Friday, June 13, 2008

Picture Discussion by Jing Ting

Source: http://www.glidemagazine.com/hiddentrack/apparently-not-enough-people-say-im-gonna-go-lishten-to-my-britney-shhpears-record/

This picture depicts a scene at a riot. From the photograph and various riot-related videos featured in the evening news, I assume that this picture was taken in the USA.

The man in denim is holding a Molotov cocktail and is getting ready to throw it at the riot control. Although I am not able to see their faces, I believe everyone in the picture is feeling either angry or scared. The rioters must have been very upset to do something so dangerous and unlawful. Still, no matter how upset they are, they shouldn't do something that could put innocent people in danger.

The remains of Molotov cocktails are scattered near where the riot control officers are. Quite obviously, those have been thrown at the officers by the rioters. Such dangers are the reason the riot control officers need protective clothing and riot shields. The rioters should consider the consequences before doing something so inconsiderate. The officers have families too. If the rioters or riot control officers get injured or even killed, their families would be devastated.

As if natural disasters like the recent Cyclone Nargis and the Sichuan Earthquake didn't cause enough damage! We don't need anymore cost incurring reparations to be done because people get upset with government polices or something like that. Everyone gets upset, they should learn how to deal with it. If everyone started a riot because they didn't like the way things are done we'd probably be living in bomb-proof homes by now. Instead of trying to injure each other, why not use the money wasted in starting, ending and repairing damage caused by riots to end world hunger or overcome recent price hikes? That will be more productive than throwing petrol in bottles at police who are going to arrest you.

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