CC #2.1

In an article entitled "Typhoon deaths climb into thousands in Philippines" by Jim Gomez, states that a staggering number of 10,000 people may have died due to the typhoon that hit the Philippines. With body counts increasing everyday the crime and looting in the Philippines is getting increasingly worse and many facing lack of food and water one may wonder if looting may be the right decision.

 According to Gomez's article, "Corpses hung from trees,were scattered on sidewalks or were buried in flattened buildings." As people began to get over the initial shock of the dead on the street it sort of became an everyday part of life, they ignored trying to survive and find food and shelter for what family they have with them. As the days go by and more bodies are found many Filipinos begin to try to mask the smell of death which is also causing a fear of airborne disease from the dead reaching many people.

Gomez also discusses how, "There is no power, no water, nothing. People are desperate. They’re looting." with the ever increasing loss of life many people are looting what buildings they can for building materials for makeshift houses, and food and water for their families. As the looting increases the Philippine army is being sent by increasing numbers to stop and quell the situation. With so many losing everything and the aid that is trying to be spread to the Philippines is getting difficult because of ambushes would it be so wrong to loot to keep your family alive? this man
believes it is,
as crowds pushed into stores for food he pulled out a gun on those attempting to loot his store.

The situation in the Philippines caused by the typhoon is one of hectic proportions and being Filipino I know how it is in the Philippines just to make a living, it isn't easy in fact its very hard. Adding losses of homes and most of everything that many Filipinos have I can justify how looting can be a decision that should be made to support their family.