Monday, 8 August 2011

London Etches a Burning Message



People watch, people scare. Police shadows quiver apprehensively.

The UK watches on as scenes of burning, looting and violence spreads outwards across South London - Hackney, Tottenham and now images of buildings blazing in Croyden and videos of youths and gangs vandalising shops as far as Birmingham too.

The domino effects of a single policeman's actions are spiralling further out of control before our very eyes. Three days into the riots many are disengaging from the stem of the issue - the now infamous 'stop and search' incident that took place on Friday in which reporters say an unarmed black man was shot and killed.

This specific incident has ignited most of Britain - the prejudice in many peoples hearts and certainly businesses and buildings alike.

As the powerful lay back and enjoy the show, the riots enrage more and the war between minorities and the state becomes apparent - the unemployed, the oppressed and the young angry.

As the public wait to see what happens next, many youths are asking: 'Cameron are you getting the message?'


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