The situation in Ferguson is painful and hard to understand. That’s why we’re gonna watch this video ... in reverse! And you’re gonna come out ahead. You ready?
At 11:15, learn about the Real American Problem (tm) that led to what happened in Ferguson, Missouri, on the evening of Aug. 13.
At 7:54, learn how that problem turned into journalists and peaceful protesters getting arrested.
Finally, at 5:11, ask the question: If policemen are using extreme force to enforce laws, where are the people making those laws?
*crickets*
This clip is from the "The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell." The woman speaking is Sherrilyn Ifill, the president and director-counsel of the NAACP's Legal Defense and Educational Fund. You can find her on Twitter.
As to whether what the police are doing in Ferguson is potentially unconstitutional: It's probably going to be debated. But there's no way for us to say whether it is or isn't at this point. Wonkblog raises some of these points with a bit more context.
Also, I happen to be hardcore from St. Louis and I love that town, which is why I have this Twitter list of a lot of strictly local St. Louisans who happen to mostly be in Ferguson now and working with folks there. I think it's an interesting peek into what's happening.
Thumbnail image used with permission from local St. Louis street photographer Jarred Gastreich. Find his work on Instagram and on his website, It's Alright, Ma.
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