THE pillaging of cargo from the continers washed ashore in Devon is typical of the behaviour that one expects to see in so-called 'modern' England. Where it appears there are a lot of people wanting something for nothing.

What they are involving themselves in is theft, and they should be treated as thieves by the law.

Some take their children with them and involve them in this crime. What an example to today's youth!

Why should I be surprised? Why should any of us be surprised as to what the youth of today get up when they have adults like these as role models? Heaven help us if we ever have a disaster like New Orleans.

Take a good look at the people shown in these pictures. They may be the ones looting your house and neighbourhood if a disaster ever happens at that level.

MARK CORR, Bournemouth.