In a time of chaos or disorder, the wisest among family leaders will resort to any means necessary in order to keep his/her family alive and well for the time being. However there is a line at which these means become inexcusable, that is, when what is being looted or stolen is not required for survival. People were “running out of a nearby Rite Aid with bags of diapers and wipes.” This is expected; these things are taken for the survival of a family. These things that are stolen, diapers and wipes, unless taken in bulk for post- chaos resale, are required for convenience in survival of very young children. “People were running in and out of Rent-A-Center carrying these big flat screens.” This is unacceptable; thievery of high –priced items that are unnecessary for survival is inexcusable. Nobody needs a flat screen TV to keep their family alive. This is proof that there is a line that is often crossed which marks the point of inexcusable thievery/looting in this situation.
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/looters-target-coney-island-sandy-article-1.1195080
