President Obama on Monday called on protesters to react peacefully to the St. Louis County grand jury's decision not to indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting of Michael Brown -- even as TV networks showed a split screen of the president's speech with police firing tear gas at protestors.
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Obama said that it's "an understandable reaction" for some to be angry with the decision, but he urged people to respect the wishes of Michael Brown's family and refrain from violence.
"Michael Brown's parents have lost more than anyone, we should be honoring their wishes," he said.
He said that the Ferguson community "must accept" the grand jury's decision.
"First and foremost we are a nation built on the rule of law," he said.
Obama reminded protesters that the police have a "tough job."
"Our police officers put their lives on the line for us every single day,” he said. But Obama also said that there are “broader challenges that we face as a nation.”
“We need to recognize that this is not just an issue for Ferguson. This is an issue for America,” he said.
Obama said that "deep distrust exists" between police and minority communities, and that communities need to work with the police to eliminate concerns about discrimination.
He concluded his statement by asking again that protesters not react with violence or vandalism.
“To those in Ferguson, there are ways of channeling your concern constructively,” he said.
Obama said that he had reached out to law enforcement in the Ferguson area, but when asked he said he did not yet have plans to visit the community.
Sure.......Peaceful. For the 10th time since yesterday, Obama and Holder have ordered "Police Restraint" - meaning the police cannot fight back against the murdering mobs.
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John Edwards was right...there are two Americas:
____________________________________________________________ HUSBAND: "Hey honey? I think I'll down to the Ferguson WalGreens and drop off some toys for the poor in the Toy Drive drop box and get another strand of 200 Christmas lights; and then how about some Little Cesar's pizza for dinner? I have this really good coupon.
WIFE: Sounds good dear, just be careful of the gasoline bombs and the gangs of youths with their pants handing down shouting "We Don't Give a F___ About Your Laws!" Boys will be boys you know.....And President Obama just said they are justified in their anger.
