Cartoons: the police, automation, and golf

The events in Ferguson have released a wave of editorial comments about the current state of policing in the U.S.  Or is it the current police state?  Of the opinions below, take your pick.

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Mike Keefe, The Week

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Rick McKee, The Week

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David Horsey, US News

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On a side note, if automation does take over, this may be the case.

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Drew Sheneman, US News

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So Obama golfs.  So did 18 other presidents.  Here's a little perspective: Obama's Played 100 Rounds Of Golf; Which Presidents Beat That?.  Note that in the photo he's golfing with former president Clinton; could it be that he's asking a little advice from a veteran?

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Obama & Clinton golfing, Chris Kleponis-Pool/Getty 
Images, NPR

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Meanwhile, the cartoonists are having a field day with the topic.

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Nate Beeler, US News

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-- Marge

Cartoons: Thorny places

In Ferguson, Missouri, riots followed the shooting of robbery suspect Michael Brown, an incident that they tried to keep quiet.

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Adam Zyglis, The Week

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During the riots, reporters were arrested.

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Jack Ohman, The Week

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As a result of the riots and police actions,

...federal and state officials for the first time offered a sweeping response, criticizing the police reaction and calling for changes. Gov. Jay Nixon (D) announced that the Missouri State Highway Patrol would take over running security in Ferguson from the local police, which was followed by a remarkably different night in Ferguson that saw hugs and calm replace tear gas and fear. (Washington Post article about the shooting) 

War in Iraq continues. Although there may be hope on the horizon with Haidar al-Abadi stepping in as Prime Minister.

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Dan Wasserman, The Week

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Mike Keefe, The Week

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This last cartoon is a reference to M.C.Escher, perhaps best known for his constructs that jumble planes.

On the American homefront, there are many tributes to Robin Williams. In this one Jonathan Winters is speaking. I, for one, was deeply affected by Robin's death and already miss him.

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Chip Bok, The Week

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-- Marge