Speaking with a friend in London yesterday, we were discussing the recent rioting. One of the more positive aspects which she was inspired by, was the response of the major part of the local folks to the destruction and chaos around them.
Her son lives in Hackney which was left in a right old mess, yet by 10.30 the following morning, the local residents had been out in force, shoulder to shoulder, clearing up their home turf. It brought together people of all persuasions..socially, religiously and racially ...who together just were not going to put up with the destruction around them.
It's sad and worrying that so few can cause so very much violence, but heartening that a much greater number of people feel so strongly against such degenerative behaviour and pull together to do whatever they can to counter it.
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