So much to say on this subject, but one thing sort of sticks out to me is:
At what point does a person take and accept a level of self responsibility for their own belongings in a situation such as this?
It is ok to be upset, it is ok to vent, it is ok to make others aware of future awareness to be even more cautious with their belongings at events.
I do not find it ok to bash and demand others on any level based on frustration, where frustration is being feed through a clouded tube that is focusing on one aspect of who all could or should have been preventing a crime of opportunity.
Theft prevention starts with the person with an item does exactly that: takes preventative measures to protect their item(s).
Someone please tell me how it is that banks get robbed, even to this day with all the preventative measures implemented by the banks. The key word "preventative" has to start with the person who wants something protected knowing that theft DOES HAPPEN and accept that as a part of this world.
Theft sucks. In a court- how much strength does "feelings" hold in a theft case? A judge IMO who has served 20+ years on the bench would strait up ask the victim why they would leave something so precious to them just sitting in a hotel Lobby.
How would YOU answer that question? I am sure the judge would point out that the victim has some level of responsibility in this and should accept it.
It is not like I do not care about the situation, nor favor any side or nor am I taking a side or stance.
I am simply saying that I am not too interested in reading much more of the blaming, the bashing, and the fuel of emotion being tossed onto this fire to keep what is IMO boarder line defamation of character on all sides of any person or group in this matter.
Just my thoughts is all.