US System of Government
Our current system of self-government, as imperfect as it is, is the product of centuries of struggle and social evolution. Yes, it still needs improvement, but compared to other systems (such as rule by a military despot or a single, unelected party) it is vastly superior–if for no other reason than that it is answerable to the people at the ballot box. We the people have chosen to be governed as we are. And we have clearly chosen to use government as an instrument for the common good, whether by protecting the environment, building roads and highways, ensuring that children do not go hungry, ensuring safe air travel, and so on. There will always be debate about how much government should do. But in a democracy, government represents the collective will of the people. It is not some alien force “out there.” It is us.
Vigilantism
Individuals do not have the right to take the law into their own hands, even if they feel their cause is justified. This is why we have police departments, the FBI, the Justice department, Interpol, and so on. If someone wants to help law enforcement by offering up their technical skills, that’s fine. But vigilante justice is no justice.