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    Ben Kesling‏Verified account @bkesling 18 Aug 2014

    Just saw AR-style rifle with Harris bi-pod on top of armored vehicle. The designated marksmen out again in #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/1a9dNovahz

    8:08 PM - 18 Aug 2014
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      1. Kris ☔‏ @KrisandBugachi 18 Aug 2014
        Replying to @bkesling

        @bkesling The state is acting like these protesters are the most dangerous people on earth. #Ferguson

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      2. Sean Bickerton‏ @SeanBickerton 18 Aug 2014
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        @bkesling @LesliBoldt That image of military using snipers to target citizens is repugnant, and entire world is watching

        3 replies 7 retweets 6 likes
      3. Lesli Boldt‏ @LesliBoldt 18 Aug 2014
        Replying to @SeanBickerton

        @SeanBickerton @bkesling Shocking. It's almost hard to believe it's real but you're seeing it. Incredible live commentary from @jaketapper.

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
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      1. Some Guy‏ @bpendy 18 Aug 2014
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        @bkesling @ngaio420 it's like they didn't see John Oliver's show...

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      1. Phil Derner, Jr.‏Verified account @PhilDernerJr 18 Aug 2014
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        @bkesling Surprised to see local SWAT sporting marpat camo. Discount surplus I take it?

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      1. mitera‏ @greenmitera 18 Aug 2014
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        !!! RT @bkesling Just saw AR-style rifle with Harris bi-pod on top of armored vehicle. The designated marksmen out again in #Ferguson

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      2. Udi Ofer‏ @UdiACLU 18 Aug 2014
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        These tactics have no place on our streets. Who's the target? MT @bkesling: saw rifle on armored vehicle #Fergusonpic.twitter.com/LAqLPLAe9a

        4 replies 18 retweets 6 likes
      3. D.Fulton (Woodie)‏ @Ophiuchus1983 18 Aug 2014
        Replying to @UdiACLU

        @UdiACLU @bkesling #RT & #SHARE #FergusonShooting We Are United! #SIGNALBOOST! #Ferguson #JusticeForMikeBrown !!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEcQpR86Lp0 …

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      2. MikeUnleashed  🌹‏ @CaccioppoliMike 18 Aug 2014
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        @bkesling So cops have “probable cause” to arrest journalists but not Darren Wilson? READ: http://wp.me/p3M9Ke-Pf  #Ferguson #MikeBrown

        2 replies 12 retweets 8 likes
      3. Zachary K. Burton‏ @ZacharyKBurton 18 Aug 2014
        Replying to @CaccioppoliMike

        @CaccioppoliMike @bkesling this is crap that people don't need to hear! Racism is easy to blame for any issue. Try bad cop, or viloent boy!

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