The devastation of the 8.8 earthquake in Chile brings yet another dilemma-looting. Chaos in the city of Concepcion has not let up due to vulnerable businesses that are affected by the quake. Some structures are FUBAR, where owners do not have the means for repairs. This is the point of entry where all needy people take advantage of the situation and steal everything in sight.In the midst of the looting, eight fatalities have been reported. Looters were disabled by teargas thrown from local authorities.
source:http://www.usatoday.com/video/index.htm?bctid=69251371001
I remember how intense a situation like this can be. Once at Six Flags Magic Mountain I was in the middle of a riot which started from the amusement park over-selling tickets to the diva group TLC's concert there. Once capacity was reached and people kept arriving, the rest were turned away. They broke through the gates and after that it was complete anarchy. Looters took everything from Bugs Bunny stuffed animals to food at Denny's restaurant down the hill. It was no joke!!
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ya, the devastation was so heart-breaking. people were complaining about how the media totally hyped up the tsunami that was hitting hawaii. however, i think we failed to look at what was happening in chile. we should be so grateful that it was a false alarm.
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