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Originally Posted by stevo
Looks racist to me. I heard a caller (from toronto) on a radio show this moring talking about how he wasn't going to send aid ($$) this time like he does for most all disasters because he was disgusted at the looting by the "kind of people in new orleans" (I think he meant black)
I don't consider it looting if you are getting basic needs for survival in the aftermath of total destruction...now tv's on the other hand.
Plus the milk and steaks will go bad without power keeping them cool in WinnDixie. The whole neighborhood should have a bbq. - if they can find dry wood
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I agree. There is a big difference between a TV and neccessities of life in this situation. What would you do? Swim down and put some money in the cash register?
The photos themselves *are* from different sources so the context in which they are seen is a bit skewed. I would expect the editor of a paper that wanted to use these photos in his/her publication would alter the captions appropriately.
As for the caller from Toronto... yes, we have idiots here too.
1) Human suffering is human suffering. If you are inclined to assist those in need, looting shouldn't have any bearing on your decision.
2) What makes anyone think that looting didn't occur after the Tsunami in Asia? If a looting happens and a news camera isn't there to report it does that mean it didn't happen?