They riot to cover the looting.
Riots can give Zer0 an excuse to declare Martial Law.
Probably keep ML through the Fall, cancel elections, etc.
Ok, tin foil hat.
Hmmm looting. I wouldn’t want to be the clerk on duty at the 7-11 where T. Martin bought his skittles.
In today's world, a tin foil hat just won't cut it. For real protection, you need a Faraday cage.