Since @Bayou Tiger has a split personality, I don't think he meant to be condescending. Sharpton has made his living inciting and flaming racism in black people though. Like an Imperial Wizard or Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan, Sharpton brings out the worst of the baser instincts in those susceptible to his influence.
my socially liberal side loves this story (I'm not saying there is another side that doesn't like this story, mind you) Unfortunately for every good story, we have one like this: https://www.yahoo.com/news/video/mall-easter-bunny-brawls-shopper-110701691.html (I found this a hare bit strange)
You know, since we are on the topic of who should do what. Republicans should adopt a pro weed, pro gay marriage, pro socially liberal stance and they would never lose another election.