https://www.isegoria.net/2015/05/how-riots-start-and-how-they-can-be-stopped/ From the ancient Greek for equality in freedom of speech; an eclectic mix of thoughts, large and small Thu, 14 May 2026 06:12:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6.1 https://www.isegoria.net/2015/05/how-riots-start-and-how-they-can-be-stopped/comment-page-1/#comment-2272969 Isegoria Thu, 07 May 2015 13:16:24 +0000 http://www.isegoria.net/?p=37984#comment-2272969 A tranquilizer dart is a poor fit for ordinary police work, but for anti-riot work…

]]> https://www.isegoria.net/2015/05/how-riots-start-and-how-they-can-be-stopped/comment-page-1/#comment-2272895 Alice Finkel Thu, 07 May 2015 11:03:15 +0000 http://www.isegoria.net/?p=37984#comment-2272895 A sleep-ray that put people to sleep for 24 to 48 hours might also work. Awakening after a good nap can sometimes put a more positive complexion on things.

]]> https://www.isegoria.net/2015/05/how-riots-start-and-how-they-can-be-stopped/comment-page-1/#comment-2272386 Adar Thu, 07 May 2015 00:17:14 +0000 http://www.isegoria.net/?p=37984#comment-2272386 Those NYC draft riots to an extent were the result of agitation by Southern agents provocateurs. The Irish immigrants too were ready to riot — far too ready. Those troops also for the most part belonged to the Invalid Corps — soldiers previously injured in battle and not fit for further combat but guard duty only.

]]> https://www.isegoria.net/2015/05/how-riots-start-and-how-they-can-be-stopped/comment-page-1/#comment-2272148 Alrenous Wed, 06 May 2015 20:46:12 +0000 http://www.isegoria.net/?p=37984#comment-2272148 It’s not the least bit paradoxical that when the government spends more on police, law enforcement diminishes.

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