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In reply to the discussion: Looters raid Family Dollar, police pull back at management request [View all]Dennis Donovan
(18,770 posts)50. Yes, victims...
...and you, having lived thru hurricanes, should have at least a modicum of compassion for others in the midst of experiencing the same thing.
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Looters raid Family Dollar, police pull back at management request [View all]
Dennis Donovan
Sep 2018
OP
Horrible people that take advantage during an emergency. I hope the police identify them on
Trust Buster
Sep 2018
#1
I don't - I hope its a step forward in disaster management - maybe Family Dollar should GIVE
hexola
Sep 2018
#3
That would not be your decision or the looter's decision. Theft is NOT a donation. Prosecute.
Trust Buster
Sep 2018
#9
The video does not show any evidence that they lost it all. The Dollar Store had no water around it.
Trust Buster
Sep 2018
#126
It would be better though if they had handed things out. A lot less mess to clean up that way.
appleannie1943
Sep 2018
#85
Did you watch the video ? It was pure looting while disguising their identities.
Trust Buster
Sep 2018
#7
Did you watch the video ? No one was forcing anyone. Just people taking advantage during an
Trust Buster
Sep 2018
#14
How do you know they weren't terrified of not having food around in an emergency?
pnwmom
Sep 2018
#141
I watched the video. These individuals were taking advantage of a situation at a time of emergency
Trust Buster
Sep 2018
#150
The owner knew that everything in the store would have to taken to the dump.
LiberalArkie
Sep 2018
#86
No different than looting the property from a personal home during an emergency.
Trust Buster
Sep 2018
#127
Many of us on fixed incomes shop at Family Dollar, Dollar General, and The Dollar Tree
Kaleva
Sep 2018
#136
It was the voice of reason because the post was correct. Taking advantage of an emergency to
Trust Buster
Sep 2018
#169
Apparently you missed the OP's statement. Go re-read it, and you'll understand. n/t
X_Digger
Sep 2018
#41
You are mistaken. Being on SSDI, most of my shopping is done at Family Dollar & Dollar General.
Kaleva
Sep 2018
#121
She doesn't have to interview criminals committing a crime - to report the crime.
hexola
Sep 2018
#38
Weak sauce - do you really think law enforcement wants reporters getting involved
hexola
Sep 2018
#45
Police don't give a dog's fart about reporters recording crime- other than asking for tapes..
X_Digger
Sep 2018
#103
You think those looters were that violent ? No one else has suggested that.
Trust Buster
Sep 2018
#132
THe GOP wants us at each other's throats, starving, dependent, and battling for
lindysalsagal
Sep 2018
#25
Did the reporter arrest the criminals? No? Then they're not doing the LEO's job.
X_Digger
Sep 2018
#97
Did the reporter set bail? Sentence them to prison? That's what a judge and jury do.
X_Digger
Sep 2018
#99
It's not just that looting is illegal-- it is illegal for a reason...
TreasonousBastard
Sep 2018
#40
Y'all are going to hyperventilate if you keep huffing so hard. Walking out with paper towels!
WhiskeyGrinder
Sep 2018
#42
And they claim that you are the one without empathy. I am sorry for your loss no matter the
Trust Buster
Sep 2018
#135
Might also like some positive, constructive ideas - like I've presented upthread.
hexola
Sep 2018
#87
Every person shits. Therefore everyone needs "paper products", the prime item "looted".
moriah
Sep 2018
#91
By that logic, if you needed those items outside of normal business hours, you would be justified
Arkansas Granny
Sep 2018
#114
I added the part about the store apparently already looking like a total insurance loss...
moriah
Sep 2018
#118
Do you think some people end up in public housing because of the "state of their moral character"?
hexola
Sep 2018
#92
Wow, that has to be one of the most tortured rationalization that I have ever read.
Blue_true
Sep 2018
#157
these ppl need to eat. An even better story would be when these ppl return to the store to..
samnsara
Sep 2018
#143