In theory, it makes sense that citizens of various cities and towns across the country would see themselves as part of a collective community, and would therefore want to keep that community safe.
Whether it's an organized neighborhood watch or full on vigilante justice, a lot of folks out there take it upon themselves to enforce the law.
This can get problematic, however, when personal biases and prejudices influence people's decisions, and thus end up having real consequences for those who haven't done anything wrong.
