Bernhard Goetz
1947
5
Quotes
Biography
Bernhard Goetz gained notoriety for an incident in 1984 when he shot four young men in a New York City subway car after feeling threatened by them. This act sparked a national debate on vigilantism and self-defense. Known as the 'Subway Vigilante,' Goetz's actions divided public opinion and led to his trial and acquittal on serious charges.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I blame myself. I have to protect myself.
2
I was not thinking about these people as human beings.
3
I've become the strange symbol of a new urban fear. That's not a pleasant thing to be.
4
I think most New Yorkers feel like characters in a movie. Whether they play a lead role or not depends on whether they can afford to live in the neighborhood.
5
Am I sorry? Sure. But do I hold any regrets? Zero.