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londres la hostia

...and the anarchy is spreading like a virus... moving north. Weird world here, so much no longer hidden resentment and craziness.

northward

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updated Aug 11, 2011
edited by --Mariana--
posted by lagartijaverde
I thought the song was scotland burning not london burning : ) - popl, Aug 9, 2011

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That's so horrible...what is the world coming to?

I will be keeping London in my prayers...

To all SD members in London, stay safe please!

updated Aug 10, 2011
posted by SonrisaDelSol
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I know it doesn't mean an end to the violence, but here is one positive story among all the horror stories from the riots:

In one immigrant-laden part of London, hundreds of Indian Sikh men and Turkish men have taken to patrolling the streets of their neighborhoods, and standing arm in arm in front of shops to protect their communities from looters and vandals. So far I think they've been successful in limiting the destruction, at least in their area. God bless these men and to all of you in England, stay safe!

updated Aug 11, 2011
posted by bailarina95
And local people are out every day cleaning up too, the majority in all communities, and all ages are good people. - MaryMcc, Aug 10, 2011
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Here's an interesting quote attributed to Martin Luther King, I don't know if he actually said this, "A riot is the voice of the unheard" It does give pause for thought if you want to understand how the society fails

. This is something the politicians will not consider... unfortunately

Anarchy

updated Aug 11, 2011
edited by lagartijaverde
posted by lagartijaverde
Some are, but I'm afraid these riots are no longer made up of the people fighting for something. Now it's just the people who latched on who want to be violent. - bailarina95, Aug 9, 2011
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It seems that you and Wilber are concerned about the same topic and for very good reason!!!! I have not been keeping up on world news as much as I do at home, but did catch this story on an American channel.

The destruction to the city of London is so sad. Although I am not completely sure what all of the protests are about, I hope and pray that a more peaceful resolution can be sought, especially before anyone is seriously injured or worse. Also, I would hate to see anything of historical significance destroyed.

This is sooooo sad!!!!! long face blank stare downer shut eye

updated Aug 9, 2011
posted by Nicole-B
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Stay safe, mate. I wish you and your country all peace and security.

updated Aug 9, 2011
posted by SpanishPal
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Thanks for posting the links. This is a very dangerous and worrisome time for the UK.

updated Aug 11, 2011
posted by bandit51jd
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Otra perspectiva en El Pais

El Pais hoy

updated Aug 11, 2011
posted by lagartijaverde
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As Nicole says it has sadly spread southwards too link text

updated Aug 9, 2011
posted by MaryMcc
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updated Aug 9, 2011
posted by lagartijaverde