They went into stores to get food to stay alive. Looting isn't the right word. I call it survival.
Russel HonoreBefore Katrina, it was a longstanding tradition in our country for political officials to wait until the last minute to warn, to take action, to evacuate. No more. With Irene, you had mass evacuations - mandatory ones - issued days ahead of time. That was the right thing to do.
Russel Honore