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Old 08-21-2014, 04:30 PM
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When I was a young lad (1955) I remember there was severe flooding in Waterbury CT. This was because of two back-to-back hurricanes that saturated the land. This flood destroyed buildings and almost 90 people died.

What I remember is that the governor called in the National Guard and gave the following order: "If you see anyone looting, shoot to kill." I believe that put a stop to it.

Why don't we do that anymore?
Agree ... that would take care of the problem.

The looters can quickly sense hesitation and reluctance by those in authority to quell the uprising, which emboldens them further. Looking at the looters literally shooting their way into a store on TV the other night ... one volley from the police and that would have taken care of it. They can use rubber bullets for the first volley, and if that doesn't work, then real bullets will.