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[Arsenal2022]

Yup. By 11 I knew not to go on the street, set fire to things, steal, beat people up, etc etc.

Even ignoring the fact I'm not a cunt and have morals, I knew that doing so would get me arrested. These people on the streets must know that they're not only risking arrest, but forceful action by the police.

They decided to do it anyway.

So if they get hit with a bat, bitten by a dog, shot by a rubber bullet... I have no sympathy. I take pleasure from it. They made the decision to act like an utter cunt, so you shall be treated like one.

If you were 11 and got shot, that would fuck you up for a LONG time. Far longer than the effect of these riots will have on the city and will cause you, along with the young people to hold a life long resentment of the police and the authorities. And you will be traumatised like hell. As much as the severe personal effects shooting can have - remember these are young kids, and shouldn't be maimed and damaged for the rest of their lives for a childhood indescretion, the community effect of opening fire could damage the relationship between the met and the people irreparably.

 

[SteveWD40]

00:38 9/8/2011: Camden Town, London

As looters and rioters smashed up shops, looted and fought with police in Camden Town, Philippa Morgan-Walker, 25 and her husband, Jonny Walker, 31, made tea for the police who were protecting their street. Some of the officers had been on duty for more than 30 hours.

That blondes cute...

Good on them, that's the sort of thing the media normally ignores.

 

[StuBurns]

I doesn't? I watched it the couple of days ago and didn't experience any issues...

Maybe they fixed it, it didn't for a long time.

 

[ChiTownBuffalo]

I think its worng to impress the cultural norms from one society to another, but, there is something to be said for a shame based culture at this point. And being able to smack punks around when they act up in public.

 

[SolidusDave]

The joke's on him, Sunshine doesn't play right on PS3s.

PAL version still does AFAIK.

 

[Meus Renaissance]

Shit. At least 9 police vans zoomed past outside

 

[Bleepey]

Yup. By 11 I knew not to go on the street, set fire to things, steal, beat people up, etc etc.

Even ignoring the fact I'm not a cunt and have morals, I knew that doing so would get me arrested. These people on the streets must know that they're not only risking arrest, but forceful action by the police.

They decided to do it anyway.

So if they get hit with a bat, bitten by a dog, shot by a rubber bullet... I have no sympathy. I take pleasure from it. They made the decision to act like an utter cunt, so you shall be treated like one.

They need to get bent over and fucked by the long dick of the law.

 

[thelatestmodel]

It would make headlines all round the world.

Last time rubber bullets were used was in NI against the IRA, using it on kids and teenagers in London ahead of the Olympics? It more says you have a huge problem with your youth.

But we do have a problem with our youth. An absolutely epic problem. Everybody knew that already, and if they didn't, then last night demonstrated it beyond all doubt.

At some point, a line has to be drawn, and someone has to say enough is enough. You can't just let them keep doing it.

 

[Xun]

That blondes cute...

Good on them, that's the sort of thing the media normally ignores.

Was thinking the same thing.

 

[fabricated backlash]

That blondes cute...

Good on them, that's the sort of thing the media normally ignores.

I love how they use the riot shield as a tablet.

 

[marvelharvey]

00:38 9/8/2011: Camden Town, London

As looters and rioters smashed up shops, looted and fought with police in Camden Town, Philippa Morgan-Walker, 25 and her husband, Jonny Walker, 31, made tea for the police who were protecting their street. Some of the officers had been on duty for more than 30 hours.

Riot-shield tea-tray <3

 

[Pathetic Basement Virgin]

Did they at least burn down the police station?

Riots suck because they never target the people who did them wrong.

 

[Lakitu]

Anyone see the old man on Sky talking about anarchists?

Yeah. Buckingham Palace is next, oh no!

 

[Nuborn]

lol at the old guy on sky news, saying that the palace and westminster are targets for burning

 

[Meus Renaissance]

Public join in to help the clear up

 

[Psychotext]

Doesn't get much more British than the image above.

Lets all have a nice cup of tea. \o/

 

[Carl]

00:38 9/8/2011: Camden Town, London

As looters and rioters smashed up shops, looted and fought with police in Camden Town, Philippa Morgan-Walker, 25 and her husband, Jonny Walker, 31, made tea for the police who were protecting their street. Some of the officers had been on duty for more than 30 hours.

