You are correct. Those applauding vigilantism, or increasing violence, are very short-sighted.
Prosperous societies depend on a justice system the majority view as reasonably fair.
Without it, a general lack of trust.
Without trust, economic failure.
The whole notion of consensual government is that we surrender some God-given rights to the government in exchange for them administering justice through, policing, prosecution, and judicial powers.
However, as society falls apart and justice no longer exists, people WILL take back their rights and exercise justice themselves. This is not the situation that is best, nor one that I want my family to deal with. Nonetheless, it is undeniably happening in places like Chicago and all along the southern border.
Thank you, Polyanna!
The trust was lost with the failure of the justice system, not with the onset of vigilantism.
Yes, its the descent into mafias, blackmail and economic chaos. Thats why third world economies can never get a headstart, there is no order or predictably, therefore investing capitol doesn’t make sense.
Very sad seeing one more sign of our countries descent into rubble.
Issue is a Honest justice system needs a populace with morals.
Which the USA lacks.