One thing that is happening that I cannot put my finger on is the following, and no disrespect to any of the parties involved or with the fallout of any of it or anything of that nature, but:
Of all the atrocities in America going on today, yesterday, whatever, leaders in the black community (Jackson, Sharpton, whoever else) are hanging their hat on this case to further publicize and take advantage of any perceived racial inequalities in America. Of all the things they could focus on (hate repeating these but Chicago, fatherless kids, poverty, whatever) they are hanging their hats on this case. Knowing (if the leaders cared to look at the evidence) what happened, the leaders are taking a stand with this. I don't care if you are black, white, latino, Martian, but knowing what we know about each of those communities, the black leaders are taking their stand here. That in itself is messed up and shows a lack of focus by the leaders, no?
A few years back when Bill Cosby spoke up, does anyone remember what backlash there was against him? Bill Cosby should have been "appointed" a leader to some degree.