Vigilance and Vigilantism

Kyle Rittenhouse (R) reacts after he's found not guilty on all counts at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wis., in a still from video taken on Nov. 19, 2021. Pool via CBS, Reuters/Screenshot via NTD

Commentary

I’m thrilled at the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict. In fact, when it was read aloud in court, I felt a surge of emotion. Contrary to my normally stoical personality, I was even on the verge of tears.