atticus Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Rioting and shops ablaze in Manchester city centre now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyofborg Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 It's a certain socio economic class in society that are largely behind the riots and why do you think that is? Â which socio-economic class? Â and why do you think they are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounce Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 And the people who work for these businesses deserve to lose their jobs when their workplace gets burned to the ground ? Â people who work for JD sports, T Mobile, Boots and other big chains wont lose their jobs they'll get paid holiday or temporary transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygardener Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 the riots are exactly what's needed and long may they continue perhaps then the real scum which are the elite political class at the top will think twice about making the poor suffer because the bankers and politicians screwed up and also because they're busy spending half the budget on burning other peoples countries down. still those torching and looting small business's are just as much scum as the elite political class because those small business owners are mostly poor people working hard to get out of poverty.  That has to be the single stupidest post on SF, ever.  Well done bounce, you've outdone even your previous posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneVision Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 so is that what happened in the 80s then? Magy had the gloves of and it just caused more anger and resentment. Â Tougher sentencing and not just a slap on the wrist, fine or community service. A harsher punishment to put the message across that crime does not pay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netnikki Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 if it escalates in manchester then anarchy has betraved this once beautiful land.Manchester has a very hardened criminal element.God help us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaFan Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Here's an idea:  How about an organisation rooted in every community in the UK that acts as a kind of social glue and fosters a real sense of community  One that brings people together who work or live together  One that helps people out who need it and encourages people to make a contribution  One that has in it people who are quite well educated (maybe self educated) who have some political principles and have thought about things, and can act as a brake on stupid and anti social behaviour  One that gives communities a coherent voice and can channel grievances into constructive processes  One that demands people take responsibility for themselves and their neighbours  That would help a lot to prevent the stupid, selfish violence we have seen, wouldn't it?  It's called a labour movement and it's been essentially defeated and got rid of in this country by the right wing. I hope you like your new world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bounce Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 which socio-economic class? and why do you think they are?  Ealing for example is a nice area most of the home owners are middle to upper class but there are some council estates near by which is where the rioters came from. Same with Clapham Junction and Camden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joiner andy Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 That has to be the single stupidest post on SF, ever. Well done bounce, you've outdone even your previous posts.  i thought it was a free thinking quote right/wrong? i dont know, but free thinking, get out of your bubble! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulgarian Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 people who work for JD sports, T Mobile, Boots and other big chains wont lose their jobs they'll get paid holiday or temporary transfer. Â And you know that how ? Â And for how long, 3 months, 6 months, until a new shop is built ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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