Anonymous engages in a cyberwar with the KKK over Ferguson threats - Natalia Hernandez 1st Period

http://news.yahoo.com/anonymous-seizes-klu-klux-klan-235005195.html

The KKK and Anonymous are engaging in a "cyber war" because of KKK's threats of using "Lethal Force" against Ferguson protesters.

What happened in Ferguson?

Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old black teenager, was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 9, by Darren Wilson, a police officer, in Ferguson, Mo.after the teen had stolen some cigarettes and scuffled with the Officer for the gun. For days, people marched and chanted along West Florissant Avenue, not far from where the shooting took place and, for brief periods, the protests grew violent. Stores were looted, and the police said demonstrators threw gasoline bombs and tried to set fires. The police used tear gas and rubber bullets. Protesters said the police response was an overreaction to just a few in the otherwise peaceful crowd.

Back to the Anonymous against KKK, because of their threats Anonymous began publicly revealing identities and personal information (aka "Doxing"), hacking into KKK twitters and seizing control of websites. 

Anonymous Australia release a video announcing a campaign of cyberwar against the racist organization.

Operation KKK

Analysis:

I can't say whether or not I dissent or assent. Obviously, this seems like it might not be too effective in discouraging the KKK, and although I would never side with such a racist, and bizarre organization I can't help but think this is a very uncivilized way of dealing with the KKK's Fergson Protesters threats. I do believe that it is incorrect and heinous for the KKK to threaten Ferguson Protesters with "Lethal Damage" Yet some of the Ferguson Protesters have used violence to protest, and have caused civil unrest in an otherwise peaceful (compared to neighboring suburbs) place. The KKK has a right to protect itself form violent attacks, but not to threaten protesters who want justice for the death of a teenager who was shot in a dubious situation where his death could have been avoided. Most protests have been peaceful, many protesters want to be heard, it is simply not a reason to be threatened, it is a right that we as people have been given, freedom of speech.

Police in front of vandalized QuikTrip

 

The police fire smoke canisters and tear gas at the crowds

 

Protesters