Ampoliros said:And having read the mind of everyone getting food from stores in New Orleans, you obviously know whats going on.
Really? I'm doubting your mind reading powers, here, because your stereotypical thinking doesnt really apply (My views on abortion and the death penalty are entirely different than what your short-sighted thinking imply).
I have NEVER said that it is okay for people in New orleans to be stealing for profit. We are talking about these peoples lives, and you are equating it with swiping a CD player from Best Buy.
Again, I'm not saying 'Steal everyone's stuff ! Open season on cars and valuables!' I'm saying that if its a choice between grabbing a loaf of bread and some bottled water from Wal-Mart down the road, and death, that its perfectly okay with me if they take the bread and water. They are both in short supply.
'Hardball' is not simply shooting people who are doing things wrong. If people are stealing stereos and other things, then there will be the time and place to arrest them and try them appropriately. Shooting them is not an acceptable method of dealing with what is going on.
I agree with you. If people need food and water and have no other way to get it, let them take it from stores. Many may soon need food and water to survive, and many aren't getting it elsewhere. People shouldn't steal electronics (and especially not guns), but they should not be shot on sight. The only ones who should possibly be shot are those who try to inflict harm on others (such as those trying to snipe Charity Hospital personnel and patients). If they continue to hamper rescue operations and try to inflict more harm on the innocent, this may be required. I'm not sure, though - it's not my decision to make.
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