How can you blame the cops or being extra vigilant and hard nosed less than 24 hours after a riot? Sure, some cops can be jerks at times, so can civilians. And to suggest the cops haven't learned their lesson and keep causing the issues, that is pure BS. When they have to break up a house party in that area, Welch is the best place to direct the students to because it's wide open, well lit and easier to contain. If you knew much about these things, most cities and police departments have clear guidelines on how to drive the traffic as they've done studies to determine the best route.
And to say that the cops breaking up a party is what causes riots, that's just asinine. It isn't the cops that make the adult decision to take on a mob mentality, throw bottles and fireworks, damage vehicles and property, etc - it's the dunk SOBs you're all defending that make that decision.
It isn't being holier than thou to point out a person opinion when that opinion just happens to be backed up by various psychology and law enforcement studies about the behaviors of mob mentalities and what contributes to their aggressive behaviors. Do I feel I'm better than anybody else - nope, but I also make my own adult decisions to be on the side of the fence where people respect other people, they don't act like animals, and they don't let themselves get out of control. If that makes me holier than though, than I guess I'm proud to wear that badge.