She went on to note the overwhelming approval of the verdict by the African-American community while approval by the white community seemed much lower. This seems to be true in light of the outburst of opposing reactions to the verdict. I don't want to exacerbate racial problems, but you have to be true to who you are. The split of opinion faithfully followed along racial lines. He contends there is a significant difference of opinion between the generations.
Older people see things more in terms of race.
They're set in their ways. But, the younger generation, he believes, holds an opposite view. Gupton agrees with the need for unity but doesn't think Cochran's visit will have any impact on the local community. This destructive attitude and behavior are heightened when racial incidents occur, thereby widening the racial gap with each episode. He credits his success first to God.