Okay.....here I go, in with both feet:
What we are seeing these last few days is a direct result of that "the man puts me down," "the white man has opressed us" BS they get from their leaders. And they are almost encouraged to spit in the face of civil society -- don't think so? Look on TV.
They were having a GOOD TIME today; they are punks and hoods who have been coddled and protected for too long in that community:
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From another thread.
John Carolan was sitting on his porch in the thick, humid darkness just before midnight Tuesday when three or four young men, one with a knife and another with a machete, stopped in front of his fence and pointed to the generator humming in the front yard, he said.
One said, "We want that generator," he recalled.
"I fired a couple of rounds over their heads with a .357 Magnum," Mr. Carolan recounted Wednesday. "They scattered."
He smiled and added, "You've heard of law west of the Pecos. This is law west of Canal Street."
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As somebody said up the thread, there are people in New Orleans who are doing to DIE because the police are having to stop and take out the trash that is terrorizing New Orleans.
Maybe you haven't heard but the police are among those doing the looting. Its hard to stop a looter when your arms are occupied by a TV.
Listening to the scanner . . . 2 things becoming evident . . . situation at dome (Super) is "critical" . . . but, and here's the good news, the grown ups have finally arrived and are now in charge . . . man, hearing these military guys talk, you just know this sorry humanitarian situation is gonna be cleaned up real quick . . .
The cops have thrown up their hands..The Gov implies there is nothing to be done, thugs are commandeering mailtrucks, trying to carjack, shooting at rescue helicopters..Jindel as just speaking on a rerun of Scarborough Country.
I feel sorry for poor people, the elderly the ill who could not afford to leave, even for fools who thought they could ride it out..I do not blame anyone for stealing water or food if they are trapped , hungry and thirsty..It is a desperate life threatening situation..but those looters stealing liquor and leather jackets.., electronics, TVs, jewelry, etc are criminals..Those using guns should be shot...I want these thugs stopped..but the rescuers are trying to rescue..I hope the NG can help...The NO police have no control..This isn't Mardi Gras.
I am so angry at the deeds of a few that bring dishonor to those who may have been wrong and foolish to stay in NO..but are merely trying to get out now.
I have not had to pay so high a price for my errors in judgement as those trapped in the flooding city. No one has been put in harms way for my poor judgement either as have the rescuers.
The rescuers and regular folks need protection from the criminals..the Gov and Mayor did not have a clue..I hope the NG can help the situation..