Horrible kids destroy 320 million years of history in an instant

[Demovictory9]

An “irreplaceable” iconic stone landmark that took 320 million years to form has been smashed in seconds by “idiot” youths.

One of the balancing stones at the Brimham Rocks was sent toppling from its perch in what authorities have described as a “completely pointless” act by the thoughtless kids.

The youths had been spotted pushing the sandstone rock off the crag at the National Trust-owned tourist spot at Summerbridge, North Yorkshire, two weeks ago — forever damaging the iconic landmark. The Brimham Rocks are about 215 miles north of London.

Slamming the careless act, Helen Clarke, from the National Trust, said: “It might have been fun for some people.”

“Actually, it is just completely pointless and needless.”

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[MineralMan]

1. It's necessary to teach each generation to respect their environment.

I don't think we do a very good job of that, really. This is a good example.

[SWBTATTReg]

2. Well, for that matter, they should have placed guards around these vulnerable ...

landmarks. You're seeing the same kind of random destruction among other western US landmarks too (I seem to recall a rock w/ one perched on top of it, that got toppled too, some years back). Really a shame...these are remarkable geological features which one would not think would happen, but in fact, do.

[hunter]

3. The fossil fuel companies are worse... and damn near all of us support their vandalism.

Humans are a nasty experiment in evolution.

Are we ever going to grow up?