Violence could have been avoided....

In view of yesterday's blog, I would like to continue today on stating that violence surrounding the protests
in London could have been avoided. Apparently, at least a month ago, facebook groups were set up by anarchists discussing the need to use violence at the SU protests. If you consider the power of facebook as a tool of communication, it is clear that such information was probably known to many people including those in the Police force, MI5 and the like. So, my question is, why were the police officers not better equipped or prepared to face the violent protestors yesterday? Why did they act passive? Does it make sense that the police force have to make such a (I dare say) lame excuse (the whole G20 summit issue) for not having done anything to limit the actions of the violent protestors? Of course not. Even if the protestors were just 'kids' they are young adults and understand completely the risks that come with public protests. A young adult benefiting from various rights such as ; the right to vote and the right to freedom of speach bears responsibilities as well.

I am of the opinion that the police should have acknowledged their mistake stating they should have been more proactive and perhaps, been more organised tackling the incident.  After all, I would imagine this is a matter of national security and MI5 or CID should at least be monitoring all facebook forums for any potential unrest, right? I the matter was not taken as seriously as it shold have been...

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http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Student-Protest-Violence-Discussed-On-Internet-Ahead-Of-London-Riots-Sky-News-Discovers/Article/201011215800468?lpos=UK_News_Carousel_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15800468_Student_Protest_Violence_Discussed_On_Internet_Ahead_Of_London_Riots%2C_Sky_News_Discovers