The UK is experiencing chaos, as rioters and looters transform what was once a civilised country into a nightmare.
As the rest of the world observes via television, unruly individuals are tarnishing a reputation built over many years. Traits such as good sportsmanship, “play up and play the game,” and the stiff upper lip are now viewed by those across the Channel as a significant deception. The UK is dominated by thugs and criminals.
‘The politicians are responsible’, ‘It’s the parents’ fault’, ‘Poverty and hard times’, ‘Cutbacks’, ‘Rising food prices’, ‘Increased electricity and gas prices’.
‘High-rise apartment buildings’, ‘Deteriorating suburbs’, ‘Insufficient police presence’.
We have been offered a plethora of excuses for the dreadful riots that have transpired. All of these are nonsense.
The true cause of these thieves and robbers successfully committing rioting, looting, and even murder, is simply because the nation has lost its sense of civility.
COULD it transpire here? The answer is affirmative if we too neglect to uphold the essential fabric of our society.
Mateship, trusting one’s neighbours, assisting friends—these are vital. A belief in the charity and goodness ingrained in the Australian lifestyle.
Indeed, we could become another country plagued by terror and ruled by thugs…But as long as we cling to our Christian values, this is unlikely. Our society embraces individuals from diverse countries and beliefs, living harmoniously with our neighbours. However, if we permit prejudices to taint our treatment of others…the outcome might mirror that of the UK. Relying on the law to harshly punish criminals and impose lengthy prison sentences is not the solution. Our lifestyle does not permit individuals to firebomb homes, rob stores, and murder citizens.
We are the people…we determine the standards of living in Australia…Should there be a time when our cities succumb to thugs and yobs, let’s not make excuses…it will ultimately be our responsibility.
WE OWN THE STREETS…we raise our children to respect the laws of the land. In the UK, it is the citizens who must reclaim their cities, not politicians, judges, or police officers. Why should two or three hundred thugs in London instill fear in eight million people? It’s time to confront these youths who have overstepped the bounds of acceptable behavior.
WILL it occur here…Never.
by TOG
