"You should read the Washington Post's coverage of the background to Ferguson; it explains a lot about why Michael Brown's death was so incendiary."

(A) BACKGROUND to Ferguson. (B) Whatever happened during the shooting of Michael Brown, you have concluded apparently that it was some sort of plot "to attack and kill our police officers." Evidence for that conspiracy theory? (c) BLM originated as a response to multiple shootings and/or deaths of black men in police custody. It's message is simple, and in keeping with American values. Why anyone would want to live in a police state in which officers can shoot to kill with impunity is beyond me.