On Thu, 01 Sep 2005 07:28:08 -0500, Andy wrote:

> Ophelia wrote:
>
> >
> > "Andy" <q> wrote in message
> > ...
> >> sf wrote:
> >>
> >>> Sandi - you're absolutely right. Those who could leave, did leave.
> >>> Those who stayed either couldn't leave or were fool hearty.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> If I had a year's supply of food and water, I'd still leave for a
> good
> >> while.
> >>
> >> In practical terms, New Orleans is dead.
> >
> > I was watching it on tv today. It is absolutely hellish
>
>
> Agreed!
>
> As for the looters, imho, they should simply have their wrists broken on
> sight as punishment to fit the crime!
>
> No mercy,
>
> Andy

Maybe there are looters who are out to make a profit, but I think most
of them are just trying to survive.