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Parker: Ferguson's flames fanned by a media circus
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As the curtain closes on the latest episode of “Ferguson,” the media series, it is fair to wonder whether events might not have spiraled out of control to the extent they did had the media settled on another topic. Ebola, say. Remember that one?
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Editorial: Dissent should have a purpose
Americans can't expect political leaders to bridge a wide divide until we can find common ground
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Protesters gather outside of a town hall meeting Wednesday held by U.S. Rep. Doug Collins. - photo by David Barnes
Put yourself in the shoes of a member of Congress for a moment. Yeah, it may feel icky, but play along. For this exercise, set aside your political leanings for a moment and imagine you’ve been elected by a constituency that supports your views by a healthy margin.
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