Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Obama appeals for calm from protesters, law enforcement in Ferguson, Missouri - Washington Times

Obama appeals for calm from protesters, law enforcement in Ferguson, Missouri - Washington Times: Attempting to quell the ongoing turmoil in Ferguson, Missouri, President Obama called Monday for protesters and law enforcement to find a peaceful way forward after demonstrations over the shooting of an unarmed black teenager that have been marred with images of violence and military-style force in the streets.

Mr. Obama, who interrupted his summer vacation and received White House briefings on the racially charged clashes, was careful to prod both the protesters and the law enforcement officials deployed there in his most extensive remarks thus far on the unfolding events.

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