Blog 6 Controversial case

The most talked about case as of lately is the case concerning the death of Michael Brown. Brown had been shot several times and killed by officer Darren Wilson. Brown had performed a robbery and was later killed, un armed by officer Wilson. Similar to the Trayvon Martin case many people broke out into a sense of disbelief, siding with the criminal, saying the officer abused the rights of his job and accused the officer of being a cold hearted murderer. The decision had been made that officer Wilson will face no charges, a proper verdict and the only reasonable verdict, based on the facts of the case. As expected people responded with rage, and protested.
     The first thing forgotten in the case is that Brown had committed a crime. Sadly this resulted in his death. Police officers have the right to protect themselves, Brown was only a few inches from Wilson when he was shot to his death. This was proven in the lab. Surely Brown was not going over to hug Wilson to thank him for arresting him. Brown did not comply and put himself and the officer in danger. People immediately suggested this was an act of racism. This is such an ignorant suggestion, one that makes no sense what so ever. Skin color had nothing to do with Wilsons recognition that he had to protect himself. These people are looking to blame people of other races as the causes of there problems. Others believe the officer abused his power. Officer Wilson most likely had many plans for the day as well as many things on his mind, non of which included killing an 18 year old African American. Wilson was put in a situation and reacted by protecting himself, a natural reaction anyone would have.
             As a result of the verdict, many of Browns supporters violently protested. As the night went on, the situation grew more intense and chaotic in several locations around the region. Bottles and rocks were thrown at officers, and windows of businesses were smashed. Several police cars were burned; buildings, including a Walgreens, a meat market and a storage facility, were on fire, and looting was reported in several businesses.
                 I believe these inhumane reactions show the type of people which supported Brown as just people who like to resist authority and make excuses as to why they can't succeed in life. If such a case occurred in Manorville would such savages acts occur after a verdict? Absolutely not, similar to most places around the country. Again characterizing the type of people who supported the side of Brown. The acts committed did nothing to solve the problem, just make things worse in the area. Some peacefully protested, the correct way to show discomfort about the results.