to shoot! or not to shoot!

[fabsroman]

Yes, this is a tough situation, and it is hilarious to see that Val and I might disagree on the execution of such people. However, sometimes tough situations require tough measures.

The law in the United States is that life is paramount to property, and in Maryland a person is not allowed to use deadly force to protect property. However, things change when there is complete chaos at hand. How do you rain something like this in when you do not have enough man power to police the streets and any place to lock these people up. How do you try them when there is no Court?

I guess I should jump in the F-350, attach the trailer to it, and head down to Louisianna and Mississippi to see what I can find of value.

I just think it is dispicable for people to take advantage of other people who are suffering from tough times.

Okay, maybe these looters shouldn't be shot with lead, but a good load of salt or rubber bullets would do just fine. Maybe some #9 pellets from about 50 yards would discourage this utterly disgusting behavior.

[Slim-Zippy]

Varmint Hunter,

You have as valid an opinion as any one. I don't agree with it , but I would die or kill to defend your right to express it.

MY side of the arguement is not, is it worth someones life over a stolen tv set, but will people who loot and steal material goods think it is worth their life to do these things.

[Varmint Hunter]

will people who loot and steal material goods think it is worth their life to do these things.

This is not a valid argument, at least not in this country. Our judicial system is based, in part, on a punishment that fits the crime.

Unfortunately, we rarely impose the death penalty on criminals who commit heinous crimes that result in the death of innocent people. Shooting looters is unthinkable in a civilizen society, even if the perpetrator acts uncivilized.

Just noticed on Fox News that the Louisiana State Police intends to prosecute looters where there is clear evidence. The news media has miles of video with vivid images of active looting. Should be a piece of cake in many cases. Although it seems like it would be a low priority at this point.

Just my 2 cents.

[.243hunter]

We got put under marshall law and we put signs up all around that said Looters Will Be Shot. There were problems all around us but no one tried to test us. If it's food they want thats OK. But if hes running out of a store with a VCR he should be shot and would be shot over here. Things have been very hectic and its hard to sleep without the hearing the generator at night. AC is back and it is wonderful.

[Valigator]

.243hunter,

Let us know what you need down there...I am assuming everything. I have a bunch of stuff I could forward to you somewhere ...kitchen stuff, clothes, give me sizes ...and an address if you have one or a contact to get things...let us know ok....Val

[.243hunter]

Thank you but My family made out fine. Just a little property damage. Luckily we still have a home to go home to. Just down the road things are a whole lot worse though.

You can contact the Red Cross online at this website.http://www.redcross.org/donate/donate.html

Every little bit helps. Our whole parish is very very lucky a 2o mile change and we would have been under water. I have lots of info and stories that I'll post over the next few weeks. I feel very bad for those on the delta that lost everything they own. Most of the folks down there have no insurance and have to start over from scratch.