"... those it was never meant to protect." -- W.E. B. DuBois
Just remember, as the mass media focuses on property damage, that this response is about something far more serious.
Darren Wilson testified before the grand jury (highly unusual), auditioned television reporters for interviews, and got married -- to another Ferguson police officer -- prior to last night's decision.
Just remember, as the mass media focuses on property damage, that this response is about something far more serious.
Police, dressed like soldiers, prepare to liberate a used car sales office.
"There's clearly a license for violence against minorities, specifically blacks," said Mike Arnold, 38, a teacher. "It happens all the time. Something's got to be done about it. Hopefully this will be a turning point."
Darren Wilson testified before the grand jury (highly unusual), auditioned television reporters for interviews, and got married -- to another Ferguson police officer -- prior to last night's decision.
Doesn't take 100 days to decide if murder is a crime, it takes 100 days to figure out how to tell people it isn't...... #FergusonDecision
— Chris Rock (@ozchrisrock) November 25, 2014
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Dubois' quote reminds me of something I heard (former Green presidential candidate) David Cobb say on more than one occasion:
"You say the system is broken. I say it is working exactly as it was designed to work."
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