Alex K wrote > The throwing of bricks through windows and the > setting afire of buses is not the police's fault. > Agreed. > > The failure to act swiftly, and forcefully, to END > those events... Isn't that the police's fault? > Point for debate. It's not a point for debate. The police are doing their best to control what is in effect mob rule across London with limited numbers and resources. They are brave people, risking their lives on the streets trying to deal with these rioters and so deserve our full support.