Homemade heroes offer low-level law enforcement
It was an unusually warm night for January, and the sidewalks of East Village bustled with activity - people walking to the corner store, the homeless squatting in front of their tents, rock 'n' roll types smoking outside a tattoo shop. It was also the kind of night that might draw evildoers out of the shadows.
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If these types stop a crime from happening then it something that is working. But like the police I believe they are putting themselves out there to get hurt. There are ways to combat crime and being a good witness is the best way. I know I would not put on a mask and some dark clothing to make me stand out in a crowd. But in the same token if I can stop a crime from happening I will. I say let the criminal be the only masked people out there.