If you took the time to watch President Barack Obamas press conference on Ferguson, which just concluded, then you were likely disappointed. If so, you arent alone. NewsOne Contributor writes: Last Thursday, President Obama exercised his trademark measured tone while addressing the clashes between protestors and police, after the shooting death of Michael Brown at the hands of Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. Not surprisingly, Obama wagged his finger at all parties involved. President Obama said, “There is never an excuse for violence against police, or for those who would use this tragedy as a cover for vandalism or looting, nor is there an excuse for police to use excessive force against peaceful protestors. No, theres no excuse for vandalism and looting, though once again, the anger is palpable and understandable. Even so, the problem with Obamas remarks is that hes giving an even-handed shaming on a matter where the imbalance should be obvious: As much as this country currently loves to pretend that corporations and the businesses they profit from are our equals, damaged property is in no way on equal footing with the loss of human life. A broken window or stolen packs of silky Brazilian weave is not on par with an officer shooting a teenage boy in cold blood and leaving him to lie in his own blood for several hours. As the newly released preliminary private autopsy confirms, Michael Brown was shot at least six times -- including twice in the head. We have to wait for more intel, but as of now, it looks as if Michael Brown was shot execution-style. But no matter how he was killed, his death remains the grievance. Moreover, it is Darren Wilsons character that should be currently under a microscope, not Michael Browns. Read the rest here:
Posted on: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 21:32:30 +0000