| As he explains, vigilantism could often be considered a socially conservative form of violence. |
| The underlying motives for vigilantism may be usefully channelled into lawful community policing or watch activities. |
| He says criminologists note the ease with which public hysteria can turn into vigilantism. |
| That is because changing the law would not only be an invitation to vigilantism but would run counter to the whole ethos of the common law tradition. |
| And people might think twice about Zimmerman-style vigilantism in the future, she said. |
| He plays the part of a sheriff who crosses the line from law enforcement to vigilantism. |
