Quote:You're right.  The mentality of the mob currently occupying Ferguson won't be placated by friendly talk and a nice warm hug.  The cops need to do whatever is necessary to meet the force of the mob with equal or more force in order to try to get this under control.  The problem is, they're paralyzed to do anything due to the fact that the perception will be abuse of power, and the usual suspects will be racing to find cameras to castigate the police for trying to protect the population in general.