Huge mistake? Rocks can kill or maim just as easily as a bullet.
Goliath found that out, didn't he.
Watch and see how this plays in the media. I repeat... huge mistake. This is exactly what they want.
The thing is....rocks, and other missles, can hide the REAL weapons.
If anyone has spent any time in N. Ireland, before the 08/94 "cease fire", they'd know that.
EEE, you are usually more sensible then this.
When was the last time you saw soldiers in war carrying a load of rocks?
The last time a rock did serious damage in a battle was David vs. Goliath.
Well, they (rocks) can potentially kill or maim, but let's not get carried away here. As easily as a bullet is a bit of stretch. If that were true, I'd save money and carry a pocket full of rocks instead of a gun.
The mistake was in not continuing to shoot.
When I see the riots in European countries, it just amazes me that they do not just shoot the rioters. You can not have people rioting and throwing things at police or private citizens. Just shoot them, the rioting and stone throwing will stop.
A civilization needs order or it is not civilized, it is a jungle as it is now.