what is the real point of looting?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd imagine looters justify to themselves that these are the kinds of things they'd be able to afford if they weren't being institutionally discriminated against.

In the case of Ferguson, since it's so much about the struggle against police control, I imagine looting is also a way of trying to win the power struggle. Looters are committing a crime that they very likely won't be punished for. That's gotta feel pretty satisfying if you believe that Darren Wilson also committed a crime that he will not be punished for.

I don't think that every looter is going through this thought process before grabbing a TV, but I do think it's there even if subconsciously.

You are giving them too much credit (I'm AA BTW). They were probably plotting which stores they would hit even before the announcement.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd imagine looters justify to themselves that these are the kinds of things they'd be able to afford if they weren't being institutionally discriminated against.

In the case of Ferguson, since it's so much about the struggle against police control, I imagine looting is also a way of trying to win the power struggle. Looters are committing a crime that they very likely won't be punished for. That's gotta feel pretty satisfying if you believe that Darren Wilson also committed a crime that he will not be punished for.

I don't think that every looter is going through this thought process before grabbing a TV, but I do think it's there even if subconsciously.

Well written.

[Anonymous]

It's an opportunity to get stuff without paying for it. Just like welfare, foods stamps, housing vouchers, etc....

Of course there are people who truly need temporary help. However, when "assistance" becomes a lifestyle choice, this is what you end up with. ~An entitlement society.

[Anonymous]

You are trying to apply logic to emotions. Clearly, there is an ever growing segment of our society who feel disenfranchised. And who can blame them?! They have been living through "stop and frisk" and have been more affected by the huge recession. What do you think happens if you constantly assume someone is a criminal based in their skin color?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd imagine looters justify to themselves that these are the kinds of things they'd be able to afford if they weren't being institutionally discriminated against.

In the case of Ferguson, since it's so much about the struggle against police control, I imagine looting is also a way of trying to win the power struggle. Looters are committing a crime that they very likely won't be punished for. That's gotta feel pretty satisfying if you believe that Darren Wilson also committed a crime that he will not be punished for.

I don't think that every looter is going through this thought process before grabbing a TV, but I do think it's there even if subconsciously.

I don't think the looters go thru this much thinking consciously or subconsciously. To them, it's just free stuff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: When looting starts here, I'm headed straight to the Apple store.

they have an app for that.

Its called, Five Nights at Ferguson

[Anonymous]

Looting is a free pass to act like the asshole you are and likely get away with it! It is also like a holiday "welfare" bonus! Was there looting when the OJ verdict came in???

[Anonymous]

Have you asked white college kids what the point of their looting is? Why should a football or basketball victory bring on violence toward "the man"?

[Anonymous]

And then people wonder why stores and businesses close down and move out of the neighborhood.

Respect is lacking within the community itself. I don't care what else is going on politically. Those who are willing to set up shop and provide for residents are robbed, looted, burned. They move their businesses and families out and leave behind a wasteland.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have you asked white college kids what the point of their looting is? Why should a football or basketball victory bring on violence toward "the man"?

Looting is stupid regardless of race.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And then people wonder why stores and businesses close down and move out of the neighborhood.

Respect is lacking within the community itself. I don't care what else is going on politically. Those who are willing to set up shop and provide for residents are robbed, looted, burned. They move their businesses and families out and leave behind a wasteland.

That's not because of looting its because of Amazon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: When looting starts here, I'm headed straight to the Apple store.

they have an app for that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have you asked white college kids what the point of their looting is? Why should a football or basketball victory bring on violence toward "the man"?

Looting is stupid regardless of race.

The Sons of Liberty looted during the American Revolution. We certainly don't view them as criminals or as "stupid", why is that?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have you asked white college kids what the point of their looting is? Why should a football or basketball victory bring on violence toward "the man"?

Looting is stupid regardless of race.

The Sons of Liberty looted during the American Revolution. We certainly don't view them as criminals or as "stupid", why is that?

Actually, if the Sons of Liberty were carrying a stolen TV out of Ye Olde Tavern then yeah, I'd call it stupid also.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And then people wonder why stores and businesses close down and move out of the neighborhood.

Respect is lacking within the community itself. I don't care what else is going on politically. Those who are willing to set up shop and provide for residents are robbed, looted, burned. They move their businesses and families out and leave behind a wasteland.

That's not because of looting its because of Amazon.

I mean close down and move elsewhere, not necessarily fail, though that happens too.