Watch this will get a lot of support from misguided FReepers. The good will towards vigilantes is usually short lived. By their nature, vigilantes rarely take much care to truly ascertain the guilt of their victims, and act on mere accusation alone. The end result is usually tragic.
By the Grace of God, I was born in America, and I am truly thankful for that.
I could not begin to imagine being a Mexican living in Mexico having to deal with whats going on over there. I can barley handle this administration and what's going on here!
I certainly wouldn't mind if the "moderates" in Afghanistan and Iraq start taking care of their terrorists and taking back their streets.
Is the alternative any less tragic?
Widespread vigilantism is the last deep breath before anarchy. In fact, it’s one of the warning signs of an impending anarchic state.
It most likely is organized crime that is financing and encouraging these groups. But think about that: drug dealers, brothel owners, and extortionists want a less crime ridden society. How bad does it have to be when that is the truth.
Law enforcement is a joke in Mexico. If you are Police and aren’t on a criminal’s payroll, you are starving. They simply don’t pay enough to make a living. The Army is just as bad in some areas where the officers rent out men and heavy equipment for drug families who are at war with each other.
Social order has completely collapsed in Mexico, and people there are desperate for a normal life. Two bit punks will be caught in this crossfire and killed. Not that I feel sorry for the criminals, but the nation of Mexico is about to unravel.
How about some examples of the "usual" tragedy.
If the "authorities" cannot....or will not, protect the citizens(which is their main job BTW)......who do you propose to do the job?...
By their nature, vigilantes rarely take much care to truly ascertain the guilt of their victims, and act on mere accusation alone.
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True. And, while I only skimmed the piece, I didn’t see that they are going after the big problem, the drug gangs.