Bunk...there was looting in post WWII Germany too. You cannot also compare a riot here in the US to a real live WAR in Iraq. I want my soldiers to destroy the enemy and not be worried about the dangerous enemy lurking about. Remember, the US did not have complete control of the country yet. They just started entering Baghdad to look for and destroy the enemy!!!!! Listen...I stand by what I said. I want my soldiers to go out and destroy the freaking enemy. Not worry also about stopping people from stealing lamps. The US started restoring order after a few days after it became clear the concentrated enemy resistance in Baghdad had collapsed.
LOOTERS WILL BE SHOT
PLÜNDERER WERDEN ERSCHOSSEN
LES VOLEURS SERONT FUSILLES
This sign was found all over occupied Germany.
Crack open a history book.