Originally posted by Terry Leatherwood:
If Superman can decide that someone is guilty all by himself, then execute a sentence upon that someone - even if that someone is not physically harmed - he becomes a vigilante. I don't see that this action is defensible on any level.
"In fact, virtually any superhero can be considered a
vigilante if he or she is not acting under the direct authority of a law enforcement agency or other government body."
Clark has to make a choice. I noted the "rules of engagement" had changed. Clark gets to pick between three bad choices.
- Leave town to prevent Luthor killing someone in his tests of Superman
- Accept the risk that Luthor will kill someone
- Prevent Luthor from killing someone by ignoring US Law
In the series Clark defies Luthor and indeed people do die.
OJ Simpson got away with murder because, at the time, he could afford a really good lawyer. Luthor is rich. Let's face it in the series the only reason Luthor didn't get off was he decided to kill himself.
In the series we see Superman / Clark Kent ignore many laws again and again.
We hear a great hue and cry against the death plenty in the USA yet the US Government sends people to kill people all the time. People who have never been given a trial, or charged with any crime. We call it war.
Terry you are right likely many would never trust Superman, on the other hand many never did.
As for the rule of law, when was the last time you exceed the speed limit or made an illegal turn?
Not the same thing you say? Really?
