Iris lilies, how are things in your hood?

[dmc]

My guess is there is no making everyone happy here. If Mr. Wilson is not indicted, there is the risk of a racially charged powder keg going off. If he is indicted, what remains of Middle America and above is not going to be happy. This is explosive as it is delineated by race and by social class for the most part, though I will say that this is not true for every single last person out there. I know a few people with money that surprisingly enough are siding against the Ferguson police and I'm quite impressed with them for seeing what they see. It will be interesting to see what the verdict is and then what the consequences are. Something that has not been discussed here that I ran across online is economic fallout for St. Louis - apparently they have already lost several large conventions and I read some "expert" online stating that St. Louis is going to have a harder time now attracting businesses to relocate and/or start up in their area. There already is economic fallout. Interesting to see the level of fallout and the level of denial after the verdict is read regardless of how it plays out. Rob

Ill bet most of the fallout will be because of the rioting and looting, not from the police action. Who wants to have a convention or start a business there. And guess who will be harmed the most from it.

Im sure glad glad I moved out of the area when I did. I lived about 30 miles from Ferguson and on the other side of the river. But I did pass by the area now and then. No more.

[dmc]

Here's something that makes me smile - the cop who arrested and assaulted the two journalists at the McDonald's in Ferguson? Justin Cozma? (I'm not sure I spelled his last name right). He finds himself named on the $40 million dollar lawsuit (which to me is selling out too cheaply) against the Ferguson police. I am so relieved. Even if this lawsuit should not be successful, this officer's stress levels probably just ratcheted up a bit and I say good. He needs to suffer consequences for his actions if there is to be any positive social change and any faith and/or trust in the police or courts for certain segments of the population going forward. I'm glad and grateful to see this officer named in the lawsuit, I only wish they had asked for a higher amount. Rob

you do realize that there is no way that a court is going to award $40 million in this case. They might as well sued for a billion, it doesn't cost anymore.

[gimmethesimplelife]

you do realize that there is no way that a court is going to award $40 million in this case. They might as well sued for a billion, it doesn't cost anymore.

With the spotlight on the ongoing police brutality toward minorities in this country, with both domestic and international attention ongoing, I think they may get more money than you think. I don't read the future but I sense the tides changing and some change being ushered in like it or not. About time and long overdue is what I say. Rob

[Alan]

Rob, I think disappointment is in your future.

[gimmethesimplelife]

Ill bet most of the fallout will be because of the rioting and looting, not from the police action. Who wants to have a convention or start a business there. And guess who will be harmed the most from it.

Im sure glad glad I moved out of the area when I did. I lived about 30 miles from Ferguson and on the other side of the river. But I did pass by the area now and then. No more.

You don't think people will avoid St Louis due to terror of the police, how they operate, and what they stand for? I beg to differ. I truly do. Rob

[gimmethesimplelife]

Rob, I think disappointment is in your future.

And if there is, and if I'm right about your implications, IE no indictment, no lawsuit settlements - sit back and watch the powder keg go off. Rob

[Alan]

You don't think people will avoid St Louis due to terror of the police, how they operate, and what they stand for? I beg to differ. I truly do. Rob

My daughter and youngest grandson are on their way there today to visit the children's museum. The police are not their concern.

[Alan]

And if there is, and if I'm right about your implications, IE no indictment, no lawsuit settlements - sit back and watch the powder keg go off. Rob

I think you'll be disappointed there as well.

[ApatheticNoMore]

You don't think people will avoid St Louis due to terror of the police, how they operate, and what they stand for? I beg to differ. I truly do.

having heard it's a speed trap and they'll probably get a ticket for driving through it, I think most anyone would go a little out of their way to avoid that.

[dmc]

I lived in the St. Louis area for over 25 years. I was never concerned with the Police. Now the thugs and gangs in north city and county were a different story. I stayed away as much as I could and tried never to be there at night. There are black thugs getting killed there pretty often, it's just usually amongst themselfs. How many have been killed by the police compared to by each other.