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Rioting idiots

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15 August, 2011

The UK riots have brought out the stupid in a lot of people.

2011 Riots looter shows off

People who would never normally steal things took the opportunity to grab some free stuff. I put that down to heat of the moment. It’s the fools who went out to cop a load of stuff only to post pictures of themselves on Facebook. What the heck is that about?




2011 riots

I’m thinking these kids are trying to prove a point to other kids but all they have done is bring the police to their doors a bit quicker. Well done. Think about that while you rot for a spell in prison.

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