Michael Brown's Stepfather

Michael Brown's stepfather has been very vocal since Brown's death at the hands of a Ferguson police officer.  After the jury decided more evidence was needed to find Darren Wilson guilty of his death, Brown's stepfather encouraged protesters to burn Ferguson to the ground.  Brown's stepfather represents one of two sides of protesting that America has seen in recent months amid the controversy.  Protesting is an integral part of society that must remain a civilized act.  Some people, such as Brown's stepfather, would rather resort to violence.  Others are willing to maintain a peaceful protest that encourages meaningful dialogue.

I think this a major issue right now because whether a society chooses to engage in violence has an impact on the outcome of the issue.  If society gives their government a reason to use force to subdue them then society is defeating itself.  One of the major aspects of protest that people should focus on right now is doing it in a way that forces the organization you are protesting to take action, and to do it in a way that does not defeat yourself.