http://www.suntimes.com/news/steinberg/4421028-452/but-there-was-looting-in-japan.html And fifth — I saved the best point for last — there of course was looting in Japan, as reported in the Japanese media. From a website of Kyodo News, Japan’s version of CNN, headlined, in Japanese: “In Miyagi, police report 40 robberies by those taking advantage of the earthquake.” The text, translated, reads: “According to police on the night of the 13th the morning of the 14, approximately 1 million yen in cash was taken from the Miyagi City Home Center. There were robberies at a convenience store and a food store, and robberies at approximately 40 other stores by those taking advantage of the earthquake amounting to 1.65 million yen.” A City Home Center is a store like a Target. And, at 80 yen to the dollar, the loss isn’t great — $12,500 in cash; $20,000 in theft. In this one report. But here was some looting, and there is no reason to think there wasn’t a lot more.
I don't understand how the author can come to this conclusion. He seems to find comfort knowing Japanese are looting , like it validates his view of the world. I wish the original article was available I'd like to take a look at it.
