Originally posted by eighthobstruction
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I was reported here in the local Sodom & Gomorrah Gazette TWO YEARS AGO that such establishments would have to stop selling such items, or be shut down. A list of shops was made public after the paper sent investigators into the shops asking if they sold said items. -
Man, they got the JD Sport and the mobile phone store. I don't mind too much about those. A friend said they got the local CEX too. I hope not. I'll go by there tonight, check it's okay.
I guess mostly they're targeting chain stores 'cause of the stuff they got, rather than going for independent stores. I'm wondering what'll happen if they come further down the High Road, though, wonder if the Somali community'd defend their stores and area. I'd like to see a proper fightback. I don't buy excuses for this stuff.Comment
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If they walk out of a shop with 500 pairs of trainers and sell them cheaply to their mates, it is redistribution even if we don't like the methods.Your second sentence seems to contradict the first....I don't condone it in any way
If some low-life burgles me and nicks my stereo, I wouldn't call it redistribution. I'd call it theft.
One of the things I've found interesting about the reporting of this thuggery is that the colour of those involved has not been mentioned, despite the fact that it's as plain as the nose on my face that overwhelming majority are of a particular racial group.
But of course, one can't mention such facts these days.
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I didn't realize they were burgling people's homes.Originally posted by Mr Pee View PostYour second sentence seems to contradict the first....
If some low-life burgles me and nicks my stereo, I wouldn't call it redistribution. I'd call it theft.
One of the things I've found interesting about the reporting of this thuggery is that the colour of those involved has not been mentioned, despite the fact that it's as plain as the nose on my face that overwhelming majority are of a particular racial group.
But of course, one can't mention such facts these days.
Not sure what point you are trying to make about race, Mr Pee. Looking at the lunchtime news footage of the events it seemed to me that most of the hooligans were white kids. Some people will no doubt put this down to selective coverage...
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That's the lovely thing about the radio....bong chingComment
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...yep typical outsourcing of the cost of community initiatives onto everyone's insurance premiums ...According to the best estimates of astronomers there are at least one hundred billion galaxies in the observable universe.Comment
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Trouble now spread to Lewisham, not too far from where I live.Comment
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It was common knowledge that Hackney would be hit, shopkeepers were shutting up around 3.30pm, (so the Police should have been forewarned and out in strength), it's now spread to Clapham. I think earlier it was said Streatham would be targetted as well. As to the query raised above re colour, photos from Enfield show plenty of young (around 15 years old) white youths taking part although all the missile throwers seem to be masked and hooded. It's all so depressing.
Edit: Just watching scenes at Hackney. It's not a riot, it's not organised, it's groups of random teenages throwing tins and petrol bombs, setting fires, then moving away to another area. Completely mindless vandalism and civil disobedience, sort of like they're just having a laugh.Last edited by Guest; 08-08-11, 17:22.Comment
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I live in Hackney and it wasn't known by me.Originally posted by Anna View Post
In their lust for justice, the local youth has destroyed the betting shop on Mare Street. I'm told that Dalston shopping centre was wrecked yesterday. That's the place to go for justice if you've been oppressed. The shops.Comment
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I knew it was going to be Hackney as it was in The Telegraph this afternoon! Didn't you realise you lived there Vi, hope you stay safe and well away from trouble. Yes, betting shops have tills full of money of course that's why they've been a target. There seem to be disturbances in various parts of N & S London now and reports of all shops with roller shutters pulling them down, inc. supermarkets like Sainsburys. Of course, apart from anything else this really targets people trying to get home. Edit: Now it's Harrow. Harrow? That's posh isn't it?Originally posted by hackneyvi View PostComment
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It seems to have got noisier since I got home and I feel sorry for the young men who run the Costcutter on Dalston Lane.Originally posted by Anna View Post
Wherever there are people who fancy a few pairs of knock-off trainers, there may be trouble. It's not the end of the world but it's despicable.Comment
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Well according to messages #22 & #26 there's a predominance of white kids involved - is that what you meant Mr Pee? Not like you to avoid bigging up something like that!Originally posted by Mr Pee View PostYour second sentence seems to contradict the first....
If some low-life burgles me and nicks my stereo, I wouldn't call it redistribution. I'd call it theft.
One of the things I've found interesting about the reporting of this thuggery is that the colour of those involved has not been mentioned, despite the fact that it's as plain as the nose on my face that overwhelming majority are of a particular racial group.
But of course, one can't mention such facts these days.
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I just said I saw white kids in Enfield, but the majority seem to be black or asian but it's so difficult to tell with hoodies masking faces. I sincerely hope the bus set ablaze in Peckham didn't have any passengers aboard it. However, Boris is flying home to take charge!Originally posted by amateur51 View PostWell according to messages #22 & #26 there's a predominance of white kids involved - is that what you meant Mr Pee? Not like you to avoid bigging up something like that!Comment
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He's flying back tomorrowOriginally posted by Anna View Post
Scuse I if I misrepresented your meaning, Anna
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