http://news.yahoo.com/thousands-expe...081844148.html
"Emergency officials were constantly thwarted as they tried to restore calm. Firefighters trying to put out a blaze at a CVS store were hindered by someone who sliced holes in a hose connected to a fire hydrant, spraying water all over the street and nearby buildings."
Really? Even if you could somehow defend doing violence against police what the hell is up with this? Yeah lets get the police... by burning down a CVS and putting firefighters lives in danger.
"Too many people have spent generations building up this city for it to be destroyed by thugs, who in a very senseless way, are trying to tear down what so many have fought for, tearing down businesses, tearing down and destroying property, things that we know will impact our community for years," said Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, a lifelong resident of the city."
Here's an idea... shut them down. Police have far more firepower than the rioters. Use it.
""They don't want this movement nationally to be marred by violence," he said. "It makes no sense.""
Exactly... it doesn't make sense except thugs like chaos and they like the opportunity to steal. That's why it is happening, the death Mr. Gray is just an excuse.
"Later in the day, people began looting clothing and other items from stores at the mall, which became unprotected as police moved away from the area. About three dozen officers returned, trying to arrest looters but driving many away by firing pellet guns and rubber bullets."
Rubber bullets only stop people temporarily. And here is why the riots are going on. The desire of scum to get free stuff.
This isn't some third world cesspool. People should never have to fear riots in a first world country. This is pathetic honestly. Those that riot and loot probably have rap sheets a mile long anyway - respond with force, put them down hard and send an example. Have a grievance? Take it to the ballot box. Want to protest? Go ahead but it better be non-violent and not impede the flow of traffic and business.