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Cars burn in Berlin for second night in a row
Published: 17 Aug 11 07:10 CET | Print version
Online: http://www.thelocal.de/national/20110817-37005.html
Arsonists went on the attack in Berlin again on Tuesday night, burning a series of expensive cars for a second night in a row, this time hitting at least 15.
- Eleven cars set on fire in Berlin - National (16 Aug 11)
The first fires Tuesday night started at about 11 pm in Berlin-Spandau, Charlottenburg and then tracked to Friedrichshain.
Most of the arsons on Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning appear to have been centred in Charlottenburg.
On Monday night 11 cars were set alight, while nine cars were burned last Wednesday.
Since the beginning of the year, officials have registered about 80 auto arson cases.
It’s not known exactly what’s behind the burnings, although they appear to be some kind of leftist or anarchist political statement, since expensive vehicles are generally the main targets.
Police have struggled to develop leads as the arsons appear to have spread beyond a few criminals to become a general trend.
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As for the so-called berlin police, they should hire inspector Clouseau to close the incompetence gap.
"Police said they were doing everything they could to stop the attacks"
Care to place your personal safety in the hands of the government?
Why did you even buy a computer. After all. It's probably made in China with slave labor. So based on that. How would you feel if someone smashed your computer because someone else said it was made with slave labor and by smashing it they are trying to free slaves. Oh but wait! That's my stuff we are talking about now. It's ok to smash OTHER peoples stuff. Just stay away from mine.
Funny how the anti capitalist engage in capitalism. But only protest any capitalism above their level at that moment in time. You could be the victim next asterik, As I'm sure there is someone that has less than you and therefore might consider you part of the capitalist problem.
At least the folks who build the German autos you like to burn are well paid and have good benefits.
In-car entertainment ,is o.k. but forget the in-car B.B.Q.
Anyway, for the Local to immediately jump to identify the perpetrators as possibly leftists or anarchists is pretty immature. What if the criminals or vandals doing these act have no political reason? What if they are political - e.g. From from the extreme NPD or even the far Left? Or even from the moderate political spectrum?
Jumping to conclusions, without proofs or based on feelings just constitutes jingoism at best.
Violent protest, No mater what ideology one has just shows how far out of touch they are. If the radical right or left is full of such good ideas. Then why do they need to be violent to try and foist it upon everyone through force. If they had good ideas they would be welcomed with open arms.
What it does show is that the right and left radicals are venting their frustrations because of their unpopular views. If they were smart (which they aren't) They would be patient and moderate their views and get some people elected to office and change things a little bit at a time. Thankfully, They aren't patient. So they commit violent acts then go back to hide under their rock. And say to each other. Why don't people see things our way. Answer! Most people the world over don't like things to change to quickly.