Authorities preparing for another night of protests in Ferguson

[steve2470]

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/authorities-preparing-for-another-night-of-protests-in-ferguson/article_f794b446-1ee7-56f1-b4f5-03c5663b596f.html



Authorities in charge of security in Ferguson are preparing for another night of protests.

"We will not allow vandals, criminal elements to impact the safety and security of this community," Missouri Highway Patrol Capt. Ronald S. Johnson said during a brief press conference Monday afternoon. "We will not allow those elements disrupt, impact, the soul of this community."

Johnson introduced Missouri National Guard Brig. Gen. Gregory Mason, who will oversee the Missouri National Guard's efforts in the area. They were called in by the governor early Monday morning after another night of protests that turned violent.

Mason spoke briefly before a police chaplain said a short prayer at the microphones.

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[NightWatcher]

1. Instead of trying to prevent the protests why not just protect buildings and stores

Most of the problems arise when the protestors want to march down ______ street and the cops show up at the end of that street and say, "you can't march here.". They then march down the street towards the protestors, guaranteeing a clash every time.

[steve2470]

2. excellent point nt