[ZX12R]

Their idea is that their attention spans are short and they will soon tire of rioting and looting.

They could be right, and they better darn well hope they are, because after what I've seen the last two days, that's the only thing they're willing to try. This is pure madness from both sides. I can't wait to tune in to BBC live later and watch the events tonight. Will it be worse or better, you think?

[muawiyah]

They already have scenes of violence from UK. It's spreading. Other cities. Other places in London.

The authorities have certainly taught the thugs that violence and looting pays big dividends.