Torontonians would throw sticks

The unrest in Egypt has brought many things to light. But what's stuck with me the most is something that I always notice when I see clips of Middle Eastern protests: The abundance of rocks to throw. They seem to be everywhere. No one is ever empty handed. Are the streets simply lined with throwing-sized rocks? Do the protestors gather and collect rocks before the protest? I don't think so. I’ve seen them grab the rocks in haste on a whim. They’re just lying there. In Toronto, during a protest, I’d spend 45 minutes looking for a rock to throw. “Oh that’s it. I’m gonna throw a rock at you. Stay right there. Don’t move. I’m coming back with a rock. Oh and I’m gonna throw it at you. Stay there. I’ll be back as soon as I can. With a rock. I promise. You're getting a rock thrown at you. Count on it. I said stay there."Toronto is more of a stick-tossing town. You heard it here first.