While I believe it’s prudent not to jump to conclusions regarding the shooting of Michael Brown by a Ferguson police officer until the investigation is complete, I do thinks it’s fair to say that based on some of the more recent revelations concerning Mr. Browns whereabouts and activities prior to his interaction with police last Saturday, paint a somewhat different picture than was initially put forth by friends, family, and even legal counsel, portraying Brown as an innocent bystander “on his way to college”. Moreover, the resulting scenes of looting, vandalism, public intoxication and drug use, only reinforce the negative stereotypes which are always promoted by opportunistic racists whenever these unfortunate incidents occur. Nevertheless, it appears police are now standing down and the “Black Panthers” have taken up directing traffic at neighborhood intersections. This is not how 21st Century civilized society is supposed to respond to these crises. Oh, and as usual, the comments of folks like Al Sharpton are the equivalent of pouring gasoline on a wildfire. What an irresponsible and despicable human being…
