The earthquake in Japan recently caused much greater suffering and displaced thousands yet there was no looting.
Not strictly true.
Although the looting was on a far smaller scale, according to reports.
Interesting point though; what is the mentality that drives people to loot stuff?
Yes, greed is at the core of it, but we should be looking at why people are so greedy? In Africa and New Orleans, I spose most of the looting is driven by a need to secure some sort of capital, in order to have a modicum of economic power. Quite understandable in a ‘survival’ situation.
The looting here seems to be driven by greed and a ‘must have shiny thing’ mindset. But it’s all about degrees of things; how many on here are in debt with their credit cards etc, for stuff they don’t really need? Why not wait until you have the money before you spend it? And how many will fiddle their tax, or buy something from abroad and avoid paying import duty, etc?
And I think there’s a woeful lack of actual knowledge and experience of situations where mass hysteria takes place. Not condoning the actions of the looters, but it’s very very easy to get caught up in the heat of the moment, and do stuff you normally woon’t.
Too many people on here just not interested in trying to understand, as that takes more brain work than simply jerking yer knee and spouting all sorts of what is ultimately defensive vitriol.
Y’know, you’re not actually all that different to those doing stuff you find abhorrent, really. As unpleasant and uncomfortable an idea that may be. You work hard to disassociate yourself from those you see as somehow inferior to you, but we’re all Human, there’s no escaping that.
Interesting that many of those calling for harsh action against the rioters are the same that claim they would willingly break the Law themselves if someone broke into their home, stole their bike, etc….
