Citizens of Britain,

The riots that we have witnessed over the last week, whilst violent and misguided, are a product of decades of neglect inflicted on your country by various governments. We do not condone mindless thuggery, but that does not stop us from seeing the reality behind it.

Your politicians and the media do their best to avoid seeing that reality. They would rather manipulate public anger in order to cloud judgment and create division. They will use these riots as an excuse to withdraw civic freedoms, increase draconian police powers, and discourage legitimate protest. By placing their emphasis on mindless criminality, your politicians mask the extent to which a significant section of society is stuck in an impoverished way of life with little hope for the future.

Anonymous senses your displeasure and witnesses the iron fist of the state being used more and more often to put down dissent before it begins. We note also the ever increasing tide of propaganda issued to justify these repressive acts. The law is no longer the protector of the citizens but the protector of a wealthy few from the many, who have very little. Justice has become yet another commodity that only the wealthy can afford.

We sympathise with the anger that seethes under the facade of your country's diplomatic image. It is time to take a stand and realise that solutions will not be found in today's corrupt political landscape. You should seize this opportunity to rally for freedom. Anonymous stands with you in this struggle and will fight alongside you in the battle for permanent change. Let your enemies stand forewarned.

Saturday October 15th 2011 will be your opportunity for rebellion. We call on Britain to unite and organise peacefully. Unions, anti-cuts groups, community organisations, students, activists, citizens: you know your political system is not fit for purpose. Rally your supporters and stand together in holding mass protests in your major cities. Together you can send a powerful message to your government: you are the people of Britain and your voice WILL be heard.

Yours sincerely,
Operation Britain

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We do not forgive.
We do not forget.
Expect us.

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So how do they justify the law student who gave herself in for stealing a TV? Or the millionairre's daighter?

why do they need to?

The riots that we have witnessed over the last week, whilst violent and misguided, are a product of decades of neglect inflicted on your country by various governments.

So the riots were coordinated by people with (and I quote) £300 smartphones and £100 trainers and we are somehow poverty stricken?

I contest that it's just pure midless greed

All these people who are having such a bad time - I bet they all havea TV, mobile phone etc etc etc


It makes me fucking sick when you look at what's going on in Africa etc that people are that selfish and lack that much contrition that they engineer arguments for being badly treated while they have thse things and regular money coming in. I'm not saying poverty doesn't exist but this is not a maifestation of it IMO. Good people didn't loot - they probably held their heads up high and condemned this shit.

Children's ideas of right and wrong don't just come from their parents.

And we can't honestly say the greed, selfishness and gross irresponsibility that shocked us all so deeply is confined to the looters or even to their parents.

It's not the first time we've seen this kind of me-first, take what you can culture.

The bankers who took millions while destroying people's savings: greedy, selfish, and immoral.

The MPs who fiddled their expenses: greedy, selfish, and immoral.

The people who hacked phones to get stories to make money for themselves: greedy, selfish and immoral.

People who talk about the sick behaviour of those without power, should talk equally about the sick behaviour of those with power.

Miliband speech extract:

Miliband speech extract:

wise words indeed, but i don't think he believes them for a second.

So the riots were coordinated by people with (and I quote) £300 smartphones and £100 trainers and we are somehow poverty stricken?

I actually hate that quote, i'm sick of seeing it everywhere on the internet. Who's it even quoted from anyway? Somebody who doesnt know how much trainers cost maybe?