“beginning to fear that vigilantism is the only solution.”
Agreed.
"Refusing to dial 911, and watch people raped and murdered, while you wait for help, does not make you a vigilante."
Agree absolutely.
"Every damn time I hear someone say, “don’t take the law in your own hands”, as if it is an absolute, I’ve got to ask where they got that idea. It isn’t supposed to be an “American” philosophy."
Agreed. My philosophy is, where there is no law, you are the law. Always was, always will be.
My point was that the sheriff is the highest legitimate law enforcement person in town, is a civilian, is non-federal and is answerable to those who elect him. He needs the support and assistance of all good Citizens in times of crisis.
Like I said, Plan A. If that fails, well that's another plan.