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smiley

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3. Why should the police care?

Sun Nov 23, 2014, 04:57 PM

Nov 2014

Even if they are found to have violated the court order. It's the citizens who end up paying the fine with their tax dollars.

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Cops in Ferguson Thumb Noses at Court Order, Arrest Credentialed Journalist [View all] 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 OP

Ferguson MO and county law enforcement seems to revel in being lawless. gordianot Nov 2014 #1

when the lack of indictment heaven05 Nov 2014 #15

What I find fascinating are reports the Grand Jury has NOT made a decision. gordianot Nov 2014 #17

I'm surprised that Gov Jay Nixon hasn't thrown Darren Wilson under the bus. vlyons Nov 2014 #20

Nixon is about to hit term limits in 2016 he would like to be a Senator so would McCullough. gordianot Nov 2014 #26

such cynicism..... ollie4 Nov 2014 #31

I have been on a grand jury DLnyc Nov 2014 #49

Several of them are probably Klan. And the rest PatrickforO Nov 2014 #52

Let us hope a new Civil Rights movement. gordianot Nov 2014 #55

I opt for heaven05 Nov 2014 #56

" Ferguson MO and county law enforcement seems to revel in being lawless." workinclasszero Nov 2014 #66

Can't the DoJ do anything? nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #2

Only if they can figure out how to profit from it politically, or jtuck004 Nov 2014 #10

They are busy intimidating other journalists and whistleblowers. woo me with science Nov 2014 #50

That picture was taken in Portland Oregon, right? MADem Nov 2014 #53

Same light poles, same sign on the right pole! George II Nov 2014 #64

perfect photo heaven05 Nov 2014 #57

You mean....Eric Holder? Demeter Nov 2014 #68

Glad you got a laugh. I don't mind being the straight man. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #70

Why should the police care? smiley Nov 2014 #3

If the citizens are lucky 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 #7

I agree--federal marshalls should take over. Obviously the police aren't going to obey the law. Louisiana1976 Nov 2014 #4

obviously? ollie4 Nov 2014 #33

Well considering the above article....... socialist_n_TN Nov 2014 #40

Ferguson wants war Gman Nov 2014 #5

President Obama should, at a minimum, federalize the MO National Guard immediately KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #6

Excellent recommendation Gman Nov 2014 #28

Seems like the state is willing to go along with it. Rex Nov 2014 #9

stand up to fascism by rioting against due process of law and the courts? ollie4 Nov 2014 #34

if "due process of law" heaven05 Nov 2014 #59

And still people will defend this PD to the end. Enough is enough. Rex Nov 2014 #8

I totally agree. 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 #11

The federal government could use the threat of withdrawing funding Vattel Nov 2014 #30

Ferguson is rotten to the KKKore. Haven't you heard? 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 #32

I see your point. Vattel Nov 2014 #35

I'm not negoldie Nov 2014 #67

There's gazillions of them... ReRe Nov 2014 #12

Always is the answer. They just haven't changed since the 60's /nt Ash_F Nov 2014 #63

What the hell is justice doing about this? onecaliberal Nov 2014 #13

I totally hear you 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 #41

It is all so unbelievable. onecaliberal Nov 2014 #43

get ready heaven05 Nov 2014 #14

K&R ReRe Nov 2014 #16

how was voting in this area? hollysmom Nov 2014 #18

"Last-Minute" Problems At The Polls In Ferguson 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 #21

Has anyone ever heard of this "Trey Yingst?" Blue_Tires Nov 2014 #19

"independant-journalist " James48 Nov 2014 #23

How very elitist of you. nt Live and Learn Nov 2014 #25

"credentialed member of the media" I believe is what the article says. nt 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 #27

It's beside the point... mimi85 Nov 2014 #29

+100 Exactly 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 #39

I like the fact that there are independent journalists Ilsa Nov 2014 #58

The only problem with that is a few of the small-time independents Blue_Tires Nov 2014 #72

Here you go: Live and Learn Nov 2014 #24

Yingst was charged with "Unlawful Assembly" Quasimodem Nov 2014 #37

I fail to the logic in your post or your point. nt Live and Learn Nov 2014 #42

That's perfectly alright. Quasimodem Nov 2014 #71

Yes, I've already seen his twitter feed and news site Blue_Tires Nov 2014 #47

And so it begins.... blackspade Nov 2014 #22

How does one person "disperse"?????? TNNurse Nov 2014 #36

Interesting choice of words, since disperse is the opposite of assemble. 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 #38

Since only one person was arrested, TNNurse Nov 2014 #45

It's a rather messy process Demeter Nov 2014 #69

The cops are the law breakers. JEB Nov 2014 #44

K&R woo me with science Nov 2014 #46

The Police State cometh... blkmusclmachine Nov 2014 #48

In the past, police have been able to conveniently get around these PatrickforO Nov 2014 #51

Exactly, the mask has been ripped off 99th_Monkey Nov 2014 #54

Kicked and recommended! Criminal cops. They will not obey the law. Enthusiast Nov 2014 #60

Let's see DUers continue to defend these lying crooks. Ash_F Nov 2014 #61

Oughtn't violators of court orders be ARRESTED?? WinkyDink Nov 2014 #62

kick woo me with science Nov 2014 #65