Ferguson residents: What it's like to live in my town

Residents of Ferguson, Mo., tell Paste BN what life is like in their town. The suburb of St Louis was thrust into the national spotlight in August after unarmed teen Michael Brown was shot by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. Opinions differ on the incident, but most agree that there is still hope for the town. Hear how residents feel in their own words:

"We need to get it together"

Life in Ferguson: "We need to get it together"

Ferguson resident Adrian Wilkerson thinks Ferguson is not "a bad place" but the city needs to get it together for the sake of their children.

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"We are not anti-change"

Life in Ferguson: "We are not anti-change"

Ferguson resident Mary Ryan says it's unfortunate watching events unfold on television.

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"We still have the same problems"

Life in Ferguson: "We still have the same problems"

Fersugon resident Charles Davis hopes that change will come quickly. He believes that if Officer Wilson had been tried and convicted Ferguson wouldn't have seen the changes they are seeing now.

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"Riots really shook the neighborhood"

Life in Ferguson: "Riots really shook the neighborhood"

Joshua Wilkes, a Ferguson resident and father of two, explains how life goes on in Ferguson while it grabs the attention of the world's media.

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"We need to move on"

Life in Ferguson: "We need to move on"

Ferguson resident Joe Penlo, and his wife Teresa, believe it's time to try and get past the Michael Brown incident.

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"We should be doing the right thing"

Life in Ferguson: "We should be doing the right thing"

Ferguson resident Tommy Watkins says he knows there are some good policeman.

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"Business has slowed"

Life in Ferguson: "Business has slowed"

Resident and business owner Rob Jones says his business had slowed because people are afraid to come through the area.

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