"I don't know that I believe not a single tourist was mugged, but he does have a point. In defense of the US I'd point out that New Orleans is a high density democrat area, and a high percentage of democrats don't believe in moral absolutes."
I hear you but Yankee stadium clears out 60000 in 1 hr - why are we buildinga stage for this spectacle of 30000 still there after 5 days?
But could this happen is New York City were 80% underwater and under siege by gangsters? You are comparing ideal conditions to the worst possible conditions.