that this kid's death is alikenned on to the hallowed name of emmit tild and people like him in the civil movement tharpe lost to us, is evidence that there was purpose in trying to evoke racial passion. so, no, i don't back down on that. that is exactly what they were trying to do. but these parents did, in fact, send a strong message that they want the no part of it. >> i agree. i thought the parents were wonderful. but ann, where do you fall on this? isn't it sad that most white people believe george zimmerman's account and most black people believe that trayvon martin was an innocent who was victimized? >> i don't know that they do. consistent with what you are saying, the parents and everyone's heart goes out to them. normally it's the parents you expect to be hysterical and