For the fans of vigilantism..

[Rubberduk 10]

Main Entry: vig·i·lan·te

Pronunciation: \ˌvi-jə-ˈlan-tē\

Function: noun

Etymology: Spanish, watchman, guard, from vigilante vigilant, from Latin vigilant-, vigilans

Date: 1856

: a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate); broadly : a self-appointed doer of justice

 

re·venge (r-vnj)

tr.v. re·venged, re·veng·ing, re·veng·es

1. To inflict punishment in return for (injury or insult).

2. To seek or take vengeance for (oneself or another person); avenge.

n.

1. The act of taking vengeance for injuries or wrongs; retaliation.

2. Something done in vengeance; a retaliatory measure.

3. A desire for revenge; spite or vindictiveness.

4. An opportunity to retaliate, as by a return sports match after a defeat.

[Linesman 10]

Main Entry: vig·i·lan·te

Pronunciation: \ˌvi-jə-ˈlan-tē\

Function: noun

Etymology: Spanish, watchman, guard, from vigilante vigilant, from Latin vigilant-, vigilans

Date: 1856

: a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate); broadly : a self-appointed doer of justice

As I said your version and the opening story has very little if at all anything to do with being a vigilante.

The example that you've used is actualy in line with Rubberduk's reply; pure revenge that's all or at best retaliation.

 

You would hardly fit the gonks you shown into your vigilante quote as shown below

 

a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate);

Edited October 2, 2009 by Linesman

[tonyp5467 10]

Lee Mayfield, he is a big lad, not surprised he demolished Brian and his son

 

i was thinking the same when i read the story in the star

[boyfriday 21]

re·venge (r-vnj)

tr.v. re·venged, re·veng·ing, re·veng·es

1. To inflict punishment in return for (injury or insult).

2. To seek or take vengeance for (oneself or another person); avenge.

n.

1. The act of taking vengeance for injuries or wrongs; retaliation.

2. Something done in vengeance; a retaliatory measure.

3. A desire for revenge; spite or vindictiveness.

4. An opportunity to retaliate, as by a return sports match after a defeat.

 

I understand your point, but the 'revenge' was in response to an alleged criminal offence, which if a complaint had been made, would have been dealt with by the criminal justice system, so in that respect, the Buttery's were self appointed doers of justice, as per the definition I posted.

[NorthernStar 11]

I understand your point, but the 'revenge' was in response to an alleged criminal offence, which if a complaint had been made, would have been dealt with by the criminal justice system, so in that respect, the Buttery's were self appointed doers of justice, as per the definition I posted.

 

I believe the criminal justice system often lacks the ability or inclination to deal with many crimes that have been reported. I have personal experience of this and I'm also aware of other cases where crimes are dealt with by the official departments in a very inadequate and dis-satisfactory way.

 

It would be nice if the system worked but frankly it doesn't work, and though I think vigilantism is not the ideal way of going about things I'm all too often left with the belief that it is all thats left for many victims of crime.

[Inmivan 10]

Very funny but not vigilantism. As the officer in charge said, tit for tat. I just hope ordinary members of the public weren't put out by these morons and their stupidity.

[IanG 10]

Thats never been vigilantism bf mate just a couple of ill prepered alcholic retards messing with someone they realy should'nt have, hence the end result.

[xenia 11]

I agree with tit for tat. But why do i always get tat?

[Numpty123 10]

Morons, but it wasn't vigilantism, it was just tit for tat feuding. Or tat for tat if you're Xenia. Vigilantism is a 'bad thing' but sometimes these days unfortunatley it's the only option some people have.

 

If you don't want vigilantism then campaign for a more effective police force and a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

[mister"t" 10]

there are ways and means of residents sorting out a local problem , without ever involving the police

 

That is the only thing you have posted in 30 odd thousand post's that has some truth in it

[MR BENN 10]

That is the only thing you have posted in 30 odd thousand post's that has some truth in it

 

its lovely having a police officer as a friend who can find things out for you without it being made offical . IE address`s ,names etc

Edited October 3, 2009 by MR BENN

[Peppermint10 10]

its lovely having a police officer as a close friend who can find things out for you without it being made offical . IE address`s ,names etc

 

sometimes police powers dont allow them to go far enough ,and a more personal touch is needed .

 

oh god!!!!!!!!