Encouraging news from the capitals of Europe. This has happened before, in Sweden. When "the feral underclass" gets fed up with all the rioting visited upon them, they turn to the solace of sports, especially America's favorite pastime. Americans can be proud that in times of stress, their sport enjoys favor over native sports, as observed by the commenter who says, "Wait a minute—this is England. Shouldn't they be buying cricket bats?"
Mark Spahn (West Seneca, NY)
