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Batman and Robbing: A Case on Vigilante Justice

March 2, 2015
By Justin Lee BRONZE, Frisco, Texas
Justin Lee BRONZE, Frisco, Texas
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Many people agree with the opinion that vigilante justice is an alternative to regular justice, since most people fancy revenge or punishment of criminals, and feel that legal justice is flawed. It’s impossible for this to happen, since vigilante justice isn’t justice. Vigilante justice is fueled by the emotional aspects of hatred, revenge, and wrath, contrasted to the logical aspects of true justice. Vigilante groups like Anonymous are fueled by vengeance, which is risky behavior since an innocent person can be accused of working with the KKK or ISIS, for example. Their lives can be ruined or shattered. This is contrasted with true lawful justice, where the people who have a trial to determine if the person is truly a member of the KKK or ISIS. This margin of error is too wide, and many people have had their lives ruined after vigilante justice.


The author's comments:

Batman is a hero still, even though I denounce his actions.


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