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Even a cop joins in the looting
NOLA.com ^ | 08/30/2005 | Mike Perlstein and Brian Thevenot

Posted on 08/30/2005 3:00:24 PM PDT by Truthsayer20

Law enforcement efforts to contain the emergency left by Katrina slipped into chaos in parts of New Orleans Tuesday with some police officers and firefighters joining looters in picking stores clean.

At the Wal-Mart on Tchoupitoulas Street, an initial effort to hand out provisions to stranded citizens quickly disintegrated into mass looting. Authorities at the scene said bedlam erupted after the giveaway was announced over the radio.

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To: Keith in Iowa

61 posted on 08/30/2005 4:15:22 PM PDT by perfect stranger ("Hell Bent for Election" by Warburg)
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To: dbehsman

Martial Law was called in Kansas City, MO in 1951 during the massive flood and looters were shot on sight by National Guard. Never asked any questions just shot looters but that was before lefties had their say on "Freedom Fighters." "nuther NRA Life Member too. . .


62 posted on 08/30/2005 4:17:49 PM PDT by zerosix
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To: DJ MacWoW
I guess man does revert to mob mentality when they think no one can see them.

A concept termed "atavism," if I recall.

63 posted on 08/30/2005 4:18:31 PM PDT by Future Snake Eater (The plan was simple, like my brother-in-law Phil. But unlike Phil, this plan just might work.)
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To: humblegunner

It'll be, almost literally, a night of the living dead experience. Creepy.


64 posted on 08/30/2005 4:18:57 PM PDT by Lauretij2
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To: sit-rep

I would hate to be the lone cop that's not looting, limited number of bullets to protect myself too.


65 posted on 08/30/2005 4:25:29 PM PDT by cyborg (I'm having the best day ever.)
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To: Callahan
A few years back I was reading about a New Orleans cop convicting of murdering a cop and a couple of restaurant owners while in the process of committing an armed robbery of the place (off duty).

NO's screening processes leave something to be desired

66 posted on 08/30/2005 4:28:33 PM PDT by SauronOfMordor
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To: Future Snake Eater
A concept termed "atavism," if I recall.

You're right. More info than you wanted. LOL

Atavism
Noun

1. A reappearance of an earlier characteristic.
Date "atavism" was first used: 1833.
Synonyms: reversion (n), throwback (n).

Atavism means a real or supposed evolutionary throwback (degeneracy), the unexpected appearance of primitive traits

I would say your term applies.

67 posted on 08/30/2005 4:29:58 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)
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To: cyborg
Gotcha.

Be kinda hard to go get more bullets wouldn't it??

68 posted on 08/30/2005 4:30:04 PM PDT by sit-rep (If you acquire, hit it again to verify...)
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To: sit-rep

I imagine that whatever is in a cruiser isn't going to last long in the midst of the mob.


69 posted on 08/30/2005 4:34:24 PM PDT by cyborg (I'm having the best day ever.)
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To: RFEngineer
The law of the jungle.
70 posted on 08/30/2005 4:35:08 PM PDT by Shawndell Green (Mecca delenda est!)
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To: The Noodle
A pallet of whiskey will bring a good price.
71 posted on 08/30/2005 4:36:21 PM PDT by Shawndell Green (Mecca delenda est!)
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To: Squantos; CedarDave; Horatio Gates; Cap'n Crunch; TEXASPROUD; Larry Lucido; big ern
Yes, Squantos, you were saying something a few days ago?

No need to apologize.

72 posted on 08/30/2005 4:37:22 PM PDT by The KG9 Kid (Semper Fi!)
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To: Truthsayer20

NOPD living up to its reputation and NOFD sinking to new lows. Probably authorized by their pubic unions.


73 posted on 08/30/2005 4:37:44 PM PDT by ncountylee (Dead terrorists smell like victory)
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To: The Noodle

"Another man rolled a mechanized pallet, stacked six feet high with cases of vodka and whiskey. Perched atop the stack was a bewildered toddler."


74 posted on 08/30/2005 4:37:44 PM PDT by Shawndell Green (Mecca delenda est!)
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To: dbehsman
What ever happened to the old rule about looters being shot on sight.

Oh my, heavens, no no no, can't do that, don't want to upset the touchy feely PC crowd, heaven forbid a criminal be shot, that's a no no /sarcasm

I say, all it takes is one shot and the looting will stop instantly, and one shot at an illegal crossing the border and the invasion will stop, instantly.

75 posted on 08/30/2005 4:38:09 PM PDT by rockabyebaby (I'm not afraid to say out loud what the rest of you are afraid to admit.)
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To: skeeter


OMG you are going to get flamed,,,,,it's ok to steal clothes and groceries according to several people on another thread. Morals you say??? Hell no, let's twist the morals to suit our needs, hell with the deed.


76 posted on 08/30/2005 4:40:31 PM PDT by rockabyebaby (I'm not afraid to say out loud what the rest of you are afraid to admit.)
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To: Black Tooth

"Really, I'd like to see a link that shows where firefighters and law enforcement were looting during a disaster."

That wasn't my point, but Google it and you'll find some. I'm touching that sort of link with a 10 foot pole on this thread.

Human nature is what it is and it is not limited to New Orleans or occupation.

I have no stake in defending New Orleans, BTW.

If you want to argue that looting doesn't occur when the slightest opportunity presents itself - regardless of geography, then we can talk about that - which was my point at the comments that imply New Orleans is somehow uniquely depraved in comparison to any other urban area.


77 posted on 08/30/2005 4:40:44 PM PDT by RFEngineer
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To: El Gato

"One must be careful not to jump to conclusions without the big picture of what is going on."

On the other hand, if you had bothered to read the article, you would know that the cops were looting.

"Some officers joined in taking whatever they could, including one New Orleans cop who loaded a shopping cart with a compact computer and a 27-inch flat screen television."


78 posted on 08/30/2005 4:42:11 PM PDT by Shawndell Green (Mecca delenda est!)
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To: in hoc signo vinces

"Not all that different from Baghdad, right?

Isnt the mayor of NO a dem? And, I guess....this will be Bush's fault, right?"

Is this the part right before you accuse me of being a troll, from DU, or a RINO, or do you need to bring up some other clever vignette first?

This is classic human nature. Look at the LA riots, NY blackouts, or Baghdad, if you must, but nonetheless it is and was entirely predictable.


79 posted on 08/30/2005 4:45:30 PM PDT by RFEngineer
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To: Truthsayer20

Makes me wonder just how quickly our polite society would break down in the event of a nation wide disaster. Hand cannons and lots of ammunition are my friends.


80 posted on 08/30/2005 4:46:12 PM PDT by GBA
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