In reply to Blizzard:
> (In reply to subalpine)
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> Is it too much to ask for a meaningful social commentary on the state of the nation.
I'm with you
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> The word thick was used, I thought it, didn't say it. Most people are struggling right now, the government is putting us all through more pain, yet I'm not out there having a paddy wack like this lot. I understand their frustration.
"the government is putting us all through more pain"? Are you serious? Let's be clear here, I didn't vote for the government we have, however, *anyone* who believes that some pain wasn't waaaay overdue is deluded. And. Get. This. The pain is down to our own creation. We have lived beyond our means for years. We appear to have brought up our kids to believe that the world owes them a living. The riots are an embodiment of our - my, your - failing as parents and adults, and our childrens' failing to do the hard work that brings rewards.
> 1) This all long over due
I cannot believe you think this. Are you truly implying that this is either inevitable or defensible?
> 2) What is the good is burning down Miss Selfridges? (What harm have they done to anyone? LOL)
I'm with you
> 3) What is stopping you from joining in? ( is that as daft as it sounds?)
To be honest, it doesn't take much to "stop me from joining in". I'm naive enough to think that "it's flagrantly wrong" is enough (and yes, I'm proud of my parents for teaching me that (parents, teaching, see where I'm at)). Beyond "It's wrong" I have to reach for "it's illegal" and, if you really push me "I quite like the shops not to be burned down". Enough for you???
Do you really think that there's so little between the general public and the rioters?
I so so so hope that you are wrong.
John