The rioters are mostly cowards, I'd say
They're barely facing any resistance, and with their faces covered, they think they can get away with it. A good kicking is just what they need, might make them reconsider what they're doing.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 9 Aug 2011, 11:43, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

The problem here is
as soon as the police employ more heavy handed tactics, it will in some people eyes 'legitimise the rioters position, thus swaying opinion and potentially brining more people out onto the streets.

That is why they are standing off.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Tue 9 Aug 2011, 11:46, Reply)

I don't see how preserving people in salt water will help.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 9 Aug 2011, 11:53, Reply)

It'll certainly stop them rioting.

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 9 Aug 2011, 11:55, Reply)

It's not good, but unfortunately they're now stuck between a rock and a hard place
I'm of the opinion that tear gas, water cannons and rubber bullets would clear the majority of the rioters pretty damn quickly, run that alongside kettling from riot/armed police, and you could take the sting out of it quickly.

However, if they are too heavy handed, it can work against them, as you say.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 9 Aug 2011, 11:54, Reply)

there ain't no water cannons in the country

( Citizen Cavy Admires your passion for conformity, Tue 9 Aug 2011, 11:56, Reply)

What about Norn Iron?

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 9 Aug 2011, 12:02, Reply)

Charging them with armoured cars worked pretty well last night.
Expect to see more of that tonight.
( Kroney, Tue 9 Aug 2011, 11:57, Reply)

Sounds like Carmageddon!

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Tue 9 Aug 2011, 12:02, Reply)