Large demonstrations were held in Jena Louisiana about an assault case. The demonstrations were led by Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton.

I know many reading this blog will read the names Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton and think I am about to attack. Before you do that look at Instanpundit where Glen Reynolds has asked Radley Balko to comment on the matter.

Radley does a through job on the case. The district attorney has said the case is not about race but yet a quick reading suggests that blacks have treated worse than whites.

I hope everybody will pause and take a breath. Sober reflection is better right now than speeches.