[NYCSkin]

I am not so bothered by what Deion said. He did ramble a bit but his sentiments point to a larger sociophilosophic debate about race and violence in America. I also understand what Wilbon has been alluding to in his articles this week.

Perhaps this is not the time to engage in these sorts of heavy topics--given that folks are in a mourning period for one of our favorite players. We're gonna take it personal as fans of Sean Taylor and defend him at this time--it is our nature as fans to circle the wagons in this manner. And the facts are that Sean Taylor was just protecting his family, at home trying to defend them, and apparently murdered. It could be completely random--it could not be--the future investigation will hopefully bear to light these facts. But some may feel that these sorts of tragic events represent a seminal opportunity to discuss previously neglected issues in our society. Whether that discussion leads to some action--that is another question...