Originally Posted by
wsteve55
Without agreeing one way,or the other....isn't/wasn't "stop and search" a reaction to complaints from society,in general,about the increase in crime rates? It's implementation might well have been over the top,in some situations,but surely many,intended it to be that way,even if it was only passively?
I know what you mean Steve, maybe it could have been a reaction to complaints at that time - - I'm not totally defending anyone of either side here, but I do remember well that during the 1970s and early 80s many ordinary and innocent people were somewhat harrassed due to the colour of their skin. I knew a few people who felt rather hounded at times. I think there was a resentment bubbling under the surface for a long time, and it took a catalyst for it to blow. It wasnt just the one event that was always refered to which 'caused' the riots in the 80s, it was a culmination of a few things that had been happening over the years.
Of course, I don't condone any form of rioting, I don't hold no truck with mindless thugs, and I can also sympathise with the difficult job that police have, but I did see some things that went on during those decades.
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However, I can't speak for the cause of these latest riots.
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