On Tue, 19 Jul 2005 23:49:13 GMT, DYM > wrote:

>Bernard,
>
>First go look up the definition of vigilante.
>
>Yes, the kids acted in a criminal manner and should be punished for that.
>When the occupants beat and chased the kids they crossed the line and
>commited another crime. When you seek justice outside of the law you are
>a vigilante. That is the very definition of the word.

No. The law gives me the right to arrest someone who is threatening
me with bodily harm. The kids were doing so, and the driver was
simply attempting to hold them for the police.