Source: Students For Liberty
by Oscar Gill-Lewis
“By protecting those who cannot defend themselves from formidable forces — such as a mind-controlled Justice League — Batman fulfils his duty as a vigilante. His commitment to justice is not self-serving; it reflects a deep sense of responsibility to safeguard humanity from potential abuses of power, including the very heroes he stands alongside. In Anarchy, State and Utopia, author Robert Nozick explores the distinction between moral and immoral actions, as well as permissible and impermissible ones. The critical distinguishing factor he identifies is whether an action is motivated by a moral purpose rather than merely a desired outcome.” (01/20/25)
https://studentsforliberty.org/blog/when-is-vigilantism-justified/