[Enterprise]

Actually, you have made a profound point. This is a natural disaster, and not something born of a court decision. One would hope that the criminal element could put a sock in it for a while. But they can't! Not even for a few days! I think you are probably the first person to make that point in this type of scenario. And for the future, police and politicians need to be keenly aware that the criminal element will erupt savagely and brutally. I just hope that future leaders understand this and are prepared to respond accordingly.

[jpsb]

If this is a vision of thing to come, then (and I think it is for reasons I've posted in other threads) when we have a opportunity to make a statement that criminals will remember for years to come. But I would take real leadership to do what is right for the future of the nation and sadly we do not have leaders with the guts to send in Special Forces and start taking bad guys out.

[ConsentofGoverned]

"police and politicians need to be keenly aware that the criminal element will erupt savagely and brutally. I just hope that future leaders understand this and are prepared to respond accordingly."

You are joking, right. In a Crime infested city just bearly under control in good times What Politico or Police chief would expect anything else?? You should look up E LA (Watts) in 70's riots or any of number of US cities in 60's
This is only as surprise to our current crop of Liberal Leftist dregs..Prepare yourself and your family to act intelligently and with proper resources and the ability to defend themselves (yes guns). The Gov cannot help many in New Orleans and many will perish who relied on the likes of the current Governor and her minions.