This event was tragic and noone knows all of the facts.
The bigger tragedy is the media manipulation and political abuse of the situation. Not only is it irresponsible..it is dangerous.
I read an article (if true) that said this started with some organization at Harvard that posts on line petitions. The petition for this event was very vague in facts and garnered the attention of some high profile individuals. Then was tweeted to followers..and so on. That maybe why it took several weeks after the actual event to trickle down to the MSM. Enter Obama, Sharpton and Jackson to fan the flames.
The power of the social media is great. It can be used for good as well as bad. It has made me doubt anything I read or see...more than I did in the past.
The bigger tragedy is the political abuse of the situation by wire service journalism and by journalism’s fellow travelers whom the journalists award the positive labels “liberal” or “progressive” or “moderate.” It is irresponsible and, by design, dangerous. The danger is intentional because it forces the public to listen in horror.