Riots in the cities
#1
Riots in the cities
Will this affect your plans to move back or holiday in the UK?
I am absolutely disgusted at these latest episodes, it is shameful and makes this country look so bad to the eyes of the rest of the world. They should round up the little sh**s and send them to boot camp to learn some respect, discipline and decency.
They kicked off in Manchester last night and the Chief Constable was just interviewed and like he rightly said there was no excuse, nothing to spark it off in any way it is just mindless vandalism and looting.
I am absolutely disgusted at these latest episodes, it is shameful and makes this country look so bad to the eyes of the rest of the world. They should round up the little sh**s and send them to boot camp to learn some respect, discipline and decency.
They kicked off in Manchester last night and the Chief Constable was just interviewed and like he rightly said there was no excuse, nothing to spark it off in any way it is just mindless vandalism and looting.
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Re: Riots in the cities
It has made absolutely no difference to our plans to move back, I wasn't influenced by the Cronulla riots and I'm not bothered by these either.
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Re: Riots in the cities
Exactly, it directly affects those people close by but farther away we watch and say 'oh how awful it all is' but really it could be on Mars. I'm not saying people outside of the area don't care just that it has less impact.
#5
Re: Riots in the cities
Will this affect your plans to move back or holiday in the UK?
I am absolutely disgusted at these latest episodes, it is shameful and makes this country look so bad to the eyes of the rest of the world. They should round up the little sh**s and send them to boot camp to learn some respect, discipline and decency.
They kicked off in Manchester last night and the Chief Constable was just interviewed and like he rightly said there was no excuse, nothing to spark it off in any way it is just mindless vandalism and looting.
I am absolutely disgusted at these latest episodes, it is shameful and makes this country look so bad to the eyes of the rest of the world. They should round up the little sh**s and send them to boot camp to learn some respect, discipline and decency.
They kicked off in Manchester last night and the Chief Constable was just interviewed and like he rightly said there was no excuse, nothing to spark it off in any way it is just mindless vandalism and looting.
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Re: Riots in the cities
I'm afraid that isn't restricted to the UK regardless of what some would love to believe. I have 5 friends in the Police force and the stories I hear defy belief.
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Re: Riots in the cities
In my case it will make no difference in my plans to visit the UK and eventually move there or at least spend much more time there in retirement. It certainly makes you think a lot harder about where to live, which part of town to look for houses in etc. Whether there are riots or not, there are some people you really don't want for neighbors!
#8
Re: Riots in the cities
It makes no difference to my plans. Been here, done this before.
I don't think the police reaction is just about political correctness though. I think it's also the smart calculation that violence only ever begets violence. It might feel good to hose these guys with a water cannon or let off tear gas, but would that help or hurt in the longer term?
The police strategy of calmly rounding everyone up the next morning might be far more effective, if less emotionally satisfying to the rest of us. For example, in Manchester apparently many of the people out on the streets were known criminals. How long do you think it'll take the police to haul them in today?
I don't think the police reaction is just about political correctness though. I think it's also the smart calculation that violence only ever begets violence. It might feel good to hose these guys with a water cannon or let off tear gas, but would that help or hurt in the longer term?
The police strategy of calmly rounding everyone up the next morning might be far more effective, if less emotionally satisfying to the rest of us. For example, in Manchester apparently many of the people out on the streets were known criminals. How long do you think it'll take the police to haul them in today?
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Re: Riots in the cities
Football hooliganism revisited... without the football.
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Re: Riots in the cities
It makes no difference to my plans. Been here, done this before.
I don't think the police reaction is just about political correctness though. I think it's also the smart calculation that violence only ever begets violence. It might feel good to hose these guys with a water cannon or let off tear gas, but would that help or hurt in the longer term?
The police strategy of calmly rounding everyone up the next morning might be far more effective, if less emotionally satisfying to the rest of us. For example, in Manchester apparently many of the people out on the streets were known criminals. How long do you think it'll take the police to haul them in today?
I don't think the police reaction is just about political correctness though. I think it's also the smart calculation that violence only ever begets violence. It might feel good to hose these guys with a water cannon or let off tear gas, but would that help or hurt in the longer term?
The police strategy of calmly rounding everyone up the next morning might be far more effective, if less emotionally satisfying to the rest of us. For example, in Manchester apparently many of the people out on the streets were known criminals. How long do you think it'll take the police to haul them in today?
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Re: Riots in the cities
It doesn't change my plans to move back. It does make me rethink which areas i might live in. But i could stay here in suburban America forever and be safe but bored to death. I think I'll take my chances in England. Perhaps I'm being naive in that I believe next time the police will be more prepared and forceful. The repercussions of this in terms of our reputation will be enormous and the government will be eager to avoid another situation like this.
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Re: Riots in the cities
Will this affect your plans to move back or holiday in the UK?
I am absolutely disgusted at these latest episodes, it is shameful and makes this country look so bad to the eyes of the rest of the world. They should round up the little sh**s and send them to boot camp to learn some respect, discipline and decency.
They kicked off in Manchester last night and the Chief Constable was just interviewed and like he rightly said there was no excuse, nothing to spark it off in any way it is just mindless vandalism and looting.
I am absolutely disgusted at these latest episodes, it is shameful and makes this country look so bad to the eyes of the rest of the world. They should round up the little sh**s and send them to boot camp to learn some respect, discipline and decency.
They kicked off in Manchester last night and the Chief Constable was just interviewed and like he rightly said there was no excuse, nothing to spark it off in any way it is just mindless vandalism and looting.
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Re: Riots in the cities
It doesn't change my plans to move back. It does make me rethink which areas i might live in. But i could stay here in suburban America forever and be safe but bored to death. I think I'll take my chances in England. Perhaps I'm being naive in that I believe next time the police will be more prepared and forceful. The repercussions of this in terms of our reputation will be enormous and the government will be eager to avoid another situation like this.
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Re: Riots in the cities
im more worried about the possible 2nd financial collapse than any riots..i was looking at going home from chrimbo onwards..now im in wait and see mode..may look at moving east to Ontario instead
#15
Re: Riots in the cities
Watched the report on North West tonight.....this might be the kick up the backside the "chav's" have needed for years, its good to see the general public backlash against these low life's, what made me feel confident about the future is that all the volunteers both young and old who came out and helped/cleaned/mended etc and voiced their active dislike of these criminals, the public have had enough of these "easy riders" lets hope this is a fresh start.