DO you think it's wrong for people to take the law into their oen hands?

Answer 1

Of course it is wrong for one to take the law into their own hands. While the legal system is flawed, it is very necessary in today's society. We can not allow mob rule. Now I know the most common response is "what would you do if someone was to hurt your family?" The obvious answer is that I would want to take the law into my own hands, of course. That does not make it right. Intelligent decisions cannot be made under emotional circumstances. Although, I do believe in handling issues at the lowest level possible and if it's something simple that can be handled amongst adults, than that's the way it should be handled. For serious issues, the law must be handled by appropriate authorities.

Answer 2

Personally no, ethically yes. The concept is that if everyone took the law into their own hands it would be kaos. That being said in China they execute you the same say that you are found guilty. There is no evidence that says that it detours crime, mostly because crimes are generally committed by people on alcohol or drugs that don't care about the long term effect of the crime. China has the most efficient criminal justice system, yet they still have a billion people.

Answer 3

In some instances, no. Attack my family for one. I think it should be the right of a neighborhood to blow up a crack house if the police would not do anything about it. Catch someone in the act of trying to kidnap a child, take them down. It would be wrong in the eyes of the law but I think you might find a jury to get you off.

Answer 4

the agreement we (implicitly) have is that we exchange our right to punish wrongdoers to the government and receive their impartial administration of justice for our right.

one continuing issue with punishing wrongdoers yourself is the risk that you will punish too heavily because you are emotionally out of control. Should you do that, you have then committed a wrong the those who love and/or proptect the person you punished excessively have a reasonable and equal right to punish you, but not to excess.

differences of opinion in such matters lead to feuds and clan warfare -- which we're trying to prevent.

so, if you live within a society that has laws on the subject, you're given your rights to that society's government already. It follows that you only have such a right if you do not live in such a society and/or the law can accomplish nothing [because, for instance, the wrongdoer is a foreigner and his government refuses to extradict him for trial].

Answer 5

I would say that it is sometimes good and less troublesome for someone to resolve their issues (legal disputes) by themselves. But, it is against the law and I would think the best thing to do is, file your dispute with a court, and then try to mediate and that way you won't have to step into a court, and there in a way you resolved your legal dispute by yourself.

Answer 6

It's wrong because it's against the law, but I think there are situations where if someone did, I wouldn't convict them if I was on a jury.

Answer 7

Depends on the situation. If someone hurt my wife and kids, they will not be around to tell about it. If I have to I will follow that person to the ends of the earth. As far as other situations, come to Texas where we have concealed hand guns and are allowed to use them.

Answer 8

in certain cases I think it is alright. But there are cases where it shouldn't happen. And if someone does, it should be because they have solid proof. I know that there is a man who raped three boys and knowingly had HIV/AIDS and gave it to them. To me that's murder and he's only getting 25 years. To me, viglante justice is okay in that case and similar cases.

HOwever if someone steals something like a watch, then no.

Answer 9

The administration of justice must be within the jurisdiction of the courts rather than delegating it to individuals which might lead to anarchy.

Answer 10

careful now......the subject in question is vigilanty justice....

1..... you get an incredible reduction in crime
but
2....you also get crimes being commited in the name of justice.

if something is wrong just because it is against the "law" does that mean we should do it......what if it was agaist the law to e-mail like it is in China.....would you obey?