You know, that has been my theory- as a native- all of my life. I think the genetic memory of the Barbary Coast piracy mentality is the basic problem with New Orleans. The morals of the majority of civilization not only do not apply here, culturally, the criminal mentality is excused and even celebrated!
This was, as I understand, the regular ‘two thugs with a grudge see each other and start shooting’ thing. They’re always ready to dispense ‘street justice’ anywhere and any time. Bystanders simply don’t matter.
What is more criminal, in my mind, is that the local media insists you are safe if you’re not involved in crime yourself, AND that the ‘perception’ of crime is the real problem!
Ah well- it’s N.O.- if it’s not football it’s forgotten as soon as it happens. Just wanted Freepers to know in case it got purged from the news.
Intersting to think about the Barbary Coast pirate mentality in New Orleans. But then, what is the reason for such similar lawlessness in our inner city ghettos all across the country?