[Doctor Raoul]

The rest of the quote in that article suggests that he's NOT justifying going easy on the perps.

[Sherman Logan]

You are correct. I'm not criticizing Mr. Hutchinson's position, as such, merely trying to point out that the particular historical period you compare is rather important.

Over the entire history of black/white relations in America, whites are the aggressors.

Over the lifespan of anyone alive today, it is quite the reverse. Far more black on white violence has taken place over the last 50 years than white on black.