That darned Rumsfeld, they just didn't prepare for for the aftermath... oh wait, wrong crisis, never mind.
This looting should have been nipped in the bud before it escalated into this. I assume the police (if they weren't participating) were fearful of mass riots if they started to crack down. Well, they showed restraint and what do we get--armed marauders playing Mad Max meets WaterWorld on the streets of New Orleans. F the delicate sensibilities of our media. Time to install order with an iron fist.
You made me laugh at this dire situation.