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To: THE WATSONYOUTH who wrote (802902)	8/20/2014 1:21:28 AM
From: tejek	1 Recommendation Recommended By bentway Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1582287

From Eric Holder: A message to the people of Ferguson 1 hour ago • by Eric H. Holder Jr. Loading… FILE - This July 14, 2014 file photo shows Attorney General Eric Holder speaking at the Justice Department in Washington. Holder said Thursday he's concerned about police use of military equipment in Ferguson, Mo. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) Since the Aug. 9 shooting death of Michael Brown, the nation and the world have witnessed the unrest that has gripped Ferguson, Mo. At the core of these demonstrations is a demand for answers about the circumstances of this young man’s death and a broader concern about the state of our criminal justice system. At a time when so much may seem uncertain, the people of Ferguson can have confidence that the Justice Department intends to learn — in a fair and thorough manner — exactly what happened. Wednesday, I will be in Ferguson to be briefed on the federal civil rights investigation that I have closely monitored since I launched it more than one week ago. I will meet personally with community leaders, FBI investigators and federal prosecutors from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office to receive detailed briefings on the status of this case. The full resources of the Department of Justice have been committed to the investigation into Michael Brown’s death. This inquiry will take time to complete, but we have already taken significant steps. Approximately 40 FBI agents and some of the Civil Rights Division’s most experienced prosecutors have been deployed to lead this process, with the assistance of the United States Attorney in St. Louis. Hundreds of people have already been interviewed in connection with this matter. On Monday, at my direction, a team of federal medical examiners conducted an independent autopsy. We understand the need for an independent investigation, and we hope that the independence and thoroughness of our investigation will bring some measure of calm to the tensions in Ferguson. In order to begin the healing process, however, we must first see an end to the acts of violence in the streets of Ferguson. Although these acts have been committed by a very small minority — and, in many cases, by individuals from outside Ferguson — they seriously undermine, rather than advance, the cause of justice. And they interrupt the deeper conversation that the legitimate demonstrators are trying to advance. The Justice Department will defend the right of protesters to peacefully demonstrate and for the media to cover a story that must be told. But violence cannot be condoned. I urge the citizens of Ferguson who have been peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights to join with law enforcement in condemning the actions of looters, vandals and others seeking to inflame tensions and sow discord. Law enforcement has a role to play in reducing tensions, as well. As the brother of a retired law enforcement officer, I know firsthand that our men and women in uniform perform their duties in the face of tremendous threats and significant personal risk. They put their lives on the line every day, and they often have to make split-second decisions. At the same time, good law enforcement requires forging bonds of trust between the police and the public. This trust is all-important, but it is also fragile. It requires that force be used in appropriate ways. Enforcement priorities and arrest patterns must not lead to disparate treatment under the law, even if such treatment is unintended. And police forces should reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. Over the years, we have made significant progress in ensuring that this is the case. But progress is not an endpoint; it is a measure of effort and of commitment. Constructive dialogue should continue — but it must also be converted into concrete action. And it is painfully clear, in cities and circumstances across our great nation, that more progress, more dialogue, and more action is needed. This is my pledge to the people of Ferguson: Our investigation into this matter will be full, it will be fair, and it will be independent. And beyond the investigation itself, we will work with the police, civil rights leaders, and members of the public to ensure that this tragedy can give rise to new understanding — and robust action — aimed at bridging persistent gaps between law enforcement officials and the communities we serve. Long after the events of Aug. 9 have receded from the headlines, the Justice Department will continue to stand with this community. As we move forward together, I ask for the public’s cooperation and patience. And I urge anyone with information related to the shooting to contact the FBI by dialing 800-CALL-FBI, option 4. *Eric H. Holder Jr. is attorney general of the United States.* stltoday.com

To: THE WATSONYOUTH who wrote (802902)	8/20/2014 12:29:51 PM
From: Brumar89	1 Recommendation Recommended By FJB Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1582287

The Dem MO governor's statement was disgusting. How could the officer get a fair trial in MO after the governor has declared him guilty? No decent well informed person can vote Democratic: Missouri Governor Jay Nixon Panders to Lawless Mob, Calls for “Vigorous Prosecution” of Darren Wilson [ Decent people don't vote Democrat. ] Thanks go to Missouri Governor Jay Nixon, for making it clear to everyone that it is no longer possible for decent, well-meaning people to vote for the Democrat Party, which has staked out a position on the side of savagery against civilization. Watch in horror as he betrays not only the police but everyone they protect, paints a vicious criminal as an innocent victim, and panders to a lawless mob: [iframe width="480" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hY9kS-0l7OM?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""][/iframe] From the transcript: [Quack quack quack…] for the family of Michael Brown, for all the parents who have had their sons taken from them much too soon, and for all the children dreaming of a brighter and better future, we now have a responsibility to come together and do everything we can to achieve justice for this family, peace for this community, and have the courage to address the problems that have divided us for too long. Real problems of poverty, education inequality, and race. Brown’s getting shot had nothing to do with the overgrown, drug-crazed thug assaulting a police officer. It’s all the fault of “poverty, education inequality, and race” — i.e., it’s the white man’s fault yet again, for not being quite enough of a moonbat. […quack quack quack…] a vigorous prosecution must now be pursued. A vigorous prosecution? But the criminal in question already got himself killed! But I’m forgetting, criminals and their representatives are in charge now. It is the innocent and their protectors who get prosecuted. The democratically elected St. Louis County prosecutor and the Attorney General of the United States, each have a job to do. That job: to railroad Darren Wilson for protecting the public from sociopathic goons like Michael Brown and for defending his own life when it was directly threatened. […quack quack quack…] I ask that we continue to stand together as we work to achieve justice for Michael Brown, restore hope and peace to the streets of Ferguson, and march together toward a future of greater opportunity and understanding for all of us. I appears that Michael Brown already got his justice. But there will be no justice for Darren Wilson, whose face was literally broken by Brown and whose life will now be broken by lowlifes like Nixon and Eric Holder on behalf of the lawless animals they represent at the expense of the peaceful and constructive citizens who rely on the police to protect them. Note that Nixon expresses no interest in determining exactly what happened. That is because it is already becoming obvious that Wilson’s use of deadly force was justified. What kind of fair trial will Wilson get when the governor has publicly called for his head? He will be found guilty of murder in a travesty of justice more absurd even than the kangaroo court that found O.J. Simpson innocent — and for exactly the same reason. What kind of people will be willing to serve as police, knowing that the governor and the federal government are overtly on the side of the thugs the police are out there to hold at bay? Only other thugs. Officer Wilson is a hero for pursuing Brown even after sustaining serious injuries. Heroes on police departments will become more difficult to come by as our society continues to decay toward the point where we actually deserve to be ruled by the likes of Jay Nixon. Unless Missouri has already reached that point, Nixon needs to be impeached for gross misconduct at once. Nixon’s darling stealing cigars on the day of his demise. http://moonbattery.com/?p=49378