Be angry all you want. It won't do any good until you get some sense in your head. Before you can "take back your streets" give violent criminals "the punishment they deserve", and stop our beloved country from becoming a Clockwork Orange society, you have first take back your government and your social agencies. Lawyers, mostly, control the govt. and left-wing activist freaks control all your social agencies, although both groups are a minority in society. Lawyers should be banned on principle from holding elected office, since they pass laws that they and their friends will later work under. And they also lack common sense. Radical feminists should be removed from all the social/educational places they have burrowed into. Once you regain control of these two most powerful areas, you can start to pass sensible laws and save taxpayers millions of dollars and much suffering. All your complaints are falling on arrogant ears.

Hari, Winnipeg, Canada

Find each and every one of them and hand them over to us and let us give them the punishment that they deserve. A public beating for thugs like this will have more of an effect than a soft prison sentence or an ASBO. A step back in time I know but isn't that where we are heading anyway?


About time WE, the law-abiding British citizens reclaimed our streets.

Matt, Mids, UK

How many more innocent people need to die before we take our country back from the disgusting thugs we are letting rule our streets?

Louisa, Winchester,

unfortunately this incindent has not come as a shock for myself and many other people in the burnley area. this time a gentleman has died so it as recieved the publicity it deserves. these yobbish mobs have ruled certain area's of the town for years now, it is a known fact. that is probably the reason mr shafiq was so desperate to travel the 4 miles to get to his son.
a quote taken from a college pupil "some guy got stabbed, end of" says it all. my sincere sympathy goes to all of mr shafiq's family and friends. mr mohammed shafiq was a brave man, a hero and sadly a victim. this mentality starts at at an early age i can say that having experienced it. where does a child learn hatred? you can answer that one yourselves, do your children have hatred in them? the solution i don't know if there is one or ever will be its just so so sad. finally i don't know why the police weren't there but i know there are procedures and we shouldn't judge them quite yet.

steph, burnley, uk

Reinstatement of National Service is now long overdue. It should never have been abolished and we are paying dearly for it now.
I also disagree with Roz. Yes the 'kids' were 17, 19, and 20 but proper parenting from as young an age as possible prevents yobbism when older. If properly brought up violence would be abhorrent and would not enter someone's mind.

Jacqui Broadbridge, Southampton, UK

We need to understand why groups of youths from all cultures in the UK are so interested in weapons and violence. Why are they practicing techniques for bullying and street fighting, not against authority but against each other. If it's the influence of the Media, the lack of positive role models, poor parenting, the lack of access to sport or the arts, drink or drugs, the poor policing of their environments, whatever it is we must reclaim the streets and public spaces. I am disturbed by the location and the participants, if it can happen in such a pleasant park in a peaceful town and be committed by young people from a community not known for the ill discipline of children then it can happen anywhere to anybody.

Julian Smith, Rochdale, UK

That's it, blame the parents as usual. The 'kids' that were arrested were 17, 19 and 20. Hardly 'kids' at that age. As for being racially motivated, turn it in. This was Asian versus Asian, mainly Punjabi-speaking Asians, so where does race come into it?

Roz, Barnsley, South Yorkshire

"Where was Plod , if such a large gathering of youths was taking place in the open?"
Probably dealing with people who have no respect for the law.

Johnny, Wales,

This is very upsetting. And yes, bullying gone mad. 7 children will now suffer the consequences of this, and for what? The ppl who did this should be locked up for life. Absolutely disgusting. The youth of today need a sharp awakening and quick, before its too late........There should be custodial sentences for anyone who breaks any law, that would soon make them think twice, also the parents should be punished. After all, you should raise your children with respect for others. Ppl who do these kind of things have no respect for anything, the world has gone mad and it shows no signs of getting better. Shameful.

Lynsey Chant, hampshire,

Unfortunately the murdered do not have human rights, the murderer of course will be protected by this legislation. Just how long do politicians think the British people will put up with this.

William, Southampton, UK

Where was Plod , if such a large gathering of youths was taking place in the open?

Hamad Lone, London, England

And you have to wonder why people are fleeing the UK or those who have already left do not wish to go back!!! It is getting incredibly violent and there is no excuse!

There is so much for youths to do in the UK and it is all taken for granted. Many of these teenagers have parents who cannot be bothered to look after their children properly and just let them run amock (what do they care), they are probably no better themselves, these kids do not always have a stable person to look up to. Drugs and dangerous weapons are all too easy for these kids to get a hold of.

WHEN WILL THIS ALL END AND HOW!

MELANIE, Bermuda, BERMUDA

Complete and utter lawlessness exists. Despite the fact these incidents are not indeed uncommon I continue to be appalled, thank goodness! A form of punishment is required to be found and administered which will deter such lawlessness, the police need to have a more physical presence. It is ironic that the government wants to control what we eat, drink, etc etc but are completely incapable of implementing any effective deterrent to violent crime.

marionmarchant, Reigate, England

this problem with kids today is all because the govt took away everyones powers, you cant smack your kids, teachers cant cane kids, no one can do any thing to chasdise any one no more,
but the govt will blame the parents for unruly behaviour,
as kirk says bring back all the things we used to have,
every one needs to draw the line , and one that cant be crossed .
its a joke living in this country !
ooh dont say that you might hurt his/her feelings!
but its ok for him/her to run around doing what ever they like because no one can tell them off !
WAKE UP !

BOB, BRIGHTON, UK

Obviously they were feeling left out and isolated. Perhaps if they had been allowed to go to The Proms this would never have happened.
I see the Police with their usual and normal convoluted thinking are about to record it as "a racially motivated crime".
Some senior officer is obviously looking towards his next promotion interview.
Are we living in a old settled, mature, Western Democratic country or not ?

Peter Bolt, Redditch, UK

...and so it goes on and on and on...I really don't know the answer...the Govt. is soft on drugs and crime, murders happen regularly, prisons are overcrowded. Is it time to bring back capital punishment, stiffer but harsher penalties, Borstal and approved schools.? There is so much for youngsters to get involved in eg Scouts, Guides, Air Cadets, Navy Cadets Army Cadets, Duke of Edinburgh award schemes... ...groups that teach them values. But no, this is too hard. Youngsters need guidance at an early age. They don't want to have to go out of their way to achieve something..its a 'I want it now' culture.

kirk, Rotherham, UK