Ishmael Reed on KPFA: "The last thing Oakland needs is a riot".

I've lived in Oakland flatlands for 20 years and I agree with Reed the last thing Oakland needs a riot.

Here is a wide ranging interview with long time anti-racist and author Ishmael Reed:
http://www.kpfa.org/archive/id/62180

Yes, what happened to Oscar Grant was injustice and there is a good chance that Mehesrle will get off but tearing up Oakland doesn't take us anywhere positive. The police will be very ready for the antic of professional militants. I urge the protesters to think out of their very predictable box and do something original and nonviolent.