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This is America, not a war zone. The people of #Ferguson just want answers. We all want answers. (Original Post) kpete Aug 2014 OP
It becomes more clear every day someone does not want you to have the answers. gordianot Aug 2014 #1
I think we are sitting on a powder keg and unless something significant is done, America rhett o rick Aug 2014 #2
Police are suppose to protect and serve. We the people are not the enemy and Little Star Aug 2014 #3

gordianot

(15,237 posts)
1. It becomes more clear every day someone does not want you to have the answers.
Thu Aug 14, 2014, 10:11 AM
Aug 2014

The Press Interview in Ferguson was ridiculous.

 

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)
2. I think we are sitting on a powder keg and unless something significant is done, America
Thu Aug 14, 2014, 11:09 AM
Aug 2014

will be a war zone. The Powers That Be would love nothing more. It would supply the justification for eliminating more freedoms and liberties.

I am sure you are familiar with the famous poem attributed to pastor Martin Niemöller:

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

The question is: Who will they come for first? Looks to me like the black community is being prodded to rebel. Will you speak out?

Little Star

(17,055 posts)
3. Police are suppose to protect and serve. We the people are not the enemy and
Thu Aug 14, 2014, 11:16 AM
Aug 2014

America is not a war zone. Demilitarize America's police!

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