Looting?!?!?!?!?

those knuckleheads need to be locked up!! :pissed:

I agree. It's absolutely sickening and mind-boggling.

But, at the same time, they are surrounded by chaos. I can imagine that no one in the midst of it is thinking in any way straight. They are all probably out of their mind with disbelief, anguish, and depression. Not that any of that excuses looting, but I'm just trying to wrap my mind around WHY someone would do it...

Can you imagine not being able to check on your property while that crap was going on?

I know this is never justified...But, if you are faced with having to feed kids over an extended period of time and you have nothing, and couldn't purchase food if you wanted to, then you might turn to this. I'm sure it wasn't just food that was stolen so no excuse there.

I think the food and water shortage is going to turn very ugly in the next week.

A lot of prayer is needed.

Some of the looting may be understandable. You have thousands of people living in a place where there's no electricity, no water, and most of these areas are still not accessible for the Red Cross or the federal government. Many be simply be worrying that they won't be able to feed their families - those leaving with grocery carts are somewhat understandable under the circumstances. The clothing and jewelry stores are not.

those knuckleheads need to be locked up!! :pissed:

The Gov of MS said they would open up a can on anybody they caught :pissed:

Some of the looting may be understandable. You have thousands of people living in a place where there's no electricity, no water, and most of these areas are still not accessible for the Red Cross or the federal government. Many be simply be worrying that they won't be able to feed their families - those leaving with grocery carts are somewhat understandable under the circumstances. The clothing and jewelry stores are not.

Wonder how they will watch the color tv's without power :idontno:

I agree. It's absolutely sickening and mind-boggling.

But, at the same time, they are surrounded by chaos. I can imagine that no one in the midst of it is thinking in any way straight. They are all probably out of their mind with disbelief, anguish, and depression. Not that any of that excuses looting, but I'm just trying to wrap my mind around WHY someone would do it...

:( I figure some will loot no matter what. It's not necessarily the anguish of the situation but more the opportunity.

OTHERS may be in need of food or needs for survival - Is this "looting"? I don't have a name for it but wouldn't tag them as looters.

The pics I have seen are people taking off with major ELECTRONIC items. I do not think that is "understandable" :pissed:

I saw a sad clip- people looting diapers. I can't imagine having small children in the midst of this chaos.

OMG I just do not understand why some freaks have to kick you when your down, what they need is a good ole' can of whoop A**!!!!!!!! instead of looting they should be HELPING OUT THEIR COMMUNITY!!!!!!! :pissed:

Wonder how they will watch the color tv's without power :idontno:

I wonder how they could pay for goods which they would buy if the tel lines allowed them to make credit card purchases. If you don't have cash in your pocket, you are screwed. Maybe people will at least get fed in jail. Making a blanket statement about looting is difficult to do, given the severe circumstances, depending on items being looted. I am sure people will be in need of clothes, too.

I can't even imagine someone stranded in a flooded city like this worrying about stealing electronics or other items that they can't use and don't need. Food, I can understand. These people are desperate. They don't know what's going to happen.

I'm more inclined to think of the guy's family who owns the store. He's busting his butt to make a living and feed his own family.

I'm more inclined to think of the guy's family who owns the store. He's busting his butt to make a living and feed his own family.

Thank you ;-) I totally agree.

I'm more inclined to think of the guy's family who owns the store. He's busting his butt to make a living and feed his own family.

In many cases, without insurance, these store owners won't have anything left to sell anyway - perishable items in particular. I certainly hope all of these owners have insurance to cover their losses.

Please don't take my comments the wrong way. Stealing is wrong. There are circumstances where I think trying to save your life is more important than a shop owner's profits.

I bet that 99.9% of the people who own homes and businesses in MS and LA did not have flood insurance. Which would mean they have lost everything.

I bet that 99.9% of the people who own homes and businesses in MS and LA did not have flood insurance. Which would mean they have lost everything.

