1.   Aguirre believes the guerrillas began the effort in a desperate attempt to keep pace with the paramilitaries, the vigilante forces that attack the rebels and their civilian supporters.

2.   But he has failed to curb the power of a range of vigilante forces.

3.   It suggests a vigilante force that is more attuned to running a police outfit and operation in gung-ho fashion than to adhering to the rule of law.

4.   The Hawks were formed with PLO backing two years ago as a vigilante force to rid the city of drug dealers.

5.   The paramilitaries arose as a vigilante force to defend landowners against guerrilla kidnappings and extortion.

6.   The settlers say they will set up a vigilante force to patrol Jewish quarters if the army pulls out.

7.   Settlers leaders urged that Sharon be put in charge of the vigilante force.