These riots are like cutting nose to spite the face. They cause more harm than good.
After Rodney King riots in 1992, many businesses left riot areas, causing grievous harm to immediately local economy, and huge inconvenience to residents deprived of grocery and essential shopping.
Current riots could force bricks and mortar retailers to reduce their physical presence and go online which will be a mortal blow to Urban Culture & Lifestyle based local Economies.
