Mark NeJame : Zimmerman would have been arrested if he were black and Martin white . NeJame : The racial inequity in our society is behind the polarization in this case . Racism snarls up facts ; we must withhold judgment until all evidence is in , he writes . Comment:
Mark NeJame : Zimmerman would have been arrested if he were black and Martin white . NeJame : The racial inequity in our society is behind the polarization in this case . Racism snarls up facts ; we must withhold judgment until all evidence is in , he writes . The issues of racism must be aired , he says , but must not determine case 's outcome .