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ProgressiveProfessor

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3. The social scientist have all sorts of theories about this

Reply to xchrom (Original post)

Sun Mar 4, 2012, 12:27 PM

Mar 2012

The haves (which includes anyone who owns a home or business) see riots as a bad thing. Those who are dispossessed or have no sense of social responsibility may see it as a good thing or opportunity for enrichment. Another counter argument is the availability of firearms. Some merchants stood their ground during the LA riots and shot at rioters. Their buildings often survived.

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