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Originally Posted by Damien
I don't think these people had any intention of making any point. I think some of them saw a chance to exploit the situation of some rioting to loot and act violently. Some otherwise law-abiding people probably got swept up with the crowd and took leave of their senses as well.
Everyone does this to an extent. Just as people wrongly presumed the Police where in the wrong there were many who had no sympathy for John Charles de Menezes being killed. First he was a terrorist, then he ran away from the police and jumped a barrier and more and more dubious information that sought to place the blame on him. So we shouldn't be surprised when people take assurances from the police with a pinch of salt. The vindication of the police shouldn't be accompanied by sarcasm as if the initial doubt was unwarranted.
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The uncertainty surrounding these events is inevitable and stems from totally unrealistic demands for instant and accurate information from the authorities by the media and sections of public alike. When this isn't forthcoming (and how can it be in such circumstances?) it's used as an excuse to justify all sorts of behaviour by some people who ought to know better and others who don't want to know better because bleating on about conspiracy after conspiracy and entirely innocent victims better suits their agenda.