re: Why Didn't Any Store Owners Defend Their Property?

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well then that's admirable, but I hate to say it...that's natural selection at work 

people really don't understand the kind of financial setbacks just looting a convenience store can have for that owner. These people may lose their business, their home, everything...when food or shelter becomes an issue or my life, I'd have no qualms...I mean that. My only hesitation ever would be going to jail...however, and I don't know this, I imagine that hesitation is removed when the shite hits the fan. 

anyway, that's why I moved where I am, I feel safe. comparatively speaking of course. 

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And every word of that may be true in regards to your actions. However, the question posed was why didn't business owners in Ferguson stay. I'd bet anything in the world that many of them did not share your willingness to stand guard regardless of potential outcomes.

Also natural selection? Natural selection of business ownership? I'd be willing to bet that those not standing guard feel they could handle picking up the pieces of their business more than their family could losing a loved one. You may even argue that in a hypothetical shite hits the fan scenario those willing to cut their loses over those ready to jump into a potentially deadly situation are the true beneficiaries of "natural selection."