>>>It's a cultural thing. I'm not surprised it isn't happening, but IMO, as time goes on and people get desparate, it'll happen.
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>>>>Considering the earthquake and tsunami and ongoing nuclear problems have left 10s of thousands dead and hundreds of thousands homeless cold and hungry, where are all the looters and shoplifters and murderers and such like were crawling around New Orleans?
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>>>>Previous pathetic excuses for their (New Orleans residents) actions were based on how terrible the tragedy was.
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>>>>New Orleans after the hurricane and flood pales in comparison with the ongoing catastrophe in Japan.
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>>Yes, there have been many times in urban America where the level of desperation following a natural disaster ( like an unpopular jury verdict ) has let to the natural desire to restore justice by liberating a TV set from a Korean.
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>>As you say, it is cultural.
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>Exactly. Cleaning out the sneakers and home electronics from Wal-Mart does relieve the hunger pangs.

Of course it does. That tv can be traded for a six-pack of beer which is just like eating a loaf of bread... :o)