What should happen to the New Orleans looters?

[SheetWise]

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surely sheetwise, jax and non-conformist should applaud these brave vigilantes, and defenders of property.


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Of course there are bad cops -- but in a pinch, if I have to pick sides ...

[slamdunkpro]

Chain them to a lamp post, let the 'gators have them.

Looting needs to be nipped in the bud. If left unchecked…

A) Looters steal. – Nothing is done
B) Multiple looters become mobs. – Nothing is done
C) Mobs steal, burn and pillage. – Nothing is done
D) Multiple mobs become anarchy. Now you have a free fire zone.

New Orleans is on “C” right now.

[DVaut1]

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Thank god you will never be in a position of power.

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You never know.

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I think I know where I'd place my bets...

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What, on Kerry '04! ROFLMAO.

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No, I would place my bets on you never being in a position of power. Definitely +EV.

Do you see why?

[Hal 2000]

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To me it's a thin veil. What happens when the first person gets shot coming out of a store with a few basic necessities?

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How about ... they stop and surrender if requested?

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I understand that. But, when you're dealing with people, many of whom have had little or no food or water for three days, and are desperate, possibly with limited English, a misunderstanding is bound to happen somewhere. Exactly why is LETHAL force necessary after one arrest attempt?

[jaxmike]

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Thank god you will never be in a position of power.

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You never know.

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I think I know where I'd place my bets...

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What, on Kerry '04! ROFLMAO.

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No, I would place my bets on you never being in a position of power. Definitely +EV.

Do you see why?

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Because its +EV to make that bet about any idiot arguing on an internet message board. Especially you.