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Protests, Riots and Civil Unrest
Protests are often held as peaceful demonstrations. However, during times of civil unrest, a small spark can set off a violent riot. Protests have happened all over the world, and are sometimes history-changing events.
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What could be done to prevent the Cronulla riots from happening again?
Encouraging greater tolerance will always calm difficult situations sparked by bigotry.
I receive emails which promote bigotry and wonder why people who send this divisive material then complain about their targets, people of different races and religions, or even people who drive different models of motor vehicle, becoming angry with those they perceive as denigrating them simply because of their cultural differences.
We're all just people, all human beings, and the better we promote that concept the less trouble we'll have happening in our communities. Strangely, those who promote racist abuse and hatred also eat at our wonderfully diverse restaurants, frequently run by immigrants or their descendants. I wonder how the promoters of discord would get on without their weeknight pizzas, their Friday night curries, their Saturday night Thai food, their lunchtime sushi? It'd make you laugh if only it was funny.
Next time you hear a racist remark, or get a racist email, respond with a sensible and tolerant response pointing out you don't enjoy receiving such material and dislike the idea people you know might encourage bigotry.
How bad is it when grown men throw rocks at kids in school buses or women out shopping because they happen to belong to a different culture? About as bad as it gets, I think, in what we like to think of as our civilized communities. People such as Hitler - and many others - capitalize on this sad aspect of humanity for political or personal gain, achieving results which shame us all.
Help people who want to promote intolerance to feel ashamed of themselves; to understand people are just people, whatever their culture, their race, their appearance, or even their state of health.
My sons have been taken to be Middle Eastern, or Mediterranean, depending on who's doing the looking (they've the common Spanish-influenced Irish hair, eye and skin colouring of very dark hair, blue eyes and fair but easily-tanned skin ) and have been targeted by fools who depend on appearance to decide who to hate this week. When one of my lads gazes mildly at loud-mothed idiots in a pub and rises from his chair to his full two meter height, the sudden outbreak of tolerance is an amazing thing to observe. That rising from the chair involves no eye contact, no challenge, and becomes part of a trip to the bar to get the next round. But one of my sons observed after such an incident, sure, they won't tackle us but the worry is they're humiliated because they're so insecure: no matter how we pretend we didn't notice they were trying to start an incident, they'll still likely go off to find a soft target, to their disgrace. And it's true. Some people love to hate, live to hate, and all we can do is try to make that attitude seriously unacceptable. Basic good manners help, here, odd as that might seem. If we apply good manners to all social situations, we're well on the way to tolerance.
Interestingly, in my childhood, it was the Irish who were where Muslims are now in Western countries: considered lazy losers or terrorists by fools who knew no better. Now, the Irish are considered trendy. I wonder who'll be the next targets, down the track? And I wonder how many of those involved in the Cronulla riots, on both - or all - sides continue to enjoy both their kebabs and their fish and chips, no matter who's cooking them?
Loyalists were loyal to the British crown and the Monarchy. They were opposed to declaring independence and breaking away from England.
Why did colonists protest the tax on tea?
The smugglers brought Dutch tea into the colonies. Since the 1730's there had been colonial smugglers providing goods that were not allowed into the colonies. Two of the biggest smugglers were Hancock and Hamilton . In fact, it was Hancock who funded the Son's of Liberty. Without him Samuel Adams would have had no group. The sole purpose of the group was to protect the interests of the smugglers. The Boston Tea Party was in protest of the British LOWERING the tea tax. This affected the smuggled cost of the Dutch tea and they threw the tea into the harbor to protect their economic interests. As far as taxes go the people in the colonies paid less tax than they did in Britain.
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Why were there riots in merthyr?
The Merthyr Rising of 1831 was a violent climax to many years of the simmering unrest among the large working class population of the town in South Wales and the surrounding area.
Throughout May 1831 coal miners and Iron workers who worked for William Crawshay took to the streets of the own, calling for reform, protesting against the lowering of their wages and general unemployment. Gradually the protest spread to nearby industrial towns and villages and by the end of May the whole area was in rebellion, and for the first time in the world the red flag of revolution was flown. This has still to be disproved.
After storming the town, the rebels sacked the local debtors' court and took the goods that had been previously seazed. Unpaid debts were taken and given back to their original owners. Account books containing debtors' details were also destroyed. Among the shouts, were heard cries of "Caws a bara" (cheese with bread) and I lawr a'r Brenin (down with the king).
On 1 June 1831, the protesters marched to local mines and persuaded the men on a shift there to stop working and join their protest. Mean while, the British Government in London had ordered in the army, with contingents of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Scotish Troops) dispatched to Merthyr Tydfil to restore order. Since the crowd was now too large to be dispersed, the soldiers were ordered to protect essential buildings and people.
