CNN anchor on Ferguson: 'Why not, perhaps, use water cannons?'

Xeni Jardin 11:08 am Tue Aug 19, 2014

Oh dear. CNN anchor Rosemary Church, asking a live guest about police response to mostly black protesters in Ferguson, MO:

“Talk to us about what police are saying to you. Why they are using this strategy? Why the use of tear gas, stun grenades? Why not perhaps use water cannons?”

cannon

Co-anchor Errol Barnett's facial expression, which suggests an unspoken reaction, has become an internet meme.

American civil rights protestors are attacked with a water cannon, 1963. Photograph: Getty Images

I just wanted you to see what a water cannon was. Perhaps you would like to be in front of one yourself. @rosemaryCNN pic.twitter.com/e7q6G5vhtL

— Smurfette (@Jordy2_Shorty) August 19, 2014

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