The Cusp Of Change

Apparently the late 1970's was New York’s Dark Ages, and the nadir of the era was when a blackout, caused by a lightening strike, hit New York on the 13th of July 1977 .... this was when chaos broke out on the streets.

The July 25, 1977, Cover of TIME 'Once More, With Looting'.

.... when in the words of the time 'a marauding minority of poor blacks and Hispanics went on a rampage' and 'even the looters were being mugged.' Neighbourhoods from East Harlem to Bushwick were devastated.

BLAME BAME

Once again in the wake of disaster we see looters in America. This is the same as when there has been a civil disturbance, and in virtually every case, the looters seen, are from the black (or Hispanic) communities.

Hurricane Irma Looters - Or Just
Some Early Christmas Shopping?

Now there are those who would say that the statement I have made is inherently racist, and unfairly brands one or two sections of society. That there must be the odd white looter as well .... that for some reason they just are not usually caught on film.