High Noon

I thought that during the movie High Noon that the people were really unwilling to help Kane out and protect THEIR own town. I found some of the arguments to why the people wouldn't help rather weak, however a couple of them seemed legitimate. No matter what I would have helped Kane. After all he did and what he is still doing I would have volunteered no matter what. If I would have been the only one then so be it. Strategy almost always beats numbers. During the church scene, some good excuses were brought up though. I thought the issue of who is going to watch out for my family was a good one. That one however was brought up by Herb at the sheriffs office. Then there was the combination of the new marshal would be in town tomorrow and the fact that Miller can't undo all the progress the town has made in one night seemed pretty compelling. The rest of the excuses were minor and weak. Like is he even on the train? And why do we pay for law enforcement if we have to help? These petty justifications are worthless and would make me ashamed to be in the same town as them. They have an obligation to help in my opinion and I would stand there with Kane no matter what. Til the END!!!