Let's get one thing straight here. The man who was killed by police on Thursday - the police must have had a just cause to act the way they did, for example, if the man pulled a gun on them. To be honest, with terrorism such a massive issue in today's society, if you pull a stunt like that then expect the repercussions to be severe. This man was also known in the area as a criminal and therefore, I cannot lie and say it was a massive loss to society.
What was a massive loss to society was people's ability to act rationally. I genuinely believe that half the rioters do not fully comprehend the situation and are basically wishing to let off a bit of steam and have fun. Fun including injuring police officers and civilians, destroying businesses and homes and looting. This riot is the result of years of bad government, not just this one. There is no discipline for younger people nowadays, some parents do not give a shit where their children are or what they are doing and therefore, these youths are brought up to believe that they can do anything they want. Then you've got the criminal justice system, which let's face it, needs some toughening up. You cannot judge a book by a cover, this is true but something must be done, three years in prison is not going to deter people from acting in a criminal manner.
With these riots spreading to Liverpool and Birmingham it seems that the natural solution would be to impose martial law on these cities and get the army in to deal with it. I emphasise with the police and their cautious approach (in the riots in the eighties, a policeman was hacked to death by a mob) but they need to stand aside and let the people with the right resources and training to deal with it and just put order back in place.
To the people who have lost their homes, businesses and livelihoods tonight, I offer my deep regret and despair at what the UK has become.
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