Man arrested in 13-year-old’s rape at Queens park after being spotted, beat up by community, police say
When I read the news about the man arrested in the 13-year-old’s rape at Queens park, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of emotions. On one hand, the swift action taken by the community to identify and apprehend the perpetrator is commendable. The fact that they were able to spot him and deliver some form of justice before the police arrived speaks volumes about the power of united communities. However, on the other hand, the idea of vigilante justice raises some concerns for me.
The brutal beating that the man received at the hands of the community is undeniably motivated by a sense of anger and a desire for retribution.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker