taking food from supermarkets etc. is not defined as looting?
http://thehill.com/homenews/media/348432-abc-reporter-slammed-after-saying-he-informed-houston-police-of-supermarket

They have entitlement mentality.

Here is a classic from the 1992 riots...

Don't mess with roof top Koreans.  Zero F's given.

if this happened in hawaii, it would probably be a felony.  http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0708/HRS_0708-0818.htm

and here's the statute for dwellings:  http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0708/HRS_0708-0817.htm

What's the definition of looting? Anyone taking my stuff.
What's the definition of "pragmatic steps to ensure survival"? Me taking other peoples' stuff.

What's the definition of looting? Anyone taking my stuff.
What's the definition of "pragmatic steps to ensure survival"? Me taking other peoples' stuff.

Pretty close to what I was thinking. 

Looting is folks taking stuff from stores in an opportunistic manner, for "free" stuff.  It's stealing or robbery when taking stuff from people, houses, private businesses, etc. 

Survival is acquiring (taking) stuff that you need to survive.  Not just for "free" stuff. 

If it's obvious that a place is deserted and it's a survival and apocalypse type situation, it's scavenging. 

Here in Texas,

Open Season

No Limits

or so I have been told by my new gun owning friends

Police, "Looters will be dealt with Harshly"

I have been told, "Do NOT mess with Texas Police"

Pretty close to what I was thinking. 

Looting is folks taking stuff from stores in an opportunistic manner, for "free" stuff.  It's stealing or robbery when taking stuff from people, houses, private businesses, etc. 

Survival is acquiring (taking) stuff that you need to survive.  Not just for "free" stuff. 

If it's obvious that a place is deserted and it's a survival and apocalypse type situation, it's scavenging.

If it ain't yours don't take it, if you do the risk is 100% on you.

Here in Texas,

Open Season

No Limits

or so I have been told by my new gun owning friends

Police, "Looters will be dealt with Harshly"

I have been told, "Do NOT mess with Texas Police"

Yes, in TX, you can protect your property with deadly force, unlike here in Hawaii.  My law professor did a case study in TX.  A guy parked his truck a few blocks away.  He saw 3 guys trying to break in.  He took out his rifle and killed some.  Cops asked him 1 question: "is this your truck?".  No charges brought against him.

Here in Texas,

Open Season

No Limits

or so I have been told by my new gun owning friends

Police, "Looters will be dealt with Harshly"

I have been told, "Do NOT mess with Texas Police"

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Hey oldguy-
When you are done feeding your cows and chickens, take a look at this photo of us 36 years ago.