Ferguson protesters were sent down to Alabama to take part and disrupt the Selma anniversary ceremony this weekend.
During President Obama’s speech several protesters started screaming, “Ferguson is here. We want change!”
Older people in the crowd became angry and shouted back at the protesters.
Several demonstrators were removed by state troopers.
Via The Conservative Treehouse:
Just think, if they play their cards right, one of these kids might one day become president just like the current community organizer-in-chief!
Think Progress reported:
On Saturday, President Obama spoke at the foot of the Edmund Pettus Bridge on the 50th anniversary of the attack on voting rights protesters known as Bloody Sunday.
“Our march is not yet finished, but we are getting closer,” he said. ” If Selma taught us anything, it’s that our work is never done – the American experiment in self-government gives work and purpose to each generation.”
As he spoke, a group of protesters wearing shirts with airbrushed portraits of those killed by police started banging on drums and chanted, “Ferguson is here. We want change!” and “This is what democracy looks like.”
Obama did not pause his speech or acknowledge the interruption. But some older people in the crowd became angry, shouting at the young protesters: “Your vote is your voice! Get registered!”
A few of the demonstrators were removed by state troopers, and the rest agreed to remain silent.
