It's hardly surprising that amid the destruction caused by the floods in Brisbane, some people are taking matters into their own hands and relieving unattended shops of some necessities.

Predictably, moral absolutists condemn this behaviour, calling these people "low-lifes". But thankfully there is some sensible and compassionate commentary in the blogosphere such as this offered by fellow traveller Jeremy Sear.

I guess what sticks in people’s craw is the sense that looting is kicking someo...
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