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LOOTING IN HOUSTON

SeaMaiden — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:23:30 GMT

It is already starting....

http://dailycaller.com/2017/08/28/fact-check-is-looting-happening-in-houston/

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Noel7 — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:28:43 GMT

The article quoted says it's an exaggeration. Maybe some, but it's not widespread.

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Cakers3 — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:36:07 GMT

Some of the pictures are old and not from this hurricane.

Also there are hoaxes being put out on twitter that various gangs are grouping to loot houses and stores.

The looting could increase as waters recede, however.

There is mandatory jail time for any looter who is caught and convicted.

Nothing new. It is going to happen.

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2blonde — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:39:34 GMT

I could see that happening after the water recedes, but it seems it currently would be very difficult to wade through high water with much "loot."

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Caaareful Shopper — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:44:35 GMT

How about a news article depicting hope and all the stories of the community really coming together and helping each other, strangers helping strangers? I am hearing more & more of these amazing stories. I'd much rather see these stories lift people up instead of stories of the isolated, and extremely small % of incidents of crime and looting.

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Noel7 — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:46:42 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
How about a news article depicting hope and all the stories of the community really coming together and helping each other, strangers helping strangers? I am hearing more & more of these amazing stories. I'd much rather see these stories lift people up instead of stories of the isolated, and extremely small % of incidents of crime and looting.

@Caaareful Shopper

There are several such stories on the line about the Cajun Navy.

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Lucky Charm — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:38:46 GMT

The Houston police Chief is speaking of this now. The most stringent penalties will be sought for anyone committing crimes. It is a problem.

Such a shame that police personnel have to deal with these lowlifes--their time is desperately needed to rescue and aid.

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Cakers3 — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:09:54 GMT

@2blonde wrote:
I could see that happening after the water recedes, but it seems it currently would be very difficult to wade through high water with much "loot."

@2blonde True but some homes are not completly underwater and are still empty.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:16:06 GMT

No one gives a flying fig. There are more important things to worry and think about than a a mere handful of people who allegedly are taking advantage of a disaster. People are people. You have the good and you have the bad. The good always out weighs the bad.

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chrystaltree — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:18:32 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
How about a news article depicting hope and all the stories of the community really coming together and helping each other, strangers helping strangers? I am hearing more & more of these amazing stories. I'd much rather see these stories lift people up instead of stories of the isolated, and extremely small % of incidents of crime and looting.

Those stories are out, people rising to the occasion and helping others. But some people only want the negative, they search for the bad and don't even see the good.

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goldensrbest — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:00:31 GMT

For all the news stories of people helping people ,which is so nice to see ,why even mention this.

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santorini — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:00:33 GMT

Well I'm here and am beaming with pride as I see so many people helping others who haven't been so fortunate. It is amazing to see the number of people who have come here from other STATES specifically to help out. They drove from Louisiana with their boats to join in with others to rescue people out of flooded homes. Rescuers from California are here, Ohio -- the list is endless. This city is an example of love and hope. I will not let what's probably an outdated story of looting become front and center in this tragedy. It simply isn't happening. I am so proud of my city and the surrounding areas and I'm so grateful for all of the help we are receiving from others.

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tansy — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:06:04 GMT

I saw a heartwarming report that someone called Mattress Mack has opened his stores to those needing shelter

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QVCkitty1 — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:15:20 GMT

This is the least of their problems.

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SahmIam — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:35:46 GMT

Trash finds opportunity whenever it can.

When our historical district was almost destroyed by a flash flood (killing 2 and with many rescues by heroic people now on YouTube for the world to view), people wondered how long until the looters would be out; it was within 10 hours of the event happening. The first was caught by the owner of the shop she was stealing from. He asked her to please, do you REALLY need to steal the bottles of wine as well as the jewelry from the shop next door? She said "why not? It's for the taking and you'll get reimbursed from insurance anyway". She then ran off but was caught later that day.

Still waiting for her day in court a year later. There will ALWAYS be those who prey during the darkest time of others. ALWAYS.

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YorkieonmyPillow — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 17:46:02 GMT

@Anonymous Sorry - I didn't know I was restarting a deleted topic as this is the first time I've been here today.