Not all teenager the majority are alright its the mindless yobs & the police have no powers.
2007-03-14 22:46:15 · answer #4 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My personal feelings are yes. But the law will never agree.
If someone murdered my loved ones then i am afraid to admit that i would take the law into my own hands even if it meant jail.
I would be quite prepared to do time to get rid of some scumbag that hurt or murdered any of my family.
2007-03-14 22:53:45 · answer #5 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From a moral standpoint, yes, if the legitimate police force has become too corrupt/useless to safeguard the community. Doubt that it would stand up in court though.
2007-03-14 22:44:09 · answer #6 · answered by krak 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if the justice system did their job properly then there would be no need for vigilantes
2007-03-14 22:43:48 · answer #7 · answered by aleta_uk_0 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No.
But I'm sure it's hard to justify stabbing someone in the back when they are fighting for you in some way.
2007-03-14 22:57:28 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you think war is all about. You did something to use. Now we have to get even and get back at you.
2007-03-14 22:47:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. what we need is a Criminal Justicec system that is fit for purpose
2007-03-14 22:46:57 · answer #10 · answered by Paul O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