Protestors in 120 towns and cities across America began to gather hours before the decision of the Ferguson grand jury was announced.  When it became known that Officer Darren Wilson would not be indicted, the protestors began to march. Almost all the protests were peaceful.  Many protestors blocked traffic and lay down in the streets, but there were few arrests and no serious altercations, except in Ferguson itself and Oakland, California. Ferguson exploded. At least 13 people were injured – two with gunshot wounds – and 61 arrested during the riot following the grand jury decision.  Ten businesses were destroyed by fire, and most of the stores on West Florissant Street were looted. This wasn't a few malcontents.  Police say "hundreds" of people were involved in the riot. What I've seen tonight is probably much worse than the worst night we ever had in August, and that's truly unfortunate,” he...(Read Full Post)