Sharpton flies racism flag

Right now in Georgia, there is a legal law dispute about whether to retroactively apply a change in laws to an earlier case. Years ago, a minor had consensual sex with another minor and drew a felony charge--today, it's only a misdemeanor. While judges and justices ponder what to do, Al Sharpton had this to say:

"If he had a different complexion, and a different connection, we'd be having a welcome-home party. But since he didn't have anybody in the Oval Office to deal with excessive sentencing for him, he got hundreds in the streets that will speak on his behalf."

So, Sharpton argues, it's not about setting sticky precedent, weighing evidence, or considering the effect on society--the things we elect and appoint justice officials to do--it's about the prisoner's being black.

Well, at least his saying it is keeps Sharpton in the spotlight.