You had a lot to say this week. Here’s a round-up of comments from the msnbc.com community. Post a thoughtful response in the comments of an article, and you just might see it featured here next week.
On Monday, the parents of unarmed teen Michael Brown called for a peaceful day throughout St. Louis as the family prepared for his funeral and burial.
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Senator Gillibrand described her congressional colleagues lampooning her weight. Should she have to say who they are?
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The majority of African-Americans think police departments across the country act unfairly toward different racial and ethnic groups, a new poll found.









