Numerous insinuations (e.g, this) that it is wrong of the Ferguson PD to withhold the name of the officer who shot Michael Brown (circumstance still under dispute). But lets be honest; given the way the populace has reacted, in rioting and looting, the fact that numerous twitter posts have been made suggesting that revenge be taken on white business, homes and families who have nothing to do with this event, why would anyone think it would be a good thing to identify this officer.
He may be guilty and, if so, needs to be held accountable, as should LEOs for a lot of recent events. But given the "crowd" reaction, do we think his family will be safe if his identity is publicized.
Huffington also bemoaned the fact that Ferguson is being treated like a war zone. But who made it a war zone and who seems intent on spreading that war?
Lots of people see the injustice in the system. Grievances need to be redressed. But attacking those - of whatever race - who have nothing to do with it - is not going to further the cause. If anything it fulfills their prophecies and negative stereotypes.
Let's be clear; my sympathy has limits (as I noted in many previous posts). Take that shit out on me and mine and things will get a whole lot worse for some folks. This ain't no game.
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