She says: “I am 29 years old and probably belong to the last generation of people who respect and fear authority.”
The broadcaster asks her to elaborate.
“Just observe the situation. Most of the youths that were breaking and looting are fearless. They don’t care. They know nothing will happen. No punishment.”
The conversation is one of the many ongoing public dialogues this week. Since riots began last Friday after the shooting of a young black man (Mark Duggan) in Tottenham north London, every day has been a thrill of discussions.
Leaders rushed from overseas holidays , police were recalled from their off duties, media pundits and almost every one has had something to say including the very youths who have been leading the “ burning and looting” ( to paraphrase a Bob Marley song).
Mark Duggan, the 29 year old's death sparked the riots...
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