Unfortunately our society is in a very sad state. The world has ended, at least the world we'd all like to live in. It's so often people talk the good talk, but when it comes to disaster there are so many concerned only for themselves.
It's a shame that people loot during times of disaster. On the other side of the fence though, I can see how there is great temptation to take what one needs to survive when there is panic and fear that they will not have enough. It's a double edged sword.
I have been fortunate that I have never had to make the choice, I'm not sure what my decision would be in the moment of panic.