Riots

Well, my dear sweet 14 year old butter-wouldn't-melt daughter used Her Blackberry to send a BBM (blackberry message) to all her mates - and she has a heck of a lot - saying "All rioters are w**kers!" and they all agreed.

The first raised an eyebrow. The latter enabled me to wiggle both. In their opinion, they aren't what the BBC politely referred to as 'protesters' and 'disenfranchised youth'. They're "thugs, thieves and nutters".

Couldn't agree more.

So while we head into the political quagmire that will inevitably follow these events, it probably worth remembering that most huddy-wearing, number-one haircut 'yoofs' who talk a language all of their own, are very community minded, even protective of their communities, and a good hearted lot who don't wanted to painted with the same rep.

With that in mind, I've got a get together with some of them, some 'community leaders' and a community liaison officer lined up. The idea is to discuss how to turn the bad use of the technology on it's head and use it to to BBM and Txt a positive message to their personal networks to stop this spreading and quell it. Soz if that sounds like jargon. But it seems a good idea. I know. I suggested it :)

If your interested in my political opinion, such as it is, it's simple. I'm with the local kids. Not on our patch, not on our watch. It's not spreading to here. End of.

Meanwhile, if you're London based, I've had a request from a friend in London that you take a look at this site, 'Catch a Looter' noting the disclaimer :) Cheers....

Oh, I've just had a quick look at my Twitter feed. Quote @BendyGirl Pls remember to check disabled ppl, elderly ppl & those with young children are safe & supported #disabledriothelp #riotwombles.

Ta.