The tragic shooting of an 18-yr old teen by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, and subsequent decision by a grand jury not to indict the officer has sparked a firestorm of reaction.
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1. As a teen, do you trust law enforcement to protect the rights of all individuals to the best of their ability? Why or why not?
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