Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Area Residents Take to the Streets of Ferguson. But Not for the Reason You Think.

The Daily Signal
 
"St. Louis County residents who wanted their voices to be heard decided to show up in Ferguson, Mo. Their goal: To give some much-needed business to shops damaged by vandals and looters.
More than 40 members of the St. Louis Tea Party Coalition headed to the embattled town Thursday evening to shop at the small businesses and support the local economy.

"Led by Bill Hennessy, one of the group’s founders, they shopped at a variety of stores in Ferguson and made plans to “buycott” the St. Louis suburb again next weekend.

Members of the St. Louis Tea Party gather at 911 Hair Salon in Ferguson, Mo., to "buycott" local businesses damaged by riots and protests. (Photo: Bill Hennessy)
Bill Hennessy (in green shirt) joins in a “selfie” with other “buycotters” and staff of 911 Hair Salon in Ferguson. (Photo: Courtesy Hennessy’s View)

Looting Lockdown: Ferguson Police Guard Local Businesses   " Police officers stand in position by the 911 Hair Salon as they watch demonstrators protest the shooting death of teenager Michael Brown on Saturday, in Ferguson, Missouri. Missouri "

 

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