DoubleAquarius
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Riots in the streets of St. Loius right now after police shot and killed 18 year old Michael Brown.
Wow, keep it cool St. Louis, my heart goes out to you all but don't do anything stupid.
There's too much indication that every police force in the nation is on edge from rumors flying ...my own thread on the economy of the USA at this time being one source... although astrological indications are more than just a rumor... but there are a lot of sources that are saying things about police being on high alert and anticipating riots and mob activity through the rest of this year.
A nervous Police officer is not someone you wish to confront.
Wow, keep it cool St. Louis, my heart goes out to you all but don't do anything stupid.
There's too much indication that every police force in the nation is on edge from rumors flying ...my own thread on the economy of the USA at this time being one source... although astrological indications are more than just a rumor... but there are a lot of sources that are saying things about police being on high alert and anticipating riots and mob activity through the rest of this year.
A nervous Police officer is not someone you wish to confront.
I would call a truce. A cease to hostilities and then every mothers' son that fells outraged calmly take a place in the ranks of others that wish to show their outrage and soon it will grow to such a display as for the city, the state and the country for all to see what a sizable force there is of US.
If it fills city streets or its' parks, whatever, however you can do it, do it.
Non violent, but determined, persistent.
Power to the People!
So to update this situation St. Louis is now under marshal law. How do you think something like that will turn out?
By the way I have a theory about the "unlimited firepower"
I do not condone violence though the government doesn't hesitate to use it to intimidate us. My theory being if every gang organization in America stood together they could overthrow the government. Not to sound like I support organized crime it anything. Though I will point out our government is basically organized crime itself.
Also another thought. It would make a lot more sense to have "Peace officers" instead of "Police officers"
Just sayin'
I think the whole issue here is racial.
It seems like people are just extremely upset that an African-American was shot,
and they're unwilling to listen to the police side of the story.
Too many people seem to be reacting emotionally rather than rationally.
I do think that imposing martial law was necessary,
because people were looting and rioting in the streets.
Order has to be maintained, you can't let people do things like that.
It would be one thing if it were a peaceful demonstration, but the citizens lost control.
A line has to be drawn somewhere.
When people are that angry and out of control,
sometimes violence is the only way to get their attention and make them understand that they have to stop what they're doing.
A lot of people may not like police or the justice system,
particularly more counter-culture types who prefer to "stick it to the man,"
but I think we'd be a lot worse off without it.
Michael Brown shop video clearly shows
Michael Brown paying for his cigars.
The slight scuffle was a misunderstanding.
The storekeeper never complained to police, never reported the incident.