[FreedomPoster]

I love it when people ask the ugly questions that get to the heart of the matter.

[Tax-chick]

According to the article, these events seem to be cultural challenges, one might even say "territorial disputes."

With improving conditions for the lower classes, the flashmobs—which involved running, shouting, flirting and singing—are also an opportunity for the adolescents to show off their nice clothing and other signifiers of affluence.

However, it's a small step from that to assault, vandalism, and theft.