just_words Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I suspect that a number of the small businesses which were destroyed in Tottenham may not re-open. Some of the larger retailers may think twice about re-opening in the area. Fewer amenities for the people who live there and fewer jobs, too. If (as has been suggested) the rioting and pillaging was carried out largely by outsiders, then they will be the ones guilty of spoiling the environment for the local residents. They won't be the ones who have to pay for the damage, however. If parts of London (or parts of other cities, for that matter) become too violent then those who can leave will leave. Shops and businesses will pull out and the local councils will have even less money to provide services for those who can't afford to get away. Isn't that also known as ghettoisation, the dealers and pimps will love it... Surely the Police need extra powers and to be less restrained by EU legislation (which is ignored by France and other countries anyway)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baz1 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Watched some pictures of the riot and looting that spread to Waltham Forest- right down to the Walthamstow high street- that's my boyhood town!! My friends store (next to the BHS in selbourne walk shopping mall) also got attacked- he owns the C- Exchange shop. Very sad to see all this- definately people are taking this as an opportunity to cause mayhem and steal what they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimba Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I suspect that a number of the small businesses which were destroyed in Tottenham may not re-open. They will be subsidized to do so, no rates for years ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_words Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 They will be subsidized to do so, no rates for years ect. Sorry to get cynical, but, shouldn't everywhere have some riots then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Tamudo Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Nick Clegg popped up to Tottenham today and his missis and kids went to pick him up after he'd been walkabout. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldZhlTc8k_E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoLies Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I don't believe its racist to say, that it is mainly Black people who are rioting again, but it does seem to be the case. Why is it that most most extreme violence seems to be committed by Black people in Black area's. It does seem to me, to be Black people who are responsibly for most of the Gun and and knife crime, or is it that news media only report Black gun and knife crime? So is it, a case of Black people committing more extreme violence than white people or is it our media who being deliberately being racist and reporting crime from only one specific group? i only wish i knew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrod Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I don't believe its racist to say, that it is mainly Black people who are rioting again, but it does seem to be the case. Why is it that most most extreme violence seems to be committed by Black people in Black area's. It does seem to me, to be Black people who are responsibly for most of the Gun and and knife crime, or is it that news media only report Black gun and knife crime? So is it, a case of Black people committing more extreme violence than white people or is it our media who being deliberately being racist and reporting crime from only one specific group? i only wish i knew. Unless you're aware of huge riots and looting perpetrated by white people, or groups of white gangs heavily into drugs and firearms that aren't being reported on, it's fairly safe to assume that the problem is one with black culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_words Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Unless you're aware of huge riots and looting perpetrated by white people, or groups of white gangs heavily into drugs and firearms that aren't being reported on, it's fairly safe to assume that the problem is one with black culture. The Anarchists in London earlier this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nagel Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Watched some pictures of the riot and looting that spread to Waltham Forest- right down to the Walthamstow high street- that's my boyhood town!! My friends store (next to the BHS in selbourne walk shopping mall) also got attacked- he owns the C- Exchange shop. Very sad to see all this- definately people are taking this as an opportunity to cause mayhem and steal what they can. Strange that Currys and PC World get looted whilst Oxfam shops are left alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxman Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Kicking off in Hackney now, watching it on BBC News24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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