DISCLOSURE: I am white. If you are white and this story makes you uncomfortable, I urge you to fight the urge to close this window and to read the whole story..
It's not racist to feel challenged and awkward in thinking about these issues.
It is depressing, though, if you can't muster the strength to get a different perspective than your own.
I would urge you to really listen, hear the whole thing, get a fresh perspective, and consider ALL the facts. (copied from: Upworthy Things That Matter Pass it On)
The people of Ferguson have a reasonable request:
Video of USA Armed Forces Veteran during a Peaceful Protest in Clayton, MO
RT @ArrestWilson: Is this #Ferguson resident & Vietnam veteran just another rioting thug to you pathetic trolls? http://t.co/mkcKjLfBF7
— ILoveMyWife0007 (@NavyDad0007) November 20, 2014
Missouri has a public records law – the "Sunshine Law" -- so you can find out what public officials are doing – and how your tax dollars are being spent.
5 On Your Side is trying to examine what local officials were saying to each other in emails after the shooting in Ferguson.
The documents we've uncovered raise new questions about what has – and has not been released. copied from:http://www.ksdk.com/story/news/local/ferguson/2014/11/19/ferguson-police-deleted-e-mails-and-search-questioned/19304949/
#Ferguson police email deletion and search questioned➡️ http://t.co/LYFRib53Q7 #p2 #tcot pic.twitter.com/QyVZM2VuFY
— R.Saddler (@Politics_PR) November 20, 2014
"I do believe there is a smoking gun out there someplace and it's likely in someone's trashbin," Leopold said. "I'm outraged, and I think the public should be as well."
BREAKING
#Ferguson PD are arresting citizen journalists like @bassem_masri to keep them off the street ahead grand jury announcement
— Bipartisan Report (@Bipartisanism) November 20, 2014
Here's an active livestream of the current protests: http://t.co/TJuuNL0cvx #Ferguson
— deray mckesson (@deray) November 20, 2014
See more of the Ferguson Stories and Videos from the Locals Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6
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