[donna]

I still wonder if a mega-donor had a list of buildings he wanted burned to the ground for future development.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Interesting question.

[grania]

I still wonder if a mega-donor had a list of building he wanted burned to the ground for future development.

How else does letting the rioters loot a liquor store, streaming online for the whole world to see, make any sense? That could've been stopped from the helicopter overhead.

Another aspect is that Baltimore has actually done a wonderful job refurbishing and redefining itself for tourists. I'm wondering if someone wants to buy up all those improved properties at reduced prices. It doesn't look like the chaos affected them.

[Grampa Dave]

Good ?.

That brings up my favorite ? In situations like this.

cui bono

Who benefited due to the unstopped riots?

[Grampa Dave]

Good ?.

That brings up my favorite ? In situations like this.

cui bono

Who benefited due to the unstopped riots?

[Nervous Tick]

>> I still wonder if a mega-donor had a list of buildings he wanted burned to the ground for future development.

And I thought *I* was cynical. :-)

[Carriage Hill]