Thoughts on the Hillsbrough disaster

I think disaster is the correct word choice. Not only does it describe the actual events that took place on the day but also the painful aftermath that has finally been resolved. It has made me think how many other stories in the press are cover ups, how many other stories are hiding something sinister and how many other stories are blatant lies. I'm sure many people are thinking the same thing.The fans were blamed for something they never did and the public believed it all because of a stereotype. They were labelled as hooligans-drunk, disrespectful and dangerous. These were just good people the police blamed  and it demonstrates how powerful stereotypes can be because people are familiar with them. The idea that the police are truthful, helpful and noble has been thrown out of the window with this story. It's not only a disaster for the families and friends involved but also for the police that have had their reputation destroyed.