With armed gangs of desperate residents of New Orleans running around, looting, robbing, shooting up police stations with AK-47s and other crimes going on, it's time for authorities to declare martial law in New Orleans and other affected communities.
Washington should respond by freeing up the local National Guard to police up the trouble areas, to disarm the populace and protect the rescue workers.
The lawlessness must end so that rescue workers can go in safely and get needed supplies to those people trapped in flooded areas and get everyone out. The looters and shooters are only making it worse for themselves, not better. What's the point in a person stealing a TV set when that person's house is underwater and there's no electricity or infrastructure?
The Guardsmen must have clear rules of engagement, and a declaration of martial law will assist in that endeavor. It's a detestable thing to do, but the law is outgunned and cut off from outside assistance.
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