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When is a "riot" a good riot and when is it a bad riot?

There have been "riots" in many places in the last couple years: Iran, Egypt, Syria, and most recently Britain. So when is a riot a" good" one? What characterizes a "bad" one?

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    David Collin

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    Aug 11 2011: So, Tim, there is no redeeming merit in what happened in Britain?
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      Tim blackburn 30+

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      Aug 11 2011: maybe when it started, but burning local business helps no one. trash cans and cars and stuff, but not peoples dreams. IT IS a good reminder what 15% unemployment looks like.

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