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Originally Posted by lindalove
I understand the first statement about stealing baby goods (so long as they do indeed have a child), but I can't bring myself to understand the latter... boosting stereos and iPods is clearly an attempt at making money down the road. I'm sure the same could be argued for booze, but it's just a drink... a liquid... something that could easily be broken, go bad, or made worthless by not being taken care of properly (see: hurricane time and conditions). Also, let's not forget that I'm sure many, many people at that time just wanted a drink. I know that's how my family were during the hurricanes that hit Florida.
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People make loads of cash (or some form of barter) when disaster strikes selling booze and drugs. You'd probably make more selling a couple bottles of liquor, usual cash value of $25, than you would selling computers after a hurricane.
The point is stealing to survive is one thing after a disaster, and something virtually everyone understands. Stealing for profit or entertainment, when all those around you are suffering, is the mark of low life pond scum. IMO, of course.