City of Vancouver, local businesses assessing damage following Stanley Cup riot on June 15

Harry Wainwright

Sadly it is unlikely, that for those who are caught, the punishment will actually fit the crime.

Posted June 17, 2011 05:07 PM

John A. Shanks

How sad that a few worthless scum (a Rex Murphy characterization )think that they have the right to inflict such devastation and senseless damage to the property and dignity of others.This cannot be tolerated,as it "flys in the face" of the values that we purport to hold in Canada, the finest country in the world. Extreme efforts must be made to pursue those responsible to send a clear message that they will be held accountable for their actions, and the consequences will be equally severe.

Posted June 17, 2011 01:16 PM

T. Starkman

It is truly a shame that this had to happen in Vancouver (again) or any other city for that matter. Vancouver is a very beautiful city but certainly has like most major cities some underlying social issues that may be less than attractive. Anarchists are definitly at play too - fueling - instigating - inciting. Youth issues are many - and span the social spectrum (no doubt non-welltodo's and the prosperous youth alike were involved). G20 Toronto springs to mind immediately. Could Vancouver have been more prepared - more locked-down. If the Stanley Cup Playoff's make their way back to Canada any time soon, G20 level security may be required (and even still that did not spare Toronto from grieveous damage).

Posted June 17, 2011 12:18 PM

Heidi

I can't wait till they get caught,,, and they will. The police and investigators are already on half of them. Their families and friends are so disgusted that they are calling in on the losers too!

Posted June 17, 2011 12:08 PM

Maurena

I'm from the Vancouver area, and believe that a few "professional" rioter/anarchists incited the crowd of very drunk, mostly young males/females. It's mob mentality. The few, easily identified by their masks, maltov cocktails, goggles, etc. came to Vancouver with one intent - to incite violence, based on their warped political beliefs. These people are known to police in both USA & Canada, and I have been advised that the US individuals were on a banned list at the border crossing during the Olympics. Remember there were approximately 70,000-80,000 people in the downtown core and a very small fraction participated in the riot. It's sad, it's wrong and everyone the local authorities identifies should be prosecuted and made to pay $ towards the damage costs - even the juvenile offenders

Posted June 17, 2011 10:59 AM