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August 11, 2015
How many people across America have been preparing for the moment when civilization breaks down?
Something along the lines of the opening scene from 2004’s Dawn of the Dead.
Why do you think people prep?
Why do you think people go to the shooting range and fire off a few hundred rounds?
Why do you think people go to gun shows?
What do you think people are preparing to confront?
Well… this is the reason. [St. Louis County issues State of Emergency, Fox2Now.com, August 10, 2015]:
Several people were shot in Ferguson Sunday night after a peaceful march to mark the anniversary of Michael Brown’s death. Now, St. Louis County officials are declaring a State of Emergency.
Two people were shot in a drive-by shooting Sunday night at the Canfield-Green Apartments. Another person opened fire on officers in Ferguson on West Florissant. Police returned fire, critically injuring the suspect.
Organizers are calling today “Moral Monday.” It is a day of planned civil disobedience. They have more events planned for the remainder of the day. In the past the day of civil disobedience has included blocking highways and shutting down big businesses across St. Louis County.
So far the protests have been peaceful. But there have been several arrests after marchers broke a police barricade at the Thomas Eagleton Federal Courthouse in downtown St. Louis.
St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger has issued the following statement:
“In light of last night’s violence and unrest in the City of Ferguson, and the potential for harm to persons and property, I am exercising my authority as county executive to issue a state of emergency, effective immediately.
Video shared by @CassandraRules shows driver breaking through protesters blocking I-70 pic.twitter.com/OcaJPvUYxq
— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) August 10, 2015
The recent acts of violence will not be tolerated in a community that has worked so tirelessly over the last year to rebuild and become stronger. The time and investment in Ferguson and Dellwood will not be destroyed by a few that wish to violate the rights of others.
I commend the St. Louis County Police Department, the Missouri Highway Patrol, and other local agencies for their professional response as they work daily in the service of law, order, and peace.
Pursuant to my executive order, St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar shall immediately take over the operation of police emergency management in the City of Ferguson and surrounding areas.
Chief Belmar shall exercise all powers and duties necessary to preserve order, prevent crimes, and protect the life and property of our citizens.”
Why do you think people prep?
Why do you think people go to the shooting range and fire off a few hundred rounds?
Why do you think people go to gun shows?
What do you think people are preparing to confront?
How many people across America have been preparing for the moment when civilization breaks down?
More to point: how many people across America have been hoping civilization breaks down?