I have to agree with those saying looting is wrong. Police forces are taken off of the search and rescue to deal with people stealing tvs and other electronics - and all the GUNS were stolen from Wal-Mart!! Scary!

Yes, stores like Wal-Mart can consider some of these as write-offs, but there are many mom-and-pop stores owned and run by everyday people that are being looted as well. How is that fair to them?

I also heard that there was a plane that was supposed to land that had supplies for hospital patients, but could not land because of looters with guns on the runway. Anyone else hear about that?

edit: I want to add that stealing essentials is different - food, water, clothing, other necessities. I don't think that people have a choice in that matter.