The
picture on the left is from the
Bundy Ranch standoff back in April. Their grievance was over grazing fees that
rancher Cliven Bundy refused to pay. Supporters of Bundy's position appeared at
the Nevada ranch with firearms targeted at federal agents claiming that they
were fighting against government overreach and tyranny.
The
picture on the right is from Ferguson, MO located 13 miles northwest of St.
Louis. Members of the community are currently protesting the police shooting of
Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year old black man who died as a result of the
incident. On Wednesday night, heavy militarized St. Louis County Police fired
rubber bullets and tear gas at unarmed protestors and reporters covering the
story.
Opening
her midnight (eastern time) re-airing of her Wednesday program, Rachel Maddow
discussed this visual comparison before interviewing a reporter who was on the
scene as the situation in Ferguson deteriorated into chaos.
My
question: Where were the Bundy people to protest this action of government
overreach and tyranny and come to the defense of those who were overmatched due
to the firepower and display of force by the St. Louis County Police on Wednesday
night?
I
think we all know the answer.
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