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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIn Ferguson, Washington Post reporter Wesley Lowery gives account of his arrest
For the past week in Ferguson, reporters have been using the McDonalds a few blocks from the scene of Michael Browns shooting as a staging area. Demonstrations have blown up each night nearby. But inside theres WiFi and outlets, so its common for reporters to gather there.
That was the case Wednesday. My phone was just about to die, so as I charged it, I used the time to respond to people on Twitter and do a little bit of a Q&A since I wasnt out there covering the protests.
As I sat there, many armed officers came in some who were dressed as normal officers, others who were dressed with more gear.
Initially, both Ryan Reilly of the Huffington Post and I were asked for identification. I was wearing my lanyard, but Ryan asked why he had to show his ID. They didnt press the point, but one added that if we called 911, no one would answer.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/in-ferguson-washington-post-reporter-wesley-lowery-gives-account-of-his-arrest/2014/08/13/0fe25c0e-2359-11e4-86ca-6f03cbd15c1a_story.html?hpid=z1
geomon666
(7,512 posts)So they could tear gas and shoot rubber bullets at the protesters at their leisure.
ReRe
(10,597 posts)Media circus is moving in regardless.
longship
(40,416 posts)Thanks, Apple.
etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)Go Fergusen Police
Gothmog
(145,489 posts)The police are out of control and will be sued for these actions