I grew up in a town that was notorious for this kind of thing. And I lived in the most notorious neighborhood. I didn't find out until I was 20 that it wasn't normal.
I must add that it has become increasingly quiet in recent years. But also that the police also enjoyed being able to beat up all the annoying citizens. In this way, the tradition continued.
Because there is a strict gun law in Europe. Not many were injured over the years. The worst thing that could happen was you got beat up. and broke some bones. When I see how things are going with you, I have the impression that you really want to kill each other. I suspect that you are Realy fearful, because that's where aggression comes from.
And we don't have the race problem here.
With us on New Year's Eve, everyone is partying. Black, yellow, brown, white celebrate together. When I am stopped by immigrants on New Year's Eve, they greet me like a brother and I get beer and hugs and they sing to me and I have to dance with them.
The policemen also allow themselves to go that way. In Europe we are just a bit more passionate when it comes to partying. But I get your concern. And I'd rather not have the excesses either, but that's the way it is. But no one is too concerned about it except the politicians, but yes that is part of their function.
I'm just mentioning this because the beginning of this topic was about riots by immigrants in berlin, and I don't want you to think that things are escalating here.
It,s normal.