Heroes.

 

[Phandy]

Anyone see the old man on Sky talking about anarchists?

Yeah it sounded like he said something about wantin Buckingham Palace and Parliment burnt down next.
That was funny even if the rest of this is desperately saddening.

 

[Rocked]

 

[Jintor]

I'm hearing that rubber bullets are gonna be deployed tonight

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

If you were 11 and got shot, that would fuck you up for a LONG time. Far longer than the effect of these riots will have on the city and will cause you, along with the young people to hold a life long resentment of the police and the authorities. And you will be traumatised like hell. As much as the severe personal effects shooting can have - remember these are young kids, and shouldn't be maimed and damaged for the rest of their lives for a childhood indescretion, the community effect of opening fire could damage the relationship between the met and the people irreparably.

I'd be willing to bet that any kid who is on the street looting and burning buildings at age 11 is already a lost cause.

So, again, fuck them.

 

[SteveWD40]

lol at the old guy on sky news, saying that the palace and westminster are targets for burning

Good old Sky News.

 

[Dead Man]

I'd be willing to bet that any kid who is on the street looting and burning buildings at age 11 is already a lost cause.

So, again, fuck them.

Fuck them for being a lost cause? Bit harsh, no?

 

[Murkas]

I love how they use the riot shield as a tablet.

At least they're using it for something!

 

[SteveWD40]

I'm hearing that rubber bullets are gonna be deployed tonight

Hope so, along with Tear Gas.

The problem, as has been said, is that they are not in one large group.

 

[Meus Renaissance]

Idiot on Sky trying to say he saw 200 black youths. Reporter responds 'but they weren't all black'. He then replies 'yea, okay, I was the white one'

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Fuck them for being a lost cause? Bit harsh, no?

When they're ruining the lives of others?

Not at all. If it's a choice between some cretin eating a rubber bullet or a nice family losing their business, that kid can brace for impact.

 

[Arsenal2022]

I'd be willing to bet that any kid who is on the street looting and burning buildings at age 11 is already a lost cause.

So, again, fuck them.

I disagree there.

Example scenario: 11 year old simply follows what older kids from his estate are doing in an attempt to fit in and not be targeted himself.


And how does that make that child a lost cause?

 

[D4Danger]

I'm hearing that rubber bullets are gonna be deployed tonight

about fucking time

 

[Lkr]

Idiot on Sky trying to say he saw 200 black youths. Reporter responds 'but they weren't all black'. He then replies 'yea, okay, I was the white one'

lmao are they interviewing in person or is it a phone call?

 

[dc89]

Yeah he was like some rambling mad man.

 

[Casp0r]

woah, these people are trying to make me regain faith in humanity

Why have you lost it in the first place. It's obvious these riots are a vocal minority. The sheer outrage from media comments and this forum should show you that the majority are disgusted.

Your faith in the liberal 'no one should ever get hurt' police tactics should be completely destroyed.

There are many good people out there, however they are not been sufficiently protected because our government and our laws protect criminals more than victims.

 

[daviyoung]

Idiot on Sky trying to say he saw 200 black youths. Reporter responds 'but they weren't all black'. He then replies 'yea, okay, I was the white one'

That's funny.

 

[33-Hit-Combo]

If this keeps up, how will the looters eat? Loads of supermarkets have been hit, and I assume not for the food. They'll be out soon, surely deliveries won't be stocking them up either as they are not in the state to do business.

 

[Meus Renaissance]

lmao are they interviewing in person or is it a phone call?

Face to face

 

[SmokyDave]

But we do have a problem with our youth. An absolutely epic problem. Everybody knew that already, and if they didn't, then last night demonstrated it beyond all doubt.

At some point, a line has to be drawn, and someone has to say enough is enough. You can't just let them keep doing it.

You'd think so, wouldn't you. Prepare for a surprise as many, many people still don't get it.

Idiot on Sky trying to say he saw 200 black youths. Reporter responds 'but they weren't all black'. He then replies 'yea, okay, I was the white one'

Yeah, heard a guy on BBC yesterday saying 'we don't have those people around here'. BBC must be getting nervous.

