Note on the Riots in London

London Riots 2011: 'Worst Violence In Memory'

     The times aren't nearly as 'civilized' as everyone would like to suppose; people are angry in one of the world's leading countries and they're showing it through fire and violence. 
     
     And so I entreat you to please do your part and be conscious of what's happening! Those of us so far away from all the trouble can only wish the very best outcome for the people of London as well as all other affected communities, but I encourage you to nevertheless show your support for those currently suffering and take these horrific events as another powerful reminder that violence is still never the answer.
     

     In relation to all this, I believe the following maxims still hold true:

“ There is a great streak of violence in every human being. If it is not channeled and understood, it will break out in war or in madness."  

~ Sam Peckinpah

“We challenge the culture of violence when we ourselves act in the certainty that violence is no longer acceptable, that it's tired and outdated no matter how many cling to it in the stubborn belief that it still works and that it's still valid."  

~ Gerard Vanderhaar

Thank you, and keep sending all your good thoughts and best wishes to the citizens and police forces of London, as well as to all others who have been touched or affected by the violence.

Yours,

Torey