Vigilantism is a common response to the failure of the justice system. When people feel like the justice system will serve them, and policing will protect them, they’re more inclined to let justice be served.
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stupidcasey@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Tell me the world doesn’t need vigilantes, do it.
GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca 3 weeks ago
thermal_shock@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
One day maybe, but right now we just need real consequences for these types of crimes. It was premeditated, not accidental by any means.
Dave@lemmy.nz 3 weeks ago
Can I argue that increasing punishment generally doesn’t decrease crime long term, only short term. The change we need is to address the root cause not to increase the size of the stick.
thermal_shock@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Sure, I agree to that. But right now, people that prey on weaker people need consequences, not slaps on their wrists and a promise they won’t do it again. You can’t “accidentally” rape someone. Lock em up
Dave@lemmy.nz 3 weeks ago
Stealing is quite a different crime from rape. If people are stealing, remove their need or desire to steal rather than locking them up and putting them in a position where everyone they know is a criminal. It’s a cycle that’s hard to break and we should be more careful about who we thoughtlessly throw in jail.