The media did make it a racial issue, of course.
But since I live in South Florida but spend lots of time in Central Florida, I can give a little info.
I can't remember hearing one conversation about this incident that didn't involve race.
If the press started it, the common folk were sure good at spreading it around.
Jeez.
If a black person unknown to me referred to me as a "cracker", I would feel threatened until I got an explanation, as it is sometimes just a stupid word for "white person".
I have black friends who call me "cracker".
Sanford has a large black population.
It's obvious that the media, and mostly Martin's side, played the race card.
The tragic Amodou Diallo (1999 in the Bronx) shooting got worldwide press in good part because he was black.
The Seth Adams case is virtually unknown outside of Florida as there is no race card to be played.
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