Ferguson protestors are lacking an organizer. They need someone or some group that

[mfcorey1]

defines the beginning time of the rally and the area that it will cover. Then they need an organizer or organizing group that will determine end of the rally activities or dismissal. I would suggest that there is still enough daylight after work to accomplish that. That will take away the power from agitators. But if it continues like it is now with everyone doing their own thing, chaos will continue. The rallies for Trayvon Martin worked because their was organizing. People came from across the country to well planned protest. That is why I am surprised that Rev. Al did not stay and assist when he was in Ferguson. Michael's memory at least deserves that. There is no leader in Ferguson.

[Cha]

1. Sounds good and fair to me, mfcorey.

[cbayer]

2. I agree.

I was hopeful that some of the religious groups in the city would provide that platform and also advocate non-violent protest, but I'm not seeing a lot of that at this point.

[JI7]

3. i think lack of communication is another thing, the stupid cops are barking orders at them

instead of communicating with them. i saw one video of some guy just trying to ask a question and the stupid cop just keeps repeating the same stupid orders over and over again. it wasn't an emergency situation. he could have responded in a respectful way and answered the question .

the cops see themselves as warriors against the community instead of people providing a service and protection for the community.

[AngryAmish]

4. If only there was someone with political power who knew how to organize communities. ..

[pinboy3niner]

6. ...

Made me laugh out loud. Good one!

[pinboy3niner]

5. They know what they're doing

Local clergy members have been very active on the streets, working with everyone involved. There has been continuous communication among the groups involved, the clergy and others throughout.

They don't need someone telling them what to do--they're doing it. It will be imperfect. It will be messy. But what they do is for them, the ones on the ground, to decide.

[mfcorey1]

7. Let chaos ensue.