Sunday, April 26, 2015

Baltimore Protesters - Go Peaceful

Going off script.  Last night Camden Yards was surrounded by protesters who want "justice" for a black man who died in police custody.  So far the police chief has achnowledged that his employees did not follow protocol.  All 6 police officers have been suspended.  The Mayor has asked for a transparent investigation.  The investigation is on-going & no decision has been reached yet.  I guess that's not good enough for protesters & the media covering Baltimore.  My own opinion is that the media fans the flames of violent protests by waiting, almost encouraging, something non-peaceful to happen.  So last night pictures emerge of protesters breaking car windows.  Back in Missouri Michael Brown's family advocated for non-violence & community leaders helped bring calm to their situation.  The same is not happening in Baltimore.  Peaceful advocates in Baltimore, get out there please.   

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