 

[luckyarcher]

If you were 11 and got shot, that would fuck you up for a LONG time. Far longer than the effect of these riots will have on the city and will cause you, along with the young people to hold a life long resentment of the police and the authorities. And you will be traumatised like hell. As much as the severe personal effects shooting can have - remember these are young kids, and shouldn't be maimed and damaged for the rest of their lives for a childhood indescretion, the community effect of opening fire could damage the relationship between the met and the people irreparably.

Taking him to jail would, not busting a rubber cap in his ass.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

I disagree there.

Example scenario: 11 year old simply follows what older kids from his estate are doing in an attempt to fit in and not be targeted himself.


And how does that make that child a lost cause?

I'm not saying everyone out there is a total lost cause, but like I said in my last post, if it's a choice between some poor person losing their home/business or firing a few rubber bullets and hitting someone in the chaos, well, so be it.

A rubber bullet is probably the best lesson a person can be taught that crime doesn't pay.

 

[KennyLinder]

My friend in Birmingham has evacuated their work place today! They shut early yesteday and they've been told the word on the street rigtht now is that it's going to kick off again today. The Hi-Fi shop next door (with £1 million worth of stock) have emptied out and moved it to a secure location. Not good!

 

[Arjen]

The milk in it disturbes me more :O

My thought exactly.

 

[Casp0r]

And how does that make that child a lost cause?

Because the adults doing this are most definitely a lost cause, and guess who they're responsible for ... those kids.

Nothing short of some extreme boot camp is going to effectively change these kids lives for the good. They will be nothing but a burden on society for the rest of their lives. I can't see why anyone would miss them.

 

[MmmSkyscraper]

00:38 9/8/2011: Camden Town, London

As looters and rioters smashed up shops, looted and fought with police in Camden Town, Philippa Morgan-Walker, 25 and her husband, Jonny Walker, 31, made tea for the police who were protecting their street. Some of the officers had been on duty for more than 30 hours.

Fuck yeah, get the kettle on. Nothing stops us making a cuppa.

 

[Jintor]

Kind of interesting how a few weeks ago people were lauding social media for the "Arab Spring" and positive social change and now people are using social media to coordinate looting efforts.

Technology is what you make of it brah

 

[DECK'ARD]

But we do have a problem with our youth. An absolutely epic problem. Everybody knew that already, and if they didn't, then last night demonstrated it beyond all doubt.

At some point, a line has to be drawn, and someone has to say enough is enough. You can't just let them keep doing it.

Yeah, but it goes very deep and because of lots of things. That's a long term thing to fix, which successive Governments have failed at doing.

A line needs to be drawn, but shooting them up with rubber bullets stands as much chance of inflaming it all as it does of ending it.

The main problem with the last 3 nights has been a lack of numbers, a lack of trained riot police, areas left unpoliced for 1 or 2 hours at a time while looters did what they want. It fueled itself, with every media report on it advertising the fact.

 

[bbagwell]

I hope the looters get rubber bullets up their asses in prison. Stay away from Harlow!

 

[Lakitu]

People on Sky News still preaching the 'parents, contact your children' line. That didn't work yesterday, and it's not going to work today. Most of them are probably too busy drinking Smirnoff and counting the money they receive from benefits to give a shit.

 

[Raydeen]

Tired of hearing cutbacks on 'youth services'.

I've never been in a youth club in my life. When I was that age me and my friends went cycling all over London, explored, adventured, played football - not hanging around on street corners trying to menace people.

Blonde looks like Billy Piper - there's an idea, send in the Daleks!

 

[Opus Angelorum]

And how does that make that child a lost cause?

Because he and his parents should know better.

 

[Murkas]

My friend in Birmingham has evacuated their work place today! They shut early yesteday and they've been told the word on the street rigtht now is that it's going to kick off again today. The Hi-Fi shop next door (with £1 million worth of stock) have emptied out and moved it to a secure location. Not good!

Is all this from the city centre?

 

[FreeMufasa]

Hope they can end this by Thursday. Thats when i'm back off holiday leave.