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..
Excellent post. But I bet that's a very hard duty to face for our soldiers to be sent in to go after Americans, even criminals. It's all a damn shame.