One reason for the disparity in ‘talk’ in crack vs. meth lab dealers is that the rural population NEVER gets the same amount of attention as city crime because there are no major media in “fly over country”. Most people are aware of urban poverty but know NOTHING about how poverty stricken whites live because they’re “out in the sticks”.
While media attention does play a part in blue collar people talking more about the crack houses, I do believe, that the primary reason is the bias. In other words, it is easier to talk about or focus on the negatives of others than ourselves. Its human nature.
That's why its important to make sure all avenues of partialities are addressed in areas of the judicial system.
I believe, it has gotten better. Many trials ensure minority members serve on jury. And through the years, there have been more focus by the media.
More improvements needs to be made. For example, more minorities need to step up to the plate and become police officers. And to become layers and run for District Attorney or even run for judges. There aren't enough minority judges. The entire legal profession and law enforcement is probably the least diverse environemtn. Only the jury selection process has a good representation.
Even in the inner cities, most of the police officers are white. Minorities need to step up to a point where there can be black police officers in rural cities.
I would like to even see a black President someday..... oh, wait....we're already there ;) .... to the shagrin of many :)