On 2 June, while local employers and magistrates were holding a meeting with the High Sheriff of Glamorgan at the Castle Inn, a group led by Lewsyn yr Heliwr (also known as Lewis Lewis) marched there to demand a reduction in the price of bread and an increase in their wages. There demands were rejected outright, and after being advised to return to their homes, they attacked the inn. Engaged by the 93rd (Highland) Regiment, after the rioters seized some of their weapons, the troops were commanded to open fire. After a very long struggle in which hundreds sustained injury, some fatal, the Highlanders were compelled to withdraw to Penydarren House, and abandon the town to the rioters.
For eight days, Penydarren House was the sole refuge of authority. With armed insurrection fully in place in the town by 4 June, the rioters had commandeered arms and explosives, set up road-blocks, formed guerrilla detachments, and had banners capped with a symbolic loaf and literally dyed in blood. Those who had military experience had taken the lead in the training of the armed para-military formation, and created an effective central command and communication system.
This allowed them to control the town and engage the formal military system, which included:
Ambushed the 93rd's baggage-train on the Brecon Road, under escort of forty of the Glamorgan Yeomanry, and drove them into the Brecon Beacons
Beat off a relief force of a hundred cavalry sent from Penydarren House
Ambushed and disarmed the Swansea Yeomanry on the Swansea Road, and threw them back in disorder to Neath
Organised a mass demonstration against Penydarren House
Having sent messengers, who had started strikes in Northern Monmouthshire, Neath and Swansea Valleys, the riots reached there peak. However, panic had spread to the family orientated and peaceful town folk, who had now started to flee what was an out of control town. With the rioters arranging a mass meeting for Sunday 6th, the government representatives in Penydarren House managed to split the rioters council. When 450 troops marched to the mass meeting at Waun above Dowlais with levelled weapons, the mass-meeting dispersed and the riots were effectively over.
By 7 June the authorities had regained control of the town through force. Twenty-six people were arrested and put on trial for taking part in the revolt. Several were sentenced to terms of imprisonment, others sentenced to penal transportation to Australia, and two were sentenced to death by hanging - Lewsyn yr Heliwr (also known as Lewis Lewis) for robbery and Dic Penderyn (also known as Richard Lewis) for stabbing a soldier (Private Donald Black of the Highland Regiment) in the leg with a seized bayonet.
Lewsyn yr Heliwr was later reprieved when one of the police officers who had tried to disperse the crowd testified that the former had tried to shield him from the rioters; but the British government, led by Lord Melbourne, was determined that at least one rebel should die as an example of what happened to rebels. The people of Merthyr Tydfil were convinced that Dic Penderyn, a 23-year-old miner, was not responsible for the stabbing, and 11,000 signed a petition demanding his release. The government refused, and Penderyn was hanged at Cardiff market on August 13, 1831. In 1874 it was discovered that another man named Ianto Parker, not Dic Penderyn, had stabbed Donald Black and then fled to America fearing capture by the authorities, and also that rebuttal witness James Abbott, who had testified at Penderyn's trial, admitted that he had lied under oath, under the orders of Lord Melbourne, in order to secure a conviction.
Is being caught in a riot dangerous?
yes it is!! you can get hurt, injured or even killed. I dont know if it was last year or this year but a security guard working for walmart got killed in a riot because the people went crazy. All because of a sale going on at walmart. They kept stepping on him and he died.
In the north riots broke out in large cities in which poor men angered at unfair discrimination?
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Why did the northerners protest Douglas's plan to repeal The Missouri Compromise?
The northerners protests DouglasÕs plan to repeal the Missouri Compromise because it would have made slavery legal in the northern territories. The Missouri Compromise had outlawed slavery in territories and new states above the Missouri Compromise line.
Why is the National Guard always called in to settle a riot instead of the FBI or State Police?
It only appears that the National Guard is always called because only large riots that exceed the capability of the police will be widely reported by the national media. Most instances of riotous behavior are handled by the local police, but if the situation requires additional manpower and equipment, they will request assistance from the state police. The state governor will be asked to call up units of the National Guard only when even more resources are required. The FBI investigates federal crimes and usually has no authority in state or local law enforcement. They do not have the resources for riot control.
What are the disadvantages of protest?
people will be violent with you ... which means you'll get beat up as well basically ... and besides ... violence sucks majorly ;)
Something that can be touched or to protest?
I was looking for this answer too and it took me forever to find - it's OBJECT.
How did chicago try to pevernt the race riot in 1919?
Wood set out to rebuild law enforcement agencies in the city to help prevent any future repetition of the mob violence.
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Why did the people in america protest during the evolution?
People in America protested during the evolution of various social and political movements for several reasons, including civil rights, anti-war sentiments, and demands for greater equality and justice. These protests often aimed to challenge systemic issues like racism, inequality, and government policies, as seen during the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War protests. Activists sought to raise awareness, mobilize public opinion, and push for legislative changes to address these injustices. Ultimately, these movements reflected a desire for social change and the pursuit of fundamental rights.
