London is currently in the midst of night-time rioting. Thankfully my place of work in North London hasn’t been too badly affected and I live outside the city so haven’t seen anything first-hand and hopefully won’t! Watching it on the news and reading it in the newspaper, it’s shocking to see so much chaos and destruction. And pretty scary too. It gave me goosebumps just hearing about it.
The riots started after the police killed a man in Tottenham and a peaceful protests got out of control. The violence has spread throughout London with opportunists and criminals taking advantage and destroying whole areas. Looting is a big part of the problem too. Everyone is calling for the army and water canons to be used as the police appear to be losing control.
Hopefully the streets will become peaceful again soon but the lasting effects could be severe as massive clean-up jobs are needed and the Olympics loom on the horizon.
Have you be affected by the riots? How do you feel about them?
Vix
xx
Lynn Rush
/ August 9, 2011This is so sad. My step mother his from Hastings. Her sister lives in London. This all just hurts my heart. I’m glad you’re not near it. Be safe, my friend!
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 9, 2011Thanks Lynn!
suzicate
/ August 9, 2011How scary for you. I heard about the riots but didn’t know it’s where you are. Be careful!
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 9, 2011Thank you, I will.
rebeccasretreat
/ August 9, 2011Luckily, I’m not near any of the affected areas. There were rumours that something had occured in Leeds, but they have only been minor incidents. Nothing on the scale compared to London, Birmingham, Bristol and Liverpool. I’m infuriated quite frankly, this violent behaviour has no excuse, and can not use the death of Mark Duggan as its excuse anymore. It’s appauling! I hope you, your friends and family are okay. I’ve literally just written a piece about it before I came to your site! Rebecca
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 9, 2011I agree, it’s all gone crazy! I hope it stays away from you!
tinkerbelle86
/ August 9, 2011god its scary. my colleague lives in Croydon and his friends home and business was destroyed last night. he lives over the shop. im disgusted that gang mentality means that people lose their accountability. its getting closer to us. they need to just send the army in and be done with it, especially as they have now run out of cells. stay safe chica xxx
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 9, 2011That’s horrible I hope he’s okay! I agree let’s hope it dies down soon!
Grey Goose, Dirty
/ August 9, 2011How scary Vix. It’s sad that some people feel it’s their right to destroy what isn’t theirs and that violence begets anything positive in the end.
Please take care of yourself.
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 9, 2011You’re so right! Thanks chick I will!
Lisa (Woman Wielding Words)
/ August 9, 2011I hope that all of you who are near this stay safe.
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 9, 2011Thanks Lisa.
Deborah the Closet Monster
/ August 9, 2011I haven’t been directly impacted by them, and I’m glad that you’re not greatly impacted by them. Also? Argh. :/
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 9, 2011Argh indeed!
jgavinallan
/ August 9, 2011This is so scary…I do not mean to repeat the obvious…but this is so horrible…
hope you are safe?
Jaye.
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 9, 2011I agree! Yes thank you!
nrhatch
/ August 9, 2011The line between conflict and chaos is narrow. Hope things get sorted out soon.
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 10, 2011For sure! Me too!
D...
/ August 9, 2011That is scary, but I think it tells you how frustrated people are. You know that cliche “tensions are high” I think that it applies here. And it just set the people off. Just last month a group of Fullerton Officers beat a homeless man who subsequently died. There was a group of people who witnessed it, as it was done in a very public way. The officers were supposed to be put on administrative leave but were just sent to other departments. It’s clear that they are killers and many people are outraged. And I just heard that the DA’s office cleared the officers. It’s really frustrating.
But in contrast I remember the LA riots, I was just a little girl and I remember going into my backyard and seeing the sky turn red. Everyone was outraged at the beating of Rodney King and how the jury had not found them guilty (it was a mistrial). It began with people in the streets saying “no justice no peace.” But lasted for six days people were out looting, killing, setting fires and assaulting. It wasn’t about justice anymore. The marines came in. It was a bloody mess. And Rodney King lived, so I wonder where is the riot for this poor homeless man, beaten so brutally by police, and who’s murder will not be accounted for. I don’t think the people of Orange County feel the need to riot, while the country is outraged they are more concerned with getting their botox done. I know that’s not everyone, but it’s a good percentage. Ugh….
Be safe, and I hope that it ends soon so the repair can begin.
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 10, 2011Good points. You did make me smile about the botox! As you say hopefully we can repair soon!
Nicole
/ August 10, 2011I heard about the riots…
Be safe!
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 10, 2011Thanks Nicole!
Megan
/ August 10, 2011So very glad to hear you are not being affected by these sad and scary events… You and Laura were the first I thought of upon hearing of the troubles that were occurring over there. The closest thing I can relate to such events were the riots that occurred in relation to the Rodney King incident… I was in no way, shape or form near them and was mortified at the sights and sounds on the news and articles I read in the paper. I pray that peace comes quickly! xoxo
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 10, 2011Aw thanks for thinking of us! D mentioned that riot too, I don’t remember it but sounds just as scary. Hopefully peace will come soon!
Vicki Tremper
/ August 10, 2011I am just really glad that you are safe. I have friends in London that I lost touch with a few years ago. I have no idea how to find out if they’re okay. Anyway, I hope this all ends soon.
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 10, 2011I hope they’re okay!
Julia (AKA Jules)
/ August 10, 2011urgh, the riots make me feel sick. Why would kids do this in this day and age? Kids these days are just after the latest labels, the latest phones just to be “in”. Where’s the respect gone?
I just hope this ends soon! I will be touching lightly on this on my blog in the next few days (not today though, am busy so a pre-prepared post will appear)! x
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 10, 2011I know it’s horrible. At least last night was more quiet!
Bonnie
/ August 10, 2011I’ve seen some news about this the past several days – I hope it clears up soon! Rioting never seems to have a positive ending.
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 10, 2011I don’t think any problems can be solved by it!
countingducks
/ August 11, 2011Yes. I’ve been writing about this. Sad and concerning in many ways
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 12, 2011For sure.
Tien
/ August 15, 2011Glad you’re alright Vix, take care!!
Vix @ LittleMissEverything
/ August 15, 2011Thank you hun!