Originally Posted by JamesM (Post 9437169)

Basically it's called cowardice. Because they know they have a crowd on their side they think they can get away with it and have the approval of other like minded peope. Even if it is wrong..........

Originally Posted by peas (Post 9437136)

That's not really what I'm saying.

I'm saying that people can get caught up in 'the madness of crowds' and do things that they otherwise wouldn't do.

Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat (Post 9437159)

For those of you on Facebook, take a look at the "Vancouver Riot Pics: Post Your Photos." page that has been set up.

Originally Posted by Kiwilass (Post 9437178)

I don't know anyone who wanted to go DT last night, me included. Most people I know were holed up at home.

Originally Posted by peas (Post 9437181)

I hope this works:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

What an idiot... :rofl:

Originally Posted by peas (Post 9437057)

Very likely.

I'm trying to put myself in their shoes; being is a frenzied crowd, under the influence of alcohol, knowing that an event like this occurred before and knowing people are likely anticipating a repeat of it, seeing others flip a cop car, being young and wild/stupid, living in a city where the cops have a bad reputation due to previous events... If I was 20 years younger and there, I would have probably been right in on some of it... no matter the outcome of the game.

Yeah, it's senseless and stupid... but it was probably a hell of a lot of fun and a great release for most of them involved. Obviously, not for the people injured, the property and businesses and the horsies but I suspect the majority of "the idiots" are probably otherwise decent people.

Originally Posted by peas (Post 9437181)

I hope this works:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

What an idiot... :rofl:

Originally Posted by el_richo (Post 9437180)

Oh i know what you're saying but those involved (physically, not passively) whether they instigate or go along with it for the fun, mob induced or not, are not decent people in my view.

The person who tried to stop some of the damage taking place and calm people down before having his head kicked in for his efforts was a decent person for his actions. A bit of a wally but decent nonetheless.

Most decent people, if not trying to help or become part of the audience, would walk away.

Originally Posted by peas (Post 9437057)

Very likely.

I'm trying to put myself in their shoes; being is a frenzied crowd, under the influence of alcohol, knowing that an event like this occurred before and knowing people are likely anticipating a repeat of it, seeing others flip a cop car, being young and wild/stupid, living in a city where the cops have a bad reputation due to previous events... If I was 20 years younger and there, I would have probably been right in on some of it... no matter the outcome of the game.

Yeah, it's senseless and stupid... but it was probably a hell of a lot of fun and a great release for most of them involved. Obviously, not for the people injured, the property and businesses and the horsies but I suspect the majority of "the idiots" are probably otherwise decent people.

Originally Posted by peas (Post 9437204)

Well, ok that's your view... given from high upon your horse. ;)

Originally Posted by Atlantic Xpat (Post 9437191)

Yes, clearly caught up in the madness......