Kudos on another excellent analysis of a troubling racial situation, Prof. Watson. Amy Cooper certainly got what she deserved, if not let off the hook too easy — via false and negligent charges against an innocent man. As you astutely observe, this grotesque situation is sadly emblematic of what many African Americans encounter every day merely because of their race and skin color. All white people must look inward and search their souls about justice, morality and equality for all people. The behavior displayed in this incident is abhorrent and unacceptable. Whites can and must do better. Anything less is simply shameful!