FROM THE SCOREKEEPER (#2 & in the comments):

Washington Post reporter: "Material goods by definition are typically replaceable. Of course the violence associated with the act of vandalism and then theft is not desirable but think of it this way. In this case, saying that looting is never acceptable is implicitly saying that personal property is worth more than life itself."

Anonymous commenter: "Not all material goods are replaceable. Looting is never acceptable. Thou shalt not steal is not just for the religious. People who respect other's material property generally also respect people, and do not commit acts of violence. What the reporter forgot to mention is that reporters are replaceable. Just reading this makes me think he should be."

Second the motion, especially given he's a Washington Post reporter.