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etherealtruth

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2. Michelle Martin hosted a very poignant Community conversation on 9/4/14

Sat Sep 13, 2014, 05:09 PM

Sep 2014

http://www.wnyc.org/story/beyond-ferguson-community-conversation/

The St. Louis suburb of Ferguson has been in the news for weeks after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown. His death has ignited a widespread debate regarding civil rights in the United States, as well as heated discussions over police militarization during protest situations. The residents of the small city were thrust into the mainstream media spotlight as they challenged racial discrimination and the ability to freely assemble.

The investigation of the shooting continues. But Ferguson has not just lost Michael Brown; many feel they have also lost their respect and humanity.

it is well worth giving a listen.

On another note ... it is good to know you are well ... hoping, in time, you reconsider participation here.

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No, I'm not 'back,' I'm reading, but most definitely still not able to fully participate here. [View all] bigtree Sep 2014 OP

Thank you for posting cyberswede Sep 2014 #1

Michelle Martin hosted a very poignant Community conversation on 9/4/14 etherealtruth Sep 2014 #2

You can't participate but you can start new OPs? randome Sep 2014 #3

You post just to make fun of a very well respected DUer? panader0 Sep 2014 #8

Not 'making fun' at all. Just my own way of welcoming bigtree back. randome Sep 2014 #10

"sort of. I guess." panader0 Sep 2014 #11

Yes, my reputation for hating on other DUers is legendary. randome Sep 2014 #16

*Emotionally* unable to participate in discussion, even of his tblue37 Sep 2014 #25

Hm. That's either a display of great self-control or nonsense. Still not sure what to make of it. randome Sep 2014 #26

I pray you never have mental health issues and have to make such decisions. Reality bites. Tommymac Sep 2014 #68

What, now I'm supposed to know who has issues? I thought we all did. randome Sep 2014 #81

I am shocked at your lack of empathy, randome. ReRe Sep 2014 #36

I am shocked that you think I keep a dossier on every DUer. randome Sep 2014 #41

OK... then why not ASK... ReRe Sep 2014 #43

Because bigtree is not back! Arghh! randome Sep 2014 #44

I understand it perfectly.... FormerOstrich Sep 2014 #62

it was explained in the OP hfojvt Sep 2014 #73

I don't think Ben would make it too long on DU. former9thward Sep 2014 #49

You don't know Ben... ReRe Sep 2014 #53

I agree, his post makes no sense. "I am not back but am posting here"??? nt Logical Sep 2014 #22

And yet *most* of us understand that he means he will not be tblue37 Sep 2014 #24

Actually it's very logical. He is ok with posting but doesn't want to interact with some rhett o rick Sep 2014 #28

That was my take as well etherealtruth Sep 2014 #34

I think it makes perfect sense to many of us here. Live and Learn Sep 2014 #80

par for the course for this one bobduca Sep 2014 #65

What our Friend Bigtree is saying madokie Sep 2014 #67

GMTA treestar Sep 2014 #40

Do you have anything to say about the content of the post, instead of ChisolmTrailDem Sep 2014 #77

Good to hear from you and I will listen to her. Take care. Get well. Wow she is good. Wonderful jwirr Sep 2014 #4

Police Shooting UnArmed Citizens in this country is of Epidemic Proportions FreakinDJ Sep 2014 #5

Thanks for the OP. Luminous Animal Sep 2014 #6

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Sep 2014 #7

Delighted to see you malaise Sep 2014 #9

rec! SammyWinstonJack Sep 2014 #12

Thank you very much for the post and video link. greatlaurel Sep 2014 #13

Yeah, what they said ^^^^^^ rhett o rick Sep 2014 #19

... ismnotwasm Sep 2014 #14

Welcome back..nt SidDithers Sep 2014 #15

Thank you for posting BrotherIvan Sep 2014 #17

I'm glad you decided to come back. ScreamingMeemie Sep 2014 #18

We miss you bigtree, brer cat Sep 2014 #20

k/r compelling video, worth the time.. nt Voice for Peace Sep 2014 #21

KnR. I hope that eventually you will find yourself able to return tblue37 Sep 2014 #23

Thank you so much for posting this. logosoco Sep 2014 #27

k and r niyad Sep 2014 #29

I very much appreciate your posts. Please consider putting the troublemakers on ignore. rhett o rick Sep 2014 #30

You are not alone in being traumatized by this event. Coupled with the Trayvon Martin incident kelliekat44 Sep 2014 #31

Get well soon, bigtree. LuvNewcastle Sep 2014 #32

K&R G_j Sep 2014 #33

I miss you bigtree onecaliberal Sep 2014 #35

Thank you for this post, I've listened to half so far Mira Sep 2014 #37

I care. nt grasswire Sep 2014 #38

It's 50 minutes long and worth every minute to listen to this young woman.. mountain grammy Sep 2014 #39

come back, bigtree Skittles Sep 2014 #42

I am sure bigtree will return if and when he feels emotionally able to do so. I hope that will be tblue37 Sep 2014 #64

I agree with Skittles yuiyoshida Sep 2014 #70

That is a powerful address. I feel it here all the time, the local gov is the most restrictive of Sunlei Sep 2014 #45

Hey bigtree, nice to see you posting. LiberalAndProud Sep 2014 #46

Thank you, bigtree democrank Sep 2014 #47

You are missed. raven mad Sep 2014 #48

Thanks for the OP, bigtree. K&R Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2014 #50

listening to Senator Chappelle-Nadal's speech has helped me understand sketchy Sep 2014 #51

Thanks for letting us know how you're doing bigtree... ReRe Sep 2014 #52

Thanks bigtree, peace and healing to you. mahina Sep 2014 #54

Thank you for this post. russspeakeasy Sep 2014 #55

as someone who is mentally ill enough DonCoquixote Sep 2014 #56

Thank you for this. Be kind to yourself. Love, littlemissmartypants littlemissmartypants Sep 2014 #57

In the past, just from your words, I've learned a lot from you. Hope you want to return sometime. BlueJazz Sep 2014 #58

There are tragic occurrences in life that change your soul forever... Quayblue Sep 2014 #59

Thank you for being real, and for sharing. Peace and love. n/t veness Sep 2014 #60

OMG!!! I hadn't seen this. FormerOstrich Sep 2014 #61

Do what you have to do The Traveler Sep 2014 #63

Thank you for sharing this video.....it is needed, we cannot forget for it continues if we do.. AuntPatsy Sep 2014 #66

Democratic National Committee issues statement on Ferguson: "What's Ferguson?" whereisjustice Sep 2014 #69

... Evergreen Emerald Sep 2014 #71

It's good to see you, bigtree. Raffi Ella Sep 2014 #72

K&R woo me with science Sep 2014 #74

Great to see you bigtree! BobbyBoring Sep 2014 #75

Hey, whatever. I'm just glad to see you back - in whatever form you feel most comfortable, bigtree! calimary Sep 2014 #76

Thank you, bigtree. We MUST NOT forget. nt UtahLib Sep 2014 #78

another big kick for bigtree. nm rhett o rick Sep 2014 #79

thanks for the responses, friends bigtree Sep 2014 #82