Mike Brown and the town of Ferguson awakened millions around the world to the reality of police abuse . Abuse by law enforcement became clearly obvious when no indictment was given to officer wilson . Some say it was the fact that a white cop got away with murdering a black man at the hands of a grand jury made up mostly of white people in a town that's 87% black . I personally think it was shown that abuse is allowed and condoned all the way to the Governors office in states all over this country . Even with exposed connections to the kkk by those not only in public offices but patrolling the streets all over the state of Missouri . Protests in Ferguson and other cities all over our nation have taken place for months . Deliberate delays only added to the tension all over the country . Its well known that if an officers actions catches the public eye everyone from the department said officer works in to the F.O.P. scramble to release justifiable proof . In this case everything was kept hidden so the story could be changed to fit the verdict that most of us knew was being crafted . As releases of small bits of information came out it became clear the officials were attempting to feel out the best time for an announcement . The Governor called up the national guard knowing that the tactics had failed and the delay all but promised a violent outcome . Protesters got the blame for rioters and looting days before the announcement . The media quickly jumped to action showing the looters as expected . It was said that violence would break out in every town a protest was planned in . They forgot all about social media and live streams allowing the truth to get out . On scale the peaceful protests well out weigh the rioters . Social media exposed CNN for spreading lies before they could wipe the dirt off their web sites . Small business got the most damage from those who were doing harm . Corporate stores has the police for security compliments of their golf buddy and governor J. Nixon I was even contacted and watched to insure I was not plotting a riot here in good old Cbus .
This was an awesome protest with a large and vocal crowd . I was asked to host this event as one was not registered with the national organization calling for them from coast to coast . I agreed to and soon received plenty of threats . This shook me for a few hours and at the same time I learned of another event that had been planned here in Columbus . I considered canceling my event and pushing for the other event . I did not want to be thought of as the guy who divided the city . I thought the safety of both crowds might be in danger if we did not unite both marches .
A good friend spoke with me and convinced me to press on and be proud for being the one who did step up . So I did and am now after reflecting on what a great night it was . If for no other reason this night was a complete success as the city pulled off two successful and peaceful protests . I am aware of only one issue from ether event . I was struck in the leg with a pop bottle from a passing car as we started our march . My pants are in the dryer as I type this so no harm .
The city of Columbus Ohio is becoming known for diverse protests filled with great people . The diversity of the city is well represented in the crowds that show up at events . It is not uncommon for example and I personally have witnessed anti-gun and pro-gun armed and open carrying at the same protest . This is typical on the surface . The part that makes our town great is seeing these two individuals not just talking but going to lunch together . With that kind of understanding and common ground understanding the diversity in my pictures is easy .
I asked the crowd before we stepped off for the march to be an example for the world . I had asked our contact in the Columbus police department for help with traffic control . It was as poetic as can be imagined to see the the police preform this task . I thought to my self that we the people of Ohio had no need to "SHUT IT DOWN" because the police did it for us . This first march took place at the peak of rush hour . The honks and cheers from those in cars as we passed suggested that we had the support of most of the population in our town . We had elderly people in cars who could not march who pulled over on marked no parking streets to listen to some of our speakers . After the police asked them why they had stopped no tickets or orders to leave were given . I received a text from our contact after the march as I scrambled to get our group in cars and headed to the second march thanking us for one of the best marches ever pulled off in our city. I just wish that I could have stayed longer for the second march .
Sick kids and my own disability had me headed home after a brief stop to show my support of our second group. Texts and phone calls for hours after my departure clued me in to what I missed . The weeks leading up to this event took a tole on me mentally and physically . I fell to sleep in my chair earlier then I have in years . I have a new found respect for people that organize on this level . I now know for the next time the amount of time it takes .
A few people from the Ohio State University Students Association showed up and truly lean't a hand . These young people host great events all the time and I am truly thankful for the support and help freely given . I am proud to call some of these folks friends and look forward to returning the aid in the future . We had young people from all over the state come to our event . Even with other events in towns closer to the communities they live in . Thank you all for showing up and being vocal . I am both humbled and feel honored by the response to this event .
My sign for the event front and back we passed it around lol
contact card posted by Ferguson Response
Link to National Event page Now organizing BOYCOTT BLACK FRIDAY events
http://fergusonresponse.tumblr.com/
Known links to the news of Both events
http://thelantern.com/2014/11/columbus-protesters-respond-to-ferguson-decision-demand-change-from-columbus-police/
http://www.nbc4i.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=10889362
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/11/25/About-200-march-in-Downtown-Columbus-after-Ferguson.html
http://www.myfox28columbus.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/Columbus-Protestors-Ask-Police-to-Create-Civilian-Review-Board-59903.shtml#.VHXU04t4pRy
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