Bruce, labeling my questions as "nice philosophy" is one way of side stepping answering serious questions.

One answer to your question about what do you do if elected officials in a community aren't upholding the laws, or aren't upholding it fairly: throw the bums out by electing other officials. If the laws are unjust, change the laws.

Yes, I know this is easier said than done, but I'm very leery of vigalentes, with good cause as I assume that you would agree.