That’s interesting. All I heard all day long was that most were from the St. Louis Metropolitan area. That includes East St. Louis Illinois St. Louis City and St. Louis County, but no one ever said how many were from Ferguson - a city of about 20,000 people.
St. Louis County has around 90 incorporated municipalities such as Ferguson and around 10 unincorporated areas. The population of the city is approximately 318 thousand and the county is 2 million, 905 thousand. While it’s a sprawling area, the transportation system is such that you can quickly get from one to another except at rush hour.
The info I posted came from Fox News local broadcast. They asked the question how many were from Ferguson in their setup, but even then, they did not state the number from Ferguson.
If you compare the numbers of looters, to the population of Ferguson, the majority of people did not participate. The percentage is dwarfed if you consider the population of the rest of the Metro Area.
They keep talking about the small community of Ferguson. Well, it’s not just a small community, it’s a large Metro area - the largest one in Missouri and in the top 20 nationwide, IIRC.
Do you recall the source of the numbers you stated? It sounds like they grouped the city and county together. Around 20 were arrested in the city and 60 from the county.
I am appalled that the County Executive, County Police Chief, and Governor simply stood back and let criminals loot and destroy that area.
America is being Benghazi’d right before our eyes!
Obola, Holder, Sharpton and Jackson should be in prison for life!
Ferguson and the whole country are being Beghazi’d
This is sick!
I was driving, and had just picked up my son who arrived in town for the holiday, so only half listening. I’m pretty sure it was either local WashDC news or the talk radio station that carries Rush/Mark. If I hear or read again, will post to you.