looting

[Az]

Yeah, this should be obvious, even in the case of gratuitous theft with no other justification. Say you have a shop that sells expensive computer components (RAM, video cards, etc.) Better for the stuff to be saved than for it to all go to waste, even if it goes to someone who doesn't deserve it

I think that people that save stuff from the Hurricane definetly deserve what they save.

[Kuciwalker]

Yep

[Pyrodrew]

Say you have a shop that sells expensive computer components (RAM, video cards, etc.)

The last time I bought my RAM, harddrives and video cards in a store they were completely sealed in plastic which would endure some rain and sewer water. What would they be saving these from?

[Chemical Ollie]

There must be some kind of Darwin award for stealing TV sets in a flooded city.

But food, water, medicine, small battery radios, clothing, boats, gasoline, whatever that will help the situation, go ahead. Any property left behind in a city that you know will be flooded could be considered to be abandoned and free for all.

[Az]

Originally posted by Pyrodrew

The last time I bought my RAM, harddrives and video cards in a store they were completely sealed in plastic which would endure some rain and sewer water. What would they be saving these from?

Some. Not compelete flooding.

[Pyrodrew]

Some. Not compelete flooding.

Are you saying the plastic wouldn't preserve the merchandise during "complete flooding"?

[Dis]

at this point, I really don't care about the looting. there's more important things to deal with now.

[Az]

Yes. It will probably have stuff fall on it, etc., all the accompanying paperwork will be destroyed, etc. In short, the product will be ruined.

[Pyrodrew]

Originally posted by Az
Yes. It will probably have stuff fall on it,

Everything ever involved during in a complete flooding probably has stuff fall on it?

people that save stuff from the Hurricane

I never heard of any looting reported before or during the hurricane. If the looting is occuring after the hurricane (and heavy things have already fallen on the fragile objects below them) and during the flooding are these 'rescue looters' saving the merchandise from a future earthquake or plane crash which would cause stuff to fall on it and ruin it?

all the accompanying paperwork will be destroyed

Even if the paperwork wasn't sealed in plastic, the owner could still sell RAM, harddrive, etc equipment on EBAY or elsewhere without the paperwork or pretty box.

[Patroklos]

It is just dispicable that people are using this for their advantage.

Not food, but for profit.

there is no law and order.
only survival...

Nice to see that when people are not being watched, it is okay to suspend law and order. Even better most people here approve.

[Zulu Elephant]

Looting under normal circumstances

Looting for food, water etc while in a disaster area in order to survive

Looting for luxury items while in a disaster area

Finger wagging people saying "Well, you should have planned ahead" to people who are looting to survive

[Sava]

Originally posted by Pyrodrew


Are you saying the plastic wouldn't preserve the merchandise during "complete flooding"?

I doubt if any PC component packaging is waterproof.

My video card (BFG Geforce 6800 Ultra) was just encase between two pieces of plastic. Not even in a bag.

AFAIK, RAM and processor packaging isn't very sturdy. I doubt it would survive flooding.

[Theben]

On CNN they showed 3 guys leaving a dept store with luggage bags. They were having difficulty carrying the bags, so I assume they were full.

A police car drove past the men. The officer could not have missed what they were doing. After he passed them, he turned on his lights and sped off somewhere.

So as far as the police are concerned, atm, looting isn't as big a deal.

I agree with most here tho. Why not take the perishable items. It would be more of a crime to allow them to go to waste and because of that, someone died from lack of food.

[Patroklos]

No one in New Orleans will die from lack of food, it is stupid to think otherwise.

Lack of water, or even worse contaminated water, a very real possibility.

[Theben]

Just an example.