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Michael Brown’s dad urges ‘day of silence’ (Nothing to "defile" the name of Michael Brown)
The Politico / The Associated Press ^ | August 24, 2014

Posted on 08/25/2014 8:50:10 AM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

ST. LOUIS — The father of a black 18-year-old shot to death by a white police officer in Ferguson pleaded Sunday for a “day of silence” as he lays his son to rest Monday.

“Tomorrow all I want is peace,” Michael Brown Sr. told hundreds of people in St. Louis’ largest city park during brief remarks at a festival that promotes peace over violence. “That’s all I ask.”(continued)

(Excerpt) Read more at politico.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Politics/Elections; US: Missouri
KEYWORDS: blacks; ferguson; funeral; jollyteengiant; michaelbrown; missouri; raceriots; sharpton; trayvon; trayvons
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
closed today (and for the foreseeable future) in honor of the Gentle Giant
21 posted on 08/25/2014 9:21:38 AM PDT by JPG ("So sue me". OK, we will.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Not so far, but it sure wouldn’t surprise me. Look for Saint Michael’s parents to be invited to the Black House, with their favorite rappers as entertainment.


22 posted on 08/25/2014 9:31:58 AM PDT by NKP_Vet
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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Day Of The Trayvons!

Quiet, while we smash your head on the sidewalk.

23 posted on 08/25/2014 9:43:18 AM PDT by TigersEye ("No man left behind" means something different to 0bama.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

How about “The Day of Stealing a Box of Cigars”?


24 posted on 08/25/2014 9:56:16 AM PDT by Dr. Thorne ("Don't be afraid. Just believe." - Mark 5:36)
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To: Dr. Thorne

“You’re doing a heckuva job there, Brownie”


25 posted on 08/25/2014 10:13:21 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (Manchuria Called. They want their Candidate Back!)
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To: EQAndyBuzz

I urge this family (and saint trayvon’s family) to follow a life of silence...and STFU.


26 posted on 08/25/2014 10:22:05 AM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: PLD

Ya. Lots of outsiders.

Lots of people capitalizing on the situation.

But at least the rioting and looting have stopped. Until if/when the police officer is found innocent.


27 posted on 08/25/2014 11:12:49 AM PDT by dhs12345
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