What's your take on the G-20 riots?

United States
April 1, 2009 6:58pm CST
You may have heard about the riots happening in central London today, about the G-20 meeting tomorrow. I'm interested to hear what people around the world think about this, and whether they agree or disagree with the rioters. For those of you in the UK, did this impact your regular day? I'm in the US, and even my daily routine was impacted by the riots, due to what I do for work. So, what do you think about the G-20 riots?
3 responses
@cripfemme (7698)
• United States
19 Apr 09
First off, I don't think that they are riots. More like a public protest framed by the powers that be as a riot to discredit the protesters. There may be some rioters in the bunch. But all in the whole they are mostly peaceful I'm sure. If I was in London now I would be among them and I can assure I am no rioter.
@dandit (132)
• Indonesia
2 Apr 09
In My opinion riots at the G-20 meeting is reasonable. Riots as an expression angry of many people because the economic crisis is going on. Many workers the sack from the company, while many companies experiencing financial difficulties. Meeting the leaders of countries that joined in the G-20 are expected to provide solutions to the economic crisis. But that often happens, G-20 conference does not give results as expected. However, it does not mean I agree with riots in London. If the disturbance is to cause damage can make the world economy worsened.
@rashmie (947)
• United Arab Emirates
2 Apr 09
The riots were unfortunate. Leaders of G20 are not there in London for celebrating any holidays..but they are there to discuss the most pressing problems of contemporary times. Their policies may be responsible for the mess, but it does not mean that don't allow them to mend their ways. The riot was started by the protesters, they initiated and the riot police responded aggresively. After the emergence of the recession there has been lots of protests by anti capitalists, however, this turns out to be a violent protest. These type of incidents should not happen, recessions are a part of capitalist economy. Capitalism provides the best source to enjoy the freedom. But who will teach these communists minded people. They are condemning the whole capitalism. However, it is fact that capitalism has not failed but it is some greedy capitalists who failed and their actions lead to a vicious cycle. This is the best chance for the protesters since almost all the leaders of G 20 countries were there. Sometimes, publicity matters.
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