Probably not the case in NOLA, since flood is required to get a mortgage. I.E., not optional. Since NOLA floods in a heavy rain, flood ins. is very common. However, eastern NOLA, the area you are seeing on tv, is desperately poor. Wouldn't be surprised if there is no insurance. Also, renters don't often get insurance.

The looting is occurring near housing projects. One reason people are reluctant to evacuate, including myself, is because of the potential for looting, always a problem in a city as poor as NOLA. Martial law has been declared.

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I was asked today by my employer to volunteer in New Orleans, starting next week for two to four weeks. We'd be helping to get their food supplies up and running in the Sav-A-Center Supermarkets. ( I work for a food broker, and I rep a lot of products to the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company who also owns Sav-A-Center.) Most of my co-workers are going, but I'm afraid, it looks really scary there right now. Now I have a lot of guilt, because everyone seems to be going, but I just don't think I can go. I'm afraid to go.

How long do you have to decide? Do you have kids at home? There's a lot to think about. If it were me, I'd think about it and pray about it. I'm sure it would be an incredible experience but if you are a sensitive, caring person it would be very hard emotionally. {{{{{underthebluemoon}}}}} I think I would be scared too. If you decide not to go, I'm sure there are other ways to help at home.

I was asked today by my employer to volunteer in New Orleans, starting next week for two to four weeks. We'd be helping to get their food supplies up and running in the Sav-A-Center Supermarkets. ( I work for a food broker, and I rep a lot of products to the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company who also owns Sav-A-Center.) Most of my co-workers are going, but I'm afraid, it looks really scary there right now. Now I have a lot of guilt, because everyone seems to be going, but I just don't think I can go. I'm afraid to go.

It is easy to understand your situtaion. Fear is a killer. I sense much anxiety in your words. By going, you may learn a thing or two about yourself and others. I cannot think of a better classroom than going to help these people survive. Perhaps you have family to care for back in Penn., and the answer is not so simple. Only you will know the answer as to what you should do. If you are going to volunteer, make sure it is because you listened to your heart, not others' opinions.

Maybe it also helps to know, that people don't make good and bad decisions. They simply make their own decisions. We are born as a block of stone, and our choices shape us into a masterpiece in the scheme of life. The question to ask yourself is, what do you want your masterpiece to look like?:idontno:

Very difficult decision but my guess is as already stated....think thru this carefully, follow your heart, make your own decision, don't worry about what others think, and once you make your decision, feel strongly that you made the right decision for you.

As far as looting is concerned, the Miss and LA authorities have just said on CNN that they have declared martial law in LA and that they will deal with looters very "aggressively, ruthlessly, merciless" and punish people to the fullest extent of the law. Quick and decisive action will be taken and is what they said. Looting in any situation is stealing and a criminal act but under the circumstances stealing necessities is one thing vs valuable items for personal gain. The looting of the diapers, food and other necessity items does not suprise me but the folks taking electronics and jewelry is unthinkable. Just plain bad moral character regardless of the situation. :bang: :bang: :bang:

Really bad situation. The Superdome situation is getting very bad and gunfire heard nearby.

Gulfport is a complete disaster and Biloxi is very bad too.

I'd loot for food and meds. But officials ought to shoot people who steal electronics (hello, like no power) and other non-life-saving items. It's disgusting.

I was asked today by my employer to volunteer in New Orleans, starting next week for two to four weeks. We'd be helping to get their food supplies up and running in the Sav-A-Center Supermarkets. ( I work for a food broker, and I rep a lot of products to the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company who also owns Sav-A-Center.) Most of my co-workers are going, but I'm afraid, it looks really scary there right now. Now I have a lot of guilt, because everyone seems to be going, but I just don't think I can go. I'm afraid to go.

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According to Nola.com, the Childrens' Hospital is currently under seige...there's a horde of looters trying to break in, with a 100 kids and all the staff trapped inside hoping the locks will keep them out. Happening as we speak. The police can't get there to help.

This is surreal, it's beyond my comprension. It's the biggest disaster I've ever seen. We watched another national treasure go down today. Again. I'm beside myself with grief.

I've applied to two agencies and hope to be volunteering down there next week.