"Meet Me in St. Louis" - NOT !

DonDiego supposes any urban uprising is unlikely to reach his rural estate.

DonDiego likewise has no objection to Boilerman's decision. In fact, DonDiego suspects facing down miscreant hooligans and going out with six-guns blazing and taking some ne'er-do-wells with him if necessary would be an honorable way to perish.

However, poor old DonDiego is not flame-retardant. He opines that if one's neighborhood is aflame, fire would not distinguish between the brave, the foolhardy, and the noble. It just burns. DonDiego would prefer to return to his burned down estate than burn within it.

For the readers interested in participating in the "Ferguson Follies", the instructions for doing so can be found at FergusonAction.com.

If one is in the St. Louis Area the organizers call for one to:
"Grab your “protest bag.” We are encouraging everyone to pack in advance: the jail support number (314-xxx-xxxx) written on your body, a change of warm gloves, hat/scarf/gloves, plastic gallon bags, snack and water, portable phone charger, paper map, medications, shatterproof goggles, list of members of your group’s numbers and birthday, some medical supplies (gauze, tape, Maalox and water, cold pack)."

The accompanying photographs suggest a bandana covering one's face is the de rigueur fashion statement for the "Action".

And for those elsewhere across the Republic, there is a convenient map so one can "Find an Action near you !".
[DonDiego is happy to report the DD Tomato Ranch appears to be safe, . . . not within throwing distance of a Molotov Cocktail, f'rinstance.]

DonDiego counsels those so inclined to join the festivities !
He, himself, will not be participating.

DonDiego has a question for someone who may have participated in similar protests against The Man, . . . why do the organizers suggest one carry a personal supply of Maalox? Apparently it is something of a wonder drug which can be employed in treating both constipation and diarrhea, . . . so what do they expect?

Chewing Maalox in the presence of tear gas can help with the burning of the throat and mouth.

[Note to Self: Pack Maalox in Bailout Bag]

Gov. Nixon is calling out the National Guard to protect the area. It was announced this afternoon.

Ray

DonDiego employs a wise strategy. My homeowners insurance covers me against damage caused by riot or civil commotion.

My homeowners insurance must be cheap. It says "in event of riot, chew Maalox and run like hell"

You need to talk to your agent.

Ned Ryerson can take care of you.