An Open Letter From #Ferguson Protesters and Allies (10.7.14)

[sheshe2]

Here in Ferguson, our community has come to know terror on American soil.

A public slaying so gruesome it harkened images of the lynchings from the most heinous moments in history, for young and old to see.

Michael’s bloodied, lifeless body, left to lay in the street for more than 4 hours, a glaring reminder of the value of black life.

Peaceful protestors, attacked by waves of gas and bullets meant only for war.

Daily, violent reminders that our black skin renders us unsafe in our own community. No human, no American citizen, no child could look upon this scene and not unequivocally know: enough is enough.

Read the Rest Here: http://3chicspolitico.com/2014/10/07/an-open-letter-from-ferguson-protestors-and-allies-10-7-14/

Heart wrenching. " We demanded respect and were met with attack; we searched for justice and were met with contempt"

[Major Hogwash]

1. That community will never be the same.

And to think they aren't going to do a damned thing about it!

It makes me sick to my stomach to even think about it.

[sheshe2]

2. I am hopeful there will be some change.

Voter registration in Ferguson surges after Brown killing

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025611868

Darren Wilson needs to be convicted of murder in the 1st degree. Will it happen? I just don't know. I do know Holder is focusing on this. I can only hope as I don't pray anymore, Major.

Michael Brown needs to be able to rest in peace.

[wercal]

3. Holder resigned

[sheshe2]

5. Yes, However...

He is staying in office until a replacement is voted on, and the way the GOP works that will be a long time.

He stated that he was focusing on Ferguson.

Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. traveled to Ferguson and met with Brown’s mother and assured the family that the Justice Department would conduct a fair and extensive probe. Since that August meeting, Holder has referenced the shooting and the ongoing clashes between police officers and protesters in Ferguson during multiple speeches and public appearances.

On Thursday, Holder announced that he is resigning as attorney general, which worried some supporters of the Brown family that the Justice probe might lose focus or get sidetrack as the department undergoes a shift from Holder to whomever its next leader is. But the Browns said Holder vowed to bring them a fair federal investigation, and that they trust him to be true to his word even as he transitions out of office.

“It was a parent talking to another parent in consoling our feelings,” McSpadden said of her initial meeting with Holder. “He did reassure me that it would be fair and transparent. … I do feel a way about him resigning, but I don’t feel like he’s going to exit and not do what he set out to do.”

The Browns were in Washington for meetings with lawmakers during the Congressional Black Caucus’s annual conference, lobbying for legislation that would require police officers to wear body cameras while on duty. That push comes as civil rights groups, including the NAACP, have seized on the Brown case and several other prominent police shootings this summer to renew their decades-long push for legislation to address racial profiling in law enforcement.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2014/09/27/despite-holder-resignation-michael-browns-family-remains-confident-in-justice-probe/

[Major Hogwash]

7. Yes, there will be change.

But the federal government is going to have to be the one to bring it home.
They have all but ignored situations like this one that cry out for justice.

I can only pray every single day that change will come soon, before the next horrible incident occurs.

[sheshe2]

9. The Feds, may just be able to do that...I don't know if you saw this, Major.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025635894#post5

I want it to stop as well.

[Major Hogwash]

13. Yes, I saw that.

I also saw a report where the Missouri state police announced that they were preparing for riots in the event the police officer involved in the Brown shooting isn't charged.
That's not very comforting.

[sheshe2]

24. No, it is not comforting at all MH.

[littlemissmartypants]

14. I concur. nt

[scarystuffyo]

21. they were wrong on that

http://www.vox.com/2014/10/3/6900373/ferguson-voters-are-registering-in-record-numbers



Report: Thousands didn't register to vote in Ferguson since August after all




Following the Brown shooting, many of Ferguson's residents protested nightly, and part of their concern was that their local government didn't represent the city's black community. Although 67 percent of Ferguson's population is black, the mayor and police chief are white, one of six council members is black, and no one on the local board of elections is black

[Cha]

4. It was horrible the way the Ferguson, MO Police reacted to the Ferguson Protesters, she.

But, that's starting to change now with the ruling yesterday from US District Court Judge Catherine Perry..

"The practice of requiring peaceful demonstrators and others to walk, rather than stand still, violates the constitution,” U.S. District Court Judge Catherine Perry wrote in the ruling.."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014912031

Ferguson Shooting Protesters Win Order Limiting Police

"Missouri state police were barred by a federal judge from arresting or threatening to arrest demonstrators peacefully protesting the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer in August.

The ruling today by U.S. District Judge Catherine Perry in St. Louis, in a lawsuit filed Aug. 18, comes just days before an event being billed by its organizers as a “weekend of resistance,” from Oct. 10 to Oct. 13. "

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-10-06/ferguson-shooting-protesters-win-order-limiting-police

Brilliant Open Letter from the Protesters and Allies to the Ferguson, MOPD.. Thank you, she!

Michael Brown

[sheshe2]

6. I am loving her Cha!

From your link.

"The practice of requiring peaceful demonstrators and others to walk, rather than stand still, violates the constitution,” U.S. District Court Judge Catherine Perry wrote in the ruling.."

[Cha]

8. So very smart to write the Open Letter to the FPD.. Just one more step that was needed..

I'm so grateful for this.. and USDC Judge Catherine Perry!

The "resistance" protest in Ferguson should be interesting this weekend..

Michael Brown

[sheshe2]

11. I will be working, Cha.

However I will be watching.

[Cha]

16. Power to the People! Tweet pic of "amazing & brave women on the front lines, fighting for justice"

Melissa @1740testore
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This pic of the amazing & brave women on the front lines, fighting for justice in #ferguson, should be EVERYWHERE!

5:21 PM - 3 Oct 2014 Olivette, MO, United States 296 Retweets 215 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2014/10/06/a-tweet-or-two-108/

Michael Brown

[sheshe2]

17. So beautiful Cha!

Power to the People!

Woman are such amazing creatures! I love them, so fearless and brave.

i saw something on TOD just now that I would love to post, yet to tired and have to go. Will do it tomorrow if no one else has.

Cha!

[Cha]

22. I think I know what you're

saying, she.. it's intensely compelling!

she~ Michael Brown

[freshwest]

10. GOTV! Time for the 'Show Me' state to show the nation!

[sheshe2]

12. Well said freshwest!

[littlemissmartypants]

15. Excellent. nt

[sheshe2]

18. Thank you sweetie~

[littlemissmartypants]

19. You are welcome, love.

And thanks for the hug. I really needed it.

[sheshe2]

25. Then you can have another~

[littlemissmartypants]

20. Kicketty. Kick. nt

[Scuba]

23. K&R