Question 1: What do you think Black means when he says that much crime "involves the pursuit of justice?" Black states that much crime "involves the pursuit of justice?"
Question 2: Certain behaviors that are criminal in the U.S. may serve approved purposes in other cultures. What are some examples?
Question 3: Black states that in some cases, criminal acts may take on a "normative character."
Question 4: What does Black say about our ability to deter crimes which are perceived as acts of self-help?
Question 5: Under what circumstances are people most likely to engage in (criminal) self-help?