The discussion revolves around the actions of police officers caught looting during a crisis in New Orleans, specifically focusing on the implications of their behavior, the context of the situation, and the moral considerations surrounding looting in general. Participants explore the motivations behind looting, the conditions faced by both the public and law enforcement, and the appropriateness of punitive measures.
Participants do not reach a consensus on the morality of the looting or the appropriate response to the police officers involved. Multiple competing views remain regarding the justification of looting under desperate circumstances and the implications for law enforcement.
The discussion reflects a range of assumptions about the necessity of items taken during looting, the conditions faced by individuals in crisis, and the broader implications for law enforcement behavior in extreme situations. There is no resolution on the moral or legal ramifications of the actions discussed.
I still think after this is over that they should be fired, but the police department might not get that chance. Quite a few that could get out, quit. The situation was too much for them. It's a really bad situation in New Orleans and I'm not sure much going on there can be put into any sort of context.
kant said:Do you really think these people need ten pairs of shoes? I am still wearing my shoes, and i bought them three years ago.
Good shoes, eh? How well do they hold up wading around in flood water for a few days?kant said:What context? they are stealing shoes..etc? Do you really think these people need ten pairs of shoes? I am still wearing my shoes, and i bought them three years ago. These are simply unacceptable behaviors. They should be lock in a cave for their lack of civility.