Source: CNN
(CNN) — A frail, elderly black man holding a thick, leather-bound Bible stood on the curb within earshot of Ferguson police. The cloud of tear gas that had recently chased away protesters had all but dissipated, though its effects could still be felt.
“We’re supposed to love one another,” he said between coughs. “We’re supposed to love.”
Not far over his head a string of Christmas lights with the words “Seasons Greetings” glowed. In a few days the city’s festival of lights is scheduled to take place, complete with a parade. But now, another round of canisters of tear gas shoots out. Yelling, screaming and gunshots follow.
I doubt the festival happens this year.
“Burn this bitch down, burn this bitch down” could be heard from the crowd that gathered in front of the city’s police station as it became apparent Officer Darren Wilson would not be indicted. Quietly, residents had suspected that would be the outcome.
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