You start protecting the community but who is paying you, your rent, or your food? You have to start charging and now you’re another tax. Tensions rise. And yes this would impact drug trafficking which is usually lethal. Note, junkies are relatively safe, dont get between their drugs or stare and you are good.

Trying to do good is difficult because by definition, the only good thing you can do is retain the status quo. Any change will have negative repercursions.

A good goal quickly deteriorates when the power structure forces you to deal with the devil. And where does he reside?