I don't understand any protest on behalf of Michael Brown. He is NOT and was NOT a role model. His actions were not rightful in any way, shape, or form; at the time of the incident or moments leading up to it. Society cannot and should not pin hopes on one or two actors, until the facts are fully known. Now, should there be peaceful protests for other victims? Yes. But, Michael Brown is not a hero in my book.
Should the community come together to fight poverty, lack of chances, and upbuilding education, jobs, and family? Absolutely. Get to the root of the problem. Ignore the problem by transferring anger to a wrong role model is not going to solve any issue. Oh, it will let off steam for a few days, and then it will all return to the status quo. The powerful on both sides will continue in power, and the masses will continue in their ignorance and as objects of exploitation. And, there will be a next Michael Brown. Just like there was a Michael McDuffie, for whom the crowds were more justified in rioting.