Hearing, according to reports, those taking pictures and video are being beaten and evidence being destroyed by these thugs. The riots are being organized on facebook, twitter, and other communication methods according to other reports. First shut down their communications, if any military available, send in the military and surround them, next crack their heads.
I agree, somewhat. However, if you shut down the communications that would put decent people at a disadvantage. Imagine being in the middle of that and trying to call for help. With all the fires going on I would imagine there will be a death toll. May not ever hear of it though. Just like you’ll never hear any mention of the details of the thugs that are involved. Are they cranky Christians? Angry Amish? Jaded Jews? Pissed off Protestants?
I’m betting on something else.
But it soon became clear that BBM [Blackberry Messenger] was by far the most popular means for rioters to communicate. BlackBerry devices, cheaper and more widespread than iOS or Android smartphones, are owned by more than a third of British teens, according to a recent study. BBM — an instant message service for BlackBerry owners — is free, instantly available, one-to-many, and the authorities can’t immediately trace it. BBM users must exchange PIN numbers, which keeps their conversations private.I wonder if the Brits give free cell phones to welfare types like we do?The Guardian got its hands on BBM messages directing rioters — blasts that are shocking in their specificity. “Everyone in edmonton enfield wood green everywhere in north link up at enfield town station at 4 o clock sharp!” reads one. Another directs looters to Oxford Circus in the heart of London: “SHOPS are gonna get smashed up so come get some (free stuff!!!)”