Mexican Flag Wavers Riot After Lakers (did not make the Local News)

[Bri-M]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMdi-...layer_embedded

LAFD Releases Raw Video of Vandalism/Arson After Lakers Game (Video)

[Twoller]

And then a taxi. They must really hate taxis. They are so passionate and full of life about ... the taxi ... or something. I guess.

They can use fire too. Who told them how? It wasn't me.

How did the taxi get there? You know what? I bet they were all just standing around and somebody said, "Hey! Let's call a taxi, chase off the driver and wreck the taxi!"

Notice that a couple of guys had the sense to peek in the car to make sure there was nothing valuable to steal before they torched it.

Sports geeks. They are the same everywhere.

[Rim05]

You cannot say all Laker fans are idiots. I would not go to any kind of sports game even if someone gave me court side season seats. The truth is you can see more from the TV. Last time I went to the Greek Theater to see a show, getting out of the parking lot was worse than rush hour freeway. That was more than 15 years ago and I said "never again", and that was only because of the traffic.

[MowMyOwn]

Originally Posted by Twoller

Sports geeks. They are the same everywhere.

Whats a sports geek?

[PochoPatriot]

Originally Posted by MowMyOwn

Whats a sports geek?

Someone who does not spend all his free time exploring every possible wingnut conspiracy theory or spend every waking moment obsessing over the illegal alien invasion of this country, but actually has interests outside of those topics, like sports.

[MowMyOwn]

Originally Posted by PochoPatriot

Someone who does not spend all his free time exploring every possible wingnut conspiracy theory or spend every waking moment obsessing over the illegal alien invasion of this country, but actually has interests outside of those topics, like sports.

Thank you Pocho, some sanity remains in here.

[Kathy63]

According to Sandy Banks of the LA Times, the riot was caused by the requirement of tickets to see the game.

If only the City put on a real street party with several jumbotrons so fans could see the game free, there wouldn't have been a riot.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/basket...0,40195.column

If you don't have a ticket go home. That's the police message. Only those with tickets are to be admitted to the game. Sounds like ticket discrimination to me.

It was pretty good advice for anyone who wanted to see the game since it was televised and home was a pretty decent place to watch. It limits rioting and looting therefore unacceptable.

[PochoPatriot]

According to Sandy Banks of the LA Times, the riot was caused by the requirement of tickets to see the game.

Yes, I saw this, but was too shocked to actually believe what I read. How dare, Dr. Jerry Buss require fans, especially those from the ghettos or barrios, to pay for the privilege to see professionals play basketball.

If only the City put on a real street party with several jumbotrons so fans could see the game free, there wouldn't have been a riot.

Aside from the monetary implications to a city that has serious financial issues, why weren't these idiots properly trained by their parents (if they even know who there father is)? Wouldn't it be great if we could identify all these idiots, find out where they live, and begin to damage their property?

[Patriotic Army Mom]

Yes, Pocho, I agree with you. I grew up in that area and deeper into LA. It breaks my heart to see the destruction.