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London Riots
« on: August 10, 2011, 03:35:00 AM »
Howdy All,

Are any of us on the forum being affected by the riots in London the last few days?  It is the first item on our news broadcasts at present, particularly after last night was apparently particularly nasty.  :'(  And it is spreading out of London as well now?  How accurate ARE our reports on the news, or are they exaggerating it for the sake of a story?

Either way, all the best to anyone of our members or readers who are being affected by this.  Some of the pics look awful.  Here's hoping something sorts out soon and peace returns. :-\

All the best.
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Re: London Riots
« Reply #1 on: August 10, 2011, 06:10:07 AM »
Well we're seeing pictures of terrible fires so I don't think the news stories are exaggerated much. Last night's news made me think of the London Blitz. It beggars belief that young people would do such stupid things while all they're achieving is the derstruction of their own communities. With electonic media now able to bring in so many outsiders at a moment's notice as well, the MOB truly takes over and rules, while common sence goes out the window. I feel for the general population who live in these areas and just want the violence to stop and to be able to get on with their lives again.
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Re: London Riots
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2011, 10:36:43 AM »
Quote from: Paul T on August 10, 2011, 03:35:00 AM
Howdy All,

Are any of us on the forum being affected by the riots in London the last few days?  It is the first item on our news broadcasts at present, particularly after last night was apparently particularly nasty.  :'(  And it is spreading out of London as well now?  How accurate ARE our reports on the news, or are they exaggerating it for the sake of a story?

Either way, all the best to anyone of our members or readers who are being affected by this.  Some of the pics look awful.  Here's hoping something sorts out soon and peace returns. :-\

All the best.

No Paul I don't think they are exaggerating. Its really terrible. I think we are all embarrassed how some people in our country are acting. I can only say that I am angry and to think three people have been killed trying to keep their property safe. I am not going to say anymore as it makes me angry. I am going away to my greenhouse where I am in my own little world.

Hope everyone is well.

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Re: London Riots
« Reply #3 on: August 10, 2011, 11:48:10 AM »
Sadly the problems seem to be spreading to other  cities as well in England. On the news last night it was said there was trouble in Wolverhampton..... but I'm pretty sure Diane C. wasn't out looting for new trainers.... ;)

Truly ghastly happenings... how someone hasn't been trapped in a flat above some of the burning shops I really don't know.
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Re: London Riots
« Reply #4 on: August 10, 2011, 11:54:06 AM »
Maggi,

On tonight's news they were talking about Wolverhampton and about 3 major places north or west of there as well.  Also how this is affecting perception of the leadup to the Olympics.  It all looks dreadful. :o
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Re: London Riots
« Reply #5 on: August 10, 2011, 12:36:52 PM »
This is worth reading, written by an intelligent and thoughtful journalist blogger: http://pennyred.blogspot.com/
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Re: London Riots
« Reply #6 on: August 10, 2011, 01:15:24 PM »
If this was the USA all the looters would be shot on the spot - I think. All the cops do is stand and watch

Why is the government not willing to bring in water canons with UV water or use rubber bullets
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Re: London Riots
« Reply #7 on: August 10, 2011, 01:23:40 PM »
Quote from: mark smyth on August 10, 2011, 01:15:24 PM
If this was the USA all the looters would be shot on the spot - I think. All the cops do is stand and watch

Why is the government not willing to bring in water canons with UV water or use rubber bullets

They are . Just heard on the news whilst having lunch they are going to do just that. They showed a clip of this young guy that had being beaten up and folks seemly trying to help him, but no someone was robbing him not helping him. What kind of low life would do that.

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Re: London Riots
« Reply #8 on: August 10, 2011, 07:04:46 PM »
But the qualification is they must have 24 hours notice to bring in the water, not sure about the plastic bullets though.  It doesn't take this mob 24 hours to decide to go somewhere else to create havoc so that is a waste of time by the sound of it.  Something big needs to be done.  Time to get really tough on these vandals and thieves.
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Re: London Riots
« Reply #9 on: August 10, 2011, 07:42:35 PM »
UK definition of poverty... not having the latest 32+ inch LCD TV.
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Re: London Riots
« Reply #10 on: August 10, 2011, 09:37:50 PM »
Meanwhile the banks, which created the crash which has contributed to the bad feeling, are making more money than ever by charging interest at inflated rates to countries that have had to borrow funds to keep functioning! >:(
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Re: London Riots
« Reply #11 on: August 10, 2011, 10:12:59 PM »
The UK riots and their possible effects on the Olympic Games, puts into proper perspective the anger felt here about the price for an All Black rugby jersey ($220 when it can be bought for half that online) and the damaging effect it will have on the Rugby World Cup and its sponsor Rebel Sports. Their management is arguing that they support rugby with a lot of money which they have to recoup through their rugby products. In other words, they expect the public to do the sponsoring, not the firm itself, at all. Creeps! Apparently Rebel Sports also caused an Online source to delete from their list of countries which can order the jersies, the New Zealand entry. I have sympathy with the 2000 people who have so far bought from one North Island source, and have blacked out the Adidas logo from their jersies.
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Re: London Riots
« Reply #12 on: August 10, 2011, 10:22:18 PM »
Quote from: GoodGrief on August 10, 2011, 07:42:35 PM
UK definition of poverty... not having the latest 32+ inch LCD TV.

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Re: London Riots
« Reply #13 on: August 10, 2011, 10:38:32 PM »
My daughter who works in Manchester said that some mothers were pelting the police while their children were looting.
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Re: London Riots
« Reply #14 on: August 10, 2011, 10:43:44 PM »
Quote from: annew on August 10, 2011, 10:38:32 PM
My daughter who works in Manchester said that some mothers were pelting the police while their children were looting.
Good grief... again! That makes Fagin sound like a social worker.  :-X
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