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The Act Of Being A Vigilante

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In the recent event of the Texas church shooting, the gunman was stopped by two ordinary citizens. These two men chased down the gunman until he shot himself and crashed his vehicle. Without the help of these two citizens, the gunman may have gotten away and killed more people. These two heroes briefly took the role of being a vigilante; taking the law into their own hands in order to protect other citizens. Some argue that the act of being a vigilante can be an illegal act in itself. By idolizing comic book heroes, the audience has a strong influence of justice related morals given to them. Although the act of being a vigilante may be illegal, it is necessary to help ensure the safety of all citizens.

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