Iris lilies, how are things in your hood?

[iris lilies]

Ouch. Apparently the police in Fergusson arrested and assaulted two journalists who were sitting in a McDonald's, there in Ferguson to cover the story. NOT GOOD. From what I am reading online a SWAT team was sent in and what a bad PR move if all the above is true.....Will this town even have a police department in existence after the lawsuit settlement? Based on what has leaked online so far, I don't think there's ever been enough money printed to provide an equitable settlement. Very scary. Stay safe IL......Rob

Came back to provide a link - www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/13/reporters and the links not working.....google if interested.

Oh for god's sake, the cops arrested reporters from HuffPo and Washington Post. Stupid, and just what HuffPo et al will love, this will puff them up no end. Insanity. Earlier this evening the police asked news media to leave the area before dark because they want the crowds to disburse at night and the cameras are, of course, what everyone loves. When I heard that, I commented to DH "how can they enforce that? Especially with that crowd, the 'I know my rights' 4th estate."

I had just heard the press conference given by St. Louis County Police chief and thought he did a very good job and answered many questions squarely and fairly. He's technically not the chief of police in Fergusson, but County policemen and city policemen and state policemen are all there, helping out.