Resolved: The Actions of the Vigilante Known as Batman are Justified

To preface this debate let me ask that we keep the limits of the round within the world created by director Christopher Nolan, for the comic books have to many different interpretations have conflicting plot lines at time. Some comic books would be argued over if they are cannon and I'd rather avoid this. Also, this is my first debate on this website, so please be understanding. I'm an LD debater so I'm going to follow LD guidelines, at least for case construction. If you don't know LD however feel free to enter the debate still. Rules shouldn't keep us from arguing. Enough chit-chat, let us debate! "Because he's the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll hunt him because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A dark knight." It because I agree with these words of Lt. James Gordon that I affirm today's resolution, Resolved: The Actions of the Vigilante Known as Batman are Justified. The only true value that can be upheld in today's round is Human Dignity. Human dignity is an important value because it makes sure people are being treated appropriately. The value of human dignity is achieved when a person is treated as a human being and not something less, with respect to their human rights. The only proper standard for Human Dignity is justice. Justice is most commonly defined as giving each their due. Human Dignity attempts to do just that. By giving each their due, we see we receive human dignity. Each are due certain standards, and those who wrong them deserve repercussions. The philosopher, Ayn Rand discussed justice is part of one's self interest. People act in a manner that will protect their rights. If they see injustice occurring they will act in order to see justice happen. She states seeking justice is matter of pride because we strive for making our character the highest possible. Contention 1: Vigilantes Occur During Government Inaction Out of Necessity Whenever the government fails to act, vigilantes always emerge. Due to our quest for justice and human dignity we strive to have law and order. It's entirely our rational self interest pushing us to enforce the law. They emerge out of necessity. Citizens cannot be forced to live within anarchy and be expected to do nothing. It makes human dignity impossible. Former Harvard Professor and Philosopher, Robert Nozick discussed what would happen in anarchy. He stated that when people are being forced to protect their rights they will always flock towards a group that can provide protection. It could be a private organization or government but people protect their human dignity through protection. In situation where the government is not providing proper protection, something always emerges. Good or bad, people flock to protection. Protection provides justice, by protecting people's right. They protect what they are due. It protects human dignity. Contention 2: Pre-Batman Begins, Gotham is in Virtual Anarchy Anarchy is commonly defined similarly to "a state of lawlessness and disorder (usually resulting from a failure of government)" as it was in an essay released by Princeton University. When we exam the Gotham City judicial system, we see it ripe with corruptness. Organized Crime leader, Carmine Falcone boasts they he has bribed the judges to such a degree, that he could commit a murder in front of them and get off clean. That shows failure with the government. The judicial system also allows a large number of criminals to get off clean by letting so many plead insanity in trial. They are not instituting true justice, due to corruptness. Therefore, they are not protecting the victim's human dignity.They are completely ignoring as such serial killers as Victor Zsaz just go to Arkham Asylum. Which is also run by someone who is on Falcone's payroll, which accomplishes nothing. Contention 3: Batman is the Best Choice Gotham City Has Let's face facts, Batman isn't that bad. There is no debate that he's a good guy. He considers himself a tool by which to protect Gotham. He recognizes his flaws, but considers himself a necessity. He believes himself to be a necessary evil. The government has failed Gotham City in a way he will not. As already established Gotham City government is failing to provide protection so we can expect some (caped) crusader to emerge to fight for justice and protect human dignity. But what if the force, unlike Batman, uses that only as a facade to have personal gain. Someone could provide need protection to Gotham City, but exploit the citizens easily in the chaos. But luckily that isn't Batman. Batman solely acts to help and protect. He's the hero Gotham City deserves and needs. In conclusion we realize before Batman, Gotham City did not have human dignity and had no sense of justice. But Batman fills that void and protects the citizens when the government has failed, and for that he is vindicated.