Since the riots started, it's been open season for every not-so-closeted racist and Charles Murray apologist to make their feelings known in the national media. Cameron's decision to allow police to use plastic bullets and water cannons will only inflame the situation. And the language he has used is nothing short of abominable. He spoke of "phony human rights", the subtext being that people of colour don't have any rights because we're less than human. Wasn't that the argument used to support slavery?
It's interesting to compare Cameron's knee-jerk reaction to the calm, measured response of the Norwegian prime minister Jens Stoltenberg after the Oslo bombing and the shootings on Utoeya island. It's clear that Cameron is at sea over the riots. Britain needs a steadier, surer hand at the helm than his.
Cameron should really stand down over the riots but unless the rioters make it to Downing Street, I can't see that happening.
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