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To: tejek who wrote (135285)	7/30/2013 10:19:10 PM
From: Bread Upon The Water	Respond to of 149317

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To: tejek who wrote (135285)	7/31/2013 12:31:07 AM
From: one_less	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 149317

People who initiate riots are often filled with a sense of righteous indignation, which justifies in their own minds the actions they are committing. The same can't be said of the mob violence that ensues where in there may be some like minded individuals but there are all kinds of bandwagon supporters in large numbers just joining in as the excitement of the opportunity opens the door to all kinds of mischief (looting, vandalism, arson, assaults, rapes etc) which is not connected to the righteous indignation of the cause but is characteristic of a full blown riot. Setting aside the mischievous supporters, do those experiencing a genuine sense of righteous indignation who commit acts of property damage or other violence deserve to be excused for their actions? Righteous indignation: "Typically a reactive emotion of anger over perceived mistreatment, insult, or malice. It is akin to what is called the sense of injustice."