I'm really confused on the purpose of shutting down the city of Hoover. Especially at places like Sam's club?! What did the workers and patrons of Sam's Club ever do to them? If they want to protest, wouldn't the most effective area be around the police stations or court house? Another thing that has been bothering is the misrepresentation of facts. IMO they announced the details way too early before they had the clear facts and that early released really bit them in the ass when EJ was not the shooter. Now the protesters are making accusation (based on what? I dont really know). It would be easier for everyone if they could release the actually raw evidence footage so people can make a clear assessment before denouncing anyone involved with the shooting. Also I heard there were multiple people with their firearms out?! I'm not sure where that rumor started, but I have heard it from several separate sources albeit its hearsay. Which brings me to question, what are people thinking during an active shooting? I wasn't even remotely near the area, thank goodness, but I would hope if there was ever an active shooting, my gut instinct would be to seek safety immediately and assess the situation. HOPEFULLY, I would not pull out my firearm and just be exposed. I remember reading somewhere on this ARFCOM about a guy that has been in a bank robbery and had his CHL and pistol on him. AFAIK he calmly gave in to the armed robbers requests while he worked himself to the back of any hostage situation to assess and make a judgement on whether to expose himself as firearm carrier. Hopefully I can keep calm in a similar situation and don't expose myself. just my 2 cents.