[Travis McGee]

It’s more likely they were beat down for being white than for Palin pins.

[cricket]

It’s more likely they were beat down for being white than for Palin pins.

Agree; though do not know full details. What is surprising in this 'offered scenario' is that these thugs would know even the name 'Sarah Palin'. As likely, this petite, blond and attractive young woman, was their 'starting point'.