It's the reflexive bitching of white people who should probably be a bit wise to game (the very game that Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter and any other moral entrepreneur play so well) that gives Al Sharpton his magical powers, that make him just as important as the issue he hijacks for profit and ego.
If I wanted express legitimate indignation at someone who is, i dunno, lets say offhand...a spokesperson, a self-appointed "leader" in safeguarding all that is sacred and good in Americas legal system, do I immediately trumpet every utterance from Nancy Grace as the map of what defines the issue , or do I use logic, research, and common sense and suss out the actual territory of whats at issue?
Its almost like some are secretly overjoyed when the lowest common denominator, who is just a huckster who doesn't want to work a real job, preforms some fools-gold advocacy to get those who already wanted to get riled up, an easy support your for your already predetermined cultural druthers.
Dudes a false prophet fueled by false outrage. Kill him with your indifference. Every tear you spill is going to grow his relevance.
Unless that what you actually want?