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bigtree

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15. young guys are actually protecting the store

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Sat Aug 16, 2014, 02:58 AM

Aug 2014

. . . they are standing here at great risk of being swept up in the police net and are trying to regain order, with some success.

lots of good guys have arrived here taking responsibility for their own community

Police are still holding back, but moving a bit closer.

Reporters on the scene talking to a few good fellows . . .

it's calmed down a bit . . . kudos to these young folk making the effort

group of young men protecting the liquor store with hands up . . .

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] bigtree Aug 2014 OP

looks like it's out of control at this one spot bigtree Aug 2014 #1

Agent Provacateurs ThePhilosopher04 Aug 2014 #2

likely, but now it's more than a few others joining in bigtree Aug 2014 #4

That's the point ThePhilosopher04 Aug 2014 #5

many people not engaged in anything wrong, many others joining in the looting bigtree Aug 2014 #3

most of the regular protestors who had been standing firm in the street have moved back - bigtree Aug 2014 #6

CNN is covering live now. House of Roberts Aug 2014 #7

Sister in law had her car smashed. Separation Aug 2014 #8

Alderman Antonio French made a heroic effort to move folks out of the street bigtree Aug 2014 #9

According to the live feed AgingAmerican Aug 2014 #10

The comments on the live feed AgingAmerican Aug 2014 #11

Live stream said it was a block party, completely peaceful and in control, no looting Warpy Aug 2014 #12

a few rocks thrown and the riot police showed up - that's when the trouble started bigtree Aug 2014 #13

several young folks have arrived to try and stop the looting . . . bigtree Aug 2014 #14

young guys are actually protecting the store bigtree Aug 2014 #15

Thanks for the updates, bigtree. n/t Uncle Joe Aug 2014 #16

we need to get the truth out Joe bigtree Aug 2014 #18

Most of crowd has dispersed bigtree Aug 2014 #17

That's good news on all sides. Uncle Joe Aug 2014 #19

a great deal to feel proud of there bigtree Aug 2014 #20

Apparently two looters who are WHITE males are there threatening reporters. tblue37 Aug 2014 #21

I would be curious to know where they live? Uncle Joe Aug 2014 #22

Probably. nt tblue37 Aug 2014 #23

CNN reporting "the important thing" was community members protecting the stores pinboy3niner Aug 2014 #24