Until there is full equality for all, this type of violent collateral damage is inevitable.
The illusion of a pristine and bountiful retreat is maintained by the local authorities, the police and mayor's office, and local businesses, both Thai and western, lest reports of violent incidents damage the tourist trade.
Less violent floodwaters damaged the grotto last October, though they did not reach the underground Basilica of St. Pius X.
SCAF was clearly unprepared to deal with emboldened protesters and a newly freed media, and a series of violent clashes damaged the military's prestige.
An autopsy released yesterday classified the death as a homicide and noted that the violent struggle damaged Daniel Kerrigan's windpipe.
If we do not find a way to stand together, to work together, and to talk to one another, we will continue to spiral down as a society -- and unethical, violent, soul damaging, clashes will continue to contribute to the destruction of the larger humanity.
Any violent crackdown would damage the reformist image that the government has been trying to present to the international community.
"This was so shocking, so disappointing and so vindictive," said niece Lisa Trump, whose son, William, was born 18 months ago at Mount Sinai Medical Center with a rare neurological disorder that produces violent seizures, brain damage and medical bills topping $300,000.
The results of these challenges could result in violent acts, property damage and loss of life.
Washington should privately warn Beijing that a violent crackdown would damage the PRC economically, diplomatically, and politically.
