Y'know, some people just go around looking for trouble. Thurmond's alleged slave-owning ancestors are dead. Sharpton's alleged slave ancestors are dead. So what. He should get on with his life and get over it. But nooooooooo ... just more fuel for his victim-mentality poor-me, I'm-oppressed-because-my-ancestors-200-years-ago-were-oppressed, fire. I'm sure we haven't heard the last of this.
Shapton's forebear had an honest job and supported his family. Al doesn't own the shirt on his devious back.