to shoot! or not to shoot!

[Varmint Hunter]

will people who loot and steal material goods think it is worth their life to do these things.

This is not a valid argument, at least not in this country. Our judicial system is based, in part, on a punishment that fits the crime.

Unfortunately, we rarely impose the death penalty on criminals who commit heinous crimes that result in the death of innocent people. Shooting looters is unthinkable in a civilizen society, even if the perpetrator acts uncivilized.

Just noticed on Fox News that the Louisiana State Police intends to prosecute looters where there is clear evidence. The news media has miles of video with vivid images of active looting. Should be a piece of cake in many cases. Although it seems like it would be a low priority at this point.

Just my 2 cents.