Outrage over Ferguson Verdict Extends to 170 U.S. Cities

Latin American Herald Tribune ^ | 11-26-2014

[Citizen Zed]

Demonstrators incensed by the grand jury verdict that cleared the white police officer who killed African-American teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, took to the streets of 170 cities in 37 U.S. states for a second night of protests.

Protesters swept through the streets of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, D.C., where they shouted “Justice” in front of the White House.

Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Oakland and Seattle had some of the largest protests, which, according to police, were mainly peaceful except for a few isolated incidents and arrests.

Large cities across the United States have been on alert for possible disturbances since Monday night, when the grand jury ruled out filing charges against Officer Darren Wilson on the grounds that there was not enough evidence to indict him.

The 28-year-old Wilson fired several shots at the 18-year-old unarmed Brown on Aug. 9.

The shooting sparked a wave of riots, looting and destruction, with businesses being torched, while protesters blocked roads and bridges in major U.S. cities.

More than 2,000 National Guard troops were deployed in Ferguson, where 80 people were arrested on Monday for looting and setting fire to vehicles and shops.

Atlanta police reported that 21 arrests were made on Monday. A few more individuals were taken into custody in New York’s iconic Times Square when they allegedly hurled paint and other objects at police.

Demonstrators carried placards with slogans such as “Do not shoot” and “Police Brutality Must Stop.”

“No justice, no peace,” a 19-year-old protester told Efe, while another 25-year-old said he did not know Brown personally, but he was sure that he was a good man.

[Northern Yankee]

Yeah... good man... stealing, assault, felonies. Good man indeed.

[Not gonna take it anymore]

Who is fronting these riots? I would like to know who is paying the bills.

These are not protests and they certainly aren’t peaceful. Missouri seems to have some really weak politicians who are letting these poverty pimps get away with wanton destruction.

[MeshugeMikey]

the lastest TALE on The STREET is that The Gentle Giant was hugely upset after watching a little seen and much less generally noticed segment on al sharpton's TV show....

[MtnMan101]

[11th Commandment]

Once again Stupid Journalist, A Grand Jury does not present a verdict it renders a decision on indictment.

[Old Sarge]

That. Was. Wrong.

Just. Wrong.

[MeshugeMikey]

let me try to make up for posting that truly hideous image....

[Dqban22]

“Ferguson wasn't about police brutality, and the President knows it. If he wanted a teachable moment this was his opportunity. He could have talked about how blacks are 13% of the population in America and over 50% of homicide victims; how 91 % of these victims are murdered by other blacks and how, therefore, "communities of color" are dependent on a police presence for survival. He could have talked about how one quarter of the members of the grand jury that chose not to indict Officer Wilson were black. He could even have attacked the racist assumption that blacks will naturally react with mindless violence to decisions like this one; and that they alone of all American minority groups will be exempt from censure when they do. There are many ways a truly "post racial" President could have spoken truth to the power of the mob that exploded in violence in Ferguson. But instead Barack Obama enabled it as his racist advisor on racial affairs, Al Sharpton, swooped into Ferguson to pour gasoline on the flames.” (David Horowitz)

Obama and Holder declarations from the first day of the death of the young Black killed by white cop were directed to incite the racial riots. Upon their conscience, or lack of it, rest the main responsibility for the Ferguson riots.

Will the Real Black Americans Please stand up. By Charles R. Patrick Furguson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpsQwl_19M4

[Dqban22]

“Ferguson wasn't about police brutality, and the President knows it. If he wanted a teachable moment this was his opportunity. He could have talked about how blacks are 13% of the population in America and over 50% of homicide victims; how 91 % of these victims are murdered by other blacks and how, therefore, "communities of color" are dependent on a police presence for survival. He could have talked about how one quarter of the members of the grand jury that chose not to indict Officer Wilson were black. He could even have attacked the racist assumption that blacks will naturally react with mindless violence to decisions like this one; and that they alone of all American minority groups will be exempt from censure when they do. There are many ways a truly "post racial" President could have spoken truth to the power of the mob that exploded in violence in Ferguson. But instead Barack Obama enabled it as his racist advisor on racial affairs, Al Sharpton, swooped into Ferguson to pour gasoline on the flames.” (David Horowitz)

Obama and Holder declarations from the first day of the death of the young Black killed by white cop were directed to incite the racial riots. Upon their conscience, or lack of it, rest the main responsibility for the Ferguson riots.

Will the Real Black Americans Please stand up. By Charles R. Patrick Furguson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpsQwl_19M4