The standoff between cops and citizens in Ferguson, MO is terrifying.



The standoff between cops and citizens in Ferguson, MO is terrifying.

We’re not here to agree or disagree with the police reaction, the lack federal presence, the arrest of journalists, the use of tear gas (see below), or even the shooting of an unarmed teen and its immediate mishandling – but we are letting folks know what’s going on through photos and video on social media:

Iraq? Gaza? Nope. This is the USA! Where Palestinians are giving Americans advice on tear gas! #Furguson #MikeBrown pic.twitter.com/MTQr1t6QOy — Asif (@moethemyth) August 14, 2014

A demonstrator throws back a tear gas container after officers try to break up a group of bystanders #Furguson pic.twitter.com/Nc7RVn6QFj — CanineNation (@OneCanine) August 14, 2014

Media blackout and no fly zone in our own country while civilians are unarmed. Let that sink in. #furguson pic.twitter.com/UopkANHdMT — #Furguson ❤ (@WearAMasq) August 14, 2014

By the bombs early light RT @_sherylkaye_: Oh my god!! “@AntonioFrench: Happening now in #Ferguson https://t.co/OK0C11w40K” — the silver burrito (@occbaystreet) August 14, 2014

Here’s members of the Washington Post getting arrested –

Alright, well now that you’re probably all riled up – consider coming out Sunday 8/17 at 4:30 PM to Monroe Park. We’ll be there.