London riots

[Sneer]

BBC News - London riots: Looting and violence continues

What an absolute joke. These riots began a couple of months ago with protests against the rise in tuition fees, and they've just continued since with increasing violence.

The original impetus for this activity was completely baseless in the first place, and now these groups are seemingly just rioting for the sake of it. The police shooting of a man (who was actually carrying a gun) has been identified by many as a reason, whilst others say it's a reaction to government policies or the work of anarchist groups.

Regardless, it is pathetic. This mindless violence is tarnishing London's image, with the Olympic games just a year away. It has cultivated a sense of fear in those living within the city, and continues to cause major inconvenience for those just trying to go about their day.

This isn't fucking Paris '68, these people do not know how good they have it in this country when compared to some of the nations in Africa and the Middle East. Absolutely moronic.