[Joe Brower]

I hear what you're saying. One large extenuating circumstance between the two events though:

That was New York. This is Florida. The sheep are well armed here, and the governments, local, county and state, are all perfectly OK with that.

[xsrdx]

That was New York. This is Florida.

... and looting is a unique offense, with a specific definition. In the aftermath of a hurricane - including a complete lack of law enforcement presence - looters are fair game, and in season.

Doesn't matter what the dude wrote on his wall.