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Brian Chin's Weblog surveys the Web to spot what people are talking about ...
September 01, 2005Ethics of lootingIn view of the escalating chaos in post-apocalyptic New Orleans, the Associated Press moved a timely story asking, In city without rules, is looting ever OK? Category: Zeitgeist watchPosted by Brian Chin at September 1, 2005 11:47 AM Comments
All looting is directly connected to a lack of foresight and emerg. preparedness for a situation such as this. Everyone knew the city was below sea level and also what a hurricane is capable of. I think people looting for their survival is the only viable alternative. Aid is coming far too slow for the survivors. It was bound to happen. They need to keep a realistic view there because of the degree of devestation. I think that any looting done is the direct result of the governments lack of foresight for a situation such as this. Everyone knew the city was below sea level and also what a hurricane is capable of. I think people looting for their survival is the only viable alternative. Aid is coming far too slow for the survivors. It was bound to happen. Tgey need to keep a realistic view there because of the degree of devestation. Post a comment
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