Bandits and outlaws have existed for a very long time and may also be known as ,crooks, gangsters, gunslingers, or desperado's. A bandit can be defined as ' a member of a gang of armed robbers' - this means someone that takes something of an individual which is not theirs to take and a outlaw can be defined as 'a fugitive from the law'- This means a person who does not follow the law and goes against it.http://http//www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/outlaw?view=uk and http://http//www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/bandit?view=uk.
When thinking of a person who has been termed a bandit or outlaw I automatically think of Robin Hood. Robin Hood can be seen as a bandit and outlaw because he stole from the rich and gave to the poor.However, he is often portrayed as a hero to society (in movies and television programmes) because he stole to help people.
I do not think all bandits and outlaws are bad. I think that Robins Hood behaviour is immoral in the sense that you should not take something that is not your, however, he was taking off the rich to give to the poor, this has got to be a good thing right? I think it is because back then individuals really struggled and Robin Hood basically helped them to survive. I do not condemn that behaviour but I feel because of his action , even though they were an act of bad behaviour, actually make him a hero- in my opinion at least. What do you think?http://http//www.boldoutlaw.com/robbeg/robbeg1.html
Jesse James also springs to mind.He was an American outlaw who robbed banks and he committed a number of these offences. It was said that he robbed to give to the poor just like Robin Hood.http://http//www.suite101.com/article.cfm/old_west/24809. Again I do not condemn the behavior and do not think it is by any means a good thing to do however, considering the era which Jesse James committed the offence times were obviously difficult. If it is not for your own consumption then I think it is okay- well sort of ! I mean it is wrong but it can be also viewed as a good thing helping people right?
Bonnie and Clyde were also a famous couple for being a bandit and outlaw they met in Texas and were suspects in a number of 'killings, robbery's, and state kidnaps and were later convicted. Bonnie and Clyde to me are bad individuals and I think it was good that they were punished because they killed numerous people. I think this is wrong and basically just for money. I do not see how a person can kill it is wrong. They both may have became addicted to the crimes they committed and kept doing them or maybe they just thought they had no other option- whatever the reason it was wrong what they did.What do you think?
Overall, Bandits and Outlaws is a tricky subject to discuss and I think everyone will have a difference in opinions.I personally think there can be good and bad types of bandits and outlaws . I do however feel the behaviour they exhibit it is immorally wrong and should not be committed full stop. However, I also can see why for example Robin Hood committed these offences- to help people survive. I think this is a good thing. What do you all think?
When thinking of a person who has been termed a bandit or outlaw I automatically think of Robin Hood. Robin Hood can be seen as a bandit and outlaw because he stole from the rich and gave to the poor.However, he is often portrayed as a hero to society (in movies and television programmes) because he stole to help people.
I do not think all bandits and outlaws are bad. I think that Robins Hood behaviour is immoral in the sense that you should not take something that is not your, however, he was taking off the rich to give to the poor, this has got to be a good thing right? I think it is because back then individuals really struggled and Robin Hood basically helped them to survive. I do not condemn that behaviour but I feel because of his action , even though they were an act of bad behaviour, actually make him a hero- in my opinion at least. What do you think?http://http//www.boldoutlaw.com/robbeg/robbeg1.html
Jesse James also springs to mind.He was an American outlaw who robbed banks and he committed a number of these offences. It was said that he robbed to give to the poor just like Robin Hood.http://http//www.suite101.com/article.cfm/old_west/24809. Again I do not condemn the behavior and do not think it is by any means a good thing to do however, considering the era which Jesse James committed the offence times were obviously difficult. If it is not for your own consumption then I think it is okay- well sort of ! I mean it is wrong but it can be also viewed as a good thing helping people right?
Bonnie and Clyde were also a famous couple for being a bandit and outlaw they met in Texas and were suspects in a number of 'killings, robbery's, and state kidnaps and were later convicted. Bonnie and Clyde to me are bad individuals and I think it was good that they were punished because they killed numerous people. I think this is wrong and basically just for money. I do not see how a person can kill it is wrong. They both may have became addicted to the crimes they committed and kept doing them or maybe they just thought they had no other option- whatever the reason it was wrong what they did.What do you think?
Overall, Bandits and Outlaws is a tricky subject to discuss and I think everyone will have a difference in opinions.I personally think there can be good and bad types of bandits and outlaws . I do however feel the behaviour they exhibit it is immorally wrong and should not be committed full stop. However, I also can see why for example Robin Hood committed these offences- to help people survive. I think this is a good thing. What do you all think?
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