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ravinwulf
 
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On Fri, 2 Sep 2005 08:35:12 -0400, "Debbie" >
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>
>"Terry Pulliam Burd" > wrote in message
.. .
>| On Thu, 1 Sep 2005 08:55:15 -0400, "Debbie" >
>| wrote:
>|
>| >The situation is getting worse down there. Hard to believe that it is
>| >possible in a western civilized city, that such lawlessness is taking
>over.
>| >I thank God that I have never known such desperation that is causing this
>| >type of behaviour. I sure hope these people get the help they need soon.
>|
>| I think a large part of the looting is simple desperation. If you have
>| not had food or drink for 2 or 3 days... As for the looters who are
>| going for greed - may they rot in hell.
>
>I agree. Dehydration can cause strange behaviours at the best of times.
>Toss in this situation and.. well they need to cut some slack methinks.



Absolutely. I don't hold it against people who are breaking into
stores to secure necessary items such as food, water, diapers, etc.;
if I were in their shoes, I'd do the same thing. The people who are
helping themselves to televisions and bling bling are another matter
entirely, of course.

Regards,
Tracy R.