1. History of Vigilantism
... trial and sentence would be carried out. The sentencing was built on a revengeful scale of repercussions. A Code of Hammurabi type of mentality was used. Death was a common sentencing. Sentence was carried out immediately. One example of a vigilance committee is in California in the late 1840's where the gold rush began. ... fight for American's freedom, as he saw the American Government as a big bully for the American people. Instead of confronting his thoughts politically or legally he swore revenge on those who died at Waco and made the bomb. These circumstances make this action comp...
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