Despite the fact that these two men share barely a passing resemblance to one another, the bogus image posted by Kevin O’Grady had racked up nearly 50,000 shares by Thursday evening and had been circulated on Twitter and parts of the blogosphere. Some who re-shared the image seemed to take it as proof that Brown had attacked Wilson, thereby justifying the six shots that Wilson fired into Brown’s body.
Those who care to speak must counter those who care to speak, and garner greater attention.
Of course the estate of Michael Brown might have a cause of action, though it is unlikely.