Whether this shooting was a good idea or not, everybody needs to understand that extreme measures like these are the inevitable consequences of a severely neglected situation. After witnessing the disappointing results of nonviolent tactics, sooner or later somebody was going to lash out in a desperate attempt to control the situation.

There are plenty of other situations where carelessly allowing pressure to build up only results in worse outcomes. If the stench of an oven’s overcooked food does not get your attention, sooner or later the house will catch on fire. Why should we not apply the same understanding here?

I’ll be unsurprised if we see similar vigilante actions in the news later this year. This is the price that the ruling class must pay for leaving the lower classes with so few options.