The riots in London and elsewhere in England are said to be the inevitable outcome of years of bad policy, the widening of the gap between rich and poor, the failure of the work and welfare system and the inability of government to handle the 'youth question' whatever that may be and the power of social media. OK, all of these and all the other theories and observations may have some elements of truth to them but I don't accept the glorification of causes when, fundamentally the problem is disaffected youth caused by the erosion of social and moral values and the wanton desire to break, steal and harm as a form of entertainment.
Svengali-type manipulators may well be taking advantage of the situation to further their own ends but deep down, the little scrotes who are burning and pillaging are doing so out of greed, boredom and lack of respect and responsibility. I guess that their parents don't give a toss but their grandparents and great grandparents would be mortified at how their country is turning out.
When will New Zealand reach this nadir I wonder?
London calling to the faraway towns
Now that war is declared-and battle come down
London calling to the underworld
Come out of the cupboard, all you boys and girls
London calling, now don't look at us
All that phoney Beatlemania has bitten the dust
London calling, see we ain't got no swing
'Cept for the ring of that truncheon thing
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I recall learning how to play a certain tune on the recorder when aged about 6 years at primary school. Still remember it and the words; 'Londons burning, Londons burning, Call the engines, Call the engines, Fire Fire, Fire Fire, Call the engines, Call the engines, Londons burning, Londons burning.
"the erosion of social and moral values"
Are the two discrete?
Yes, social values and moral values can be separate. One is driven by laws and conventions the other by ethics and conscience.
A morality derived from ethics?
I'm reading a book (yes, AC, I can read) that says morals are a scientific thing.
I've still got a lot of reading to do, but it's a good book.
Let me guess - Mein Kampf?
"(yes, AC, I can read) "
And can finally spell i see - you normally type 'AG'
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