Bandits and Outlaws

Now here is a subject which, though I enjoy films featuring such, I actually deplore. I believe that to ensure the safety of the populace, laws are essential to govern us and prevent us harming one another. Of course, its not perfect, but it sort of works. To take oneself beyond those laws is wrong because the natural reaction to such is to do whatever the hell you like, including indulging in the darker side of our psyche. Why are people such as Ned Kelly and Billy the Kid still idolised today? thoughts anyone?