Notes from Al: Michael Brown

Al Franken

Michael Brown’s death was a tragedy, and my heart breaks for his family and for his community.

But Michael’s family and the people of Ferguson deserve more than our condolences. They deserve answers. They deserve justice. And, as they exercise their right to assemble and protest, they deserve far better than the excessive use of force that only intensified the frustration and anger of those in the community and those of us around the country who were shocked by Michael’s death.

I am thankful that the State of Missouri has stepped in to stop that abuse, albeit a few days too late. But that’s not enough. We need to demand a full and transparent investigation. And we need to confront the sad legacy of our nation’s racial history, a legacy that endures in our justice system.

Doing so won’t bring Michael back. But his family, the community of Ferguson, and all of us who believe in the promise of equal justice under the law deserve nothing less.

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