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Missouri Governor to Deploy National Guard to Ferguson
FERGUSON, Mo. — Gov. Jay Nixon announced early Monday that he would deploy the Missouri National Guard to this St. Louis suburb, ratcheting up efforts to quell unrest that has paralyzed the city since an unarmed black teenager was killed by a white police officer.
Mr. Nixon said in a statement that he chose to activate the National Guard because of “deliberate, coordinated and intensifying violent acts.”
“Tonight, a day of hope, prayers and peaceful protests was marred by the violent criminal acts of an organized and growing number of individuals, many from outside the community and state, whose actions are putting the residents and businesses of Ferguson at risk,” Mr. Nixon said.
The governor’s decision came after the worst night of violence since the unrest began.
Mr. Nixon said in a statement that he chose to activate the National Guard because of “deliberate, coordinated and intensifying violent acts.”
“Tonight, a day of hope, prayers and peaceful protests was marred by the violent criminal acts of an organized and growing number of individuals, many from outside the community and state, whose actions are putting the residents and businesses of Ferguson at risk,” Mr. Nixon said.
The governor’s decision came after the worst night of violence since the unrest began.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/19/us/ferguson-missouri-protests.html?_r=0
I know many have asked for this to happen but for myself I worry it will be a case of be careful what you wish for. The NG will be working with the police Unified Command.
Prayers and vibes it will all be peaceful...
